Save money on festive décor with these affordable wreaths
Hanging a wreath on the front door is an easy way to make your home look and feel festive for the holidays. As the season changes and nature starts to wind down, taking the time to decorate can be a relaxing way to celebrate all the upcoming holidays. Add wreaths to your door, your fireplace, your dining room wall, or even your candles to make your home feel cozy throughout.
What to look for in a wreath
Whether you're decorating your front door or your mantel, measure your space to make sure you buy a wreath that’s the right size. Most are between 18 to 24 inches in diameter. A wreath that’s too big may be too heavy or bulky, while an undersized wreath won’t have the right impact. Wreaths rarely include mounting hardware, so make sure you have a wreath hanger to properly display it over your door.
How to make your wreath last longer
Be prepared for your wreath to need some finishing touches upon arrival. Since wreaths are often shipped in a compressed format to protect them, yours will most likely need to be “fluffed up” and some twigs and wires pulled into place before it looks ready to display.
If your wreath is made with materials that are prone to shedding, try misting the branches with hairspray to hold them together. If you need to reattach part of a wreath, glue it back into place using a glue gun, holding the piece with tweezers if you need better positioning.
Few artificial wreaths can withstand direct sun or brisk weather without bleaching or shedding, so plan to hang your holiday wreath indoors or under a covered porch. If it’s going to be on an exposed front door, look for a weatherproof wreath.
Even if they’re not made with natural materials, wreaths are inherently fragile and need to be stored carefully to prevent them from being crushed or broken. In the off-season, store your wreath in specialized wreath boxes or ordinary cardboard boxes. This will help the wreath retain its shape, especially if it has bows or fragile accents.
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Fluff up this wreath and enjoy lifelike pine cones sprinkled with red berries. This handmade wreath expands nicely so it looks full on your door or over the fireplace.
Mini Putka Pod Fall Wreath Available at Etsy
This 8-inch grapevine wreath is adorned with putka pods, a seed pod that resembles miniature pumpkins. It comes with a braided jute cord for easy hanging.
Worth checking out
Help your wreath last several seasons by storing it in The Twillery Co. Wreath Storage bag, available in four sizes.
The Zober Wreath Storage Container is made from clear polyethylene, so you can easily see which wreath is inside.
The Zip 'n Hang Nearly Invisible Wreath Hanger uses flexible lines to hang up wreaths invisibly and without damaging doors.
Wreaths rarely include mounting hardware, so make sure you have a wreath hanger to properly display it over your door.