FESTIVE HALF WREATHS

Hang a display of striking wreaths on your front door or around your home for a contemporary spin on the season’s decorating. Materials needed: Selection of freshcut flora, secateurs, steel rings in 200mm-dia (2) and 300mm-dia (1), florist wire, fishing line, scissors, self-adhesive removable hooks

To make: Cut flora to manageable size and lay it over one ring – leaving half of the ring exposed – to determine what arrangement looks best. Once happy with the look, secure one stem at a time using florist wire. Continue until all stems are attached, ensuring foliage conceals wire. Tie a length of fishing line to the top of the hoop. Repeat for remaining two hoops. Hang wreaths from self-adhesive hooks.

TOP RIGHT: Mac steel rings in Gold, $5.99/200mm and $6.99/300mm, and florist wire in Green, $6.99, all Spotlight. RIGHT: 3m string lights in Copper, $5, and clip glass jar, $3.50, both Kmart. OPPOSITE: Premium linen suiting in White, $19.99/m, and lightweight sheer linen in Oatmeal, $14.99/m, both Spotlight. Gold scissors, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 218

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