20 ways to make a beautiful wreath

Decorate your home and garden with winter colors and beautiful natural materials.


1. Cedar snowflake

This feathery cedar wreath lends informal cheer to your front door. The completed snowflake is finished with silvery dusty miller and eucalyptus pods.

You'll need six 7-inch cedar sprigs, and three 18-in. pieces of floral wire. Lay two sprigs end to end on an 18-in piece of 20 gauge floral wire (make a hanging loop on one end) Wrap the sprig and wire with 22-gauge wire. Complete two more sprigs on floral wire and twist wreath together. Embellish as you like.

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2. Eucalyptus wreath

Silvery green Eucalyptus polyanthemos leaves and berrylike flower buds dry well.

"I especially like simple, monochromatic wreaths made entirely from one material and accented with a satin ribbon for hanging," says Nordthern California designer Mercedes Feller.

Fragrant bay leaves and sculptural oak branches are among her favorite indigenous materials. The effect is fresh and welcoming ― seasonal decor that showcases the bounty of the landscape.

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3. Bold and beautiful carnation wreath

This special-occasion wreath made of carnations can last 2 or more weeks outdoors. Keep the blooms fresh by soaking the foam core with floral preservative and giving them a spritz from a water bottle every now and then.

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