Caxton magazines staffNothing says the festive season’s arrived like hanging a wreath on your front door. Try these stylish DIY options
Indigenous fynbos and succulents give this wreath a trendy home-grown flavour.
To make it:
- Start by soaking an oasis ring (available from florists and garden centres) in a bath of cold water for about two to three hours until it’s well saturated.
- Place it on a flat, even surface and push short pieces of ruscus around the edges to hide the plastic backing.
- Next, artfully position your largest succulents to create focal points and fill in the gaps with the remaining succulents and an assortment of fynbos.
- This wreath looks striking as is, but those at the coast might like to add some shells and driftwood for a stylish seaside feel.
We were dreaming of a white Christmas when we came up with the idea for this playful party wreath.
To make it:
- Simply wrap a feather boa around a polystyrene ring.
- As a finishing touch hang a pretty tree ornament in the centre.
Recycled tin stars purchased from a street vendor take centre stage in this design.
To make it:
- Tuck the tin ornaments and some reindeer moss into the gaps in a twisted grape vine wreath.
- Casually tie sage green fabric ribbons and sheer gossamer polka-dot bows here and there to soften the overall effect.
