Decorating Your Holiday Wreath

Holiday wreaths have been popular since the early 1800s. Many of today's wreaths still follow the original design elements. When it comes to wreaths anything goes. Use your imagination and creativity to make a beautiful holiday wreath. During the last ten years the popularity of holiday wreaths has increased and many people are choosing larger more highly decorated wreaths. Nothing says welcome better at Christmas than a attractively decorated wreath. Here are some creative tips and ideas for decorating your holiday wreath.

Buying a Wreath

Most of us are not skilled in the art of making a wreath from branches so it is usually best just to buy a wreath. Depending on the size of your wreath and the materials used, an undecorated holiday wreath can cost you between $15 and $50, and up to $100 for a fully decorated wreath. It's obvious which wreath is the bargain. Just remember you get what you pay for so stay away from excessively cheap wreaths because they will probably dry out quickly and shed needles.

When buying a wreath, you should know that Fir trees are the best for wreath making. A wreath made from a Douglas fir can cost up to $50 but is well worth it because of the quality. A Fir will not shed its needles and will hold moisture a little bit longer than other pines. The Douglas fir is green with short needles and stiff branches. The Douglas fir is usually the traditional fir used for wreath making. The Concolor fir has longer blue needles and is just as good as the Douglas fir, but offers you a different color if you don't want green. The fir family of trees are some of the most aromatic pines, and can bring the smell of the season right into your home.

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