Wreaths: the spot matters more than the size
The most common wreath mistake is starting with centimetres. Start with where it will hang.
A wreath’s diameter is set by the surface, not by fashion: on a front door it should leave space around it; on a wall or above a fireplace it works like a painting and benefits from a larger size.
By location
| Location | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Front door | narrower than the door leaf, with space around it |
| Wall or fireplace | a larger diameter — here the wreath stands in for a painting |
| Window | equally neat on both sides — it is seen from the street too |
| Table | lay it flat with a candle in the centre |
The same needles as the trees
Wreaths are made from the same cast needles as the trees — they do not shed and go back in the box until next season looking just the same.
How to hang it without drilling
- A ribbon over the door leaf or a hook over the edge
- Before hanging, fluff the branches all the way round — that is what makes it full
- Store it flat in the box with nothing on top