Home is a very important place to me. It's the place where, as a homebody, I am my happiest. I get so much joy designing and creating a home space that feels cozy and comfortable for all to enjoy. My goal when entertaining is that there's warmth, fun, laughter and plenty of good food for everyone!
I believe first impressions are important. The feeling that someone gets when they walk toward your front door, is the first impression they get of not only your space, but of you! I want that first impression of me to be warm and welcoming. It might seem like a little thing, but a wreath, a household decoration, on the front door sets the tone for your home before you even walk inside.
Wreaths are found all over the world in every culture. They hold different significance depending on the season or on the material. For example, fall harvest wreaths historically were made from woven wheat or straw to symbolize growth and to celebrate the bounty of the harvest. Christmas or winter wreaths are often made from evergreen branches and boughs, which symbolize strength and longevity. They are sturdy natural materials which are strong enough to make it through even the harshest of seasons. Wreaths can also be used for ceremony, as their circular shape represents life, remembrance or eternity, as they have no beginning and no end.
A wreath can also be used simply for decoration, a welcome ode to the season. If you know me, you know I love a good DIY. I am always on the look-out for a project that will inspire both my creativity and my decor. This summer, I happened to see a gold metallic wreath made from thumbtacks on the Food Network TV show, The Kitchen. The idea stuck with me, as I love the idea of a warm modern looking fall wreath, made from office supplies! This wreath requires only a few materials, found at your local craft store, or dollar store. See below for a list of items used and how-to create your own metallic fall wreath welcome. I hope it brings warmth and joy to your home.
Happy Fall,
Krista
P.S. I included a picture of another fall wreath DIY I did & the porch decor it inspired at the end of this post - that wreath is a favourite of mine as well!
Metallic Fall Wreath DIY
Materials
1 styrofoam wreath form (my wreath is 11-3/4 " measured across the outside, or 9" measured across the inside)
7 packages of gold thumb tacks, 300 tacks per package (I used 6-1/2 packages)
1 package of wide ribbon, to hang wreath from door
Process
Step 1: Take thumbtacks and push into the styrofoam wreath form at an angle. It is important to push the tacks in on an angle, not straight in, as they tend to fall back out. Angling the tacks makes it easier to overlap the rows, allowing for less of the wreath form to shine through.
Step 2: Continue adding rows until the entire wreath form is overlapped, layered and no foam is left visible.
Step 3: Using the ribbon, wrap a loop around the wreath and tack to the top of your door. Make sure you secure the ribbon tightly, as the wreath will become quite heavy with the addition of the 600+ thumb tacks. I added a floppy bow to my wreath in the end. My door is over-sized and I felt it needed something extra hanging from the sides of the ribbon.
I like to hang my wreaths with the bottom of the wreath hitting 2/3rds of the way up the door. I measure the length of the door from the bottom up, then divide it into thirds. Holding the bottom of the wreath at the 2/3rds mark, adhere it into place.
Here are a few suggestions for how-to hang a wreath:
1. As shown above, cut ribbon to desired length. Loop the ribbon through the centre of your wreath form. Fold one end of the ribbon 1" overtop of the other end. Open your door and place the ribbon end over the door top. Using a hammer, tap two thumb tacks (you will have a few extras!) on top of the fold, securing the wreath into place.
2. Use a clear command hook (they really do work and they don't leave marks) to hold the wreath from centre. You will need to make sure the hook is strong enough to hold the wreath form. You could also attach a tied, looped ribbon to an upside down clear command hook placed on the inside of your door.
Here'a a pic of another Fall Wreath DIY I did last year. It was inspired by Country Living Magazine.
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