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Jan. door wreath, help please
Jan 02, 2013, 11:35 AM
StringsJan. door wreath, help please
Jan. is so hard for me to decide what to do for the front door. It is white.
Would it look okay to use one of the faux greenery, sans bow with some pinecones? If not what would work. Usually cold, but not always snowy.
Don't think I have any fruit for a Della Robia wreath.
Thanks.
Strings
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Jan 02, 2013, 01:23 PM
Christmas CandyI think that woulod be fine. You might also use plastic snowflakes, icicles, snowmen, birds, and any other decor that is just winter and not holiday specific.
Please post a picture of your final choice.
Candy
Jan 02, 2013, 01:41 PM
Froo FrooIt is definitely a doable option. Things like faux evergreens, berries, winter birds, feathers, pinecones, pods, branches, thistle, holly, snowflakes, are possible elements. Iceskates, baskets, door pockets, flat backed buckets, crossed skis, are possible vessels that can be embellished. Covering a square form or monogram shape are optional forms that can bridge the seasons.
Jan 02, 2013, 01:44 PM
StringsThanks!
Think I have some Cardinals that would show up. I do have some plastic icicles, too.
Strings
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Jan 02, 2013, 01:47 PM
Froo FrooBtw, framing an inexpensive seasonal print (landscape, still life, etc.) and hanging it via a ribbon is a refreshing change of pace if your door has coverage from the elements, but be sure to buffer the back. Similarly a wooden word, shape (snowman, cardinal, snowflake) or decorative sign can relate to the season or sentiment you wish to express.
Keep contrast to the door in mind.
Jan 02, 2013, 02:21 PM
aychihuahuaIsn't this pretty? I saved this from a blog called disfunctionaldesigns.
Jan 02, 2013, 02:27 PM
StringsFroo Froo, great ideas. Will look around when out tomorrow.
Aychihuahua, that is very pretty and very different.
Thank you all again. Knew this was the place to ask for ideas.
Strings
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Jan 02, 2013, 03:06 PM
my2galsAychihauhua, LOVE the pine cone wreath with brown bow!
Jan 02, 2013, 03:17 PM
craftybbqAychihauhua I too love that wreath! That could go on just about any color door too.
Jan 02, 2013, 05:37 PM
SusanBradfordKentThe pine cone wreath is very nice. You could put it on your front door from autumn through winter. The brown bow is perfect.
Jan 02, 2013, 05:45 PM
Froo FrooThis idea cracked me up.
http://www.luulla.com/product/...nyl-door-decal-22235Jan 02, 2013, 06:12 PM
StringsFroo, that is funny.
Strings
Friends divide our sorrows and multiply our joys.
Jan 03, 2013, 12:48 AM
Mary RuthI put faux berries on my front door wreath in Virginia, but the birds got at it and pecked at them. I would stick with something that birds do not mistake for food.
One year, a bird made a small nest in my wreath!
I love the wreath picture you posted. I have that one saved as an inspiration, found it on Pinterest.
Jan 04, 2013, 11:29 AM
Froo FrooMR, I too have experienced the aftermath of birds nesting in my wreaths, but have since learned that placing a faux nest (and faux eggs even) in the design fools the birds into thinking the wreath is already occupied.

Jan 04, 2013, 04:18 PM
CJOHow about bringing in a bit of foliage that has a hint of metallic (bronze, burnished golds/silvers), but not the Christmas glitzy kind. Would bring some brightness to your door.
Jan 04, 2013, 07:46 PM
CaraRoseI just removed the big red velvet bow from my real greenery wreath and put on a nice size burlap bow. That will take me thru the winter.
Good luck finding something that you adore.
Love the pine cone wreath also.
Jan 05, 2013, 12:33 PM
Froo FrooOf course this snowflake wreath won't work on a white door, but I HAD to share as I think it's gorgeous in it's simplicity and lace look effect. It also has depth and texture plus glitter tho that doesn't show up on this pic. Since my door is black currently, I have featured a white feather "angel wreath" in the past and even back lit it. It too was striking and beautiful. Any dark door will be perfect for either wreath.
Jan 05, 2013, 09:50 PM
TuesdayMy Christmas wreath is not really Christmasy - it is "winter". Artificial pine with a few pine cones, some holly and a big red bow. I leave it up until mid March when I hang my Spring wreath.
I like the idea of adding a burlap bow.