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INTERIORS INSIDER
How to make a
foraged festive wreath,

with Dobbies

2.
Dobbies’ Stylist, Rebecca Stanton gives a step-by-step guide on how you can
make your own wreath using materials from your garden, enhanced with your
Christmas decorations if you wish.

hether it’s a doorway accessory
or a statement above the
Wfireplace, a festive wreath is
a must-have to get your home in the 4. 6.
Christmas spirit, and if you’re looking to
have a greener season, Dobbies Garden
Centres has demonstrated how to make 1. Start by creating several small bundles using and personalise your wreath with whatever is
your own wreath using foraged foliage.
your fresh foliage, trimming your greenery to growing in your garden. Holly will add a festive
a uniform size. We have used conifer, Skimmia touch, but just be careful when taking cuttings and
Follow along and create a fabulous natural ‘rubella’ and eucalyptus for a winter tonal effect make sure you wear gardening gloves to protect
yuletide accessory that’s sure to impress but you can use any foliage for your bundles. your hands. You could also use ivy or viburnum.
your guests this party season. Gather a few stems together and secure with
garden twine, repeating until you have around 5. We have used pinecone and acorn decorations
What you will need: nine bundles (you may need more or less but if you’re foraging for your own, simply wind
depending on the size of your wreath and how your twine or string around the pinecones and
• Base – you can create this with twigs or full you would like it to be).
willow secure to your base. This will give your wreath
a lovely woodland feel and will complement
• Garden twine 2. Once you have your bundles, it’s time to build natural interiors.
your base. Begin by wrapping twine around
• Good quality pair of secateurs
your wreath ring, securing your first foliage 6. Once you have decorated your wreath the
• Foliage and plants – we used conifer, bundle in place. way you would like it, you have the option to
Skimmia ‘rubella’ and eucalyptus add battery operated string lights to create
3. Repeat this process until you have an even a Christmas glow. Wired lights can easily be
• Foraged decorations like pinecones base, making sure to layer your bundles close wound around your wreath and will highlight all
and berries, but you can also add faux
decorations if you would like some together to hide any twine. Keep winding the gorgeous real foliage and let the different
your twine or string around the wreath,
tones shine through.
sparkle
attaching bundles as you go until your ring is
• Battery operated wire lights (optional) completely covered. 7. Display your creation on your front door, or for
different styling options, wreaths also work well
4. Once you have a base, it’s time to start adding above a mantle, as a table centrepiece, or over
your decorations. We have used acorn and a mirror to bring a touch of Christmas magic to
For more festive inspiration, and to explore Dobbies’ Christmas 2023 collections, visit dobbies.com. pinecone decorations but you can get creative any room of your home.
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