In the interim, we've hired out our flooring install project upstairs (I'm thanking my lucky stars on this one, I simply can not deal with looking at box after box of flooring for the next several months!). Our fabulous contractors will be arriving next weekend, I'll be sure to take plenty of photos :)
To remain calm during this stressful time, I'm doing some small projects to add to "fall flare" to our farmhouse. Last weekend, I made a new fall wreath. Several years ago, my friend Christina taught me how to make wreaths. It is a fun, simple way to add a little charm to your front door!
I'm not a huge fan of "cluttered wreaths", so I frequently decorate one side of the wreath base, leaving the rest of it exposed. Personally, I like a more rustic look.
You can buy a natural wreath base at any craft store for about $10.00. You can also use a foam base, a ribbon base, the possibilities are endless. For a more simple wreath, I always go for the "natural" base. Once you've found your base, you'll need a glue gun, silk flowers, embellishments and a bow (if you'd like to have one!).
Once your glue gun is hot, go to town! There really isn't a "science" behind wreath making, I just put things where I think they look best. I do advise to lay your flowers, embellishments, etc. out first before you get glue gun happy. It is easier to move things around before you've got them glued down.....
I didn't take any pictures during the process, as I was moving quickly with my glue gun!
Below is the finished product, nothing super fancy, just a nice little burst of fall -
Happy wreath making!
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