a simple holiday wreath

HOMESCHOOL, SEASONS, WINTER

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Since moving to our home last spring, I’ve wanted to make a wreath for our front door–something organic and simple that reflects the rest of our home. So when my sister called earlier this week and asked if I wanted to make holiday wreaths together, I answered wholeheartedly, “yes!” A wreath seemed the perfect way to begin gathering this cozy holiday season into our home. We loaded the kids into the car and snipped a few branches from nearby trees, made hot chocolate, and got to work. It really was a very simple project, something easy enough for kids to help with or create on their own. I used 8-10 branches for my own wreath made with standard-sized hangers, and the entire project took under an hour (minus the branch-gathering)–a reasonable afternoon holiday project. Enjoy!

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  1. This is great! I’ve actually been wondering how to do one of these…I wish we lived near more natural greenery, it’s a bit more difficult for me to go foraging for green branches, but maybe I could snip a few clippings from our tree??? It’s lovely and goes so well with all the images you share of your simple, natural home!

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      Thank you so much, Gabrielle! I’m sure you could make something beautiful with Christmas tree clippings. If you have a fir tree, I’d maybe plan to use a few more branches. Have fun!

  2. I had my hubby go in the timber and cut me some branches to do this! It was on my to-do list today!!! Beautiful!

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      So exciting! It really is such a fun and easy family project. I hope you had a wonderful weekend, Liz. x

  3. Oh I love these. So simple and beautiful! And I love that you made them yourself. Mine is pretty and simple but the lovely people at Trader Joe’s made mine ;)

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      Thank you, Bri. My sister and I were remarking if we had a TJ nearby, we would have spent the $10 to buy their lovely wreath, too. I’m glad it worked out this way. I learned something new! xo

  4. brilliant! a wire coat hanger! also, “treasure hunting” with the kids + crafting with your sister + hot chocolate souns like the perfect afternoon, i’m totally doing the same. awesome inspiration. xo

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      Thank you, Lucinda. Wishing you an equally inspiring and lovely holiday season, too. I’m sure you all are up to something delicious and lovely. x

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