Tuesday 10 November 2009

Christmas Wreaths Australian Style


A flowering gum wreath from Grandiflora hangs on Beth from Boatshed Chic's front door above. Beth's amazing boat shed was featured in the Christmas issue of Country Style magazine last year {2008}.


Here in Saskia Haveke's own entryway hangs one of her amazing creations; a flannel flower-and-pieris-laden lichen branch wreath as featured in Inside Out Christmas Issue 2007.


Here in Australia it is a little harder to keep live Christmas wreaths looking wonderful and fresh due to our extremely hot Summer weather. However, that doesn't stop celebrated florists like Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora creating amazing wreaths for her clients and her own home at Christmas. Saskia tends to use Australian natives in her wreaths which can be hardier and more inclined to last. If you opt for a fresh wreath this Christmas I would suggest filling a spray bottle with water and spraying the wreath at least twice a day to keep it looking fresh and beautiful.




Another wonderful and hardy option for warmer climates would be to decorate a branch wreath with succulents like April Hiler has done above.
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22 comments:

  1. Mon Alisa Design10 November 2009 at 15:25

    I love the last one! Divine!

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  2. Destination Inspiration10 November 2009 at 16:11

    I love this, the last one is gorgeous

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  3. catherine shields10 November 2009 at 18:00

    Anna, love them all but have never seen a succulent wreath before!
    xx Catherine

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  4. Marina Mott10 November 2009 at 18:09

    I love it! So beautiful!!!

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  5. RP10 November 2009 at 18:26

    They are so gorgeous and very Australian!

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  6. According to Nicky10 November 2009 at 20:44

    I really love your blog! It's lovely!!!

    XX Nicky :)

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  7. Anonymous10 November 2009 at 23:10

    Love these- I'm inspired to branch out (literally) from the traditional evergreen wreath.

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  8. La Maison Fou10 November 2009 at 23:11

    I like these, I am always looking to an alternative for the holiday standard grren wreath. These are so pretty and unique.
    Leslie

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  9. meezo10 November 2009 at 23:12

    Thanks for all the holiday inpiration....I'm always looking for new things to do. Love the wreaths.

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  10. My Notting Hill10 November 2009 at 23:34

    Love Beth's wreath against the blue door. So glad she's blogging again.

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  11. Bralliz11 November 2009 at 00:40

    U show absolutley beautiful things... always :)

    xo alice

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  12. Susie11 November 2009 at 01:43

    I love these!!! Every Christmas in Australia I searched for things like this - with an Australian identity and not just a plastic version of a traditional holly & ivy wreath! I could never understand why people filled their homes with plastic 'stuff' when the opportunities to create something uniquely Australian were so vast....thanks for sharing these ideas.... Susie x

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  13. Kifus11 November 2009 at 02:35

    I love the soft pastel colours of the last wreath! Gotta get cracking with Christmas crafts!

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  14. Robyn11 November 2009 at 03:14

    Goregous! I love love love the succulents wreath!

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  15. Southern Aspirations11 November 2009 at 03:22

    I admit I forget how the "other half" (of the world) fares during the HOliday season. But these wreaths are absolutely gorgeous!!

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  16. Living It At Home11 November 2009 at 05:53

    I love wreaths! These are beautiful. For awhile, I was making my own. After seeing these, I may try it again. Thanks! ~jamilyn

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  17. Katie @ Noodle and Boof11 November 2009 at 10:45

    Love those!!!

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  18. Cristin // Simplified Bee11 November 2009 at 11:35

    the succulent wreath is gorgeous!

    xo,
    cristin

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  19. Gramercy Home12 November 2009 at 12:45

    Love the first wreath - I'd certainly hang it on my front door. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  20. Talking with Tami15 November 2009 at 23:31

    Im looking for the just right wreath haven't found it yet

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  21. Becky19 November 2009 at 13:06

    What a great idea! When I get pine wreaths they do tend to dry out really fast.

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  22. Anonymous12 December 2009 at 04:05

    Succulent wreath is my favorite.

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