Wreath-ink it
The ancient Celts took a fancy to holly for its magical protective powers, whilst the pagans worshipped the evergreen during winter solstice celebrations. Fast forward 2000 years and what’s your spin on the Christmas wreath going to be? Take your pick from this lot:
Signature orange wreath featuring magic roses, hydrangea, poppy heads, hypericum berries and ivy, from £60, from The Original Wreath.
Forever Green wreath featuring holly, hypericum berries, eryngium, rosemary, pittosporum, blue spruce and eucalyptus, from £45, from The Original Wreath.
Traditional fresh Christmas wreath featuring ivy, dogwood, apples, chillies and cranberries, by Snapdragon, £32, from Not On the High Street.
Beaded wreath, £3 for three, from Woolworths.
Pop-up wreath decoration, US$29.95, from MoMA.
Crystal and berry wreath, £31.49 for two, from VVRouleaux.
Traditional wreath, £7, from Woolworths.
Sequinned Christmas wreath, £29.95, from The Conran Shop. Tel. 020 7589 7401
Driftwood Christmas wreath by Devon Driftwood Designs, £185, from Not on the High Street.
Recycled wreath, £25, from Biome Lifestyle. The wreath is made from recycled materials by a small co-operative in Africa.
