The other day I shared a peek at the living room
getting a little bit of it’s cozy on for winter
With a warm fire in the fireplace
lots of candles
and a chunky throw on the sofa
I also re-styled the mantel and kept it more simple for winter
with just a eucalyptus wreath on the mirror
which I made using that eucalyptus I ordered for Christmas decor.
In November- I ordered a box full of fresh eucalyptus to use for the mantels
and for garlands and accents.
I made a thick garland to drape on the fireplace in the bedroom
(more on that one coming soon)
and for the living room
it was simply placed on top of the mantel
I knew that the eucalyptus would dry well
and that after the Christmas decor was put away,
I wanted to make a wreath with some of it
You can purchase wreaths pre- made- they cost somewhere around
$80 and up depending on the size.
Here’s what you need:
eucalyptus branches
a grapevine wreath in the size you would like
wire
Start by attaching the wire to the grapevine wreath and securing it.
Next attach the first piece of eucalyptus by laying it on the wreath and wrapping the stem and wreath with the wire (looping it around)
Then continue with the next piece of eucalyptus
and the next, the next and so on until your wreath is covered.
When the eucalyptus is dry there will be some leaves that drop and areas
that are not as full as a fresh eucalyptus wreath.
So I tucked in a few extra pieces to fill it in and give the wreath fullness and more shape.
I didn’t wire these pieces- you can either tuck them into the grapevine
or use a hot glue gun
Simply attach the eucalyptus to the wreath
to add in the extra fullness where you would like
That’s it.
Simple simple simple.
Happy weekend.
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Anne says
So pretty Courtney,I bet it smells amazing too!
Katie Mansfield says
Very pretty. What a great idea.
Janis@All Things Beautiful says
Oh wow! I love the look of that wreath! Eucalyptus is so pretty fresh or dried. Beautiful!
Deborah Montgomery says
simple and beautiful!
Unknown says
So pretty and I imagine the smell is divine.
PamLuvsPink says
Hi Courtney!!!
I wish I could have a wreath, but, my hubby hates them. Oh well, what's a girl to do?
I would love one like this!!!
Pam
xox
des ailes de papier says
une très belle idée!
je vais aller voir au marché si j'en trouve!
Marie July says
Its beautiful Courtney !
Happy weekend for you.
Mariecapucine
Marie July says
Its beautiful Courtney !
Happy weekend for you ♥♥♥
Mariecapucine
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Love that Courtney…and would love to order eucalyptus next year…the fragrance is spectacular…Have a wonderful weekend!
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
Does it smells good as well?
Cindy says
I was thinking about making a eucalyptus wreath, and wondering exactly how to go about it, and then i saw this post! Thanks! I love the way the eucalyptus smells… i have some in my shower and every time the bathroom steams up it scents the the whole room….
Cindy
Fiona, Lilyfield Life says
just gorgeous. and I bet it smells beautiful
Anonymous says
love this! must smell amazing! going to give it a try…..
Lois@pineridge hills
Athena at Minervas Garden says
This is a pretty wreath, Courtney, and I like that you were able to repurpose something for the holidays so that it was usable later on in the year–good idea!
Just Judy says
Such a delicate touch to your lovely room, and I am sure it smells nice too!
Judy
From the Old InkWell says
Courtney, that wreath is beautiful in its simplicity. Your room is gorgeous too. I'm a new blogger enjoying your blog and a follower.
Faye says
I love your wreath! Gosh, I have the same eucalyptus tree growing outside my window! Silver Dollar Eucalyptus and it needs trimming!!!