This time I thought I would post some details of a fresh wreath-making class I attended yesterday in Chiswick. The class was given by a new company called I Made It Myself, that runs crafty classes in West London and was held in a lovely airy venue just off Chiswick High Rd.
I went with my friend Alice, and we were each given a choice of red or white roses. (We both chose white, because of the colours of our front doors, but the red ones were equally beautiful).
When we arrived, we were each given a wreath frame filled with pre-soaked oasis. From there on, we had great fun learning how to cut and arrange the foliage into the frame before embellishing with our choice of roses and other decorations. We also learned about watering the wreath to keep it fresh until the New Year.
Those who chose red roses were given dark glossy foliage to play with, while the people using white roses were given beautifully-scented eucalyptus. There were also loads of embellishments available, including berries, ribbons, sparkly accents and even some robins and doves. But because of the simplicity of the white roses, Alice and I both chose natural accents of blue thistle and ivy berries. (For one time only, I think I may have embraced the concept of "less is more"!)
We both came out with beautiful wreaths, and mine is now hanging on my front door...
Here are a few pics taken during the class... and a pic of my final wreath hanging on my front door!
That's beautiful! The blue tint of the base colours is divine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara - I agree about the colours. The teacher knew what she was doing offering eucalyptus and blue thistle with the white roses.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a classic, sophisticated combination. I find the more traditional greenery used at Christmas to be a bit harsh; you need muted tones like this, which will shine in the winter light.
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