Happy Monday GPODers!
We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong
Ingredients:
- Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter
- Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden
- Eucalyptus parvifolia
On our front door
Ingredients:
- Fraser fir wreath 22 inches
- Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden
- Juniper berries
- Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10
- Vintage gold bells
- Vintage gold ribbon
Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers.
Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden.
Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon.
Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter.
Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses.
Ingredients:
- Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries
- Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11)
- Silver bells eucalyptus pods
- Black velvet ribbon
- Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot
Closeup.
And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y!
Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds!
Ingredients:
- Profusion beautyberry (foraged)
- Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged)
- Seeded eucalyptus
- Silver bell eucalyptus pods
- White branches
Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries.
Ingredients:
- Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath
- Magnolia branches
- Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed
- Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged
- Seeded eucalyptus
Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches.
More red wreaths and swags for gifts!
As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above.
And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift.
Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year!
And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden.
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own.
Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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