Fall Wreath

Today I decided it was time to check a couple things off my decorating to do list.  The first item I tackled was creating a wreath for our front door.

My inspiration for my wreath came from the Pottery Barn catalog a few months ago. (See Below)

Pottery Barn Faux Bittersweet Wreath

The faux bittersweet wreath was the perfect example of something I was looking for.  I wanted a Fall-inspired wreath but nothing too bold.  I already owned a plain grapevine wreath so I figured I would give it a shot.

"Before" Plain Grapevine Wreath

I went to AC Moore and bought berry twigs that were on sale for $0.50 each.  I then bought some floral wire to attach them with.  I started by disassembling the large branches.  I wanted to break each one down because the tiny stems were easier to work with and it made what I bought go further.  I then took each branch and slipped it into the wreath and used floral wire to fasten it.

Close-up of attached stems.

Finished product.

I worked my way around and attached a small piece of brown fabric on the back of the wreath so it wouldn't scratch my front door.  Below is a picture of the final finished product against my burgundy front door.

I blurred my door number, if you were wondering.

Overall, I am very pleased with the quick project.  The total cost was $5.67.  It may not be an exact replica to my inspiration piece but I think it's pretty close .. especially since the original would have cost me the $45 asking price at Pottery Barn.  Here's the breakdown on what I spent:

Grapevine Wreath $0.00 (already owned)

Faux Berry Stems $3.50 ($0.50 each/purchased 7)

Floral Wire $2.17

TOTAL $5.17

This is a great afternoon project and perfect if you want something special but are working with a tight budget.  The next time you want to purchase a wreath or a similar item, I encourage you to take a closer look and ask yourself "can I re-create this for cheaper?"  Chances are you can .. and you will have fun doing it, too!