wreaths

Adorn your front door with a welcoming and lovely yarn-wrapped Valentine's Day wreath that costs around $8 to make. Plus, this project is wonderfully easy and can be personalized with your favorite colors and small embellishments. All you need is string, scissors, felt, and a styrofoam base, which you can find at your local craft store, and you're on your way to a sweet wreath.

Keep reading for the directions.

Many people let their doors do the talking during the holidays. While I don't mark every Hallmark moment with a wreath, I do find the Easter season to be a worthy contender. This year I thought I'd whip up my own door décor with a little help from my pals glitter, glue, and ribbon.

To see how to craft your own wreath, just read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member TaylorRenee from the Su Casa group:

I've had a spare grapevine wreath hanging out in my storage closet for a couple of months now and finally figured out what to do with it! I'm excited about the outcome; it's the perfect combination of wintry branches and flowers for this time of year. Check out my blog for the how-to and a link to the inspiration!

Have you been doing any decorating lately? Be sure to share photos in the Su Casa group!

If you're really concerned about making your Christmas wreath last the season, I'd recommend making an ornament wreath. But let's be honest: no number of candy-colored glass baubles beats the smell of pine boughs on your front doorstep. So I have a little trick for you that will ensure your wreath lasts well beyond Christmas.

As soon as you buy your wreath, spray it all over with a can of hair spray — any kind will do. The product will cover the wreath with a protective coating that traps in the moisture of the needles, helping to keep it fresh and looking fab 'til Rudolph and friends come galloping to your roof. That said, if your wreath is already looking dry and brittle, this trick won't work any miracles. Make sure you select a wreath with lush, green needles to begin with.

Pottery Barn's extended Black Friday sale comes to a close today, so you've got a few more hours to save 20 percent off all ornaments, garlands, and wreaths. I adore this Silver and Gold Mercury Ball Ornament ($8, from $10) with a hand-etched snowflake pattern. And I'm also sure that this Live Eucalyptus and Berry Wreath ($79, from $99) smells like heaven. Pick up just a few items and you'll be on the fast track to a sophisticated holiday! Here are some of my favorites from the sale: