When Virginia cedars are having a good year, there’s nothing prettier in the winter landscape than boughs of cedar hanging heavy with soft-blue berries. And this is one of those good years. The old ...

Wreaths hung on the door with care call out a festive "Happy Holidays." Share that message in a special way by making your own circle of cheer with plants clipped from the garden or gathered from ...

There is no down time in the cut flower business. So Kate Swift and Marilyn Cederoth are always in high gear, but the holiday season really revs up into overdrive. The two sisters thrive on the brisk ...

I'm not the crafty type. My kids won't have many childhood memories of making DIY projects, or if they do it'll be because someone else far more creative and resourceful than me put in the time and ...

No decoration welcomes the holiday season quite like a wreath. Whether it's a festive style covered in berries, bows, and bells, or a simple version with effortless, natural elegance, a wreath holds ...

With December comes wreath making! I love the wonderful smell of the greens and the the wood stove in our wreath shed. Each year, I write about the piles of fragrant fresh greens that are everywhere ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Before wreaths became the “holiday hang” of the front door, they carried meaning. The circular shape has long been ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Nothing says home for the holidays like a welcoming wreath on the front door. This year, put a homemade touch on this classic holiday decor. Mary Schlotter and Krishtia McCord, the creative ...