Golden leaves, intertwined branches, wood perfume and spices: autumn garlands transform each entrance into a small enchanted corner. And the beauty? A few elements are enough to create a truly unique one.
Those who think that to make a garland they need craftsman skills, they are wrong. Sometimes it is precisely the imperfection that makes it fascinating. Autumn, with its warm colors and its natural textures, offers an infinite palette from which to draw. Each fallen leaf, every dry branch, can become the protagonist. And then there is that thin pleasure that is felt in creating something that speaks of home, seasons and small rites with your own hands. There are those who love to hang a garland to welcome guests with style. Others do it for itself, to give a touch of heat to a rainy day. In both cases, the effect is guaranteed: a mix of perfume, color and personality. The garland, after all, is not just decoration. It is a sign. A silent message that says: here is cure, here is celebrated the beauty of the time that passes.
The six proposals that follow are not only decorative ideas: they are invitations to rediscover the manual skills, to slow down, to look at the gifts of nature with new eyes. No vinyl and glitter glue: here we speak of real leaves, spices, branches intertwined as stories.
Creative ideas for do -it -yourself garlands that smell of autumn
The dry leaves creak under the steps, the days are shortened, the colors warm up. In this scenario, an autumn garland can evoke all the beauty of a season that invites calm and reflection. Making a garland does not only mean assembling decorative elements, but creating a small world made of shades and perfumes. A bit like sewing the memories of September and October together. A classic proposal involves the use of real leaves: collect maple leaves, oak or chestnut, leave it to dry through the pages of a book and then fix them with iron wire on a circular base of branches. The result is rustic, poetic, never banal. A spicy alternative is also perfect for internal environments. The dried citrus slices, combined with cinnamon and anise stars, create an enveloping perfume that immediately makes atmosphere.
For those who prefer simplicity, the minimal version with eucalyptus is ideal: a thin metal base and some fresh sprigs is enough to obtain a chic and relaxing effect. Those who love the forest will appreciate the rustic combination of pine cones and red berries: a game of texture that brings back to the paths between the trees. Then there is the colored variant, with decorative sugar, dry cobs and intense yellow leaves: a lively tribute to autumn crops. Finally, for a romantic and nostalgic touch, you can use dry flowers such as hydrangeas, lavender or field daisies, capable of giving lightness to each intertwining.
How to choose natural materials that last over time
Nature offers wonders, but not all of them resist dry air or humidity. Choose lasting materials It is the first step for a garland that accompanies autumn to winter.
Too thin leaves tend to crumble. Better to prefer those leathery, such as those of Magnolia or the cerful leaves of the Lauro. The structure of the base is also fundamental: the intertwined willow is flexible but resistant, the light metal holds well without deforming.
To fix the decorative elements, you can use hot glue or thin iron, more suitable if you want to remove or replace something. Some materials, such as citrus fruits or flowers, require acareful drying: the low temperature oven or a dry and ventilated place are ideal.
- Choose thick and leathery leaves
- Use branches of branched branches or metal
- Dry citrus fruits and flowers before use
- Predere light elements (avoid sagging)
- Keep the garlands in rigid boxes if not used
- It sprays a natural fixer to increase its duration
Alternatively, good quality artificial materials can be used: less poetic, but more long -lived. However, even in this case it is advisable to combine them with natural elements in order not to lose the authenticity of the season.
The secrets to hang and enhance your garland
Once made, the garland must be exposed in the right way. And no, there is not only the entrance door. Indeed, sometimes the most unexpected place is precisely the one that gives the most magic.
A bare fireplace, a wall of the kitchen, even a window: just a discreet hook or a color in the same color to enhance the composition. Those who love contrasts can use rough ropes or raw fabrics, those who prefer elegance opt for velvet or satin ribbons.
A trick: hang two twin garlands on double doors or a series of small crowns along a staircase. “WOW” effect guaranteed. And if the garland is fragrant, better yet: every time a door opens, a wave of autumn welcomes those who enter.
Light makes the difference. A garland illuminated by a candle or a micro led chain creates atmosphere, especially in the evening. After all, few precautions are enough to transform any corner into a special place.
Because autumn is this: the season in which even a simple dry branch can tell a story.
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