Seasonal Foliage Styling

How to Create a Dreamy Christmas Wreath

 

Steps

Step 1:

 

 

 

   Secure your wire to the base

   by wrapping it around and twisting it tight.

  

 

 

 

Step 2: 

 

 

 

   Create small bunches of foliage,

   keeping them the same length and thickness. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3:  

 

 

 

   Attach each bunch of foliage to the base by

   wrapping the wire around the stems three

   to five times.  

 

 

 

Step 4: 

Continue making small bunches in the same thickness and layer them facing in the same direction until the entire base is covered.  

Step 5:  

 

 

 

 

   Decorate your wreath with ornaments,

   ribbon, dried fruit or even twinkly lights. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Make a Festive Table Centrepiece  

A beautiful and easy centrepiece made using something you already own – a bowl!  

Steps 

Step 1: 

 

 

 

 

   Scrunch up wire and place it in the centre

   of the bow, (or create a tape grid).

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2:

 

 

 

 

   Start with larger pieces of foliage

   around the outside. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3:

 

 

 

 

   Work inwards using smaller pieces. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4:

 

 

 

   Mix in different kinds of foliage

   for texture and colour such as

   Noble Fir, Oleria, Eucalyptus,

   Pittosporum and Birch stems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5:

 

 

 

 

   Decorate using candles,

   ornaments or dried fruit and

   style it your way. 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 6:

Set the table and enjoy! 

 

 

 

 

  A Show-Stopping Garland for Your         Mantelpiece  

 

   These simple steps can be used to create a beautiful

   garland for your mantelpiece, a festive table runner,

  or even to decorate your staircase. 

Steps   

Step 1:

 

   Secure florist wire to your mantelpiece, using a

   small screw. If you can’t secure a wire based to

   the mantel, simply place the garland on top on

   the mantle.

  

 

Step 2: 

Start arranging your base foliage from the centre and work outwards. Keep the pieces a similar size to create balance and a symmetrical shape. 

Step 3: 

Add additional foliage such as twigs, eucalyptus, or other textures to build depth and interest. 

Step 4:

Layer different types of foliage to add depth and texture.  

Step 5:  

 

 

 

   Finish with your favourite decorative touches -

   lights, ornaments, berries, or ribbon.

 

 

 

 

Make your mark this Christmas and always look out for the Bord Bia Quality Mark when buying local foliage in your supermarket or ask your florist if their foliage is locally grown.  

Merry Christmas from the Bord Bia Team!