Summer Lilac Wreath
Hi everyone! I wanted a new wreath for the front door, one that would really stand out for the summer. I think a pretty wreath creates a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who comes to our door.
The grapevine wreath was a wonderful dollar find at a garage sale, and it turned out to be the perfect size for this project. And it’s quite well made, so it will be around for the long term.
The two lilac stems came from a separate garage sale for the same price, just one dollar. The pinky-purpley color matches the flowers I have growing in my urns, which sit to either side of my front steps. I attached them to the wreath using a hot glue gun.
You may remember back in March I made some mossy spring monograms. Well, it turns out, it was just door perfect for this wreath, and I hung it with a piece of jute. I “stole” the burlap bow from my fall wreath(!).
I’m pleased with how the brightness of the lilacs makes it really stand out on my black door. And I do enjoy a nice wreath.
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Bye for now,
Oh my goodness Diana…that is just too stunning for words! I love the natural component to it! Just beautiful! Wishing you a lovely day pal! Nicole xo
Thank you sweet Nicole! Means a lot coming from such a talented artist/gardener 🙂
Such a pretty wreath Diana. I love it!
Thank you Tuula!
Hi Diana, lovely wreath with the lilacs. Just a stunning welcome to your door. You are so talented and creative. Have a happy day. cm
You are so kind, Celestina. Again, means so much coming from such a talented artist 🙂
Great welcoming wreath for your front door-love the pink lilacs!
Thanks DD!
What a beautiful wreath! The lilacs are just beautiful, and I love your moss covered letter, and handsome burlap ribbon… and you've put it all together in a way that will happily greet any visitors to your doorstep! Love it!
I'm so glad you liked it and appreciate the encouragement greatly 🙂
I just love a new wreath for the front door every season and this one is perfect! How great that you can "steal" from other wreaths to change things up.
I do love it when a "plan" comes together, AnnMarie 😉 Thanks for stopping by–
I really like your Summer wreath Diana – so pretty!
Thanks Marie!
I love your wreath! Pinning.
Thank you so much!!
Hi Diana!
I love your wreath! And I love it with the Initial!
Have a wonderful weekend! Kimberley 🙂
Thanks so much, Kimberly! Hope you have a terrific week–
It;s gorgeous! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Thanks so much, Katie! I'm truly honored to be featured 🙂
Always love a pretty wreath on the front door. This turned out darling! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I love it! So Colorful! Very Nice job!
Leticia
So pretty Diana. I love how the pink pops off your black door. And I love how you recycle to come up with new ideas. Thank you for sharing at One More Time. Cathy
So pretty and summery, Diana! Thanks as always, for sharing at Your Turn To Shine 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
Kendra @ http://www.joyinourhome.com
HI Diana, this wreath is so beautiful and I'll be featuring it tomorrow morning at our Something to Talk About Link Party 24 and all Social Media too. Thanks so much for sharing it at our party and hope you come on back. Happy Sunday, Lisa at Concord Cottage
Your wreath is beautiful!
Hi Diana, your wreathe is awesome. When the flowers and wreathe start looking tired, make sure they are clean, i.e., not dusty, and dry. Spray them with some clear laquer (the .98 kind from Wal-Mart is fine). The sheen on the wreathe will make you sure it is good for another 5 years and the flowers will look a bit more translucent and brighter. Some many people throw away perfectly good silks; I slosh them quickly in warm dishwater and let them air dry. I’m sure you already know the trick about using a curling iron to revive crushed bows (but not on the organza sheer ones (they melt). This is from the gardener with black thumbs who puts silk clematis (bought on clearance, of course) on my live vine and drapes morning glory garlands around my lamp post. Adds a bit of color with little effort and from even a a distance, no one knows. Ya gotta remember, I come from a Polish grandmother who painted the pink roses on her plastic rosebush red when she tired of the pink!