These DIY Rosemary Wreaths Smell Amazing And Look Stunning In Any Home

Wreaths are one of the most stylish and easy ways to bring a touch of nature to your home, whether they're used to adorn your front door to welcome guests or used as part of your interior décor. Made from all varieties of natural materials and faux greenery or flowers, they can be useful for providing a textural element and focal point when placed in a prime spot, like above a fireplace mantel or stove. While there is no end to the materials available for wreaths, one easy option may be as close as your herb garden. By stringing together several lengths of rosemary or other similar herbs, you can form a chic wreath that is not only lovely in texture and color but that also smells incredibly fresh and delicious wherever you hang it.

These wreaths are inexpensive to make and can easily be customized to size. They would make a great addition on the door, the wall, or above a mantel. Use one as a gorgeous wreath alternative to a traditional Christmas wreath that will fill your front porch with festive joy. They can also be scaled down to make cute candle rings for taper or pillar candles. Tiny versions are perfect all-natural napkin rings for your autumn table. Or, create the wreath in an oval shape and use it around your holiday turkey for a stunning garnish on a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape.

To create your wreath, begin by gathering your herbs. This tutorial shows how to create them with rosemary, but this technique works equally well for other herb stems as well like sage, dill, mint, and bay leaves. Choose a bowl the diameter of your planned wreath size and begin layering the herbs around the perimeter, leaving the center empty. When you've reached your desired thickness, begin tying the wreath together with some jute twine or string. Wrap and knot off tightly every 2 to 3 inches around the perimeter of the wreath.

While these wreaths are beautiful alone, you can also add lightweight elements like ribbon or burlap to them. This will add more color and texture. You can also include dried floral elements, like baby's breath, lavender, or chamomile flowers. To attach these elements, try using hot glue or simply threading the stems between the herb branches. For heavier materials and larger wreath sizes, you can also start with a wire wreath form base, available at Dollar Tree. If you use this frame, tie your herbs directly to it with twine. Finally, to enhance the scent of your wreath, try adding a few drops of essential oils to the branches.