Astral Health

How To Make Fresh Christmas Wreaths Last Longer



Keep in mind when buying or creating fresh christmas wreaths that certain types of live boughs tend to last longer than others.  The longest lasting fresh christmas wreaths are made of balsam and spruce.

 
Wreathes made out of pine needles lose their needles fast.This is because pine tends to dry out fast, especially in warmer climates. If you live in a dry climate, one way to keep a wreath made out of live boughs fresher is to mist it every day with water. The hotter and dryer the climate the more tightly you will want to fix the branches to an armature.

 
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Do You Need A Big or Small Christmas Wreath?



If you are making your own Christmas Wreath out of live branches keep in mind that a large one is not always appropriate. Lchristmas wreaths can certainly make more of an impact than the their tinier counterparts but their smell can also be overwhelming. Like any design challenge, hanging wreaths is all about context and perspective.
 
A really wreath might overwhelm a small room for example but look absolutely great in a condo with high ceilings. If you live in a Victorian home then you might want to skip large decorations and go for tiny beautiful christmas wreaths that are more suited to the design of your home.
 
Large christmas wreaths tend to look better in vast loft spaces or spaces that are decorated in a more modernist fashion. This is because the larger the wreath is the more you need some distance to truly appreciate its scope and beauty.

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The Aromatherapy of Balsam Xmas Wreathes



Balsalm christmas wreaths smell so much better than other live christmas wreaths. It is because balsam has been used for centuries as an aromatherapy remedy to cure stress and headaches.  Just inhaling the aroma is actually healthy for yo


Balsam is the mildest of all the cedar woods and its scent lacks the sharp vinegar like undertone that some live decorations have. Also, balsam which has a scent that has a vanilla overtone, also goes well with some of the spicier scents that we associate with christmas such as cinnamon, peppermint, cloves and orange.


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