CHRISTMAS WREATHS
I’m not a really a holly person, (too dark, too prickly and a tad too traditional for my liking), but there’s something about a Christmas wreath that sets off the childish excitement in me. I get a ridiculous amount of pleasure from the whole idea of a Christmas wreath hung on a door heralding the festive season in. And so here we are on the cusp of Christmas again and here I am, itching to get going with my moss rings, secateurs and buckets full of foliage.
I like to work on a new look each year (I get bored easily and can’t suppress the creative in me) and intriguingly each year I find that I’m drawn to some new ‘ingredient’. This year I’m falling for gold asparagus fern, deep red ruscus, dusky blues and deep maroon velvets. The old favourites are still with me - buxus, wax flower and seeded eucalyptus.
As ever, my style is natural - nothing too tight, not too symmetrical, borderline quirky, bohemian and with a touch of Helena Bonham-Carter.
I pride myself of each one being completely hand-made (no off-the-shelf pine base), totally original and unique to you.
STEP ONE: CHOOSE YOUR WREATH
It’s very easy - choose from the styles below and arrange your preferred day for collection from Reginald Ballum. On placing your order you’ll receive a confirmation email on how to pay.
Please note that some foliage ingredients may vary depending on the availability of stock.
Super large, bespoke and multiple wreaths can be made - I’m always happy to chat about any specific ideas and requirements - just leave a note in the order form below and I’ll be in touch to discuss further.
ALPINE
Working from a moss base, this wreath has a more traditional feel in terms of form - slightly more compact and including coniferous foliage. With white wax flower detail, pine husks, red Leucadendron and a whiff of gold asparagus leaf.
Price: £48
GOLD
My favourite this year… a full on medley of foliage set off with bronze, gold and red highlights. With miniature pine cone, gold and pink bobble detailing.
Price: £48
FOREST
Using a mix of eucalyptus and bay leaf to create the foundation, this plays around the Christmas colour palette - greens, reds and whites. With closed wax flower buds and seeded eucalyptus to create the ‘berry’ highlight and deep maroon ruscus for the drama.
Price: £48
STEP TWO: PLACE YOUR ORDER
Handmade in Worthing using traditional weaving techniques and a modern colour palette.
Ordering more than one? Leave a comment in the message box and I’ll respond to confirm the details.
Once you’ve filled in the order form below, you’ll receive instructions to pay via BACS and an estimated day for collection from Reginald Ballum, 83 Rowlands Road, Worthing BN11 3JN.
Bespoke orders and floral arrangements are available on enquiry.
GENERAL INFO
Size: All wreaths are made on a 12" diameter hoop. When finished these usually measure between 16" - 18" diameter to centre a standard sized front door. Sizes may vary very slightly depending on the style and foliage.
Foliage: Sometimes some varieties of foliage runs out and my foraged stock has a limit. If this happens I will substitute foliage and will contact you if this will radically change the look of your wreath.
Collection: Wreaths are available for collection from 1st - 18th December. Collection is from Reginald Ballum, 83 Rowlands Rd, Worthing BN11 3JN. We will be in touch to arrange a collection time. Collections can be made from Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm. I will endeavour to work to your preferred day, but if this is not possible I will notify you on confirmation of your order.
Delivery: Wreaths can be delivered to your door. There is a cost for this service which will be quoted on placing your order. Delivery is within the East and West Sussex areas only. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the product, wreaths cannot be sent out to other areas of the UK.
Buy direct: There will be a limited range of one-off wreaths of differing styles available to buy off-the-shelf at Reginald Ballum from Saturday 20th November to Saturday 18th December 2021.