Happy Monday GPODers!
We can’t get through the holiday season without a look at Cherry Ong’s incredible handmade wreaths and decorative swags. She has shared so many of her amazing designs over the years (Wreath Making with Cherry, Winter Wreath Making, Making Holiday Decor From the Garden, Winter Wreaths and Arrangements, and more), yet with each submission she reveals a new and inspiring batch of combinations. Today we’re looking at wreaths and swags that Cherry made for her garden and as gifts last year. If you’re looking for the amazing winter decor she made this year, check out Cherry’s Instagram: @cherry.ong
Ingredients:
- Fraser fir (Abies fraseri, Zones 4–7) wreath base 22 inches in diameter
- Profusion beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’, Zones 5–8) berries from the garden
- Eucalyptus parvifolia
On our front door
Ingredients:
- Fraser fir wreath 22 inches
- Forever Goldy™ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘4EVER’, Zones 5–8) from the garden
- Juniper berries
- Eucalyptus parvifolia, Zones 7–10
- Vintage gold bells
- Vintage gold ribbon
Cherry’s front door wreath is made even more spectacular with a pair of matching containers.
Second beautyberry wreath with callicarpa and daisy bush (Senecio greyi, Zones 5–8) foraged from the garden.
Going for the gold here with magnolia branches, foraged western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Zebrina’, Zones 5–7), ilex berries, gold bells and gold ribbon.
Simple is best. Only three ingredients for this one: Gold jingle bells from IKEA, magnolia branches and eucalyptus tucked into a premade Fraser fire wreath 22 inches in diameter.
Dark and elegant wreath for a friend who loves horses.
Ingredients:
- Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus, Zones 5–7) berries
- Silver dollar eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea, Zones 8–11)
- Silver bells eucalyptus pods
- Black velvet ribbon
- Ornament of your choice – my choice for this gift was a cowboy boot
Closeup.
And a closeup of the beautiful cowboy boot ornament on the wreath. I love that the boot is not only shiny and eye-catching, but also very Christmas-y!
Next up is a Juniper berry decked with even more berries. Really great for the birds!
Ingredients:
- Profusion beautyberry (foraged)
- Privet (Ligustrum vulgare and cvs., Zones 5–8) berries (foraged)
- Seeded eucalyptus
- Silver bell eucalyptus pods
- White branches
Now onto red wreaths. This one features hypericum berries.
Ingredients:
- Mixed firs from discarded Christmas tree branches to make the base from scratch – 28 inch diameter wreath
- Magnolia branches
- Hypericum berries, red, foliage removed
- Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) pinecones, foraged
- Seeded eucalyptus
Another red wreath with ilex berries and wreath base from discarded Fraser fir branches.
More red wreaths and swags for gifts!
As mentioned above, Cherry some fabulous swags along with her vast assortment of wreaths. This is a perfect companion to the red wreath directly above.
And I absolutely adore these mini versions Cherry made! I’m not sure if this was the first year she made them or the first time I’m seeing them, but they are a stunning way to dress up any holiday gift.
Another adorable mini swag. I’ll definitely be making a note to remember this amazing idea for next year!
And last but not the least what I thought would be a fun kissing ball with a Prosecco ornament hanging from the bottom. I used Magic Marlot Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’, Zones 6–9) from the garden.
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible creations again, Cherry! Your designs easily out due any wreath or swag I’m able to find at stores. One of these years I’ll make the time to take your inspiration and create some wreaths of my own.
Do you create holiday and winter decor from cuttings in your garden? We’d love to see them! Whether you make a few to hang around your home or design them as gifts like Cherry does, it is always inspiring to see what reader’s are able to create during this time of year. Follow the directions below to submit your photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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Comments
I so appreciate you sharing your beautiful wreath creations, Cherry! Every one is a work of art.
Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
Every wreath and object you have created are beyond beautiful. Thank you for sharing your holiday swag.
Happy to share! Thank you for your kind words. Peace and good health and joyous gardening moments for 2025 and beyond!
Stunning!!! Every single one is above and beyond beautiful! They’re all so different. I want to try one next year!
Thank you. I hope you do try one to enjoy during winter. I tried a new technique this year - Butter Wakefield - she has a tutorial on You Tube in case this interests you. Happy New Year to you and yours! Here’s to more fun times in the garden in 2025.
You are such an artist! I enjoy seeing these every year Cherry!
Thank you. I feel privileged and grateful to be able to do them. Not sure how many more years… but will do them while I still can. We hard pruned the beautyberry this year so I didn’t take any branches from it for the winter wreathing this year. Glad we have photos to remind us of their beauty in wreaths last winter. Happy New Year!
These really are some of the most beautiful wreathes and swags I've seen... you are an artist!!
Awww thank you 🙏🏻! Making and giving them brings solace and joy. Keeps me from overeating too. Shared some wreathing materials with a young and very talented friend and this is the spectacular 26 inch diameter wreath that she made! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD-1AEEStyl/?igsh=MWU4MHhmNjd1dGdxMg==
I think you would love her wreath as much as I do!
I really love these! I need to remember these before next year gets crazy-busy! I have many of the materials you've used, just need to look back for your special designs, and try to emulate! Really lovely!
You sure have a talent for making wreaths! It's hard work making those, and you have no limit to your imagination...oh I love the use of the beauty berries in your creations!
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