Continue reading...

Photo Shows How Dangerous Florida Beaches Have Been Recently June 29, 2023 – Posted in: Florida News, Lifestyle

Several swimmers, including former Arkansas and NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, have died recently in the Florida panhandle. Rip currents – fast-moving, narrow channels of water – have claimed the lives of several beachgoers in the region over the last few weeks. One local meteorologist is showing just how prevalent the rip currents are on Florida beaches. Matt Devitt of Southwest Florida’s WINK shared an image showing several rip currents along the shore of a beach.…

Continue reading
Continue reading...

Holiday Wreaths, Not Just for the Front Door June 26, 2023 – Posted in: Christmas, Design, Wreath Display Ideas

Written by McDonald Garden Center (Holiday Wreaths, Not Just for the Front Door | McDonald Garden Center) When it comes to holiday decorating, wreath, fresh or faux, are a timeless symbol of the holidays. And, while wreaths can usually be found decking the front door, there are countless other ways to integrate this holiday staple into your yuletide decorating. Here are few simple and delightfully unexpected ways to decorate with wreaths: Hang Them Up High –…

Continue reading
Continue reading...

The True Meaning of a Wreath and The Difference Between a Grapevine Wreath and a Straw Wreath June 25, 2023 – Posted in: Christmas, Etsy, Selling Wreaths Online, WooCommerce, WordPress, Wreath History

A wreath is a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs or other materials that can be worn on the head, placed on a memorial or hung as a decoration. It can also be a sign of honor or victory or a part of a coat of arms. Wreaths are often used as decorations for holidays such as Christmas and Easter. There are many types of wreaths that can be made from different materials and…

Continue reading
Continue reading...

9 Creative Places to Hang a Fall Wreath Besides Your Front Door June 24, 2023 – Posted in: Design, General, Lifestyle, Wreath Display Ideas

Display this classic fall decoration indoors for a festive look you can enjoy all season long. By Jessica Bennett and Jamie Lott Better Homes & Gardens Along with the changing leaves, cool breeze, and all things pumpkin spice, decorating your home for fall is one of the many joys of the season. It typically involves plenty of pumpkins, gourds, and, of course, fall wreaths. This season, think beyond your front entry and find creative ways to display wreaths throughout your…

Continue reading
Continue reading...

The History and Meaning of Wreaths June 23, 2023 – Posted in: Wreath History

Wreath A wreath (/riːθ/) is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a circle .[1] In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration. They are also used in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe. They can be worn as a chaplet around the head, or as a garland around the neck. Etymology[edit] The word wreath comes from Middle English wrethe and from Old English writha ‘band’.[1] History[edit] Ancient Etruscan wreaths[edit] Wreath with…

Continue reading
Continue reading...

A B-wreath History of the Christmas Wreath – Early Beginnings of The Wreath and What a Wreath Symbolizes June 22, 2023 – Posted in: Christmas, Wreath History

Early Beginnings As with most traditions, there are two schools of thought when it comes to the history of the all-too-familiar festive wreath. The first believes that the wreath originated in ancient Greece and Rome, where members of the Greco-Roman society would hand-craft ring-shaped decorations called “coronas” from fresh leaves, branches, twigs, fruits and flowers, before hanging them on their door as a symbol of victory. The second says that in Christianity, a wreath was…

Continue reading