Flowers have long been a favorite motif in American homes. Try your hand at creating a lush, romantic wreath with steps from Country Living contributing editor and floral designer Richard Kollath. "It's surprisingly easy to do." Kollath's advice? "Have fun, and if you plan to hang your wreath, remember to attach a loop of florist's wire on the back of the foam base before you begin securing the flowers."
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1. Saturate a 12-inch floral foam wreath base with cool water.
2. Insert green leaves into floral foam, for texture. Or skip this step and insert short, clipped stems of pink and white peonies around the base, slightly varying the stems' angles while concealing the foam.
3. Display by hanging from florist's wire, or looping a grosgrain ribbon belt through the middle.
4. Maintain wreath a week or more; place it daily in a shallow container, refreshing the foam ring with cool water.
Peony wreath: Posy Floral Design
Watch our video to learn how to make a similar wreath!
