MAKE A WREATH FOR ANY OCCASION With These 3 Materials
Since the 16th century, wreaths have been a staple holiday decor item that people once made from the fallen branches of a Christmas tree. In more recent history, folks travel to the local hardware/home decor store to pick up a wreath for their door during the holiday season. However, it seems as though wreaths are gaining popularity beyond just the winter holidays. Whether it’s to celebrate your favorite sports organization or the changing of the seasons, you can make a wreath to recognize the occasion. From Facebook Marketplace to specialty boutique shops, there are plenty of places to purchase a customizable wreath, but what if you want to make your own? With a certain level of flair and creativity, anyone can create their own wreath. You just need to figure out which material works best as your base. Wire If you’re looking to make a wreath that’s long-lasting and durable enough to handle any type of weather, look no further than a wire-base wreath. Wire bases are available in various sizes and levels of thickness, so you can make almost any design. If you want your wreath to look dainty, you should use a
single-wire frame, but if you want your wreath to look full and bountiful, use a double-wire instead.
Grapevine Grapevine bases are the best if you want your wreath to look traditional or natural. They’re usually made of entwined bundles of grapevines or twigs to look like they came straight from the earth. Grapevine bases are cost- efficient and are the perfect option for anyone looking to create a classic- looking wreath. Styrofoam A Styrofoam wreath may not have the elegance of a wire one or the traditional style of the grapevine wreath, but it is the perfect option for bold designs. You can get a Styrofoam base at any home decor store and spray- paint it in the color scheme of your final creation. You can then place yarn and other decorations to bring your wreath to life. Since Styrofoam is lightweight, the items you place on the wreath will also need to be lightweight or the wreath will fall apart.
8 SMALL BUSINESSES OUR TEAM SUPPORTS BUY LOCAL? YES WE DO!
Every fewweeks, our team has a Doughnut Day at the office. We grab a box or two of doughnuts from a local shop and enjoy them while we work. It boosts morale and supports the Louisville economy because we rotate through all of our local doughnut places! Who doesn’t love a good apple fritter? May 1–7 is National Small Business Week, so you can bet we’ll have a Doughnut Day to celebrate. That said, buying treats isn’t the only way we champion small businesses in the Louisville area. Read on to discover our team’s favorite ways to buy local.
knowledge from the employees at the big-box stores. So many of our hardware needs can be satisfied at this local hardware store. Also, I know the owner, and the fact that he worked there as a teen, and then later in life purchased the store and runs it with his family, makes him a treasure!
Libby Thorngate Operations Manager
I love supporting the farmers markets in our area, especially the Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market and the St. Matthews Farmers Market at Beargrass Christian Church. Donna Irvin Executive Assistant I’m a fan of Blue Dog Bakery and Café. The service is always top notch, and the staff is kind and helpful. The food is always fresh and there is always a great variety of items to choose from. Where do you buy local? Do our economy a favor and stop by your favorite spots during National Small Business Week!
Jessica Maza Receptionist
I like Sunergos Coffee for a great cup of coffee and friendly staff, and Pet Wants for awesome treats, toys, and other accessories for my furry friends! Andrea Whittam Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant I prefer to support Jeffersontown Hardware instead of the big-box home improvement stores. I value its location and the amazing service I get from its staff as opposed to the lack of service and
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