Fresh Cut Mixed Greenery Wreaths and Garlands by Laura Rhodes Naturals
Fresh Cut Mixed Greenery Wreath made by Laura Rhodes Naturals (the Local Artisan mentioned on p.104 of BH&H:)) with Greenery foraged in Amherst, VA for an order for our customer who is a Local Interior Designer, Brittany Sydnor, in Lynchburg, VA for a Feb. 2023 Photoshoot at her home for Better Homes and Gardens December 2023 issue. A 32 inch wreath graced the front door of her renovated historic home along with 2 planters filled with extra mixed greenery and 2 four foot garlands. In addition, we made a total of 3 - 28 inch wreaths, 10 - 9 in mini wreaths, 16 - 18 inch wreaths and 8 - 16 inch wreaths which were dispersed and hung throughout her home. I threw in my 2 heart shaped wreaths made from a couple of fir trees that were saved from the landfill the day after Christmas. The 54 foot fresh cut evergreen garland wrapped around her staircase as well.
It took me a long time to figure out which BH & G magazine my items were going to be in, as they put out several Holiday editions. Finally, the publishers sent me a couple of complimentary issues, and lo and behold it was the one I thought it was. I had no idea Brittany's article would land the cover of the issue. When I first saw the cover photo online I thought it was just some Norman Rockwell type picture. But it was actually her young red headed son, tip-toeing atop a red ottoman reaching for a Christmas ornament from the Much Decorated Christmas Tree.
For the full story of the Better Homes and Gardens Article and Photoshoot Dec. 2023 - Purchase your digital copy here. My fresh cut greenery items are featured on pages: p.102, the front of the house with 32 inch wreath and greenery in planters p. 103, a picture of the garland on the banister, p.104, wreaths hanging in the large windows in the living room, p.106 wreaths are hanging in the kitchen windows and a plate and cutting board rack, p.107 a wreath hangs in the window of the pantry, p. 108 a heart shaped wreath hangs in her daughter's pink themed floral bedroom, complete with white Christmas tree and pink and pastel ornaments.
Another Feature I got for a photoshoot in the Christmas 2023 Holiday Moore and Giles Catalog done in July 2023. Moore and Giles is a local Leather Crafted Bags, Accessories, Furniture and Home Goods Company located in Forest, Va.
Here's what I made for Erica K. who was in charge of the Photo Shoot.
It was quite a feat as it was done in the off season, but the result was magnificent! Check out the catalog in the link above!
You may check out the Link here to see more Hand Crafted Home Decor Items on my YT channel.
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