Top five Christmas wreaths
Christmas wreaths in a variety of traditional and contemporary designs to decorate the front doors and windows


1. John Lewis: Holly and Cone Wreath, £25
A festive wreath, bursting with bright red berries and trimmed with pine cones and realistic holly and ivy leaves. It can be used outdoors but should be placed in a sheltered spot. www.johnlewis.com
2. The Contemporary House: Large Red Cranberry Wreath, £17.99
Simple but effective, this large wreath is decorated with red berries of varying sizes, finished with the tiniest smattering of fake snow and a few subtle green leaves. Hang on a wall or door for a splash of seasonal colour, or use as a candle surround for an unusual table centrepiece www.tch.net
3. The White Company, £40
This wreath is made from 'snow'-covered pine cones and faux spruce. Ideal as can be used as is, or decorate with baubles and ribbons. Try threading through some mini fairy lights. It be left outside on a covered porch. www.thewhitecompany.com
4. Fortnum & Mason: Traditional Christmas Wreath, £95.00
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This traditional handmade Christmas wreath will bring the scent of Christmas into your home. It blends pine from the 700-year-old Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall with the wintry fragrance of cinnamon, orange and fir cones. www.fortnumandmason.com
5. Selfridges: Mini cone wreath, £26.95
Adorn your front door with this contemporary Christmas wreath by Gisela Graham - perfect for making your Christmas a white one. www.selfridges.com
6. Heal's: Glitter pinecone wreath, £22
Heal's has gone more traditional with it's pretty berry wreath with intertwined branches. www.heals.co.uk
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