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November 3, 2015

Wreath Depot Giveaway

I’m so thrilled to be joining some of my favorite blogger friends today. We’re talking all things wreaths and have an amazing giveaway for you!

The Wreath Depot Giveaway 2015

 

As soon as I saw the Salal Kiwi Green Wreath from The Wreath Depot I knew that it was the answer to all of my wreath dreams. And, you guys, I had so many plans for this wreath.

I had all of these great intentions.

I was going to show you how incredibly versatile this wreath is. I was going to get it all fall-i-fied with burlap and gourds and you could see how perfect it would be hanging on your door in Autumn.

green wreath on black front door

And then I was going to take all of that fall stuff off and add a beautiful, crisp Tartan plaid bow and a sign that says ‘Noel’ and you were going to be amazed at how perfect it is for Christmas.

close up of wreath leaves

After that, the bow would come down and the ‘Noel’ sign would get packed away in the Christmas boxes and I was going to attach the sweetest little birds nest with speckled eggs and some sprigs of faux hyacinth on either side prove to you that this wreath would also be perfect in the Spring.

wreath leaves

And to round it all off, the bird’s nest and the hyacinth would come down and a big burlap bow would be attached with maybe a cluster of seashells in the middle to help welcome the summer season.

Wouldn’t that have been awesome for me to show you how perfect this wreath is in all four seasons?

Well, yes, yes it would have been.

But, you are just going to have to use your imagination a bit and take my word for it because as you can see I just couldn’t get my act together in time to show you that. 😉

green wreath on black front door atthepicketfence.com

Hopefully, though, what you were able to see is just how beautiful this preserved wreath is. How natural and lush it looks. And how perfect it would be all year round whether you decided to add seasonal touches to it or just enjoy it as it is in all of it’s simple beauty.

Are you ready to see some more beautiful wreaths from The Wreath Depot?

And we’re so thrilled to be giving you the chance to win your own gorgeous wreath. 3 winners will be chosen so be sure to enter below!

The Wreath Depot Giveaway 2015

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  1. Alison says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I like the orchard bounty wreath, but it’s hard to choose.

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  2. Kristin says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    I love all bay leaf wreaths!

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  3. Elise F. says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    I think I would choose the Emerald bay eucalyptus wreath, so versatile!

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  4. Cathy Lynch says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    Beautiful wreaths!

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  5. terie says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    I also like the Kiwi green wreath!

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  6. Gail says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    I love the lavender wreaths.

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  7. Kristie says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    I’ve never heard of this company before. All of the wreaths are gorgeous. I think my favorite one is the Salal Kiwi Green Wreath. All your ideas make it so versatile.

    Reply
  8. Doreen Lamoureux says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    I LIKE THE Bridgeport Boxwood Holiday Wreath – 22 inch

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  9. Amy Kaminski says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    I love wreaths and change them often. Nothing says welcome like a beautiful wreath on your door.

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  10. Vicky says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    I like ALL wreaths!!

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  11. Mechelle says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    I would have to choose the Emerald Bay Eucalyptus Wreath – 17 inch.
    It is beautiful!

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  12. Stephanie summers says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Love the wreath from your post and I also love the boxwood wreath.

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  13. Maria says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    kettle cove or summer shore wreath

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  14. Lisa Mothersead says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    I truly love wreaths and have one on my front door every day of the year. I am picky and like high-end ones and these look great!

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  15. Melanie says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Preserved salad wreath!

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  16. Julie Fiato says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    So happy you could join in as our special guest, Vanessa! Your wreath is so versatile. I love the bow and birdie idea!! XO

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  17. Sherri says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I love the New Sunflower wreath and think I might also pick the Pomegranates and Cinnamon one!

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  18. Jan says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    I love all the preserved wreaths & the dried white christmas one also! I need a new wreath!

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  19. Pam says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    I’d choose the Abingdon Berry wreath. Love it!

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  20. nancy says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Think my favorite is the Manchester Silk Christmas Door Wreath…love the plaid bows!!

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  21. April says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Wow! That is simply stunning!

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  22. Jill Prince says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    It is so hard to pick a favorite but I love the Kiwi Green wreath the best.

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  23. Kim says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Actually it was very hard to choose. I keep jumping around but always came back to the Foxridge Silk Flower Fall Door Wreath! I love, love, love hydrangeas and growing up in a little farm town in the midwest the wheat stalks also pulled on my heartstrings. Your wreaths are beautiful!

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  24. Carmen P says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    I’d choose the Holiday Flair Wreath. So pretty!

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  25. Alicia says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Such a versatile wreath…thanks for all the tips.

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  26. COLLEEN says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I too love the Kiwi Green . Love your ideas; making this one versatile wreath. Well worth the money when you can use it year round!!!

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  27. Sherry W says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    The Vintage Jingle Bell Artificial Christmas Wreath would be my pick!!!

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  28. Sarah P. says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    I would love to order the Kennebunkport seashell wreath! I am in the process of purchasing a home that I will hopefully have renovated and move into late spring. That would be a wonderful wreath to look forward to! 🙂

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  29. Sharon K says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    I LOVE the Auburn Red Berry Silk Winter Door Wreath! It would look stunning in our home this season. 🙂

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  30. Pam Ballard says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    What lovely wreaths. Thanks for introducing me to them. So hard to pick just one. I do like the Christines Cottage Boxwood Wreath – 18 inch! Followed all the steps to this giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  31. Stephanie says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    I don’t know… I love the lavender wreaths, and the Christmas wreaths, but your ideas have inspired me to take a “plain” wreath and personalize it.

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  32. Linda says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I like the boxwood wreath. Beautiful selections.

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  33. Rebecca says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Wow all three are beautiful and elegant. I am in the process of getting my porch ready for the holidays and this is definitely what it needs.

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  34. Terri Timmons says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    The Margarita Eucalyptus Wreath is the one I like the best!!

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  35. Debbie says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Oh, definitely the Salal Wreath Kiwi Green !!! My favorite ~ I would decorate with an equestrian theme to go with the rest of my house.

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  36. Heather king says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Christmas wreath

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  37. Sondra says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Sooooo many to chose from, but I’ve never had a fresh wreath at Christmastime, so I think I’d go with that! And I love yours… beautiful!

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  38. Donnamae says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    I love the Heartland .wreath…I’m thinking springtime! 😉

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  39. Barbara says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    The wreath I like is the Dorset Pine Cone And Ornament Decorated. All their wreaths are so beautiful that it is very hard to choose. Love them all.

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  40. Amy Reed says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I love the Pomegranates and Cinnamon Holiday Wreath – however, they are ALL gorgeous!

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  41. Carol Weiler says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    All are very beautiful!

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  42. Barbara says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Love all of your ideas-your descriptions for each season were so well written I had no trouble imagining them. I love the simplicity of the kiwi green wreath

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  43. Susan says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    The Cinnamon Apple Winter wreath is beautiful – I never seem to have the right kind of wreath for AFTER the holidays and that would be perfect. Wish there was an alternate way to enter for those of us who don’t do Instagram!

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  44. Donna says

    November 3, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I would love to have the vintage jingle bell wreath. I can already picture it on my blue front door !

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  45. Donna Brown says

    November 3, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I would LOVE to win a wreath from The Wreath Depot!!!

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  46. Cris Culpepper says

    November 3, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    I love the Seasons Memories Christmas wreath

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  47. kelly says

    November 3, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I have been planning to get a wreath for my mother – she loves magnolia leaves.

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  48. Deborah says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    It’s just perfect the way it is! I love it on that door!!!!

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  49. Leslie says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I love the one you have displayed!! the Salal Kiwi Green Preserved Wreath! Simply divine!!

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  50. Sarah Phillips says

    November 3, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    If I won, I would choose the Mirabel Decorated Silk Christmas Door Wreath With Bow! It would make the perfect Christmas wreath…it’s gorgeous!

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  51. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    November 3, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Wow – it IS so lush and green. Who would have thought? And you are right – it could be dressed up for any season. Brilliant!

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  52. cindy says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    They are all BEAUTIFUL!!! Hard to pick..but I keep coming back to Perfect All Year!

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  53. Cheryl rogers says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    I, too, am in LOVE with the Kiwi green wreath. I need this to brighten my door and greet everyone with a joyful heart.

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  54. Martha says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    I love all of the beautiful wreaths and how they dress up a door.

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  55. Kimberly Bruhn says

    November 4, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    I love the KIwi wreath too!

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  56. Christy Sheeler says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    They are all so beautiful! The striking colors and combinations are eye-catching. I don’t know how I could decide on just one. Thank you for sharing!

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  57. SD Murray says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I love the highland Fall or the Boxwood wreath

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  58. Debra Beeuwsaert says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    I would choose the white Christmas wreath.

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  59. Kate D. says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I love the Canella & Cones Holiday Wreath!

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  60. Nancy K. says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    I’d love a new wreath for my front door.

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  61. Jean from Georgia says

    November 4, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    So many choices, so hard to decide. Of all f the beautiful wreaths, the most beautiful is the cinnamon apple winter wreath. Would be proud to have this hanging over my sideboard during the fall and holiday seasons.
    Thank you for offering.

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  62. Bonny says

    November 4, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    I love the Belmont Silk. It’s soo me!!

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  63. debbie says

    November 4, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    I love the Auburn Red Berry Silk Winter Door Wreath.

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  64. MARTHAia says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    I like the Apple Boxwood Fresh Christmas Wreath 24 inch..

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  65. Annette says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I’d choose the Foxridge Silk Flower Fall Door Wreath.

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  66. Kim says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    I like just the simple green wreath.

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  67. cindy scheidt says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    They are all beautiful but if I had to choose it would be the maple leaf wreath. Living in Phoenix I really miss the fall colors. I would love to have any of the wreaths though.

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  68. carol clark says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Mulberry Lane Eucalyptus Wreath – 17 inch

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  69. carol clark says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Artemisia Lace Wreath – 22 in this one i love the most though so beautiful

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  70. Donna waugh says

    November 7, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    I love them all!

    Reply
  71. Lisa B. says

    November 8, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    I would LOVE the Pine Cone Wreath and keep it up year-round!! Thank you for the giveaway!!

    Reply
  72. Judy says

    November 8, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Wow! Hard choice but I think it would be the Dried Flower Hydrangea Wreath.

    Reply
  73. Elise Mungovan says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    I love wreaths and put one out for each season or holiday.

    Reply

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