Holiday Floral Decor

How I build a fresh evergreen garland from scratch, the same wire-wrapping technique I use in the shop for wreaths and kissing balls, plus where to source materials without overpaying.

This tiered centerpiece takes ten minutes and three layers: preserved foliage, whole persimmons, and trimmed mum heads. I'll show you how it's built, and how to reuse the same trick for every season.

Poinsettias can hold their own in a cut arrangement, once you know the trick to stopping that milky sap. Here's how I seal the stems, build the whole thing foam-free, wire in pinecones two different ways, and clear up the toxicity myth that keeps people from trying it.

Sizing up a poinsettia takes more than checking the bracts. I'll show you what to look for at the center, how to time your purchase, and where to buy one that'll actually last.