The shop is called All Wreaths, but scroll through it and you will find four different kinds of pieces: wreaths, swags, arrangements and centerpieces. They are built with the same technique and the same florals, but they do different jobs and hang or sit in different places. Here is how to tell them apart and how to decide which one your space needs.
The wreath
A ring, built on a grapevine or deco mesh base, hung on a door or a wall. It is the classic front-door piece and the bulk of what Kandi makes. The Elegant Harvest Pumpkin Oval Wreath and the Neutral Pampas Grass Grapevine Wreath are typical.
Choose a wreath when:
- The door is a standard single door with room for a full round or oval shape.
- You want the piece to read from the street, since a wreath's shape is instantly recognizable at a distance.
- You want something that can move to a wall, a mantel or above a bed after the season.
Oval wreaths are worth knowing about. A tall oval reads as fuller on a narrow door than a round one of the same width, which is why several of Kandi's fall designs are oval.
The swag
A swag hangs vertically rather than in a ring. It is usually built on a teardrop, spray or vertical base, with florals massed at the top and trailing down. The XXL Luxury Fall Pumpkin Door Swag is about 47 inches long by 20 inches wide. The Valentine's Bouquet Swag and the Blush Harvest Fall Swag are smaller.
Choose a swag when:
- The door is tall and narrow, or a double door where a round wreath looks small.
- You have a storm door or a shallow porch, because a swag can be built flatter than a full wreath.
- You want a more dramatic, cascading look than a ring gives.
A swag is also the answer for a wall space that is taller than it is wide, like the gap beside a fireplace.
The arrangement
An arrangement is a freestanding piece in a container: a basket, a truck, a watering can, a pumpkin. It sits on a surface rather than hanging. The Autumn Harvest Basket Arrangement, the White Vintage Fall Floral Truck and the Witchy Ghost Halloween Arrangement are arrangements.
Choose an arrangement when:
- You want seasonal décor on the porch floor, a step, an entry table or a mantel.
- You already have a wreath on the door and want a second piece that does not compete with it.
- You want something that can move around the house through the season.
The centerpiece
A centerpiece is an arrangement designed to sit in the middle of a table and be seen from all sides, usually lower and wider than a porch arrangement so it does not block conversation. The Autumn Glow Candle Centerpiece, with an amber glass candle at the middle, and the Happy Haunting Pumpkin Centerpiece are built this way.
Choose a centerpiece when:
- It is going on a dining table, a kitchen island or a coffee table.
- You want a seasonal piece that does not depend on a door at all.
How Kandi pairs them
The porch that looks most finished usually has two pieces, not one: a wreath or swag on the door and an arrangement at the base of it, in the same palette. The Winter Cardinal Grapevine Wreath and Arrangement is built as a coordinated set for exactly this reason. Inside the house, a centerpiece on the table in the same tones ties the whole season together. There is more on layering a porch in fall porch ideas for a Southern front door.
Every one is made once
All four types are handmade in Kandi's Savannah workshop and none are repeated. If the swag you wanted is marked sold, the shop shows what is currently on the bench, newest first. If you would rather build your own, the free Intro to Wreath Making course starts with the wreath, and the Krew vault and live sessions cover swags, arrangements and centerpieces through the year.
Frequently asked questions
Can a swag hang on a wall instead of a door?
Yes. Any swag with a hanging loop hangs from a single nail or hook. Tall, narrow wall spaces are where swags look best indoors.
Do arrangements work outdoors?
On a covered porch, yes. They are built on faux florals and foliage. Keep them out of direct rain, and bring lightweight ones in on a windy day.
How do I measure my door for a wreath or swag?
Measure the flat area of the door you want covered, then read the dimensions on the listing. If you have a storm door, measure the depth between the doors too. Ask if you are unsure about a specific piece.
Are these the same florals as the finished wreaths?
Yes. Same materials, same workshop, same technique, which is why a wreath and an arrangement bought together match.
