a vase of flowers on a table: Embrace your inner florist with these DIY fresh-flower Christmas wreath ideas for fun and festive decorating sure to impress guests! © Brett Stevens Embrace your inner florist with these DIY fresh-flower Christmas wreath ideas for fun and festive decorating sure to impress guests!

There's nothing more welcoming for the festive season that a stunning Christmas wreath on the door. If you're short on time you can always buy one, but a store-bought wreath will never quite replicate the smell and sentimentality of a homemade wreath. Fresh or dried, the foliage can last for months, so start early and embrace the Christmas spirit every-time you arrive home by making your own unique wreath.

Not all wreaths are the same, though. Sister-florist duo Naomi & Esther Neyenhuys from The Sisters Studio have created five beautiful Christmas wreaths using an array of flowers and foliage. From 'Traditional' to 'Australiana', there are designs to suit any Christmas style.

1. ring o'posy

This year, forgo the vase and display your blooms in a wreath. Simply soak a ring of oasis foam (available from florists and craft stores) in water, then tie a ribbon onto it if you intend to hang it, and arrange flowers with firm stems into the foam, covering the ribbon. These orange, red and cerise ranunculus with coral carnations make for a beautiful festive display on the wall or table.

2. botanical twist

Pretty and feminine with a hint of whimsy, this fresh Christmas wreath is made up of flowering sticks – in this case miniature azalea but you could also use Christmas bush – manipulated into a ring shape. Cut branches into pieces following their natural curves and secure together with twine. Wrap vines around the wreath to enhance the wild shape. As it's fresh, the wreath will last up to two days.

3. Modern traditional

No room for a real pine Christmas tree? No problem! Make a beautiful pine wreath instead. Visually lush and with the fresh smell of Christmas, this wreath is a treat for the senses.

To make it, soak an oasis foam ring in water and stick bushy sprigs of fresh pine into the foam, all facing the same direction. It will last up to two weeks. Tie a length of ribbon around it to hang.

4. Pure & rustic

Made from pine, paper daisies and succulents, this wreath will last longer than one with regular flowers – two weeks, in fact! All you have to do is twist monkey vine into a wreath shape and tie assorted long-lasting plants and flowers to it with twine. Hang with a length of ribbon, twine or wire – whatever takes your fancy!

5. Australiana style

Who says a wreath has to be round? This arrangement is made up of driftwood laced with gymea lily blooms, paper daisies and flowering gum.

To make your own, wrap flower stems with floral wire and thread wire into a piece of driftwood. Most flowers will last about two days out of water, but natives last much longer and can be dried. To hang it, you'll have to secure it to the wall with nails.

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