Placing and Care of Everlastings

Everlastings are wreaths or swags that have been preserved through various processes. Preservation techniques help dry the plants and flowers while retaining their natural beauty. Arrangements can be made with a wide variety of plant materials including flowers, leaves, seedpods, and grasses. When combined with a creative hand, the result is a beautiful wreath with unique qualities that will last for years.

Display of Everlastings
When displaying your arrangement, ensure there is ample room around it to avoid a cluttered look. Wreaths and swags have an intricate texture with a variety of colors, so allowing the eye to focus on the arrangement without distraction will offer a more pleasing display. A large wall with too much space around the wreath can also detract from the display. If there is an abundance of space, fill it with complementary decor items.

Dealing with Heavy Traffic areas
Depending on the size of the everlasting arrangement, attention to placement is needed to avoid being damaged by people walking by. One example is hanging a wreath on a door that does not open completely, making it easy for it to be damaged by passing shoulders. Make sure the arrangement does not stick out too far in areas such as hallways or corners. Everlastings are also favorites of curious pets, so make sure the enticing flowers and grasses are out of the reach of the family cat.

Effects of Lighting
Avoid hanging your arrangement in direct sunlight, as it will quickly fade color from greens and flowers. To keep your everlasting looking great year after year, hang it in indirect sunlight or artificial light. Fading can occur differently in everlastings depending on how they are preserved, but it is important to note that sunlight eventually fades or discolors most materials.