Spring is almost here!

So, I think we've all had enough of the cold and gross weather (we sure are sick of it in Ohio).  Luckily, the official start of spring is less than 5 days away!  We have been preparing for this season for months here at Darby Creek Trading.  Our Spring 2011 designs are in and our floral supply is stocked. 

A great way to welcome spring into your home is to display one of our spring wreaths on your front door, on a wall, or above the mantel.  Our wreaths are full of bright colors, spring flowers, and look absolutely stunning. 

One of the reasons people love our wreaths is that we find the most realistic materials we can.  So, while trying to keep our floral up to the standards of "real live plants", we have an amazing designer who knows just how to put everything together.  You won't find more beautiful wreaths at a lower price than at Darby Creek Trading.

Here are some things to think about when purchasing a spring wreath:

• Are the materials suitable for outdoors?  We offer 2 types of wreaths - natural and silk.  The natural wreaths are great for indoors but don't hold up so well outside in humidity and poor weather.  Silk wreaths will hold up for many years outside. Of course, wreaths will always last longer if kept out of direct elements (sunlight, rain, snow, etc.), but the silk will hold up better than anything else in these conditions. 
• What is the ideal wreath size for a front door?  The standard width for exterior doors is 32 inches.  We typically recommend a wreath between 24-28 inches for a front door.  This will provide ample coverage while not exceeding the size of the door.
• For how long during the year can I display a spring wreath?  Spring wreaths are very versatile.  The colors found in spring wreaths are generally seen year round.  Therefore, we usually tell people that a spring wreath can be displayed during all seasons, year round.  It is not unusual to see spring wreaths displayed during the fall and even the Christmas season.

With this in mind, take a look around our webstore at our huge selection of wreaths!  We guarantee it's the best you'll find (we aren't biased or anything...)

In the meantime, we at Darby Creek Trading will be embracing spring with open arms.  Pleasant weather at last!