It is only mid-October and we have already had three separate conversations about Christmas wreaths. Something about the light shifting earlier makes the front door look bare. So this week we spent time with the newest arrival in our Christmas collection: the 24-inch eucalyptus Christmas wreath with 50 LED lights. It is the kind of piece that makes people slow down on the footpath.
The details that matter
First, the facts. The wreath measures 24 inches across once it is fluffed out. It layers cypress branches with eucalyptus leaves, then tucks in four pine cones and four berry clusters for texture. Woven through the greenery are 50 LED lights with eight lighting modes, from steady glow to a soft twinkle. It is built for indoor and outdoor use, and it folds down for storage after the season. It is priced at $80.99.
Why it looks more expensive than it is
The eucalyptus-and-cypress mix is what sells it. Plain pine can look a little flat on artificial wreaths, but the silvery eucalyptus leaves give this one a layered, almost gathered-from-the-garden feel. And the lights do real work here. In the evening the whole thing glows warm from the doorway, which is the difference between a wreath and a welcome.
Who we would give it to
This is a strong pick for a few people on your list. The new homeowner celebrating their first Christmas in their own place. The person who hosts Christmas dinner every year and never gets a gift that acknowledges the effort. Or the person who genuinely has everything, because a beautiful wreath is the one gift they will actually use every single December. Wreaths are the rare present that feel personal without requiring you to know someone’s size.
How we would style it
Front door, hung so the centre sits at about eye level, is the obvious winner. But we also love it over a mantel, paired with a string of star fairy lights for a layered look, or in a window where it catches the light from both sides. One practical tip from the listing: give the branches a good fluff after unpacking. It arrives folded for storage, so it needs a shake-out and a day to settle into its full 24-inch shape.
The honest bits
No, it is not real greenery. But real greenery sheds needles across your porch for six weeks, dries out by New Year, and needs replacing annually. This one asks nothing of you, folds flat in January, and comes back next December. The eight light modes mean it can match the mood, twinkling when the grandkids visit, steady and calm for a quiet evening. And because it is rated for outdoor use, a rainy December night is not a worry.
Where to find it
You can see the full listing, more photos and the current price on the wreath’s product page, or browse the rest of the season in our Christmas collection. With October already moving fast, the people who decorate early are shopping now. This one is worth a look before the rush.