Photography by Justine Hand

Looking for a weekend project? Read on to hear how resident DIY expert Justine Hand used cotton to create a winter white bough.

Materials

-Cotton Branches -Dried Millet  -Pear Branch -Foraged leaves (Justine used oak and bridal wreath, as well as privet with aubergine berries) -Flexible floral wire -Clippers -Velvet ribbon

Colorful foliage pays homage to the waning days of fall.

Before starting, it's a good idea to arrange all your materials for easy access.

Consider your structure and create a base.

Instructions:

Step 1:

Begin layering your arrangement around the base.

Step 2:

With each new specimen, you will most likely need to trim.

Don't forget to add height to the arrangement.

Secure your first few branches with floral wire.

Step 3:

After you have one side loosely constructed, begin building up the other side and the middle.

Step 4:

After the bouquet is mostly assembled, tie a ribbon around each side.

Step 5:

Hang or place in situ and continue to add last touches until you have the look you want.

Step 6: