Nothing says Christmas like a well decorated front porch (or stoop or door or whatever you may have).
That's why I've done it up this year.
From garland to wreaths to pots to planters - I've got a little bit of everything.
Throw in a reindeer and a vintage sled and I really have covered it all!
My planter is a combination of greens, both cedar and fraiser fur, eucalyptus, red dogwood twigs and pinecones.
Keeping with my rustic elegance theme, I kept the bows and bling to a minimum this year - opting to leave the bows off the garland and decking the wreath with only a bit of ribbon and raffia.
The wicker planter costs were kept to a minimum by working with what I had on hand, namely: vinca vine, coral bells, decorative kale, eucalyptus, red boxwood twigs and faux greenery.
In fact, the only thing I purchased for this planter were two bundles of greenery trimmings, which were actually split between four planters.
Moving on to the back door...
In the winter, our screened-in porch doubles as a makeshift mudroom. So this year, I decided to give it a little Christmas cheer as well.
Remember those four planters I mentioned earlier - here's number 3. Just a combination of greens dressed with a simple bow. Perfectly paired with another vintage sled and a trio of lanterns.
The utilitarian side of the porch is accented with a vintage water bottle stuffed full of greenery.
This is the door that I frequent the most and now I smile every time I use it!
Happy Holidays!
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10 comments:
Wow! It is all so very fabulous!! I adore that huge twiggy deer!
Liz it all looks so pretty and natural. I love all the greens...I can't find ones like that here. Your wicker plant box looks great and I love your reindeer and sleigh! Everything is so simple but makes such a bold statement.
All the best,
Rachel :)
Everything looks so pretty. I love all the greenery.
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The porches are very charming. I love the rustic elegance feel.
Sharon
The porches are very charming. I love the rustic elegance feel.
Sharon
You have a fabulous home!
I like it a lot.
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Liz, YOur porch looks wonderful..just the right amount of decoration and you can't go wrong with a sled. Love your wall basket too and the garden finial.
great decorations! I love a well decorated front porch!
stopping by from the hop!
Paula
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so pretty, and so welcoming!!
joan
That deer is just perfect and I love those sleds. I always say I am going to buy one but haven't yet. Your porch is so inviting and I also love the stone stairs leading up to it!
-Shelley
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