our home this year, even though we really won’t be here to enjoy it
that long. But, I feel it’s the “neighborly” thing to do.
Almost all of our neighbors decorate their homes, and it’s
not unusual to see a stream of cars driving through the neighborhood most nights.
outdoor Christmas decorating?
lights up a few days before Thanksgiving.
It takes us the better part of a day, and it’s the one task that
Mr. Grits feels like he has total control over. 🙂
extension cords, I get a little brain-tied.
The shot above is from Country Woman Magazine, where I
was featured in last year’s Special Christmas Edition.
(I will share those pics later this week.)
The tall, boxwood topiaries are a staple on our porch that
get updated with each Holiday. The white rockers get switched
out occasionally with brown rattan chairs. But, basically I
just “add to” the elements already there.
For example…
I just love this rusted urn filled to the brim with
evergreens and pinecones. Gives new meaning to
“my urn runneth over.” 🙂
As you might have noticed from my own front porch above,
I also have a beautiful pair of vintage ice skates. They’re so versatile – whether you create a wreath or hang them from an antique sled as I did.
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
Barb last years decorations look BEAUTIFUL and I love the candy cane wreath you made for this year! Can’t wait to see more!! Martina
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PS- Love your header:)
View CommentShenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Barb, I absolutely LOVE your porch decor from last year! With the red door, (which you know I love), it is just gorgeous! I’ve been so busy inside, I haven’t completed outside!
View CommentToni says
Love your decor, and you make me want a RED door again. I have been wanting a skate wreath, but I feel it would be a little weird in my part of the South.
View CommentOur really empty nest says
Absolutely beautiful!! I love your header too!! Sue
View Comment♥ Sonny ♥ says
Last years porch is amazing. I enjoyed seeing it again.. Love the rest of your samples too..
I havent done a thing outside, yet. maybe the temps will be warmer this coming week.
Beautiful header Barb~!
View Commentmarty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Barb, I love your pics and you always do the best decorations. Beautiful. Hugs, marty
View CommentBeth says
what great picture. lovely. i love it all. but i bet your mail carrier loves the decoration on the mailbox. so cute. (:
View CommentLynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says
Hi Barb, you’ve certainly inspired me to do “more” decorating. With everything that goes on around here I got into a slump, finally out of that and all fired up once again. Your decorations are gorgeous! I cannot wait to see more.. Love the vintage set, caved the other day found some, they should be here soon. I can hardly wait.. Looking forward to more. hugs ~lynne~
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Hi Barb!
View CommentSo nice to see you back posting! Love your Christmas porch! I haven’t even started to decorate inside or out yet…So thanks for the inspiration *winks*….I’m really feeling the need for a sled! Yours is wonderful! Vanna
Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says
Barb your whole front door just says welcome Christmas..you have impeccable taste my dear friend..Blessings to you and your family..Hugs and smies Gloria
View CommentShirley@Housepitality Designs says
Barb, that red front door looks so much like mine!!..Will be posting when I am “not on a ladder”…Great pictures!
View CommentHope you are feeling better!
Just Stuff From a Boomer says
Wow, what a beautiful job you did. Love the bow on the mailbox. I would have thought the skates would have been too heavy. It’s all just gorgeous.
View CommentSandra says
Picture perfect, literally and figuratively.
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