After a delayed start and some speed bumps along the way in the form of burned out lights and sad looking trees, I’m proclaiming my Christmas decorating done!
This week, I’ll be sharing my decorated home with you.
We’ll start on the front porch.
I went traditional in my color choices – red and green with a little natural, vintage and rustic thrown in.
An old wooden sled is adorned with a simple wreath and bow and a red metal B — our monogram.
As you step up to our front door, you’re greeted by two lighted trees decorated with simple glass ornaments filled with paper and Epsom salt and bits of nature.
Some are frosted with Epsom salts. We made these last Christmas eve.
What fun. What a mess.
I think I may add some red bows to them to make them pop on the trees. What do you think?
I kept things fairly simple on the porch.
This lantern is filled with silver ornaments and adorned with a simple red bow.
I’ve shown you my evergreen and antlers Christmas wreath before. But it’s one of my favorite porch elements, so I have to show you again. Love that jute ribbon!
My Sit a Spell chair got a Christmas makeover thanks to this charming arrangement my neighbor’s mother made for me. I love how she incorporated a rusty old garden tool in the arrangement.
Don’t forget to look over you shoulder at the side porch.
It’s quite an inviting space, I think. I love how the green antique tool box and the red snowflake pillows pop off my gray chevron rug that was a One Kings Lane find.
And those pillows were a Target purchase, part of my beloved Threshold line.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at my holiday front porch, all decorated for Christmas. You can see my front porch decorated for other holidays and seasons here.
And later this week, I’ll be opening the front door and inviting you inside.
Before you go, two quick things I want to mention.
I was snapping away taking pretty photos of my porch, when I realized someone had played a trick on me.
I screamed, not because I thought it was real. Six-year-olds aren’t that sly.
Nope, I screamed because I realized I was going to have to shoot everything again!
Finally, tomorrow, don’t forget to stop by for the Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations Linky party. It opens Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST. I can’t wait to learn more about your holiday recipes, decor, traditions, crafts and inspirations.
I like to party at the following places:
steph
where can i find a metal letter like on the sled? love it!
jillene@inkhappi
What a grand entry! I love the stonework and all the fun holiday touches! I would love to visit you in your home sometime!
Sharon
Where do I find the metal letters. They are great
Atta Girl Amy
I bought the metal B from a local shop called Total Bliss, then painted it red.
Here’s contact information from Total Bliss; I’m not sure if they still carry them, but the owner, Nancy, is super-nice and she may be able to put you in touch with her supplier.
http://www.totalblissonline.com/contact/
Good luck.
Vickie
Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Debbie
Okay, I really love what you did with the sled. I have my own childhood one on the front porch but i was given a smaller one that is actually a vintage aqua-ish shade and I am already thinking about a white wreath on it……
I will let you know what I do with it and will link back to you as inspiration when i do if that is okay???
Hugs,
Deb
Tammy
Lovely, Amy! (Love the snake, BTW. I’d leave it there) 😀
Atta Girl Amy
I bet the snake will make another appearance in our holiday decor. I’m waiting for it.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage
Amy
Your porch is fabulous – love that old sled!
Of course, no Christmas porch is complete without a fake snake! I bet that made you writhe around doing the worm!
Kelly
Lori
Amy it’s beautiful… I love it all. I have to say that my heart skipped a beat when I saw that snake. Ikes… I’d scream for sure!! That sleigh is just perfect!!~ Lori
Rhonda ~Ramblings of a Southern Girl
Beautiful and welcoming porch! Love the decorated sled …minus the snake! ha!
Holly
I love the porch Amy! Everything looks great… I must say that I died laughing at the snake on the sleigh and can totally sympathize. I found a cobra in the middle of my nativity last week! Gotta love boys. 🙂
Marty Walden
It’s beautiful, Amy! Your house is just lovely. Glad the decorating is all done!