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    Santa-Inspired Vintage Christmas Front Porch Decorations

    Christmas Decor, Decorating, Holiday & Seasonal, Home Tour

    Santa and Mrs. Claus posing on a porch decorated in red, green and white vintage Christmas style

    These vintage black, red and green Christmas front porch decorations are so pretty, Santa and Mrs. Claus had to check them out! Tour this gorgeous Christmas porch and 17 other festive porches decked out for the holiday.

    Last week, when I was photographing my Christmas front porch decorations, I made a little wish. And what happened next is straight out of a Hallmark movie.

    Santa and Mrs. Claus posing on a porch decorated in red, green and white vintage Christmas style

    Yes, dear reader, there is a Santa Claus. Christmas magic is real! It’s my very on Miracle on Cedar Chase!

    Santa and Mrs. Claus heard about my annual porch tour, and they stopped by to get some decorating ideas for the North Pole! And even though they’re big-deal celebrities, the Clauses are just the sweetest people ever. They’re so down to earth!

    Santa and Mrs. Claus posing on a porch decorated in red, green and white vintage Christmas style

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    And I have to say, that whether you’re 4 or 45, it is so exciting when Santa comes to visit you. I guess I’m not on the naughty list after all!

    watercolor image of a front door decorated for Christmas

    I’m also excited to have you visiting for my annual Christmas Porch Tour, featuring 18 talented home decor bloggers. If you’re looking for inspiration to decorate your front porch, sun porch, patio or other outdoor spaces for Christmas, make sure you visit everyone. Their porches are linked at the end of this post.

    collage photo featuring four Christmas porches

    There are some truly beautiful spaces with lots of personality.

    front door decorated with an evergreen wreath, garlands and black urns for Christmas

    I could spend days telling you stories about Santa and Mrs. Claus. (He’s a big fan of the Andy Griffith show and Charlie Brown. And did you know that Mrs. Claus is the one who inspired me to write the most popular post on this blog?  She also makes a batch of my icebox fruitcake for Santa every year.)

    But you came here to see my Christmas front porch decorations, so we’ll get on with the tour.

    Santa and Mrs. Claus posing on a porch decorated in red, green and white vintage Christmas style

    I decided to use fresh greens on the porch this year, adding a pretty evergreen wreath and garland to the front door.

    black urn planter filled with evergreen arrangement with pinecones and red Christmas ornaments sitting beside a white rocking chair on a porch

    The arrangements in our urns are from Home Depot, and they’re a nice alternative to trees.

    Christmas front porch decoratings, including a red plaid rug, a black painted buffet with vintage red accents

    I went with a black, red and green color scheme this year, using lots of vintage items and seasonal plaids.

    The black buffet I painted three years ago is the focal point of our porch, and I love decorating it for Christmas.

    vintage red enamelware and child's toys on a black buffet decorated for Christmas

    I used a mix of vintage finds and vintage-inspired items to create a vignette on the buffet top. The vintage red enamelware is always a favorite, and I use it a lot in my Christmas and patriotic decorating! I got the vintage red cash register at a warehouse sale, and I’ve been saving it all year to use on the porch!

    vintage red enamel bowl filled with Christmas greens, bells, red wooden beads and a woodland owl ornament

    The matching red enamel bowl sits in front of the buffet, a makeshift nest for a woodland owl.

    vintage red fire alarm box used on a front porch as Christmas decor

    This vintage fire alarm box is another favorite find that I’ll be able to use for Christmas and beyond. When I saw it at an antique show, I had to have it for the porch!

    I also repeated chalkboard elements throughout the porch, inspired by the color of the buffet and the Dear Lillie chalkboard sign.

    porch lantern filled with Christmas ornaments and adorned with a chalkboard tag

    I reused a lot of the chalkboard elements from the my schoolhouse vintage themed porch a few years ago.

    I vintage Christmas front porch decorations

    I’ve learned through the years that you don’t have to use traditional holiday decor to create a Christmas vibe.

    vintage toy truck with a Christmas tree on top

    Colors, patterns and things that are nostalgic, like ice skates, old toys or a plaid suitcase or Thermos, can help set a Christmas mood.

    plaid Thermos, tin Scotch tape canister and green oil lamp on a wrought iron table

    I may go a bit overboard on our Christmas front porch decorations, combining lots of patterns and textures, going overboard with the pillows and details.

    I am not a minimalist!

    large wreath with a burlap bow on a front porch window

    Good thing I shop thrift stores and yard sales, where I find things like this oversized wreath that I dressed up with a homemade burlap and red velvet ribbon bow.

    Christmas front porch with a white rocker, lanterns and an evergreen wreath on the front door

    I like big bows, and I cannot lie!

    front door decorated with an evergreen wreath, garlands and black urns for Christmas

    I hope you’ve enjoyed touring our Christmas front porch as much as I enjoyed decorating it.

    Santa Claus posing on a Christmas front porch in front of a black buffet and a chalkboard Merry Christmas signcan

    Now, be sweet and be sure to check out all the other fab Christmas porches on the tour. Don’t forget to circle back on Wednesday to visit the final tour participants. Remember, Santa is watching…

    Christmas Porch Tour

    Follow the links below for the full Christmas porch tour lineup, featuring 18 home decor bloggers. Be sure to visit everyone for ideas to add festive touches to your porch and other outdoor spaces.

    Monday, Day 1

    collage photo featuring four Christmas porches

    My Thrift Store Addiction // Postcards from the Ridge // Cottage at the Crossroads
    Petticoat Junktion // House of Hawthornes // DIY Beautify

    Tuesday, Day 2

    collage photo featuring four Christmas porches

    Sweet Pea // Duke Manor Farm // StoneGable
    Sand Dollar Lane // Atta Girl Says // Our Southern Home

    Wednesday, Day 3

    collage photo featuring four Christmas porches
    North Country Nest // My Creative Days // Worthing Court
    2 Bees in a Pod // Major Hoff Takes a Wife // Craftivity Designs

    More Christmas Front Porch Decorations

    See how our front porch has changed over the years, and how I’ve used a lot of the same decor in different ways.

    Tour this beautiful southern front porch decorated in vintage style for Christmas. You'll love the use of lanterns, beautiful ribbon and vintage thrifted finds in this stunning space. Which of these Christmas porch decor ideas would you use at your home?

    2107 Christmas Porch Tour

    Join me for virtual tours of eight bloggers stunning porches decorated for the holidays. You'll find lots of Christmas front porch decorating ideas, -- farmhouse, vintage, rustic, French country and more.

    2016 Christmas Porch Tour

    It all started with some gorgeous, wide chalkboard ribbon. Throw in a some vintage Christmas decorations, greenery and ample pops of red, and the result is a gorgeous front porch decorated for Christmas. Who wouldn't want to spend time relaxing in this beautiful space? It's so welcoming and festive!

    2015 Christmas Porch Tour

    Vintage-Inspired Christmas Porch Decorations

    2014 Christmas Porch Tour

    Atta Girl Says 2013 Christmas Home Tour & Holiday Decorating Ideas

    2013 Christmas Porch Tour

    Filed Under: Christmas Decor, Decorating, Holiday & Seasonal, Home Tour Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas 2018, Christmas decor, christmas decorating, Christmas porch, front porch

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    Comments

    1. Kelly

      December 11, 2018 at 5:59 am

      Your porch is absolutely perfect and the two of you just adds to the charm! Thank you so much for hosting this hop – have a Merry Christmas!
      Best,
      Kelly

      Reply
    2. Lora

      December 10, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      This is beautiful! I especially like the garland over the door and window frames. Thank your for hosting the tour 🙂

      Reply
    3. Lora Bloomquist

      December 06, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      This is absolutely adorable! Love your black with white detailing buffet! What a fun piece to decorate around. Everything is styled just perfectly!

      Reply
    4. Martha

      December 06, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      Sorry meant to ask for e-mail replay to my comment about your red plaid rug.
      Thank you
      Martha

      Reply
    5. Martha

      December 06, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      Love, love,love your front porch!! Intrested in where you found your red plaid rug?
      Thank you,
      Martha

      Reply
    6. Cindy

      December 05, 2018 at 9:31 am

      Amy, I’m so glad you went “overboard”! Your porch is absolutely amazing!!! I love the addition of the magic with Santa and Mrs Clause’s visit 😉 They look right at home on your beautiful porch!

      Reply
    7. Lindsay Eidahl

      December 05, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Your home is Christmas perfection! I always love this blog tour! So much goodness to swoon over! Thank you for having me for the tour! Pinning all the things from your porch!

      Reply
    8. Cecilia

      December 04, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      Amy, I love every detail–it doesn’t get much better than having the Clauses visit your porch! I love how authentic their clothes are, too! So fun and festive! Excited to be joining you on the tour. Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

      Reply
    9. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge

      December 04, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      Amy, your porch is amazing! There’s so much to love here from the great vintage finds to the pretty garland and trees surrounding your door. And Santa and Mrs. Claus’ appearance is just the icing on the cake! Christmas perfection!

      Reply
    10. Jennifer

      December 04, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      Oh my goodness!!! This is amazing!!!!

      Reply
    11. Jo Ann

      December 04, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      where did you get your red plaid carpet?

      Reply
    12. Pamela

      December 04, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      All your decorations are so awesome. I named my daughter Amy she is 39. Her middle name is Shantel. My first child is age 46 and was gonna be named Amy but he is a boy. So almost 50 year ago. I was dreaming of naming my child Amy. Just a beautiful name.

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        December 04, 2019 at 11:07 am

        What a great story!

        Reply
    13. Christy Little

      December 04, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      First of all….I am so glad you aren’t a minimalist! Your porch is always amazing and you’ve totally outdone yourself this year! Needs a magazine feature!

      Reply
    14. Pam @ House Of Hawthornes

      December 04, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Of course your porch would attract attention from the big guy! You must have quite the reputation at the North Pole for doing it up right!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        December 04, 2018 at 10:02 am

        Thanks, Pam! I did tell Mrs. Claus that I might have to write her a check if this post goes viral. (She’s also responsible for my most popular blog post!)

        Reply
    15. Paula

      December 04, 2018 at 7:06 am

      Your Christmas front porch is perfection, Amy! I loved reading about all of the details and I poured over every picture. The icing on the cake was seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting. I hope some neighborhood children use your porch for a background for Christmas card pictures. It’s too pretty not to be enjoyed by as many people as possible.

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        December 04, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Thank you Paula! I have a neighbor who is a photographer, and I’ve told her she can use my porch for shoots anytime she wants. And we have had a few families take us up on the offer. I was excited that the toddler next door got to meet Santa when he visited. Of course, he wasn’t so interested in posing for pictures. He was too busy playing with the double-decker bus toy.

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