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Christmas Porch Decor

Does it feel like winter where you are? I had wanted to share photos of our outdoor decorations and Christmas porch covered in snow, but the weather has been unseasonably warm. Not that I mind - I'm not a fan of winter so the less snow to shovel, the better.

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One outdoor task I do enjoy is setting up our Christmas Porch Decor. I try and create a nostalgic feel with our porch display. There's something joyful about walking by a house and being reminded of childhood memories and festive celebrations of years gone by.

Christmas Porch Decor

My porch decor always makes use of the same basic formula: porch trees + seating + additional lighting + accessories. You can't go wrong with this mix.

christmas porch decorations with porch trees, outdoor bench, christmas decorations

The trees anchor this look. I've decorated them with blue and green ornaments which work well with the indoor/outdoor oriental blue outdoor rug (similar rug). 

A rug outdoors in the winter can get messy with snow and leaves, but it helps to ground your display and makes it more noticeable from the street.

christmas porch decorations with porch trees, outdoor bench, christmas decorations

I've created a cozy cabin look with a few seasonal motifs. I bought the metal plaid picnic basket at a vintage fair this summer just so I could use it on my winter porch. I've filled it with fun faux snowballs from the dollar store.

A galvanized pail with variegated holly branches, gift wrapped presents, and a vintage wool blanket and seasonal pillow I designed create a homey and familiar feel. The red ski poles and the vintage child's sled (Sean's Christmas gift to me last year!) real add to that sense of nostalgia.

christmas porch decorations with porch trees, outdoor bench, christmas decorations

I've only just know noticed that some of our tree lights weren't working - oops! It's important to have different sources of light with your outdoor displays. If you want to have them by visable and enjoyed by passersby during the day and night, you'll have to light them up.

Here, the tree lights, porch lights, and lanterns add different sources of light. You can catch a glimpse too of the rope garland which hangs above our porch. The buffalo plaid bows add another touch of coziness.

christmas porch decorations with porch trees, outdoor bench, christmas decorations

To complete the porch decor, I've hung a simple red wreath on our green door and laid down the plaid outdoor mat I designed. The DIY organic outdoor holiday planter picks up on the rug with the addition of blue faux berries. 

christmas garlands outdoors with lights

christmas porch decorations with porch trees, outdoor bench, christmas decorations

On the other side of the house, you get a great view of the wreaths on the window and the chimney. We hang wreaths on windows every year and they really give our house a classic Christmas look. My favourite detail is the large fabric plaid bow on the chimney wreath which coordinates with the other bows.

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christmas wreath on chimney

Our Christmas outdoor decor wouldn't be complete without the garlands on the fence and over our garage. Since we have white fencing on each side of our house, adding the garland creates a cohesive and finished look to the entire scheme.

christmas garland on fence

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I'm just waiting for a snowfall now to give our decorations that cozy, wintry feel. I hope you've enjoyed this look at our Christmas porch!

christmas porch decorations with porch trees, outdoor bench, christmas decorations

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