My Christmas Porch & A Wreath Makeover

  

Hello.

Today I’m going to share pictures of my front porch with you.

This is the first year that I have really decorated it for Christmas, and I have to admit I love the warm welcoming it all brings.

 Here is the wreath I made for our front door.

I started off with a plain, faux green wreath. Then at first I added some faux branches with tiny pinecone into the wreath. I also added a couple pinecones and a crazy plaid rag bow.


I hung it up and then decided I didn’t care for it too much.

Then I got the idea from Beth’s article on FOLK magazine’s website (HERE).  Beth shares her idea to add real greenery to a faux wreath.

So I cut off some branched off of my pine tree out back and added them to my wreath. 

 I came up with the idea to use an old leather belt to hang it from.

 I also added some of my real pine branches to a small faux Christmas tree we put out on our porch.

 I love the wildness of it.

I then brought out my Vintage Ski’s (fromHERE), a little red stool, a metal lantern and a pile of logs.

 

 I also scattered some faux snow around… However we did get some real snow!


It sure looks a lot like Christmas around here.

 

So I know these last couple of days have been devastating to everyone. My heart and prayers go out to all of those effected in this tragedy.

It’s also been a good reminder to hold your loved ones close and dear and enjoy every minute you get to share with them. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Emily

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6 Comments

  1. Unknown
    December 16, 2012 / 11:02 pm

    I love how your entry looks-so holiday inviting-very pretty. My favorite is the
    belt holding the wreath-fun idea.

  2. Jacqueline
    December 16, 2012 / 11:05 pm

    This is so pretty and rustic. I love how you hung the wreath with a old belt!

  3. Natée
    December 17, 2012 / 4:38 am

    Your porch looks so Christmas-y and inviting. I love seeing Grandma's skis there. Do you think she ever skied with them? Maybe Grandpa? I wrapped holly and bells around the set I took home and have them leaning against my bench. Love them! I'm so glad we were able to stroll through Grandma's garage and salvage them. Treasures.

  4. Unknown
    December 17, 2012 / 2:23 pm

    What a welcoming sight at your door. I love all the natural elements you have put together. I am jealous of your now- hopefully we get some soon. Perhaps by Christmas Eve!!

  5. Amy Kinser
    December 20, 2012 / 2:35 am

    How beautiful the wreath and everything else is. Such a gorgeous Christmas and winter welcome.

  6. Unknown
    February 8, 2013 / 6:48 pm

    Love the wreath you made, Emily! The portico was really welcoming. Too bad the snow was too heavy here at home. I didn’t get to design ours to have at least come close to yours. Haha! How’s your front porch after the holiday? –>Leif