One of my favorite things about the holidays is getting to decorate the front porch! I’m a twinkly light and fresh greenery kinda girl and while I won’t be on a 20 foot ladder hanging lights from the rooftop, I still like to do my fair share of decorating for the holidays!
This year I used a lot of ornaments in our outdoor decorations. What can I say, they’re easy and that’s how I roll. 🙂 I picked up some garland from Lowe’s for a little more than $10 for a 20 ft roll. I used it to drape around our front door and hung a few large ornaments that I had in my Christmas decorations already.
I usually get a real wreath for the door, but this year, I just went with the artificial for simplicity. (shh!!) I like the classic look of just a nice green wreath and pretty red ribbon.
Right beside our door, I added some twinkly Christmas trees that light up pretty at night. To hide the cords where all our fun lights are plugged in, I added a couple of “presents”. Hope no one decides to open those!
Our front porch is trimmed in snowflake lights and I hung a couple of large red ornaments between the posts. Here is what those are good for 🙂
Every window has a wreath (except the one in our foyer because I need that same 20 foot ladder I was talking about earlier to reach it!).
 I made these wreaths last year with some dollar store ornaments that I wired onto plain green wreaths with floral wire.
Aaaaaaand a couple more easy Christmas decorating ideas just because…
And just for fun, here is a night picture of the porch all lit up in my twinkly lights. 🙂
Makes me smile everytime I go out here! How about you? Do you put up outdoor lights for Christmas? What about beyond the front door? I love seeing other’s ideas too!
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Katie @ Pincushion Creations says
December 13, 2012 at 8:45 amYour porch is absolutely beautiful!! I would just love to have you share this at my link party going on right now! New facebook follower!
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Amanda says
December 12, 2012 at 10:32 pmI love all the ornaments in your outdoor decor. So fun and festive!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
December 12, 2012 at 9:25 amI love your house all decked out for Christmas! The red door is lovely! I adore all the ornaments hung around, such a festive touch! The wreaths are very pretty too!
Maria says
December 11, 2012 at 4:52 pmHi Ellora, Your porch is gorgeous. I love that red door! So festive. Your porch is gorgeous, I have always loved a classic rocking chair front porch.
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
December 9, 2012 at 9:49 pmHi Ellora,
So glad you visited me because now I’m seeing your wonderful porch decorations. Your home looks awesome at night with those hanging snowflake lights and your pretty wreaths in the windows.
Jen says
December 9, 2012 at 8:06 pmYour porch has a lot of cheer. I like it!
chateau chic says
December 9, 2012 at 6:07 pmYour front porch and door looks so festive and welcoming! Love all your seasonal touches.
I’m happy to be a new follower and hope you’ll stop by.
Mary Alice