Welcome to the Christmas Porches and Holiday Door Decor Blog Hop.
Many, many thanks to Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for putting this together.
She is amazing and I just adore her style.
If you are coming from Petite Haus, welcome. Don't you love Angelina's stunning doors?
Beautiful.
Our door sets the tone for what is behind it.
This wreath is an old faithful. It came from Walmart for $10.00 many years ago.
I keep thinking that it's time to retire it but I still love it and it's held up beautifully.
The ribbon on it always coordinates with our Christmas tree.
I'm in love with the homespun look of the fabric that I tore into strips for ribbon. I bought three yards of this blue and white check at the thrift store. There's been plenty for the tree and for ribbons on wreaths.
Because of the shelf on our door, we don't have a lot of room for a big wreath. This one fits perfectly.
A simple garland frames the door.
We don't have a big front porch. I created the look of one by removing some of the Nandina bushes and adding a bench.
A cozy throw adorns the bench during the winter months.
It looks as if I'm about to head out to the mall skating rink. This is Texas.
Our skating rink has to be indoors.
There will be hot cocoa when I return. I almost didn't succumb to that particular blogging staging pressure but I couldn't help myself. No self respecting blog is without a thermos of hot cocoa. ;)
The enamel cups were unearthed from the camp box a few weeks ago. I knew they were perfect for a Christmas vignette.
The skates came from the thrift store. It was a thrill to find them. Ice skates are are a rarity in the south.
My new crock came from our amazing Westlake Ace Hardware. It's been an Arlington landmark for years. They have more than just hardware. The kitchen gadget aisle is amazing.
It's especially fun to stop in after church on a Sunday.
This crock had been on my radar for a while. A scraggly looking Christmas tree is perfect in it.
Unless the Amazon van has come by, my porch isn't all that interesting during the day.
My porch is much more interesting at night.
This is our second season to have the outdoor lights done professionally and I just love it.
Bill graciously lets me indulge my inner Griswold with our display.
It makes me giggle when I drive or walk up to the house.
The neighbor across the street has taken to calling me Griswold.
Our gas lamp post also got spruced up with cleaned up glass and new paint.
We've completely converted to LED.
It draws one in.
Such fun.
Now hop on over to see Judith at Botanic Bleu. Her subtle and natural touches are just gorgeous.
Be sure to hop around and visit the other blogs listed below.
If you get lost, stop back by and you can get back on track.
Have fun.
Katie
Katie
