Thursday, December 8, 2011

Decorating My Porch for Christmas

We haven't gotten much snow yet here in NE Ohio.  I say "yet" because I know it's coming.  A friend of ours plows for a living and says that we get at least 102 inches every year regardless of when...we get it.  So, I'm bracing myself for the down pour here soon.  Last week, we got a light snow fall and so I sacrificed myself for you, my beloved viewers (wink, wink) and went out into the snow to get some pictures of my front porch with the fresh snow.
It's nothing fancy...but that's how I like it.  I cut the greens from some pine trees behind my house.  This was the first year I thought to do this...what took me so long??  We've only lived here 17 years!


My front door has this adorable snowman with our names written on it.  I attached it to an artificial wreath and then just stuffed some real pine branches in it to give it a more "real" look.
The little chair was $3 and the lantern was $2 at ReStore.  The bucket with my greens came from a flea market.
The decorated sled was a curbside find.  Love those freebies!!
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From my front porch to yours...Merry Christmas.
Blessings,

Linking up to these beautiful parties:
Friday Creation Corner,   French Country Cottage,   The Shabby Nest,   At The Picket Fence, Tatertots and Jello, Thirty Handmade Days,  Life As Mom,   Fingerprints on the Fridge, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, The Frugal Girls,The Grocery Cart Challenge, While He Was Napping, Miss Mustard Seed,Remodelaholic
Saturday  Funky Junk Interiors, I Heart Naptime, Be Different Act Normal, Young An Crafty, Six Sisters' Stuff
SundayC.R.A.F.T,  Nifty Thrifty Sunday,  DIY Showoff,  The Girl Creative   Homemaker on a Dime
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32 comments:

  1. I just found your blog and I love it!! We moved to Cleveland not too long ago and I have been trying to find a flea market around here. Any tips?

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  2. Love that you 'braved' the elements to take the pictures. Your porch looks adorable!

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  3. I wish I could help with the local flea markets. I don't really go to any in this area. I frequent the one in WV where my mom and dad live. I do love my local ReStore though. They have a lot of neat housewares and tons of other stuff.

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  4. This is my first time here. Your porch is adorable ! Did I spot the name Garreth? I have a son named Gareth :).

    Kristen

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  5. I'm so jealous of your snow--just a beautiful dusting (at the time you took the picture anyway!) Your porch looks so pretty! Makes me want to sit and drink hot chocolate and wait for Christmas visitors!

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  6. Awww your porch is inspiring to me. You did a great job and it's very welcoming. I have some greenery out and lights but was thinking tonight that it just needs a bit more. I think I'll go tweak it a bit ;)

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  8. Hi Carrie, your porch looks great. I love it. Love the greenery, the little chair is adorable. Great job.
    Blessings
    Debbie

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  9. Oh I LOVE it. Your front porch looks oh so warm and inviting!!!!!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Kim~

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  10. Love how you decorated your porch!

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  11. How beautiful Carrie! These pics look like they belong on the front of a Christmas card. :-) The snow coming down only enhances what is already so beautiful and I'm so glad you shared this with us at the Doors and Porches party!
    Vanessa

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  12. Your porch looks so charming and welcoming, like something out of a movie! Beautiful job.

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  13. Your porch looks beautiful! Very festive & very inviting!!

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  14. Hi there Carrie, love your front porch! It caught my eye instantly from the Christmas Blogger Party. Great sled! xo

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  15. Your front porch is so pretty! I love the old chair and the full greenery around the door.

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  16. Hi Carrie, found you at Sundae Scoop. Love all your bargains! From the curbside sled to the $2 lantern ... don't you just love it when you find great bargains and they all come together? Your porch is adorable.

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  17. This is all so pretty looking! So welcoming -- Love the chair and lantern set up -- wish they had those lanterns are our ReStore!

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  18. Your front porch looks so gorgeous Carrie. Of course I'm envious of your white Christmas too because I live in Australia where it is summer right now.

    I'd love it if you could link this project up with my Simply Christmas Inspiration party at
    http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday_09.html

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  19. This is absolutely gorgeous! You've captured the old fashioned charm perfectly. I found you at Weekend Wander

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  20. Very nice! Your porch looks so inviting! I think I need to spruce mine up a little. Do you think a German Shepherd looks inviting? lol So far, my dog and lots of snow is about what I've got. Yours looks wonderful!

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  21. I love your porch. It is just my style. Warm and Welcoming. The touch of snow is so pretty too.

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  22. Hi Carrie! Your decor is just my kind of decor! Very very pretty! I love all the country decor pieces you added to your front porch. And the greenery around the door is perfect!I'm your newest follower! Stop on by sometime! I have a weekly linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesday. It's for projects made for $10 or less. I would love for you to link up sometime!

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  23. Your porch decor is adorable and LOVE the snowy pictures!!

    xo Lynda

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  24. Oh my word - it's so stinking cute! I would love to have you join my door linky party if you get a chance. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. I'm sure you will be doing your porch from now on, very cute. We have not gotten much snow in Michigan either, so sad. Please stop by for our Ramsign Giveaway if you get a chance. Laura

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  26. Your front porch looks amazing. The light snow makes it so much more festive!!
    Ruth

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  27. Completely adorable! Love all the special little touches you've included.

    Merry Christmas!!

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  28. This is my very first visit and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Your porch is so welcoming. I just love it.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  30. I love that door decor--perfect wintery entry and says Christmas--and snow too! I want snow for Christmas but doubt we will get some this soon. Awesome shot of the wintery white stuff! Merry Christmas!

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  31. I LOVE your porch! Can you tell me how you tied your greens together & attatched them around your door, also can you tell me the color of your door? I just discovered your blog! You are great about recycling, very crafty, love your ideas. I love NE Ohio Amish country, I live in NW Ohio, totally understand about the winters. If you can please email me jenny (dot) naus (at) yahoo (dot) com, thanks, Merry Christmas!

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  32. This just feels like I could open the door and be home. Wonderful warm display.
    Wishing you and yours the best of the holiday season

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