Welcome to my front porch!
No matter the season the basics stay the same.
You sure can’t get more basic than white wicker and a lamp.
I switch up the cushions, pillows, lamp shade and accessories.
I used a Pottery Barn lamp shade that was previously in my living room.
The natural color (with a hint of red) is repeated in the little pillows
and the burlap ribbon on the wreath.
Green cushions (Pier 1) and red IKEA pillow covers…
and the back end of a little dog.
and the back end of a little dog.
I actually got myself outside after dark to snap a few pictures.
It was a little chilly so I was pretty quick!
It was a little chilly so I was pretty quick!
I hope the lights and holiday touches say welcome…
come on in and get warm.
From my home to yours…
Merry Christmas!
“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”
~W. T. Ellis
Jess says
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 3:22 pmI just found this post on Pinterest and love your porch! We are building and are looking to do something very similar to this…do you know the dimensions of your porch? We would love to be able to pass them onto our builder!! If not, no worries! Thanks!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 8:37 pmyour porch is so bright and welcoming!
Jenna says
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:50 amOh, this is so lovely and inviting!
Elaine A. says
Friday, December 16, 2011 at 3:36 amI wanna sit in one of those chairs all day long with my hot cup of something! So cozy and pretty! Merry Christmas! :-)
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Friday, December 16, 2011 at 3:33 amI love your front porch. You've made it so warm and welcoming for the season! This makes me want to do more with mine, which is looking kind of bare right now other than the wreath and lights we strung up.
Dikola says
Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 2:35 amLovely!!!! We just bought a home in TN and have the same brick, we planned to paint it, but I love the color of your trim and shutters…such perfect accents. What color is on your shutters?
Sharing Shadymont says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 10:12 pmWonderful!!! Very inviting!
Barb says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 5:54 pmOh. Wow. this is stunning!
Joy Page Manuel says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 3:51 pmYour front porch does say "Come In!"…how very lovely :-)
CAS says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 1:34 pmIt most certainly says "Welcome!" It's just lovely & very inviting. It's simple elegance and easy comfort all rolled into one truly nice space.
CAS
Formerly known as Frau says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 1:09 pmGorgeous and so inviting!
Miss Charming says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 6:18 amSuch beautiful Christmas decor. Magazine worthy for sure. (Love the topiaries and the cute pillows!)
Alison @ The Polohouse says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 5:20 amHow pretty Ann!
It must be nice to not be in the cold during this time of year! We are very lucky to be experiencing a warm November and December, with many days in the 50's and warmer! Maybe only January and February will be cold?
In any case, your porch and your entry way are just beautiful. Love the berries!
xoxox
alison
Tardevil says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 5:14 amYour porch is so pretty and inviting! Love the wreath and how the lampshade coordinates with everything!
Rustown Mom says
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 3:40 amwhat a gorgeous little porch – so festive. Wish we were neighbors. I would bring my wine glass and hang out…
thistlewoodfarm says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:34 pmCame over to visit from Penny's blog and I am so glad I did! Your front porch looks beautiful with the little pops of red!
Olive Cooper says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 9:22 pmThe night shot is splendid and you could do damage to an intruder with that enormous pine cone.
Carrie says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 7:04 pmWhat a welcoming front porch. I love that you have an actual lamp outside – very unique! Merry Christmas!
nannykim says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 5:28 pmLove it; very inviting
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 5:06 pmBeautiful Ann and so welcoming! LOVE the night shots. Martina
Kelly says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4:14 pmI love how you styled your front porch for Christmas! Everything coordinates so well together. Love those darling little pillows in your chairs and the lamp is too cute out there!
Colleen says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 2:41 pmAnn – it's gorgeous!! I love everything. It is very inviting. I love your wreath on the door. Did you make that? so pretty!
Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:59 pmSo pretty and inviting! I LOVE the planters! Gorgeous additions to your porch!
Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:52 pmIt is very welcoming! That pine cone is amazing!
Gina says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:19 pmYour porch looks beautiful! It really does invite you in.
❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 12:54 pmI love the look, and like when you can reuse what you have and make it work for all seasons. I don't know where people store all the holiday items. Easier to make work what you have. Where did you get that huge pinecone? They don't grow them that big here. Lovely setting.
Bristol says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 12:46 pmLove the lamp on the porch.. great idea
Bristol
Willow says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:41 amYour porch is so beautiful and inviting for the season. You did a great job decorating it.
Vintage Gal says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:37 amYour front porch is just beautiful ~ it just says "welcome" ~ so warm and inviting ;-)
Hines-Sight says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:35 amLove the berries on the side with the lights. Do a tutorial on how to do those. That would go with my berry wreath from Restoration Hardware.
Lesley says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:04 amYour porch is truly beautiful. My two favorite details are the HUGE pinecone and the dog butt.;)
Pondside says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:45 amYour porch really does say 'welcome' – and I'm sure that the message is the same, no matter what the season.
Monica @ Texas Fiesta Ware Fan says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4:46 amIt looks like a very relaxing place. Makes me wishe we had a porch.
camp and cottage living says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4:18 amAnn
I just love the porch in the evening light. It is all perfect!
I love the pine cones and the greenery elements you've used.
Did you do your own Christmas pillows?
Peace & Joy!
KImberly
laurie says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4:17 ambeautiful!
nolagirlatheart says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4:03 amGreat curb appeal!!!
Barb and Dell says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4:00 amYour porch is very warm and welcoming. I love the idea of the lamp out there. Love the night pictures.
Barb
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:56 amYour porch definitely says welcome. I love the night shot with everything lit up.
Martha says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:49 amSo cheerful and festive! I love it! Who wouldn't want to come home to such a warm welcome?!
Something Nice and Pretty says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:49 amWhat a beautiful porch, love how you have the chairs and lampshade and just how everything goes so well together!
Noelle says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:48 amVery pretty and so welcoming!! It just is screaming come on, have a seat, stay a while!! I love your wreath too! Very Pretty!!
Heather says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:42 amWhat a beautiful front porch. Although I'm sure inside is nice and warm, it would be very hard not to want to sit in your wicker chairs for a bit with perhaps a cup of cocoa!
Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:30 amSo beautiful!!
GLENDA CHILDERS says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:28 amSuch a beautiful porch, Ann. I have that same JOY pillow. Once Christmas is over, I still use it, but turn it over to the other side. :-)
Fondly,
Glenda
Michele Smith says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:20 amBeautiful. So cozy, perfect for hot chocolate. Love your topiaries and the cushions! I have got to find some rockers like that, they are awesome!
Darlene - Our Creative Life says
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 3:16 amVery inviting! Love that HUGE pinecone!!