Hi Everyone! If you are new here welcome. I have been doing this tour for at least five years or more, and I am very happy to be joining Jenny from Evolution of Style, and the ladies from One Magnolia Lane again this year. I live in a Spanish Colonial on the Central Coast of California where our climate is very mild. Today I would love to share with you How to Decorate your Front Porch for Christmas using Natural Elements.
My Front Entry With Natural Elements
The pots on either side of the door are filled with rosemary trained as a tree. I created a “collar” around the bottom out of foraged juniper, eucalyptus, sugar pine cones, vintage caramel and white stripe grosgrain ribbon, and a little faux sparkle that I have had around for years and trimmed it up and used it.
On the front door is an old grape harvesting basket or “hotte” that I change out seasonally. You can see it in Spring here. It is filled with foraged juniper, eucalyptus, and berries, foraged ivy, pine cones, and sparkled twigs that I had around. It is finished off with the same ribbon and three rusty bells connected with twine and hot glued to the top. You can find similar grape hotte’s or harvest baskets on Etsy here
Antique Hay Wagon Filled with Seasonal Greens
To the left of the door is my antique hay wagon that I also change out twice a year. I added foraged juniper around the base along with some pine cones. I added some white poinsettias for seasonal color. The rest of the wagon is filled with ivy, lavender, and geraniums that remain throughout the year.
Next to my front door on the right is a small sitting area with a table and chairs. You can see it decorated for spring and summer here. I like to use what I have instead of buying a bunch of new stuff that I will probably never use again.
Small Porch Seating Area
The concrete bunny and planter are always in the same spot. I gave the concrete bunny a festive tie with the same vintage ribbon found on Etsy.
To the planter, I added white geraniums, white alyssum, bacopa, ornamental kale, a couple of sugar pine cones, and some more foraged juniper from my neighbor. Behind the planter is a little ollie in a pot trained as a tree.
SHOP THE POST
Now grab a cup of coffee and pop over and visit the Creativity Exchange to begin the full tour. Please come back on Thursday Mary Ann, Annie and I have assembled a great group of bloggers for a Christmas Tour inspired by nature. I think you will really enjoy it as a change of pace. Thanks for visiting How To Decorate Your Porch for Christmas Using Natural Elements.
Monday, November 30th (Front Porch/Outdoor Spaces)
Southern Hospitality | Setting for Four | Southern State of Mind | Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss | Most Lovely Things | Cindy Hattersley Design | The Creativity Exchange
Tuesday, December 1st (Entries/Dining Rooms)
11 Magnolia Lane | Home by Heidi | A Stroll Thru Life | This is Our Bliss | The Pink Clutch
Wednesday, December 2nd (Living Rooms/Dens)
11 Magnolia Lane | Evolution of Style | Dixie Delights | Jessica Welling Interiors | Sincerely, Marie Designs | Classic Casual Home
Thursday, December 3rd (Kitchens/Laundry Rooms/Misc.)
Citrine Living | Quarters One | Style House Interiors | A Blissful Nest | Painted by Kayla Payne | A Stroll Thru Life
Friday, December 4th (Master Bedroom/Kid’s Rooms)
Sincerely, Marie Designs | Pink Peppermint Designs | The Heathered Nest | Bloom in the Black | Evolution of Style | Dixie Delights
This is so dreamy!! I’m in love with your wagon arrangement! I wish I could pull something like that together, it is just beautiful! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!
Hi Tamara
I am sure you could! Thank you so much! It took a few years to find something that was big enough!
It looks enchanting and I love how you used just natural elements.
Hi Lorna
Thank you so much. How are things in Malta? Happy Holidays!
Wow Cindy!! I’d love to walk past your home each day and see this display. Simply gorgeous!! Happy holidays!! Hope 2021 is a wonderful year for you and your family. Your Thursday tour sounds wonderful, too!
Hi Heather
thank you so much Heather I feel the same way about your lovely home!
BEAUTIFUL……………every year you change it up a bit!
THE HOTTE IS LOVELY…………….
HAPPY DECEMBER CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?
FASTEST YEAR EVER FOR ME…………….XX
Thanks Eliz
I can’t quit thinking about that darling Winston. I know your heart is aching. Thanks for the sweet comment. I try to change it up a bit for my readers.
Cindy,
I love the natural approach to Christmas. It warms my heart to see the rusty bells and juniper in your antique wagon and the urns and hotte.
I’ll be visiting the others for more fun ideas to start the decorating.
xo,
Karen
Karen
I know we share similar tastes! I hope when this is all over we can meet in person!
Most lovely things too!
I’m always inspired by your good soul and home. Rosemary trees are impressive and even in Knoxville TN my rosemary plants have been awesome and made their way to my Thanksgiving table and more. You’re a really sweet person with great talent, one of my favorite bloggers (tied with classiccasualhome Mary Ann it’s a tie)
I will reply to your comment on the blog but I just wanted to thank you for all your support. It’s people like you that make blogging worthwhile. P.S I know I can speak for Mary Ann and Annie as well. We work hard to bring you quality content. It means so much to us that you appreciate it. Happy Holidays we love you too Carol!
So pretty. Love your turquoise door and those rosemary trees are Gorgeous. The gold stripe ribbon is just the perfect touch and the window boxes are designed so beautifully too.
Thank you Marty
I am looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve!!
I love your gorgeous holiday porch and stunning window box displays! So fun to be on tour with you! xo Heather
Hi Heather
I have to pop over and pay you a visit! Thank you!
This looks so welcoming and fresh! I bet it smells great, too. I hope you and Steve sit out there and enjoy this lovely space!
Hi Mary Ann
Actually we never sit there. It get’s too dark this time of year!!
All so beautiful! I like to do a similar thing here, with evergreens and berries. Do you have a good source for sugar pine cones? Also what is an ollie??
Hi Gray
I have friends that have foraged the sugar pines for me. I bet you can find them on Etsy! Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Holidays.
Wow! Absolutely stunning Cindy! Those rosemary trees are so beautiful and I LOVE that you worked in sugar pine cones!! Your porch and home are so dreamy. Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Hi Cyndy
Loved your front porch with the gorgeous magnolia. Happy Holidays!
Just wow, Cindy. Ever year I think your tour can’t get any better, and every year it does. I absolutely love the gold stripe on the ribbon against the greenery. Just gorgeous!
Thanks so much for joining us again this year.
XO, Christy
Hi Christy
I always appreciate being invited! Thank you so much! I know how much work it is to put something like this together!