Easy Christmas decor for porch and shutters

December 06, 2010

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I love love LOVE the front of our house at Christmas. I was so taken with it, especially with all the pretty snow, I wanted to share this instead today.

I usually have the same recipe to our outdoor decor every year, but I changed it up just a bit this year (that would be easier).  :)

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I started with a couple large sparkly bows on our spray painted coach lights:

They’re a little droopy, but I LOVE the pop of red!

Our porch hasn’t changed much:

I showed you how I hang the greenery every year here. Last year I added the red ribbon and ornaments and I love that festive touch!

The wreath is a basic (fake) evergreen with the beautiful amaryllis wreath from Target wired on top:

I drooled over that red wreath for weeks and got it on clearance a couple seasons ago.  I love how layering them combines the green and red, makes it super full and gives some padow!! to the front porch. ;)

For years, I’ve hung lighted wreaths over our windows, but this year I was inspired by a picture in a magazine and wanted to try something new. I ADORE our shutters, so I wanted to play them up.

I took some simple small wreaths and just looped some basic red ribbon through to hang them from the top and bottom:

I just used one tack at the bottom and top to hold them on and they’ve held up great. (This spring I need to replace some of the wood on the shutters and repaint them – they’re starting to look a little worn!)

I usually put some greenery in the window boxes, but goodNESS it got cold fast. I’m just going to deal with the frozen kale. ;)

And that’s it! We feel all smooshy and googly when we drive up this time of year, especially with the lights on at night. :)

The snow totally completes the look, don’t you think?:

:)

So here’s my before and after for the month of December – our windows in the past (which I do love!)

And the slightly simpler version this year:

And our porch before, as it looked till two weeks ago:

And now:

Funny how the temp has dropped about 50 degrees in two weeks! I could barely stand to be outside long enough to take these pictures. YIKES. It sure does feel and look like Christmas around here! ;)

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December 06, 2010

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  1. HetalDecember 6, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    You have done an excellent job! I love your blog and your ideas!

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  2. SarahDecember 6, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    It is gorgeous! I love the ideas! I am about to make the Santa cones you did from last year! I can't wait! I have everything except the rhinestones, they were sold out so I am wondering how many other ladies in town are making them! ;)

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  3. Bonnie @ House of GraceDecember 6, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Ok! I just linked up! I LOVE your parties! The front of your house is SWEEEEEET!!! I also love your brick. I just posted my Christmas tree post and I am ready to link up to your party! I can't wait to see your tree. You always do a great job! Have a great day!
    Bonnie :)

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  4. Paige @ Little NostalgiaDecember 6, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    The shutters are STUNNING! My favorite part by far.

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  5. Decorchick!December 6, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Looks beautiful Sarah!! Love those wreaths like that on the shutters. Awesomeness!

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  6. MarianneDecember 6, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    So glad to see your internet is working again. We can't have you write posts from your phone for too long now, can't we.
    I linked up. I guess technically it is just an 'after' post, but who really wants to see the before picture of a can of tomatoes on a blog anyway :-)
    See you over at Kate's later. And I'll be back here on Thursday.

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  7. WendyDecember 6, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Well done! Your winter doorway is gorgeous!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 6, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    The red looks great on your house, Sarah! I have a bunch of wreaths I bought for my windows last year and I'm debating putting them up outside. It's been so windy here, but I wonder if the tacks would work.

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  9. The Charm of HomeDecember 6, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Sarah,
    This is just beautiful! I love what you did with the shutters! Very chic.
    Sherry

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  10. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comDecember 6, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks for the link par-tay! This is awesome that you are doing this!

    Deb
    http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

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  11. The Tuscan HomeDecember 6, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Your home looks so festive for the season. The red really pops and gives a very elegant appearance to the exterior. Wonderful job....very inviting! ~Liz

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  12. Thelittlebrownhouse.usDecember 6, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    You home looks so beautiful! I so love the shutters and brick - and you have dressed it all up so well for the holiday's! Love it!

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  13. SherriDecember 6, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful! The snow just makes it more festive. I LOVE the 'simple' window wreaths. Merry Christmas!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 6, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I discovered your site last night.
    I cannot stop reading. I'm addicted. This is a problem, as I have a ton of homework to do. Therefore, I have no time to read your block, much less start all of the projects you have inspired.

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  15. UnknownDecember 6, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Absolutely stunning, Sarah! I love the touch the wreaths add, without being in the window. I bet it's nice to come home to all of those decorations! :)

    Thanks so much for hosting, I'm enjoying being able to par-tay while the kids are napping! ;)

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  16. LeanneDecember 6, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Your home looks beautiful. I love the wreaths on the shutters. And the snow was just the right touch.

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  17. KatieDecember 6, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    So beautiful, the wreathes on the shutters is definitely also my favorite part!

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  18. krisannDecember 6, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    SUPER LOVE the wreaths on the shutters!!! I am so gonna "steal" this next year! I'm so finished this year! ;)
    Thank you for always sharing "the good stuff"!

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  19. AmandaDecember 6, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Love the wreathes on the shutters, gorgeous.

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  20. Seven SistersDecember 6, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    we are huge fans TDC! thank you for your talent!! ♥ 7sisters

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  21. MichaelaDecember 6, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I love your outside decor! It's so fun. The red pops perfectly off your front door...Beautiful!

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  22. How Sweet It Is-A lifestyle blogDecember 6, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Love it all, especially the simplicity of the shutters :)

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  23. UnknownDecember 6, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    what a gorgeous front porch!!! I would LOVE to do something like that next year! one year I tried to hang fresh holly & evergreen & ended up w/a mess & being a 4y/o throwing a tempertantrum by the end LOL

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  24. Jay@down-sizingboomerDecember 6, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Your house looks so warm and inviting. Good job! I read you daily.

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  25. Pamela @ Atmosphere IDDecember 6, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    I am completely in love with the wreaths on the shutters. The simple yet graphic effect of the red ribbon is very eyecatching and your front porch is so inviting. Great job!

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  26. TraciDecember 6, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    So pretty!! Love how you did the shutters! I'm linking up.

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  27. ...Live.Love.MakeUp...December 6, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I love it! You did such a great job! =)

    http://live-love-makeup.blogspot.com/

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  28. Handy Man, Crafty WomanDecember 6, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks for hosting. Love your front door decor!

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  29. the cape on the cornerDecember 6, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    oh my gosh, your outside looks so great and festive! i love the porch and the red ribbon on the shutters! lovely!

    www.thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com

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  30. Scientific HousewifeDecember 6, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Your porch looks amazing!

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  31. Amanda H.December 6, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I love it. Now I have shutter envy... I love simple decor for the holidays. I think it always seems to have more impact. Maybe thats just me though! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. Becca BertottiDecember 6, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Absolutely beautiful !! I love what you did outside ... so, so welcoming and lovely !! Your shutters are beautiful, especially with the festive wreaths popping against them. Thanks so much for hosting such a fun party and allowing me to share my Christmas dining room. *Becca*

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  33. kara@elements-interiors.netDecember 6, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Hey Thrifty Chick! Im Kara...a bit of a NEWBIE in blogging..But NOT to your blog! Your Front porch Christmas-fied is BEYOND Gorgeous!!! I LUUUUUUUUUUUURVE the Red!!! I would ADORE it if you would come visit my 14 days of Christmas trees :) I have an Interior Design business, so its given me the opportunity to share 14 Clients trees! EEEEKKKK!
    xoxokara

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  34. Mrs. PetrieDecember 6, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Looks gorgeous, as your work usually does! The snow really helps make it look Christmas-y. Thanks for the party.

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  35. Lisa at Paint in my HairDecember 6, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Oh I am totally heading to Big Lots to try to do the exact same thing to my lights.

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  36. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)December 6, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Sarah, your entry is beautiful! I especially love the wreaths on the shutters! Merry Christmas!
    Susan

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  37. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishDecember 6, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    I love the shutters!!! Beautiful! Thanks for hosting!

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  38. Crafty SistersDecember 6, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I love the wreaths on the shutters, I think I'm going to have to copy you! :)

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  39. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Oh it's so gorgeous Sarah! I love it! Those bows on the coach lights are adorable! :-)

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  40. Lil Mama StuartDecember 7, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    love it! simple, inexpensive, and beautiful!

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  41. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingDecember 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Just gorgeous! Love everything you did outside!

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