Happy Monday! I’ve been in a frenzy with holiday decorating over here, but mainly outdoors. Luke put up more lights yesterday in our front yard, and it is just looking so homey. It’s such a drastic turnaround for us because usually our outdoors looks sad and neglected and the indoors gets all the love. But, not this season.
I’m participating in a Christmas Home Tour Blog Hop hosted by Carrie at Lovely Etc. I bet I’ll be the only one linking up just a porch, but hey, I just really like it. Plus, our indoor ornaments have a different theme on each level of our house which looks a bit disorganized. So, hope you guys can enjoy just a front porch!
I kept the pinecones from my Fall porch and just changed up the crate that held them.
The sleds are both vintage (one found at a thrift store and the other my Dad got for my little guy).
Another quick change from Fall to Christmas decor was the plaid blanket. I had a harvest colored one during Fall and just changed to the Christmas one last week.
I took out the topiaries that we had in the planters and stuck 4ft Christmas trees in them. I snagged the Christmas trees on clearance last year for $4.99 each!
The himmeli wreaths stayed from the Fall porch, but I did add a garland above them.
The “HO HO HO” sign was just something that I had sitting around in our Christmas decor.
It was all pretty easy, but makes me smile every time I see it. You definitely need to hop around on the other links (and the links that are shared throughout the week!). I love seeing all the Christmas decor, don’t you?
Christmas Home Tours
Amy W says
December 1, 2014 at 1:44 amI love the plaid blanket, I would have never thought of that easy winterized idea!! And what a steal for $5 trees!!
Ashley Mayes says
December 3, 2014 at 7:46 amThanks Amy! I know, $5 is such a steal. I really made out at Target last year in January.
Chaney says
December 1, 2014 at 10:35 amThose vintage sleds are awesome! We used to have one very similar to the wooden one when I was a kid, and I have great memories of using them when we got enough snow in Virginia in the winters!
Ashley Mayes says
December 3, 2014 at 7:45 amThanks Chaney! We had an old slat wooden one, but it’s lost somewhere in my Mom’s stuff. I need to get my hands on it as well! =)
Karen @ a house full of sunshine says
December 1, 2014 at 2:50 pmWhat a welcoming porch! I just love the Christmas trees in the planters flanking the door. They must look so pretty lit up at night!
Ashley Mayes says
December 3, 2014 at 7:46 amThanks Karen! They do look pretty cute at night.
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
December 1, 2014 at 9:10 pmOh, this is such a pretty porch! I need some of those sleds!♥ Great decorating! Pinned.
Ashley Mayes says
December 3, 2014 at 7:47 amThanks Aniko! I need some ice skates and then I think I would be set. =)
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
December 2, 2014 at 7:23 amLooks so pretty and I love all the plaid!
Ashley Mayes says
December 3, 2014 at 7:47 amThanks Julia!
Lindsay says
December 2, 2014 at 10:30 amYour porch looks so great! I dream if having a porch some day!
Ashley Mayes says
December 3, 2014 at 7:47 amThanks so much Lindsay! This is the first year I’ve really put any effort into decorating it. But, I’m loving it and can’t wait to see what it evolves to over time.
Alicia @ thrifty and chic says
December 3, 2014 at 12:05 pmYou know, if my porch looked like yours, I would only be linking up my porch too 🙂 This is beautiful and sooo cozy looking!
Ashley Mayes says
December 4, 2014 at 5:55 pmAlicia, you crack me up! Thanks so much!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
December 4, 2014 at 12:56 pmIt is so much fun peeking into everyone’s home to spy on their Christmas decor! I love your sleds and the trees flanking the front door! I need to do that with my little pre-lit trees!
I would love for you to share this post {and others} at my Show Me Saturday linky party this weekend. My readers would love your decor!
~ Ashley
Ashley Mayes says
December 4, 2014 at 8:20 pmThanks so much! I’ll miss this week’s linkup… I’m on vacation but I’ll definitely link up in the future!
Erin says
December 4, 2014 at 6:30 pmWhat a welcoming and festive entry way, Ashley! What I wouldn’t give to have a nice porch like that. Enjoy it this holiday season 🙂
Ashley Mayes says
December 5, 2014 at 6:34 amThanks Erin!