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    Christmas on the Front Porch

    By: Jane · Updated: 1 Feb, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Today I'm sharing how I've decorated for Christmas on the front porch. It's my favorite space to decorate for the seasons, especially Christmas! 

    Snowy trees | cottage at the crossroads

    The porch decorating started back in November when Leo and I made these DIY Wooden Christmas Trees. They are behind 3 smaller artificial trees that I put in a galvanized container.    

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    There's a bed of snow on the table as well as some snowballs. 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    This whole scene at this end of the porch sets the stage for a winter wonderland on the porch. You see, here in the South we rarely see snow, and we're fascinated by it! And I have NEVER seen a white Christmas. So I set out to create my own this year!

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    And you can't have a winter wonderland without... SNOWMEN! So I gathered my collection and put them on an old wooden ladder. 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    I love how the trees and the snowmen are reflected in the mirror. 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    We have a table on this end of the porch, and it's set for snacks.

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Perfect for some hot cocoa and cookies!

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    The centerpiece contains one of my all-time favorite snowmen-this chubby fellow! I would have put him a little bed of snow in the pedestal bowl, but I was afraid that it would blow out! 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    The skate that I hand-painted last year is hanging on the stand that's always on the porch. 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Around the front door is the grapevine garland that's been up now for 3 Christmases. You can see all the ways it's been decorated in the post Grapevine Garland Through the Seasons. This year i added a snowflake burlap ribbon, some large snowflake ornaments, and some real cotton that I glitterized!  They really do look like puffy snowballs! 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Here you can see them a little better along with the red lanterns that we added last year. 

    Milkcan snowman | cottage at the crossroads

    I always have an old milk can sitting underneath the lantern on the right, and this year I turned him into snowman! 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    On a little table are our dancing frogs. On second thought, I could have turned them into snowmen, but I just plopped these Santa hats onto them the way I always do!

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    On the other end of the porch is our sitting area.

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Yep! You guessed it. There's a snowman tree on this end!

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Love the skate ornaments on the tree.

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads
    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    It's loaded with more snowmen and snowflake ornaments.On the old closet doors turned into shutters are 2 frosty wreaths with pine cones hanging from them. None of this is new-just part of my stash that I combine in a new way each year.

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    The only new thing on the porch is this snowflake throw that I found for a song at Ross' in the porch's colors. 

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    My friend Marti gifted me with this snowman that she painted last month.  Isn't he just the cutest thing! Are any of you as crazy about snowmen as I am?

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    On a little table is a plate that I got for free at the auction. Sometimes people buy a lot but don't want everything so they just leave it behind. SCORE!

    Christmas on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    I hope you've enjoyed our porch tour. In front of the screen door is a rug containing my sentiments right now. I'm sending all of you WARM WISHES for the holidays!

     

     

     

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    1. Hilda Jolley

      November 25, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Really enjoyed your porch. My favorite things are snowmen. You gave me some great ideas

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    2. Karenann

      November 25, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Beautiful and very festive porch! I love all your snowmen decorations and plates! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    3. Susan

      October 01, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Happy to see all of your snowmen words can't express theyre so lovely .... Like you i am madly in love with those cutie fellow....

      Reply
    4. Robyn

      December 29, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      Love your porch...Always so homey and comfy....makes me want to visit and sit a while!

      Reply
    5. Laurel Stephens

      December 26, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Jane!

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    6. [email protected]

      December 25, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      Merry Christmas Jane. Me and Lucy love you.

      Reply
    7. Kathy Moreland

      December 25, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      So beautiful! Love it!! Merry Christmas!

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    8. Mary

      December 24, 2014 at 6:22 am

      Love your collection of snowmen decorating the porch Jane! Your painted skate is one of my favorites! Wishing you a Merry Christmas at the Crossroads 🙂

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    9. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 23, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      Dancing frogs and ice skates -what could be merrier! Wishing you both a very merry Christmas and a very jolly 2015!
      Kelly

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    10. Rhoda @ Southernhospitality

      December 23, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Hi, Jane, your Christmas decor is so nostalgic and fun, takes me back to a simpler time that we all grew up with. Hope you and Leo have a wonderful Christmas this year. I'm so enjoying this week of relaxation with the family and just enjoying all the season has to offer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to 2 of the sweetest people in blogland!

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    11. Kim

      December 23, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Jane, don't know how I missed this post. I always love to see how you decorate your porch. Super cute this year. Love the snowballs.

      Merry Christmas to you and Leo!

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    12. Kathleen G

      December 20, 2014 at 11:26 am

      So cheery looking! I understand about no snow, like here in Phoenix. Although there were a few times and it was magical! I look forward your posts and wishing a very Merry Christmas! Kathleen in Az

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    13. Janice

      December 19, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Just beautiful! So cozy! I'll be right over for a hot cocoa-I'll bring the cookies!

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    14. Robin

      December 19, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      What an amount of work went into this Jane. I hope that front porch is heated........all that snow makes it look like it could be chilly!

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    15. Barbara (WA)

      December 19, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Oh, I love the milk can Snowman!! I have a milk can from the farm where my hubby grew up. His great-grandfather homesteaded the farm in 1870!

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    16. Cindy

      December 19, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      I always get excited when I see your front porch. It's always so pretty and you never disappoint. Another beauty Jane. Love the lanterns, tree, skates on the tree and your wreath.

      Cindy

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    17. Linda aka Crafty Gardener

      December 19, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Your porch looks wonderful Happy holidays.

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    18. Debbie

      December 19, 2014 at 11:21 am

      So adorable. I love it especially the milk can snowman. So clever.

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    19. Jean Windham

      December 19, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Jane, the porch is so pretty all dressed up for Christmas. I think my favorite is the old milk can dressed up as a snowman. The tree is pretty too. Love the addition of the skates everywhere. You always have such continuity with your decorating themes. Merry Christmas and can't wait to see all on Christmas Eve. Jean

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    20. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage

      December 19, 2014 at 8:30 am

      Jane,
      Love your porch all dressed for Christmas. I always love your vignettes you create they are always so pretty. I also love your touch of whimsy in your decor too. Love the dancing frogs tooooo cute. They just make you smile. Merry Christmas.
      Kris

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    21. MariaElena

      December 19, 2014 at 6:48 am

      Your front porch is sooo beautiful! Love the snowman theme! Merry Christmas!

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    22. Candy S

      December 19, 2014 at 6:29 am

      Jane, Your porch is the cutest snowman porch ever!!! And those dancing frogs in their Santa hats have me giggling, They are so cute! I do my porch in snowmen too, they are my favorite porch decor for the winter.

      Reply
    23. Annie

      December 19, 2014 at 6:26 am

      All the posted xmas decor is fabulous. Love your blog. I don't always respond but feel so happy when I see a new post from both of you. Annie

      Reply

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