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    Grapevine Garland through the Seasons

    By: Jane · Updated: 8 Feb, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    This weekend I was taking down the fall decorations from the porch, and I realized that I had had this grapevine garland around our front door for two years! It has served as a base for all of my front door decorating since then so I thought I'd put together a little roundup showing the grapevine garland through the seasons.

    When i put up a grapevine garland two years ago, i had no idea that i would continue to  use it for so long. But it has become the base for all my seasonal decorating on the front porch of our little country cottage! | cottage at the crossroads

    Little did I know two years ago that the grapevine garland would stay up so long! Here is when I first used it as part of our decorations for Christmas on the Porch.

    Christmas porch | cottage at the crossroads

    You see, I thought our country cottage needed a little something around the front door, and grapevine seemed the appropriate choice. First, I put up the garland (purchased from Hobby Lobby) and then I wove some burlap ribbon through it. Then I tucked some Leyland cypress greenery into it with some floral wire. 

    Christmas porch | cottage at the crossroads

    You can see how I did that a little better in this photo. I couldn't resist adding a little wooden initial along with  some swags of greenery and plaid ribbon on the wall.  After Christmas, I removed the greenery and left up the garland and burlap.

    Painted egg spring garland | cottage at the crossroads

    Spring rolled around and I decided to use the garland again when I showed my Painted Bunnies and Eggs on the Porch.

    Spring painted egg garland | cottage at the crossroads

    Adding some spring flowers and hanging the painted eggs on the garland was all it took to turn it from a Christmas garland into a spring one. 

    Fourth of july wreath and garland | cottage at the crossroads

    Well, spring gave way to summer and the next thing I knew, I was working on my Fourth of July Burlap Wreath and Porch Display. 

    Fourth of july patriotic wreath and garland | cottage at the  crossroads

    It was easy to add on some patriotic stars and flags.  I was quickly finding out how versatile the grapevine garland was becoming!

    Fall porch display | cottage at the crossroads

    Fall arrived, and I put Scarecrows on our Fall Porch and turned the garland into a fall display.

    Scarecrows on our fall porch

    How do you like those corn cobs? 

    Christmas wreath and garland | cottage at the crossroads

    Before I knew it, it was Christmas time again and by now I considered it a personal challenge to see how long I could keep using the grapevine garland. Out came some glittery mesh and snowflakes.

    Family ornaments on christmas garland | cottage at the crossroads

    It a great place to display family ornaments as part of Christmas on the Front Porch 2013. 

    Spring wreath and garland | cottage at the crossroads

    When I made my Neutral Spring Wreath, I added some polka dot burlap ribbon to the garland but kept up some of the sparkly mesh that was on it at Christmas. 

    Spring wreath and garland | cottage at the crossroads

    Somehow, it all just seems to work together. I have no clear idea of how I'm going to do this each season. I just start playing around with it until I come up with something pleasing to me.

    Summer wreath and garland on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    Spring yielded to summer and I created my Summertime's Calling Me porch. 

    Summer wreath and garland on the porch | cottage at the crossroads

     The cute polka dot ribbon stayed, and I just added some red flowers to give it a summer look.

    Patriotic door display and decorated garland | cottage at the crossroads

    Soon I found myself adding some Patriotic Touches to the Porch.

    Patriotic door display with garland | cottage at the crossroads

    By sprinkling a few stars here and there, we were ready for the Fourth of July!

    Fall wreath and garland | cottage at the crossroads

    For fall, I thought I'd put some Owls on our Front Porch.

    Fall garland with owls on the front porch | cottage at the crossroads

    New, fall-colored ribbon and flowers were added to the garland along with some owls!

    But they've all been removed by now. I'm getting ready to decorate the front porch for Christmas and the garland, of course!

    Stay tuned for the continuing story of  "Just How Long Can I Make This Garland Last!"

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    1. Patty

      February 16, 2016 at 11:52 am

      This lady is so creative in the way she changed the garland for the seasons and holidays! Saving this to do something similar! I have a rattan woven reimdeer that I plan on putting outside this spring. I want to decorate him according to the seasons and holidays. Can you readers give me any ideas. I was thinking putting an Uncle Sam hat on him for Fourth of July. All suggestions welcome.

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    2. Dolly Sarrio

      November 20, 2014 at 10:09 am

      That is a great piece! It has lasted a long time. Wonderful to have that to change out like that. It makes every occasion different yet that one piece is there for you to create something new to display..Love it!

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    3. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles

      November 19, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      I love it, Jane. It's always one step less you have to do to decorate for the seasons, much like the scrolly thing I kept on my front door. 🙂

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    4. Jean Windham

      November 19, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Jane I think this is an example of what a creative person your are to be able to create so many different looks using the same door swag. Congrats and keep up the good work. Jean

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      • Janet

        November 10, 2020 at 8:52 am

        I have a grape vine but all the vine is mostly short pieces. How can I attached the vine to make it longer?

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        • Jane Windham

          November 10, 2020 at 9:36 am

          Janet, I think you're going to have to wire the short pieces onto rope or twine. Another alternative would be to attach them to burlap ribbon or even thin garland. Good luck with your decorating!

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    5. Marlene Stephenson

      November 19, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Very clever,something to consider,looks great every season. Thanks.

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    6. Ann

      November 19, 2014 at 10:16 am

      I loved seeing all the pictures of your porch! My mantra is if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Keep that grapevine garland going as long as you can. Repurposing something you like is just smart. Can't wait to see what you come up with for this Christmas!

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    7. Robyn

      November 19, 2014 at 9:10 am

      I love anything grapevine and your garland is perfect! Can't wait to see your Christmas porch!!!!

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    8. [email protected] Charm

      November 19, 2014 at 8:30 am

      It's always nice when we can use something for so long and always changing it up. Looks great in all the different seasons.

      Blessings,
      Linda

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    9. Teresa

      November 18, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      I love how you decorated the garland through the seasons!

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    10. Visits With Mary

      November 18, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Love all your garlands, you sure gave me some great ideas!

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    11. Kim

      November 18, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Each one is so cute and I would say you got more than your money's worth with that garland.

      Reply

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