Welcome to our plaid and aqua Christmas porch! And red, of course. Lots and lots of red and a very unique and vintage wooden tree!
Fa! La! La! Friends, are you ready to see how we decorated our front porch this year? It's my favorite space to decorate for Christmas because I like to make it all fun and whimsical. I'm so glad you're here to see it.
This year I kept with the aqua and red color scheme that I've had going on for quite a few years. But this year I threw in a lot of plaid in the mix.
For those of you who may be visiting for the first time, my husband and I live in an old country cottage in South Carolina that's been in his family for many years. In fact, my husband grew up here. The house has a large screened-in front porch that is divided into a seating area and an eating area.
THE SEATING AREA
This year I've anchored the seating area with an old jelly cupboard that I painted back in 2011 when the blog was new. It has been hanging out in our hallway since then until we moved it onto the porch about a month ago.
The plaid snowflake pillow was found at HomeGoods recently.
The other plaid pillow and the snowflake throw I've had for several years.
On the table is a red lamp with a burlap shade that I made years ago along with some lighted boxes.
The plaid throw on the rocker is new, but you may remember this pillow from last year's porch.
THE MIDDLE AREA
By the front door is an old wheelbarrow that is a regular fixture on our porch. Lucy, our dog, loves to be on the porch.
In the wheelbarrow this year is a vintage wooden Christmas tree that we found at an auction years ago. It originally had some green tinsel garland stapled around it but I decided to remove the garland to expose the wood.
Let me tell you, that was a JOB! Whoever added the tinsel must have put in thousands of staples which we had to remove! But I love how quirky and old fashioned it looks on the porch.
We added the colored lights and you should see it at night!
At the top is an old tinsel star. Reminds me of stars that people put on their Christmas trees when I was young.
Around the front door is a jingle bell garland with plaid bows tied onto a strand of Christmas lights.
Hanging on the front door is a Merry Christmas door hanger with a plaid bow, of course!
Across from the wheelbarrow is a small table with a set of vintage Santa mugs with a pitcher filled with greenery.
THE EATING AREA
On the other end of the porch we have an eating area. It serves as an overflow area during the holidays when the weather is warm enough to eat outdoors.
The centerpiece on the table is a reproduction feather tree tucked down inside a vintage firkin bucket.
Plaid bows are its only adornment.
On the table are plaid place mats, and ornaments from the Dollar Tree serve as napkin rings.
In the corner is the aqua chair that was already there from the fall porch decorations.
Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit our porch.
If you are a regular reader, I wanted to tell you that this is most likely the last time you will see the porch in its current state.
We plan to complete some badly needed renovations on the porch during 2020. The ceiling, the railing, the screens, the door, and the flooring all need to be replaced. Stay tuned to see what we do.
Linda Streisel
By Our Lord's Grace I discovered you today... Hallelujah!!
What a Blessing both of you are!
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Thank you for all your love and joy you share with others.
You Made My Day,
Linda
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge
Jane,
As usual, your Christmas porch is so fun and such a treat for the eyes. I would sit out here all the time if it were mine. I love the green wooden tree and all of your fun accents.
Marian Romano-Woods
I love all of your vintage things. I especially like the green wooden Christmas tree. You did a beautiful job. Merry Christmas
Suzy Handgraaf
I just love all your touches, Jane! So cozy and festive! Save one of those comfy looking chairs for me!
Jean
Well you have made the porch special again and very much like Christmas. The colors look great and lots of detail as always. Merry Christmas Jean
Kim
Jane, this is so cute, festive and cozy. You know I love the plaid additions!
Denise A.
Love your decorating at any time of year, but 'specially at Christmas! You're my kind of gal! Vintage etc. and you use your head as well as your hands! A Merry Christmas to you and yours! (Did I tell you my 3rd grade teacher was Mrs. Codie Windham and I always think of her when I visit your blog. She was firm, but very nice and I learned a lot from her.)
Paula@SweetPea
Every year I look forward to seeing how you decorate your porch for Christmas. I love your plaid theme! The jelly cabinet looks at home on the porch and it's a great place to display seasonal decor. Your table looks so festive with that beautiful white tree and plaid bows. The place settings also look great. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and Leo will do to your porch in 2020.
Stacey
You have so many special touches on your porch, Jane. The colors and collected items make it a very welcoming space. 🙂
Pamela
Love it Jane! You always out do yourself with your porch displays. Happy Holidays my friend!
Kathleen
So pretty, Jane! So cozy.
Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2020!
Kathleen
Cynthia
I love all your colors!
Dolly
Very pretty Jane! I love every detail!
Cheryl Jasso
I would just sit on your porch all day, oohing and ahhing. You're the best!
Atta Girl Amy
Jane, I am so glad you were able to be part of the tour this year. I love that little jelly cabinet and all the touches of aqua you have on your Christmas porch. And that tree is fabulous! That would be a fun project to DIY -- minus the tinsel! Merry Christmas to you and Leo.
Kit Smith
I love everything about your porch! Merry Christmas 💕
Sandy
I always think you can't possibly outdo the previous year and then you up and do just that. I love this. That tree is absolutely perfect. I love love love this one Jane.
Sara
So cute! I love the llama and the cow pillow, but the dining area is just perfect! I wanna have my morning coffee out there!
Susie | Chelsea Project
I always look forward to your holiday porch. This year is another beauty. Nice idea to add plaid to the lights. Filing this idea away with other inspiration seen here today. Enjoy the holidays out there. Wish I could stop by for coffee.
Francis Moore
So comforting.
Jenna
Adorable Jane! I would spend the whole season on your porch!!
Melanie
Beautiful!!