Are you feeling Christmased out yet? Well I hope not because today I want to show you my Christmas front porch! Honestly, I wasn’t even going to show you my porch because it pales in comparison to previous years; however, low key and easy front porch decorating might be what some of you need! Let me show you how I decorated my front porch in less than 30 minutes.
I didn’t purchase a thing for the porch and instead used decorations that were hanging out in the basement. I did think about purchasing small trees for the urns, but in the end decided I was content with using my Christmas tree clippings. You can never beat free!
Last year, I had wired plastic ornaments onto a ton of garlands and left the ornaments on the garlands when I took them down. I wasn’t in the mood to wrap the garlands around my columns, so I stuffed two of them in my hanging flower baskets.
The vintage sled was something my neighbor was tossing out in the trash. Woohoo! Major score.
The Christmas tree in the Santa bucket is actually just another garland squashed into the shape of a tree. So simple!
I didn’t have another Christmas pillow for my second rocker, so I used a red pillowcase and belt to create a cute Santa pillow! The tree stump coaster (for your hot chocolate of course) is from the bottom of our Christmas tree. Granted, your mug might slip right off at that angle but it’s the thought that counts. If your hot chocolate spills all over the porch, you can always grab that red throw in the basket to stay warm!
The Joy pillow was a 90% off Target find a few years ago. Man I love it when I hit those Target sales right!
It’s festive and fun and most importantly my boys LOVE it! Since the interior decorations are rather formal, it’s fun to have a Santa-themed porch for my kiddos to enjoy.
Simple, easy, and cute. Aaaannnnd, I didn’t stress a bit or have to dangle dangerously from a ladder to hang anything! I saved the dangerous dangling for trying to take these pics! (If you look closely in the window, you’ll see me leaning over the railing. :))
I hope I’ve given you some easy peasy tips on how to decorate your porch in a snap! Thanks for visiting me!
somedaycrafts says
I LOVE your porch!!!! That pillow and bucket are so cute! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
The sled is a great score! Love the belted pillow and the fun theme.
Kelly
Kim B. says
LOVE your porch!! Your brick really adds to the festivness 🙂 Glad I’m not your neighbor as I’d have porch envy…ha ha ha! Thanks for sharing, sometimes less truly is more!
jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says
I love how you can see your tree through the window! Your porch really is beautiful! Were you standing on your car again to take these pics!? 🙂
Calico Child says
before I say this is freaky I was just going to say about the santa pillow & the lady before has said is & has the same name!!!
Your porch looks fab :))
Elaine says
Looks greatl. LOVE the Santa pillow idea. Genius!
Marianne@Songbird says
Simple is the way to go! And it doesn’t look simple at all, it looks wonderful as if you have put a great amount of time, thinking and effort into it. I guess those are the best decorating moments ever.
Jen Gilday says
LOVE the red santa pillow with the black belt. So cute and so simple. And what a novel concept to just use a garland in a bucket to mimic a Christmas tree! Thanks for the inspiration! Looks great.
Jen
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Kresendo says
Oh this looks so festive I love Christmas time. Thanks for the ideals
Giovanna says
Love it! I am so stealing your idea for my porch 🙂
Richella @ Imparting Grace says
Your porch looks wonderful! I especially like the Santa pillow–that was a stroke of genius!
I’m glad you survived the photo-taking dangling and were all in one piece to post this! 🙂
Catherine says
Why is it that no one around here throws away vintage wooden sleds??
Your porch looks so great.
Kathryn says
Your porch is fabulous! I love that you used all that you had. You have given me an idea for my urns! I didn’t want to spend more money so using clippings is perfect! I think my favorite thing is the Santa pillow! So cute!
Petronya Saurman says
Love the belted pillow, so clever:)
Vanessa says
I love your front porch look. I love that sled as well, what a great find. WOOHOO is correct!
Vanessa
Linda Crabtree says
LOL!!! Coaster!?! Is that to protect the finish on your end table? I’ll be chuckling all night…..Mom
Beth @A to Z says
Hee, hee :). It was a joke Mom! Glad you got it :).
heather says
What a score on that sled!!! Your house color is the perfect back drop for all of your decorations. Love that Santa pillow..how clever! No wonder your boys love the front porch..very festive!
Linda @ it all started with paint says
Who is that crazy person that would toss that sled? The porch looks very festive!
Beth @A to Z says
A house full of bachelors :).
Linda @ it all started with paint says
That’ll be my son in 4 years or so! 🙁
Jane says
Cute, cute, cute! I love what you did. Believe it or not, the red pillow with the black belt was sheer genius! And I want a sled soooo bad!!
Happy Holidays to you and your sweet family!
XO,
Jane
Beth @A to Z says
Thank you Jane! I’m sure I’m not the first to think of it but I thought it was so cute too :).
Michele in IL. says
wow, just love your porch and that red pillow with a belt! Genius!
shelly sparks says
Major score with the sled. I actually seen one today. Thought about buying it until I seen the $219 price tag.
Porch looks great!
Beth @A to Z says
Holy smokes! Who knew?
Marty@A Stroll thru Life says
Your porch is fabulous. Love the pretty decor. The red pillow with the belt is such a creative idea. Well done. Merry Christmas. Hugs, marty