It is freeeeeezing right now in Central PA, but I braved the cold today to take some pictures of my porch for you. My words are going to be short and my pictures many! Enjoy!
And because I haven’t seen many porches out there in the blogosphere this season, please link up your decorated porch in my spontaneous Christmas Porch Party!
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Beth@The Stories of A2Z says
Hi Nora,
Email me at thestoriesofa2z@gmail.com and we'll chat!
Nora says
This is my first visit to your AtoZ blog. I thoroughly enjoyed your home and the attached house photos. The front picture reminds me exactly of homes near my grandparents' home in Harrisburg. I'm thinking you must be near there as you mentioned a 1970s flood and central PA. If you ARE in Harrisburg, what areas are being fixed up like yours?
Ellie says
Your front porch is beautiful! I only got my wreath hung before we were hit with winter storms. Thanks for hosting!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
So cute!!! Love it darling! Well done! Thanks for hosting too! I gave you a shoutout!! 🙂
Mom to Many says
Very cute. All "decked" and ready.
Trish @TheOldPostRoad says
Love your porch!
-Trish
Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea says
I adore your blog and all the lovely decorations. Won't you stop on by and visit the Bavarian Christmas, raffle and blog party going on!
Designs By Pinky says
Oh your porch looks BEAUTIFUL!!! Please tell me how the ornaments are attached to the garlands! My daughter has the same type of porch and would LOVE this!!!! I am sending her the link! I also just linked up for your party! Now I have to go see al the other porches!!!! Thanks for hosting this! XO, Pinky
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Your porch looks great and love that chandy. Thanks for throwing this party!
Handbags*N*Pigtails says
This is such a weird question but what kind of curtain do you have in your front door? Since our porches/house fronts are identical, I feel I can ask:) We have the same type of door-wooden frame with huge glass pane. I just bought rods last night to hang some type of curtain in it for privacy. Did you just make yours?
~Country Lady~ says
You have an amazing porch to decorate! I love every square inch it! Fabulous!! Thank you so much for hosting this fun party.
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
Very cute porch! Your house is cool by itself, decor or not!
Kristen says
Your porch looks so inviting. I love the chandelier! Thanks for hosting a party. I'm joining in on the fun. I hear you on the cold. Wiring ornaments in the snow does not make my top ten!
fairfieldhousenj.com says
Beth,
Everything you've done this season is spectacular. Thank you for all the inspiration and for spreading the Christmas cheer. I planned on participating in your link parties but …
http://fairfieldhousenj.com/2010/12/08/the-gift/
Hopefully the house will look like Christmas by Monday.
Deborah
Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says
This is gorgeous! Your porch was just MADE for Christmas decor!
I wish I had my porch and pictures done…I'd link up! Maybe I'll come back later and do it.
Kathy says
Beth , Your home is just so beautiful inside and out -I bet everyone driving by just loves your home -The chandelier is awesome -I always can't wait to see your posts -they always are so uplifting and inspiring
Chris says
Mine's not ready yet since 300 lights decided not to light up for us this year! I'll link up as soon as it is! GREAT pictures. Your porch is swoon worthy.
Paula says
Your house is perfect for Christmas decorating since it is red. I love your garlands and wreaths. Everything looks so festive! I'll bet that you've received many compliments from your neighbors.
I'm joining in your party!
Naturally Me Creations says
Aw, you've decorated it all so cute and pretty! 🙂
michelle says
I have some front porch envy going on right now! it is so beautiful!!! I would love to sit and drink some hot cocoa on those rocking chairs!!
Mom Taxi Julie says
Beautiful!
Lettered Cottage says
I actually sighed at the end of this post.
SO BREATHTAKING! 🙂
Layla
Janell @ Isabella and Max says
Your porch is wonderful, the decorating really fits the house. My favorite part is the chandelier, and the chairs. Do you ever just sit there in the evenings and watch people go by? Love it, enjoy!! Janell
stephaniegiese says
Your porch looks gorgeous!! We are in central PA too and my son is about the same age as your boys. Maybe one day we could meet up with some other mommy bloggers at the Playhouse Cafe in camp Hill? I'm on the reader advisory panel for central penn parent magazine, maybe they'd be interested in interviewing some mommy bloggers if we could get a little group together?
Marianne@Songbird says
Now I know what you did with all your unused red Christmas balls. They look fab outside!
Gorgeous porch. You have me dreaming of a front porch now.
Maggie S says
GORGEOUS
Amanda says
Thanks for the sweet comment on my card holder Beth! Your porch is AMAZING. I love it — you did a great job. I can't wait until we get a house so I can decorate!!! 🙂 There's only so much you can do with an apartment!
Amanda
Tracey says
The lone wreath on our door with a spotlight is being put to shame with all this beauty! I covet your porch.
Patti says
Looks so festive…we have over 45" snow in NY so we certainly can''t decorate like this outdoors – wish we could!!
Mystica says
So beautiful!
I am having my first giveaway on my blog – a gift card sponsored by CSN Stores. please do come over and enter
Wendy says
Beth,
Thank you for with standing this cold weather here in Pa to get your beautiful photo's! Your porch looks so inviting and festive. Loving the candle chandy. Happy Holidays.
Wendy
Amelia says
Loved it all…but the chairs and the table between really caught my eye….looks like just the place to sip hot chocolate for a period of time.
Have a great weekend.
Pam says
Pretty….looks like its so inviting and it welcomes all your visitors. Great job
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) says
Your front porch looks beautiful! If I get up the gumption, I should join your 'party' with my holiday lights! Maybe tomorrow… 🙂
Best regards,
Gloria
Chelsy@ Sweet Pea Kisses says
So so pretty! I love that you used your peace letters outside this year. My favorite thing those is that b.e.a.utiful chandy!
I've been meaning to take pics of our front porch, and now I have good reason to. Thanks for throwing a fun party 🙂
Jemsmom says
Your porch looks awesome!!! I bet you used shatterproof ornaments didn't you???? 🙂 I will be linking up!
Jenny says
Gorgeous! I love it!
I'll have to take a pic of the outside. It's nothing special though.
Melissa Miller says
WOW! Beth your front porch is precious. The PEACE sign looks adorable as well as all of the wrapped poles of garland. Very pretty ideas and I'll be thinking of the for next year.
Thank you for hosting! I decided to join you but I linked up last years porch post if that is okay with you. We did not decorate outside this year. Bummer….
It has been a bit hectic and we just never found the time. 🙂
cindy @ cottage instincts says
Yay! I was hoping someone would do a front porch linky 🙂 Your is of course over-the-top loverly. Traditional yumminess.
Thanks for hosting Beth!
Blondie's Journal says
Your porch is SO cute and it doesn't look cold there at all!
XO,
Jane
The Little Red Shop says
Heehee…you don't want to see MY front porch! It's half-gutted and piled with odds and ends from a wedding & my shop. Your porch looks wonderful!!!
Happy decorating!
: )
Julie M.
ps Do you normally get much snow? We've had crazy early snow for last couple of weeks.
Sherri @ Design2Shine says
You did an AMAZING job! I love all the details. The pillows on the rockers. It's been FREEZING here in Georgia too. Temps in the teens! Please pass where is that Southern weather? 😉
The Crafty Gals says
That is so cute & festive!! I love the style of your house BTW, we don't have much like that in Utah. Happy Christmas!
Krista@thegatheringplacedesign says
I always love your porch, but this is out of a Christmas story book! So cute and festive! Love. 🙂
Holly @ Roller Coaster Life says
Now all you need is a hot HOT cup of cocoa and a nice heat lantern thing for the outside to sit under! haha
I am going to link up my porch tomorrow as soon as i do the post!!!!
Haley K says
so lovely! my favorite parts are the chandelier, the "peace" letters, and your adorable white rocking chairs w/ those festive pillows. nice work!!
ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says
Very festive and pretty!
Myra @ My Blessed Life says
Soooooo, pretty Beth! 🙂