Despite the snow that we have had for a week now, I put on warm boots and a coat and got outside to do some outdoor decorating on our front porch for Christmas. It was so nice to get some fresh air, however brisk, and creating a new vignette for a new season always makes me feel warm inside. Creating vignettes is one of my very favourite things!
I started by creating this table vignette with some natural elements combined with a pops of red. This is my second year of decorating in red & white {after years of decorating in blue & green} and I am still loving it. This year I invested in a few new pieces, like this red lantern, to help along the red colour scheme. And I also did a major makeover of another piece…which I will get to in a minute.
I could not help but snatch up the bit of ‘Canadiana’ with the moose pillow…such a fun graphic to have for Christmas. And the black & red plaid throw is from The Bay during the last Winter Olympic games in Whistler a few years ago. The pillow and the throw go so well together.
I find the first rule in creating a cozy vignette is to create a sitting area that looks inviting and warm…easily achieved with a pillow and throw.
And here is the big makeover project that I tackled: I gave this wreath a completely new look.
With new red flowers, gold accents, gold lotus pieces and new red ribbon, it has become something new and lovely that I am very happy with.
And our porch is looking very comfy and ready for sipping some hot chocolate now, don’t you think?
This week I will be sharing indoor decorating inspiration, along with some other Christmas fun!
I can’t wait!
Thank you SO much for visiting me and allowing me to share all this fun with you!
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Your porch looks very festive and inviting! Love the moose pillow and throw! Good call on redoing that wreath – looks brand new with the red colour scheme. I started doing some Christmas décor inside today but the snow we had has melted and the sun was shining so it didn't feel very Christmas-y. Oh well, at least I'll be ready when winter really hits these parts!
DD
Very welcoming, Angie! I love the throw and pillow. The simple arrangement you did on your table is the perfect touch. We have a little table outside our covered front door and I like to put a few little things on it throughout the year, even during the Winter months.
I swear we are Canadiana and red accent loving twins. I need to show you my living room. 😉
That looks so cheerful and fun, Angie, and definitely very inviting! I love the pillow!
I love the red – so pretty.
Your porch looks very pretty! I adore the buffalo check and the pillow -totally my style. In fact I just picked up some small black and red check flannel today to make pillows for our family room.
I wish I could decorate the outside of my home more. We live very close to the street and things tend to walk away.
The outside of your home looks so beautiful.
Merry Christmas!!!
I love decorating for holidays.
I love your decoration and wait to see more!
hugs from far away 🙂
Lior
Love your outdoor porch Angie – the moose pillow and plaid throw are perfect!! I can't wait to get going on my Christmas décor- feeling super inspired about my front porch now!!
What a cozy, Christmassy space! Beautiful!
So Cute! Wish I could decorate my porch. The wind is torture around and here and things would never stay where they are supposed to! I would love for you to stop by and add your link to Check Me Out Saturdays on A Vision to Remember: http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/2013/11/check-me-out-saturday-craft-link-party_15.html
This is beautiful! I love the pillow + blanket combination. I'm hosting a pillow cover giveaway that you should enter. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/11/michelle-dwight-designs-pillow-cover.html
It's all so pretty! Please keep the snow up there! I was shivering just thinking about you being outside putting those decorations out and your children having to go to school in the snow. Can't wait to see the inside.
What a stunningly welcoming setting! We enjoy a sub tropical climate here at Christmas, and I can just see this in my entry breezeway. Gorgeous inspiration! Love, Mimi…xxx
Hey Angie! It's Deonna from the Child at Heart blog! I love this post and would love for you to link up to the Merriest Blog Hop each Friday until Christmas and share your creations! This looks like such a cozy spot! I love that pillow!
http://www.thechildatheartblog.com/2013/11/the-merriest-blog-hop-week-1.html
Love how your front porch looks, very inviting for anybody approaching your door, would feel like they want to come in to meet the person that did such a great job. Found you thru get your Diy on party I think. I get to looking and forget how I got where I am.
We have just a small front porch but every year I love to decorate it to make it look cheery and seasonal. Love everything I've seen on your blog so I've subscribed. Look forward to seeing what you do next post. Happy week