Cozy Adirondack Christmas Porch

Christmas is officially less than 2 weeks away. Its crazy how the season is passing us by so quickly. Are you ready?

So Ive got another surprise for you today Yes, another secret!

Im excited to share that I am a part of the Blogger Stylin Home Tour hosted by Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co. and am one of over 50+ amazing and inspirational bloggers who are opening their homes to give you a tour and show you around. If youve been on the tour all week, you are probably in awe just as I am, and have just arrived from the home tour by Restoration House Interiors. Heres a Big Ole Welcome to you!

Since I shared a tour of the inside of my home last week, its time to take you outdoors to my newly decorated Cozy Christmas Adirondack Porch.

Welcome

Im usually so focused on decorating the interior for the Holidays, that the porch often gets little thought and sadly neglected are you like that? Well not this year!

On a way-too-cold-to-be-outside day a few weeks ago, myself and the troops (a.k.a The Mister and the kids) ventured outdoors to decorate. After a few hours, way too many decorating edits, broken bulbs (and they were brand spank-in new), and a couple of trips to Lowes, I was finally satisified with the result of this years cozy adirondack-style front porch. And I have to say, its our best yet.

Thankfully I can say that I live in the adirondacks, so having a front porch with a rustic, natural aesthetic is so apropos. (my interior doesnt really reflect the same look, but thats okay).

I didnt start off the porch with a specific idea in mind, but as the family and I started decorating, it all came together (over many cold hours) to create a cozy outdoor haven. We began the transformation by removing some of the porch furniture that we have out for the summer. We left the pretty lutyens bench though, draped a blanket over the back, and added a few pillows it was the beginning of the adirondack porch.

In front of the bench, I positioned a round table (which is actually an electrical cable spool that I found on the side of the road) and added some festive elements including dressed-up mason jars, a lantern, and some pine and berry sprigs.

I said to the Mister that afternoon, Lets get some hot chocolate, cuddle under the blanket, and enjoy our newly decorated porch. Well we all ended up being too chilly and unfortunately sitting and enjoying hasnt happened yet, but it sure looks so inviting.

Would you stop over and have a cup of-something with me?

On the other side of the porch, I created a small festive vignette. I stacked two large slices of cut logs and topped them with a poinsettia and a small pile of pinecones. As a larger and taller anchor, I brought in the potted boxwood (which sits throughout the year next to the garage), two lanterns filled with a large candle, and another poinsettia. The varying heights and sizes of the elements, plus the differing textures, in the vignette, create an interesting composition.

Behind the poinsettia and pinecone vignette, I wanted even more height and added a leftover piece of pallet scrap, which I added a quick coat of white paint to and wrapped with twine. A super simple 3 minute project!

Of course, we needed some greenery on the porch and I surely didnt fail in that department.

On either side of the front door are two small (3 high) faux trees decorated with petite ornaments and twine for garland. Plus we added more greenery on the columns with a garland mix of pine and cedar.

The last element that we added to the front porch are the hanging ornaments. This was the last addition and definitely my favorite!

The overall porch

And alittle more ornament action

And of course donned on my front door is my whimsical winter wreath that I made a few years ago. Still a favorite.

Thanks so much for taking a tour of my newly decorated cozy adirondack front porch. The porch and/or entryway of a home sets the tone for whats to come inside. Whether you have a simple wreath on your door or you go all out with lights, festive decorations always bring happy cheers and smiles.

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