Welcome Friends!! I’m so excited to be participating in a Christmas blog hop today. My friend Kendra from Joy in Our Home has put together a wonderful group of bloggers this week in her Christmas Festival Blog Tour. If you are visiting from Christine’s blog, welcome! How pretty is her porch? I love all of the rustic details!
Be sure to stick around until the end of this post for all of the links to the other blogs!!
“It will not go out of my mind that if we pass this post and lantern, either we shall find strange adventures or else some great changes of our fortunes.“
The Chronicles of Narnia
One of my very favorite things about this little stone house of ours is the lamp post at the end of the front walkway. When I saw it for the first time all I kept picturing was snow covered ground and gray winter skies. Our little family looking out frosted windows at the lamp lit at the end of the street, while we are all snuggled up inside by the fire after playing out in the snow and Narnia, of course…hence the quote! I’m an imaginer and dreamer, haha. I can’t help but get lost sometimes thinking of the small simple treasures in life.
For our front porch this year I had one thought in mind, classic and simple. I really wanted to save money and only use what I had on hand and thats exactly what I did. I am hoping to check out the sales at the end of the season this year to stock up on more garland and faux trees to use for next year. But for now we are working with what we have!
I love that little sled that was my husband’s when he was a little boy! The boys love being pulled around on it when it snows!
My sweet little helper, he insisted on being in some of the pictures! I reused the garlands we had from our old house and then filled them in with fresh clippings from the yard and local greenhouse. Most places will let you have the scrap clippings for free…all you have to do is ask 😉
I love our little porch light and knew I wanted to add a little bit of Christmas cheer to it. Some fresh clipping and a bow make it festive but still simple!
We can’t forget the blow up for the kids…thankfully we were able to put them in our side yard so they aren’t taking over my front yard… Mom is happy and the kiddos are happy! It’s a win win 😉
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”
Norman Vincent Peale
….and then we were blessed with snow….what’s prettier than fresh fallen snow atop Christmas decor!?
Thanks so much for stopping by today friends, and be sure to head over to Erin’s blog and all of these other talented bloggers below!
Mantels on Monday
White Arrows Home | Repurpose and Upcycle | Timeless Creations
Lemons to Lovely | Pennies From Heaven Home | One Happy Housewife
Vignettes on Tuesday
Joy In Our Home | anderson + grant | Kingsbury Brook Farm
My Creative Days | Poofing the Pillows | CityGirlMeetsFarmBoy
Recipes on Wednesday
Life Love Larson | Cali Girl In A Southern World | Crisp Collective
Love In My Oven | Countryside Cravings | Curly Crafty Mom
Front Porches on Thursday
Making it in the Mountains | Elizabeth Joan Designs |Country Girl Home
Little Brags | The Homemaking Momma | Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry
Tablescapes on Friday
Celebrate & Decorate | Noting Grace | 2 Bees in a Pod
The Crowned Goat | Dining Delight | The Neutral Nest Interiors
Blessings
Bree
Great tip on getting the free clippings! I’m always on the hunt for a good bargain. Thanks for sharing your lovely porch!
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Thank you so much Erin! I love your beautiful porch as well! So glad we could all team up for this hop!
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So pretty Bree! And what an adorable little helper! It looks so amazing covered in snow! Have a Merry Christmas!
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Aw thanks so much, he’s my little shadow [loves following Mommy around] 😉
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Your home is so pretty, especially with that snow! It is so special that you are able to display the sled that your husband used as a child. I love being able to add things that have meaning into decorating.
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Yes, I love having things that have sentimental value. It makes my home feel so much more intentional! Thank you so much!! ❤
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Your home is so pretty, especially with that snow! It is so special that you are able to display the sled that your husband used as a child. I love being able to add things that have meaning into decorating.
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Oh my gosh! Look at how cozy it looks all covered in snow! SO pretty!
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Thank you so very much Kristi!!
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Hi Bree, thanks so very much for the sweet comment about my rustic style!!!! Your porch is gorgeous and that snow makes it even better.Simple and tastefully done! LUVVVV it!
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Thank you so much Christine, so glad to have been able to be apart of this fun hop!!
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Loved this tour and had so much fun doing it with you!!! Great ideas for the porch!
Kelly
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Your porch decor is so pretty and such a nice welcome to your home. So nice you have that cute helper assisting you and he did a great job! The greenery on your railing looks wonderful and how special to have the sleigh that your husband had as a child! Nice idea to put the blow up ornaments in your side yard for the kids. 🙂
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Thank you so very much! So glad you enjoyed my little tour! ❤
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Love your porch and your little helper:) Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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You had me at Narnia! I will forever see that each time I see your home. And I love how perfect it looks with the snow! Such a welcoming entry, my friend!
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Awww, this was so pretty. So glad I discovered this blog. I just visited some of the other sites and everything is so pretty. I am baking Gingerbread and reading Christmas blogs right now…it’s a perfect Christmas weekend. All I need is snow, unfortunately I live in a desert. Love your snow photos.
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Aww I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read here! Thank you so much for stopping by! ❤
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Wow, I can’t believe you caught the snow in these photos. SO gorgeous Bree!
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The snow came at the perfect time! It was def. a sweet surprise!! Thank you Tara, Merry Christmas ❤
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