December 7, 2009

Traditional Outdoor Christmas

I have used traditional reds and greens in my outdoor decorating for many years.      I just love the way that color combination works.    Although I really haven’t done that much decorating inside or out this year, I did put a few things outside.    I hope you enjoy your tour of my outdoor decorations.

 

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Front door wreath.    This is just an old wreath I’ve had for many  years that I dressed up with some red balls and a big red bow.

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I used a simple lighted garland and tied a bow on my bench.     If you’d like to see the story of this bench re-do and burlap pillow, you can read about that here.

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(Excuse the extension cords….I didn’t realize they showed in this pic!)

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Wall planter filled with pieces of greenery and large Christmas ornaments I started buying a couple of years ago.    It really looks pretty spotlighted at night.

 

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And finally my garden gate.     This cone shaped planter I picked up on our recent road trip (read about that here).    We stopped on Saturday morning at a yard sale and I got it for $5.00!   

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I will have to replace the red picks next year-- they are looking kinda sad.    I got them at Kirkland’s a couple of years ago on a trip to Biloxi.     I just stuck them in the planter….doesn’t get any easier than that!

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And that’s it for my outside decorations.     Check back later this week when I’ll be taking you on a tour of the inside of my home.    Can’t wait to show you the gorgeous tray on my dining room table!

17 comments:

  1. Breathtaking I adore that wreath!!! You did a wonderful job. Oh, I am drooling over that
    fleur de lis pillow as well. We are going to have to talk about how you did that!

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  2. Judy,
    I looove that awesome cone...what a deal you got at $5.00!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. I too always loved the traditional green and red, but when we decided to paint our shutters a pretty blue gray a couple years ago...I wasn't loving it anymore. Now we have blue gray ribbons with a hint of gold and gold woven into our garland on the front door as well. What a steal! $5!! WOW!! I am going to try really soon to start my own blog...have so many pics I'd love to share but haven't had time to sit and figure this all out!

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  4. Love that $5 steal, girl! and the way you hung the balls on the wreath! Cute!!

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  5. Beautiful wreath and bench Judi!

    Enjoy this joyous season! ~Melissa :)

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  6. I'm loving that garden gate! All your decor is so lovely.

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  7. It's all beautiful! I love red & green. The bench and pillow are neat to see again too! Can't wait to see your home ~

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  8. Your weather is obviously more mild than mine! If I put such lovely decor on the outside of my house it would be blown apart within moments! Beautiful! Janell

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  9. Love the way you outlined the bench! Very pretty!

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  10. Fabulous cone! ...and for $5.00...doesn't get any better than that! Looks great on the gate! Really like the garland on the bench, too! I may just have to "borrow" that idea! :) ~Hugs, Rhonda

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  11. I just love your decorations. My favorite is the bench. I love a place to sit on the porch, but the cone is amazing. $5.00...really? Holy Cow.

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  12. Pretty, Judy! I love your wreath with the balls and all your outdoor things.

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  13. Very nice! The wreath is beautiful!I love to decorate outdoors as much as in!

    Dena

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  14. Wow - these decorations are beautiful!!

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  15. What a wonderful job....thanks for sharing...Pat H

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  16. I really really love your bench!!! Very unique and so pretty. :) Visiting from Rhoda's. :)

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  17. I love those red bulbs hanging from your wreath--so striking!! had to laugh about the cord--I do that all of the time. In my Christmas home post there are tons of bluppers!!

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