12.09.2012

Greens and Burlap

The front porch is very similar to last year's with a couple of small additions. I wanted my entry to represent the same theme inside.

 My little front porch watch dog gets decked out in a burlap bow.


 I added two rosemary plants and a bunch of scrunched up burlap to add some fresh greenery.

 I did have a much larger lantern out here, but Mr. Savvy broke some of the glass when he put up the garland so I just have this one now.

Same door swag as last year that I added brass bells to and a burlap ribbon. I wish I was good at tying bows, but I'm not. :(

This year I added a Christmas tree with the based wrapped in burlap, too. I still may go cut some of my neighbor's magnolia leaves (I have permission) and add them to the garland or maybe not.

Same large wreath I used last year on the large window.


Dusk

twilight

I'm joining our third party hostess for A Homespun Christmas at On Sutton Place for
 doors and wreaths.

Hope y'all join us.


47 comments:

allisamazing said...

Love your front porch! It is gorgeous :)

Anne said...

Beautiful Kim! Love how it looks at night too.Well I am glad I am not the only one who is not good at tying bows LOL.BUT your bow still looks MUCH better than mine! I really am a baaaaad bow maker!
xx
Anne

The Rusty Heart said...

Kim, everything looks great! Love the burlap and the lanterns!

Sherry said...

Very pretty! Love the Rosemary with the burlap!

Laura from Top This Top That said...

I know what Mr.Savvy is getting you for Christmas! :)

NanaDiana said...

It looks beautiful, Kim. Your ribbons/bows look fine to me. The trick is to twist the ribbon after you make your loop and before you form the next one. Here's a site I found that gives pretty good basic instructions for several kinds of bows. http://www.save-on-crafts.com/howtomakperb.html

Hope you had a good day- xo Diana

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Very pretty Kim! Love your door swag!

Ms. Redo said...

You have decked your halls ... or perhaps your porch and windows, and it looks fabulous. Love the dog, so sweet. Will Mr. Savvy fix your glass? Sometimes Mr. Redo takes a while, a loooong while to get around to things like that ;) Mary

Mary Ann at classic•casual•home said...

So pretty and welcoming...especially at dusk!

Fairhope Supply Co. said...

I'm getting ready to add a pop of burlap bows to my tree! Your's looks great. I wonder if we'll ever look back and wonder what in the world we were thinking to love the lowly burlap so much. I keep thinking my Grandmother would be shaking her head at this!

Good job and very inspiring!

Princess Kate said...

So beautiful. Love all the new extras.

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Oh I love your little front porch doggy and that ribbon is just beautiful. Its so pretty and I just love the rosemary in the plant stand. I have two fresh rosemary trees I still have to plant in some pots. I am late getting my porch photographed even though it was one of the first areas I finished. ???

Yours is very inspirational. xxoo

Kim @ La Belle Époque said...

The rosemary is such a nice touch and I bet fragrant when you pass by. Your entrance is beautiful.

Pamela said...

Your porch is gorgeous Kim! I need to get some lanterns for our porch. I am always afraid something like that will get swiped though and then I would be mad.

sissie said...

Looks beautiful Kim. I just love the way you are using the burlap. All of your lovely decor makes a beautiful Holiday entry to your home.

hugs
Sissie

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Beautiful Kim as everything you do friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

Gee Singh Newbanks said...

:-)Luv the lantern and the burlap!
Beautiful.
Cheers, Gee

bj said...

Well, darlin', your bows on all the beautiful things on that SMASHING front porch are PERFECT...Everything looks amazing and sooo pretty.

Vicki said...

So pretty Kim. I love the rosemary at the door.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

So pretty Kim! I love the night shot!

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Great entry, Kim. Love the garland.

Jemsmom said...

Kim, that is so pretty! There is something so magical about lights and garland around a doorway!

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

Your home's exterior is lovely, Kim. The brick work and window style is gorgeous. I love that you used the burlap and greenery throughout.

The Magical Christmas Wreath Company said...

Your porch looks beautifully festive and I think your bows are absolutely gorgeous.
Paul

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

YOur entryway looks so festive and elegant Kim!

ImSoVintage said...

It is all beautiful, and I like your bows. They are very natural looking :)

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Oh, it is just like to you match your front door decor with the decor of your home....it is beautiful!!..It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas!!!....
p.s....pretty bows and love the "burlap touches"

Sarah Krouse said...

so pretty! still in love w/ your painted front door ;)

Gail said...

Your front entry is beautiful Kim! Happy Sunday, Gail

Debbiedoo's said...

Simple and very pretty Kim.

Andrea said...

It looks so pretty, Kim. I'm jealous of how green and lush everything looks. It's snowy and coooold here.

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Kim, it looks beautiful. I love it. The addition of the tree outside is so pretty. Hugs, Marty

Kelly said...

Your front entryway looks so pretty! I love the touches of burlap with the greenery. I have some on my front porch too. The large wreath on your window is beautiful. Looks real!

Debbie @ MeandMyDIY said...

Husbands! What are you going to do? Everything looks great Kim, as always!
Debbie

Katie Clooney said...

Kim..everything looks so warm and welcoming!

Heather said...

Beautiful entry! Love it all..especially the dog and the rosemary planter! Could you get the glass replaced in the lantern? It's usually not very expensive.

Cynthia said...

Kim, this is all so beautiful. I love all the details on the swag. Just beautiful.

Cynthia

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Looks wonderful Kim. Just the right touch! I think I need to stop at the thrift store because I need a few more things to finish up my decorating!!

Have a great week!

City Farmhouse said...

I love the Rosemary and the lanterns,everything looks beautiful as always:)! The picture at night, magical! Happy Sunday, Jen

Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam said...

It's beautiful Kim! love that you gave your doggie a ribbon! I tie ribbon on my sheep that I have outdoors :)

Mary Palumbo Collings said...

All your trimmings look gorgeous!!!
Happy Sunday... Ciao for now...

Olive said...

Just lovely lit up at night.

Bliss said...

It was just yesterday my porch was cheery and happy like yours. Then I woke up to 5 inches of white crap covering everything green and decorated.

Bliss

Patricia said...

Just beautiful ! Espcially at night all twinkly ! Try turning your wreath or what ever you want the bow on upside down, and then tie your bow. When you right it back, the bow will fall nicely....

Rose H (UK) said...

Your porch looks so warm and welcoming Kim :o)

Kris Pare said...

Beautiful! but you had me at the pup with burlap...It's been so warm here in South Carolina I have to keep watering all mine :)

Dear Lillie said...

It looks so elegant, Kim!

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