Greens and Burlap

12.09.2012

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.


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47 comments:

  1. allisamazing12/8/12, 6:37 PM

    Love your front porch! It is gorgeous :)

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  2. Anne12/8/12, 6:40 PM

    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

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  3. Unknown12/8/12, 6:47 PM

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

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  4. Sherry @ Thrift My House12/8/12, 6:49 PM

    Very pretty! Love the Rosemary with the burlap!

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  5. Laura @ duke manor farm12/8/12, 6:54 PM

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

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  6. NanaDiana12/8/12, 6:56 PM

    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

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  7. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage12/8/12, 6:59 PM

    Very pretty Kim! Love your door swag!

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  8. Anonymous12/8/12, 7:03 PM

    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

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  9. Mary Ann Pickett12/8/12, 7:13 PM

    So pretty and welcoming...especially at dusk!

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  10. Leslie Anne Tarabella12/8/12, 7:23 PM

    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!

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  11. Princess Kate12/8/12, 8:30 PM

    So beautiful. Love all the new extras.

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  12. Barb @ The Everyday Home 12/8/12, 8:33 PM

    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

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  13. Kim @ French Country Antiques12/8/12, 8:42 PM

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

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  14. Pamela12/8/12, 8:47 PM

    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.

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  15. Sissie's Shabby Cottage12/8/12, 9:30 PM

    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

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  16. Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria12/8/12, 9:39 PM

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

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  17. Unknown12/8/12, 9:52 PM

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

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  18. bj12/8/12, 9:58 PM

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

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  19. Vicki12/8/12, 10:17 PM

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

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  20. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting12/8/12, 11:11 PM

    So pretty Kim! I love the night shot!

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  21. Rosemary@villabarnes12/8/12, 11:57 PM

    Great entry, Kim. Love the garland.

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  22. Jemsmom12/9/12, 12:44 AM

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

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  23. Unknown12/9/12, 1:43 AM

    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.

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  24. Mr Paul12/9/12, 3:56 AM

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

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  25. Amy Chalmers12/9/12, 6:49 AM

    YOur entryway looks so festive and elegant Kim!

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  26. SImple and Serene Living12/9/12, 7:28 AM

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

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  27. Shirley@Housepitality Designs12/9/12, 7:41 AM

    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"

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  28. sarah krouse12/9/12, 7:46 AM

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

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  29. Gail12/9/12, 8:20 AM

    Your front entry is beautiful Kim! Happy Sunday, Gail

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  30. Debbiedoos12/9/12, 8:47 AM

    Simple and very pretty Kim.

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  31. Andrea12/9/12, 9:42 AM

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

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  32. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life12/9/12, 10:34 AM

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

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  33. Kelly12/9/12, 10:39 AM

    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!

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  34. Debbie @ MeandMyDIY12/9/12, 11:05 AM

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

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  35. Preppy Empty Nester12/9/12, 11:20 AM

    Kim..everything looks so warm and welcoming!

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  36. Heather{Our Life In a Click}12/9/12, 11:22 AM

    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.

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  37. Cynthia12/9/12, 11:30 AM

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

    Cynthia

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  38. Bonnie@Creative Decorating12/9/12, 11:35 AM

    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!

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  39. Unknown12/9/12, 11:36 AM

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

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  40. Sew a Fine Seam12/9/12, 11:58 AM

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

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  41. Mary Palumbo Collings12/9/12, 12:06 PM

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

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  42. Olive12/9/12, 1:11 PM

    Just lovely lit up at night.

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  43. Bliss12/9/12, 1:18 PM

    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

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  44. Patricia12/9/12, 3:09 PM

    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....

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  45. Rose H (UK)12/9/12, 5:16 PM

    Your porch looks so warm and welcoming Kim :o)

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  46. Kristen Pare12/11/12, 6:07 AM

    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 :)

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  47. Dear Lillie12/12/12, 11:18 PM

    It looks so elegant, Kim!

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