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Decorating your front porch for fall, Halloween, and Christmas sets the stage for celebrating the seasons! Your front porch is the welcome into cozy gatherings where memory-making begins. Simplifying the process of decorating your entry with holiday charm is effortless when you include timeless piece's that transition form the start of the season through the new year and can ensure that you don't become overwhelmed.
Using classic elements that can easily transition from creating spooky settings for trick-or-treaters to sparkling up your entry for the anticipation of Christmas Day will not only conserve your energy but your budget as well! Repurposing doesn't get any more fun than when small adjustments make light duty of decorating!
So where do you begin?
Select a rug in a neutral tone that transitions seamlessly from fall to Christmas. This black plaid accent will easily complement vibrant yellows and autumnal crimsons, as well as harmonize with forest greens and the scarlets of the winter season.
Pair it with a cream-colored planter featuring a faux pre-lit birch tree. Choose bronze, black, and green ornaments to enhance its fall-themed charm. For Halloween, add some spider webbing or adorable little spiders for a charmingly spooky touch.
Incorporate pumpkins in shades of orange and white. The orange will work well for both Halloween and Thanksgiving, while the white can be adorned with a sprig of pine and a pretty Christmas ribbon for a fresh, modern look.
Select an iron piece like a lantern, birdcage, or square iron box that can be accessorized with sprigs of seasonal florals or small figurines. Pinecones are a great neutral addition to your vignette, bringing in texture without being iconic to any one of the holiday themes. Nature is welcome through all seasons.
Include a lovely crock with gold-toned florals. Gold is a beautiful feature in any holiday. For Halloween, add sprigs of black and maybe a cute little black bird.
For Thanksgiving, replace your ebony stems with colorful leaves. When Christmas arrives, include red berries and evergreen stems for a graceful transition.
Grab a small chair with an accent pillow to cozy up the scene. Change out your pillow with each holiday for a quick switch. Chose themed pillows with your favorite character. I am a huge Peanuts fan and Snoopy pillows abound for every holiday. Adding characters or themes can help keep you from taking things too seriously. Holidays are, after all, intended to induce joyful expressions!
Last and easiest, hang a seasonal sign or wreath that is an expression of your holiday welcome! Signs are an inexpensive addition and if you make use of a cute chalkboard, transitioning is as simple as erasing last season's sentiment and chalking up the fresh one! If you are concerned about the mess, hairspray makes a great temporary fixative for creative chalk cheers.
If employing a wreath, try those with natural textures. For fall, keep the lines clean with a simple fall leaf style. When you shop for your Christmas version, select one that uses berries, pine cones and eucalyptus stems for a more subtle transition to winter.
With these simple yet effective tips, your front porch will be a beacon of seasonal cheer and a welcoming invitation to all who enter. Take it easy on yourself, enjoy the process, and kiss the transitions through the upcoming holiday season by Keeping It Super Simple! Grab a pumpkin spiced latte and a friend to share the task with and you will be all set for Fall Fun!
Happy decorating y'all!