I've never decorated my front porch for winter before, but this year I had a special reason to.
It's because my sweet friend Nancy gave me a tin snowman that I've been wanting for Christmas and I knew just what I wanted to do with it!
I put together a simple burlap wreath, wired Mr. Snowman on and added some Dollar Tree snowflakes to make a winter themed wreath for my front door.
I found a couple of other things that I've been longing for too - a vintage sled and some vintage ice skates.
Oops! You'll just have to pretend that you can see the grouping of white candles that somebody forgot to add to the lantern. ;)
I posted on Craigslist that I was looking for a vintage sled and the perfect one found its way to my porch!
Want white ice skates and can't find them? That was me.
No worries - I did find some black ones so I just painted them with white chalkpaint.
If you do this, make sure to completely wipe down the surface of the skates with mineral spirits before painting. It gets rid of any oily residue that may be on them.
So there you have it - my very first ever Winter Front Porch.
Oh - I'll admit that I felt a little silly putting this porch together during the unseasonably warm weather we were having, but thankfully it wasn't just wishful thinking!
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Oh Suzy! Your porch is perfect! Burlap, metal, old wood, chalkpaint, and dollar tree! All the things that I love. You got it done just in time. We didn't get any snow. Maybe next time.
ReplyDeleteLooks Great! I love the burlap wreath. What is your base for the wreath?
ReplyDeleteThe base for the wreath is just a plain wire wreath form that you can pick up at any craft store. I think that I only paid about $3 for mine.
DeleteSuzy, that wreath turned out so cute. I love it! What a great sled and skates. Your porch looks so inviting. laurie
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty Suzi...wow, you did get lots of snow....I think we got about an inch and it was pretty much gone by mid-day....love the wreath ... great gift from Nancy...I was wondering what you were doing with your skates...great Craiglist find...I had no idea you can put out a call for an item!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute and perfect timing.
ReplyDeleteLove you front porch and how great that you ordered the snow, just in time. I have been away from the computer, again. Lots of changes going on here. I will email you.
ReplyDeleteLove to you Suzy, Ginger
Oh, BTW have you ever ice skated? I understand it is easy if you have good ankles. I meant to tell you that was a clever idea to paint what you can find. When you said the sled appeared on your porch, did they give it to you or was that "tongue in cheek"?
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Suzy, I love your first ever winter porch! I also can't believe how much snow you have down there!! I'm freaking out!! lol xo
ReplyDeleteLove the porch, that wreath is fantastic.
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Truly adorable --- and relatively simple. I'm pretty sure that even I could do this!!!! (Trust me, that's saying a lot about the ease. The wreath is adorable, yet LOOKS to be relatively simply. It's sooo original. You are incredibly creative. I just don't know how you find the time with all you do with the girls.
ReplyDeleteSomeday, on a separate note, maybe you can outline a typical week - how you balance house cleaning (you keep a perfect home in spite of its large size); shopping, crafting, day care, cooking, laundry, etc. I have always struggled with time management. You could teach a class on this!
Love,love,love the wreath, your gifted snowman was just perfect for this! How smart you are painting the skates. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm blaming you for the snow!
ReplyDeleteLove your porch though. And I was wondering where you found those white skates. Now I know. Very clever, friend.
Love, love, love your winter porch. It is so cute and cozy. That is the cutest wreath I've seen in a long time. I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour porch is wonderful! Would you consider showing how you made your adorable wreath?
ReplyDeleteAck! I knew I should have taken pics! I just used a wire wreath form that you can get at any craft store, bunched up handfuls of burlap and used floral wire to attach it to the wreath form every few inches. Trust
Deleteme - it was super easy! If you'd like more info, please shoot me an email so that I can reply directly back to you.
This is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your Winter Porch!! I decorate the outside of my home for Winter too....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
I had no idea that you could ASK for something on Craig's list!!! I have been searching for skates too!!! Now I want to make a snowman wreath!!!! You have inspired me. Your porch looks GREAT!!! We could be getting snow on Fri. Got a coating last night but that's all. XO, pinky
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your pretty snowman wreath! So cute! And the vintage sled and skates are the perfect additions to your winter porch!
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable, Suzy! Did you order that snow for special effects? LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love it, especially the wreath. I just looks so warm and welcoming!
ReplyDeleteI love your winter decor, Suzy! It's so inviting. I miss having a big front porch to decorate.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, I love your winter front porch! It is just perfect for the snow day you enjoyed! The sled and ice skates just make the whole scene! The burlap wreath is too cute ... also inspiring as it gives me an idea of something to do with the scrap burlap I have stored away. =)
ReplyDeleteSuzy, Your porch is adorable! I am loving all the skates I'm seeing on blogs. If you all knew how many there are up here in goodwill and thrift shops--oh dear! I could have sent some to all my blogging buddies! We used to wear pompoms and bells on ours! Hope you enjoyed your little touch of snow. I have just been looking over your beach condo posts. You have vision!!! The result was worth those first few nasty nights there! Linda
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ReplyDeleteYour burlap wreath is adorable, I may have to copy this if I find some time soon! I love the sled and skates, too! Beautiful, welcoming *winter* entrance! XO ~Liz
I really love your wreath...will you show us how you did it...?
ReplyDeleteI have the skates...would love a vintage sled, too.
Your porch is precious....even with OUT candles. :))
Such a fun post. Nobody ever knows what to do with their front doors this time of year. It all looks fun but I am especially drawn to the sled and skates. Looks like you have had quite a bit of snow this year. We have nothing here in Iowa and they are talking drought again. I sure hope not. Thanks for participating. I'm always glad to have you here.
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Oh my goodness, what a happy, winter welcome you've created!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing,
gena
Darling wreath and I love the old sled with the ice skates! Come link up to centerpiece Wed....this is the centerpiece of your porch! Karin
ReplyDeleteI so want a sled on my front step! I love the poofy wreath! I just started a new link party and would love for you to come over and share your post or any social media sites. Talkin’ About Thursday - http://designeddecor.com/talkin-about-thursday-link-party-5/
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