Monday, December 9, 2013

Porch Greenery


With the cold weather and rain we've been having, it suddenly felt past time to remove the pumpkins from our porch and add a few winter touches!  Off to the farmers market we went and home we came with fresh wreaths and greenery. 


The wreaths were so beautiful and fresh in their simplicity that I left them just the way they were.  
(We used removable 3M hooks on the porch to hang the wreaths.)


 The farmers market had a lot of greenery clippings and kindly invited us to take as much as we liked, so I had plenty to add here and there, inside and out.  I love its crisp wintery scent.




 With it only cold on Saturday, we bundled up and ventured outside for some fresh air.  I decided to try my hand at making a wreath with all the extra clippings I brought home... well, needless to say, my amateur attempt didn't look even a fraction as lovely as the ones we bought, but it was a festive enough touch for the back of the house (smile).

Happy December!


22 comments:

  1. It looks very pretty! I hang my green ones plain as well.

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  2. It looks wonderful, Andrea! As does your lovely mother's new kitchen.
    Brenda

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  3. Andrea, your porch looks lovely! So festive and cheery. I think your homemade wreath turned out great!

    ~Julia

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  4. The simplicity of the greens is perfect for your farmhouse porch. Kathleen Phx, AZ

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  5. I love the fresh wreaths - they smell wonderful. I purchased one for the front door and only added a pretty ribbon. Inside they are all fake as the fresh pine makes me cough.
    Have a fun week.
    Mary

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  6. Those wreaths are all beautiful including the one you made! Love the sweet simple things the best sometimes- xo Diana

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  7. The wreath you bought at the market is pretty and picture perfect, but the one you made is more charming. I made a wreath one year out of pine cones. It wasn't as pretty as one I could have purchased, but I was proud of it because I had made it (and it took a good deal of time to make!).
    Claudia

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  8. Your house looks beautiful in its honest and simple outdoor decoration! I think the fact that you made the wreath by yourself it makes it special. Sending you warm hugs and wishes for a meaningful holiday!

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  9. Just amazing. simply and elegant.

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  10. I love the simplicity of how you decorated. Sometimes we go a bit overboard with lots of ribbon and lights. Beautiful!

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  11. I LOVE the greens in the bowl with the pitcher!!

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  12. Your wreaths are lovely!
    xoxo
    Lisa
    Leeshideaway

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  13. I always look forward to your beautiful holiday porch!

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  14. Your porch is beautiful! It's a nice 14 degrees here in west Michigan. :) ~ Jamie

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  15. I love the simplicity of your porch using natural elements! Merry Christmas!

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  16. Beautiful in its simplicity, Andrea.

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  17. It's very lovely. I am new to your blog, just found it this week via a pin on Pinterest. You have a beautiful home!

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  18. Simple Country Elegance! Your home always gives me a cozy feeling, thanks for sharing it with us :)

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  19. Your home looks so beautiful! Everything looks so cozy and inviting.

    Kathy

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