CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR : A CLASSIC FRONT PORCH WITH FRESH GREENERY
Happy Sunday and welcome to the Twelve Days of Holiday Homes Home Tour! If you’re coming from Christy of 11 Magnolia Lane and you’re new to CitrineLiving, welcome! I’m Tamara, and today I’m sharing our classic front porch with Christmas front porch decor with fresh greenery.
I’m so happy you’re here with me today and I’m even happier to be a part of this fabulous home tour that’s been running since December 1st! I want to extend a huge thank you to Amy and Christy of 11 Magnolia Lane as well as Jenny of Evolution of Style for hosting our tour.
I adore Christmas porch decorations because they instantly create a warm and inviting atmosphere, spreading joy and holiday spirit to all who pass by.
Each year I keep my Christmas decor classic and simple, and I don’t usually change it that much. This year, I’ve tweaked it a little bit and I have a beautiful, fresh wreath that was shipped over to me from Lynch Creek Farm , who are sponsoring our tour. I can’t wait to show you, please come and join me on our porch!
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CHRISTMAS FRONT PORCH DECOR WITH FRESH GREENERY
SHOP OUR FRONT PORCH
Black planter | Black urn planter | Black scroll doormat | Black gatsby doormat | Black lantern | Wicker wingback chairs | Wooden x lantern | Pendant light
I began taking my photos for this post in the afternoon, and it was a rather grey day, so please bare with me as I take you through!
You’ll also notice the shift in the lighting as it started to get dark – I just love that blueish cast the washes over everything at the end of the day.
We’ve had a few light snowfalls this year, but nothing that’s lasted more than a few days on the ground. I was hoping we’d get lucky and I’d be able to capture some for this post.
It’s very common to have a lot of snow on the ground by now, but no luck today! Try to ignore the brown garden beds if you can!
If you’re a regular visitor, then you’ll remember our porch last year, when we updated our lighting – the snow at that time was magical! There’s something about that soft white blanket that instantly turns everything into a fairytale.
There’s just something about lush Christmas greenery that elevates your Christmas outdoor decor, bringing a natural and festive ambiance to your space.
This year, to compliment our beautiful Blended Bay wreath, I decided to add two pencil trees flanking the front door.
I wanted to draw your eye straight up to the the door and our lush, fresh wreath. This is the first time I’ve ever had a fresh wreath and I just love it. It might just be one of my favorite Christmas decoration ideas yet!
Living in a wooded neighborhood surrounded by pines, this is the perfect addition to our front porch. It’s the perfect way to welcome guests into our home for the holidays.
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I always get fresh cut pine from a local florist for our planters and this year, I decided to make them as large as I could. We added a few lights for more twinkle at night, and I always use some silver picks for added sparkle too.
Black Hurricane Lantern
Add a touch of rustic charm to your Christmas front porch decor with a versatile and stylish accent that will create a warm and inviting ambiance.
I dressed up our wreath with a combination of ribbons : a 3″ blue grosgrain, a blue and white stripe, as well as a navy and green tartan.
If you’ve seen my living room and dining room in previous posts, then you know I’ve carried this theme throughout our home this season.
I’ve also used them to dress up my gift wrap, which you’ll also see carried throughout our home.
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SHOP OUR RIBBON & PAPER
Navy 3″ ribbon | Navy 1/4″ ribbon | Navy striped ribbon | Blackwatch tartan ribbon | White craft paper
Here is where it started to get just a little bit darker out, it really is a magical time of year, isn’t it?
SHOP MORE CHRISTMAS FRONT PORCH DECOR
Bring the charm of a classic Christmas to your front porch!
I love the glow of the lights on the door and how it shines all around the wreath.
Black Watch Tartan Ribbon
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your porch decor with the Black Watch Tartan Ribbon, perfect for adorning wreaths or adding a festive finishing touch to your holiday packages.
DECORATING TIP
Add a charming touch to your wreaths by incorporating beautiful ribbons. Choose a ribbon that complements your color scheme and secure one end to the back of the wreath. Weave it through the branches for an elegant cascade or a striking bow. The addition of ribbons will instantly elevate your wreaths with a warm and welcoming charm.
MORE CHRISTMAS PORCH DECORATING IDEAS
Here are a few shots I was able to capture just this morning as the snow was starting to fall…so happy I got these!
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Thank you for joining me today! I hope you got inspired from my front porch decor for Christmas. Share your favorite Christmas decorating ideas for the front porch in the comments below! If you’d like, you can sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of this post. I’m also sharing links to my other holiday posts, down below as well. I’d love for you to have a look around! A special thank you to Lynch Creek Farms for sponsoring our tour and providing all the beautiful greenery showcased throughout the homes. If you’ve missed any of the gorgeous homes on the tour, you can click the links below to visit them! There’s so much inspiration and beautiful holiday homes to see!
The 12 Days of Holiday Homes Tour
December 1st Dixie Delights | Sincerely Marie Designs
December 2nd Simple Details | Shine Your Light
December 3rd 11 Magnolia Lane (Amy) | The Heathered Nest | Maison De Cinq
December 4th Stylehouse Interiors
December 5th Southern State of Mind | Summer Adams
December 6th This Is Our Bliss | A Blissful Nest
December 7th Life & Home at 2102 | Home by Heidi
December 8th Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss | This is Happiness | The Creativity Exchange
December 9th The Pink Clutch
December 10th 11 Magnolia Lane (Christy) | Citrine Living
December 11th Rough Luxe Lifestyle | Painted by Kayla Payne
December 12th Holiday Tour Recap
GET INSPIRED WITH MY CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR!
SEE our tablescape!
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE
A beautifully festive ambiance!
SEE our decor!
CHRISTMAS DECORATING TIPS
Make a merry statement!
SEE our tree!
CHRISTMAS TREE
Winter tree wonderland!
SEE our LIVING ROOM!
CHRISTMAS LIVING ROOM
Cozy blue and white are just right!
Hi, thank you very much! We keep the soil from our summer plants, and then change it again the following summer! Thanks for stopping by! xo
So pretty! How do you get the pine branches to stand up in the planter?
Could you tell us where you got your pencil trees for the front porch?
Theyre actually custom wood shutters, with raised moldings…I regret going with these versus vinyl, only because we have quite harsh weather. That said, they have help up, they just need some occasional touchups!
What type of shutter is that?
Hi! Unfortunately I don’t have any of the names – we built our home many years ago. But the siding is the lightest silver grey we could find, in vinyl, with all white trim. The doors and shutters are black, and the stone is a mix of warm and cool grey tones with mortar that is flush with the surface of the stone for a more aged look. I hope that helps! xoxo
Could you please tell me the name of your exterior colors of siding, trim, shutters, front door, and stone? I LOVE it all!
Hi! Unfortunately I don’t have the name! We chose it among a selection from our builder and it was many years ago. I can tell you that we chose to have the mortar level with the stone rather than recessed slightly. Hope that helps!
Hi
Can you please tell me the name of the stone on your home. It is beautiful.
Aren’t they gorgeous? They’re from Balsam Hill, and we put them in our existing urns :)
Where did you buy the Pine Pencil Trees Flanking your front door?
Hello Jessica! Thank you so much for your sweet words! Unfortunately I don’y know the name of any of the finishes it was all selected with through our builder about 9 years ago! I can tell you that the siding is vinyl and the shakes are as well, I believe. When we chose the stone, I went for a mix of warm and cool grey tones and we had the mortar filled flush with the stone, rather than recessed to have the stone stick out more. I’m sorry, that’s all the info I have! Good luck and congratulations on your build!
Tamara, I have your house pinned on my pinterest several times. We are in the process of builing and wondered if maybe you could give me a few more details about your house. I love stone and siding/shakes. Do you happen to know the brand and name of the stone, siding, and shakes? I would appreciate any help you can provide. Please email me if you can.
You’re very welcome!
Thank you!
Unfortunately I don’t know! It’s a mix of warm and cool grey tones, and the grout is flush with the stone so give it an ‘old’world’ appearance. I hope that helps!
What kind of stone was used on your home? Arriscraft Citadel French Country?
Julie, thank you so much! Don’t you just love this wreath? I’m so happy with it! I love your double doors and beautiful black and white ribbon! Thanks for stopping by! xo
Jenny thank you so much for having my join the tour, I’m so happy to be a part of such a fantastic group! I’m really happy you like my porch, thanks so much for stopping by! xox
Thank you so much Becky, I’m happy you like it! I was so lucky to capture that snow at the last minute! I have to hop over to your blog to take in your tour!! Thank you for stopping by today! xox
Cassie you are so sweet, thank you very much!! These are the easiest to do! We literally just stick branches in the dirt! So easy and festive :) O’m happy you liked it, thank you for stopping by! xo
i absolutely love your entry! those big planters are fantastic! we have two planters by our door that are too heavy to move each winter so i am always looking for ideas for them- love!
Gorgeous! And even more stunning with the snowfall! Merry Christmas!
Your front porch is stunning and I love it even more with the snow. Thanks so much for joining in on the tour – I love your style and have always been a big fan! :-)
So gorgeous! Especially with the snow!! I chose the same wreath and I love how you styled yours with the blue! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Shirley!! Isn’t it amazing how beautiful the snow makes everything?! I’m so happy you liked my tour today – thank you for taking the time to say hi!
Monica, thank you very much, I am thrilled that you like it all! I was so lucky to get those shots in today! So happy you liked them too!Thank you for stopping by!
I loved all your work on Christmas…you have a classic touch…the blue is so beautiful…I will see about next year incorporating blue in my Decor. The last photos of snow was beautiful!!
Just love your beautiful porch…from the gorgeous wreaths to the fabulous planters! The snow certainly made everything even more magical!!
Thank you so much Sangeetha! I truly appreciate your kinds words, that makes all the hard work worth every second :) We use 3M hooks to hang it – they’re perfect for hanging wreaths, and they’re removable! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! xo
Such a beautiful entrance. What a way to welcome people. The Christmas home tour was enchanting. I look forward to this series every year.
The wreath looks lush and inviting and quite large. How is it actually hung on the door? Can you share.
Lisa you are so kind! Thank you so much…I’m so happy you like the blue ribbon! I’m really loving the preppy feel it brings to our home this Christmas! And I got super lucky with the snow today! Thank you for stopping by to say hi! xo
Tamara your home is so pretty! I love what you did at the front door with all the lights and greenery, and how you tied your ribbon into your blue decor inside!! You do such a beautiful job capturing the joy of Christmas with your decor, so magical, especially with the snowfall!
Amy thank you so very much! I am so happy that you asked me to join your tour, thank you so much for inviting me along! I’m thrilled you like everything! Merry Christmas! xo
Christy, thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! I’m sad I didn’t get shots with snow the other day, but I literally just ran outside to snap a few this morning as the snow started coming down – so happy I was able to share them today! Thank you so much for having me join with you on this fabulous tour! Merry Christmas! xo
It’s so gorgeous, Tam! I was sighing a bit to myself as I shot my front porch because we’re in a rental this year and it’s not beautiful on the outside, so it was nice to pop over here and see what my dream entry looks like! As always, your home is just splendid! We’re so glad you could join us on the tour–and Merry Christmas!
XO, Christy
Tam, it looks gorgeous. I love how the greenery compliments the grays in your stone and brick. It’s so cozy in the twilight! Thanks again or joining the tour and sharing your porch. XO, Amy
Vel you are so kind!! Thank you so much for the very kind words! We all work so hard on these posts and the support we give one another makes it all so worth it! I’m so happy you stopped by! Merry Christmas! xo
Your home is always so magazine-worthy Tamara! Simply majestic decor! I love the simple ribbons to make your garland stand out and the two pencil trees and gifts just makes me wanna come on in! As always, honored to share this home tour with you! Cheers!