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November 28, 2018

Christmas Porch With Fresh Greens

For the last couple of years I have struggled a little bit with how to decorate our porch for Christmas. It either turns out too cheesy or just not what I had envisioned. I decided to go with something completely different this year and do a simple Christmas Porch with Fresh Greens. And pretty much JUST fresh greens! I really love the classic and elegant look of simple greens on the porch and often wonder if I love it so much, why not try it myself? So here we are trying something new this year!

Today, also kicked off my Christmas Porch Hop that I have hosted for a few years. So be sure to scroll through the post to see the other 10 Christmas Porches. 

Christmas Porch With Fresh Greens

This Christmas Porch With Fresh Greens is both traditional and a little modern. Love the minimalist approach to porch decorations for the holidays.

 

Hang fresh garland around your front door for the holidays. Simple greens from grocery store can make such a difference!

Christmas Planters With Fresh Greens

Create your own DIY Christmas Planters filled with fresh greens and birch logs. Love this traditional yet modern look for the holidays.

I used the same black planters that I had up here throughout the fall (and many other seasons, I just love them) and created my own Christmas planters. I snagged up a few bushels of mixed greens from the grocery store and just started to play! Then, I added these birch logs and simple red berries I picked up from the craft store to give it some more texture. I think it could probably use a little more red somewhere in here but I’m happy with the classic and elegant look out here!

Create your own DIY Christmas Planters filled with fresh greens and birch logs. Love this traditional yet modern look for the holidays.

Hanging Greens on Door

Create your own modern Christmas wreath using a bushel of fresh greens tied up with a simple ribbon.

This year I opted for a bunch of hanging greens tied up with a bow versus the traditional wreath. I loved the more modern plate charger wreath I made a few weeks ago, but it just didn’t work out here.

Winter Porch Decor

Classic Christmas Porch Decor using fresh green garland around the door and winter planters with birch logs!

 

Now if only there was snow covering the porch and greens, then this look would be complete!

Now check out all the beautiful porches below…

Taryn Whiteaker Designs | Just A Girl And Her Blog | Two Twenty One | Tatertots and Jello 

Jaime Costiglio |   Inspiration For Moms | Stone Gable | Clean & Scentsible

Lolly Jane | Town and Country Living | The Happy Housie

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Abby Lawson says

    November 28, 2018 at 7:05 am

    Fresh greens are always a perfect choice! Your home looks stunning, Taryn! Thank you so much for organizing this tour!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  2. Jaime Costiglio says

    November 28, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Loving the fresh greens (great minds think alike ;)). So naturally beautiful and works for winter too!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      November 28, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Thank you! I just hope it doesn’t die before winter lol!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Hadfield says

    November 28, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    So gorgeous! i love the way you styled your planters too!

    xoxo

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      November 28, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      Thanks, Jen!

      Reply
  4. Krista says

    November 29, 2018 at 8:14 am

    You can’t go wrong with the classic and elegant look of simple greens. Good thing is that it will last all winter. Win win! Thank you for organizing this blog hop Taryn.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Lifford says

    November 29, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Looks beautiful Taryn! There’s nothing better than fresh greenery and your planters are gorgeous!

    Reply

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