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January 15, 2013

Winter White Porch

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Many of your are already decorating for Valentine’s Day but I’m still embracing winter in my neck of the woods. Around here winter lasts for a while and often includes some snow up until March,  so I thought I’d put together a Winter White Porch to last me until spring time. I just couldn’t stand having a bare porch until then!

Winter White Porch by Design, Dining + Diapers

I wanted to put together a rustic winter white space that was welcoming and true to my style. To create the look I mixed crisp white with natural elements including burlap, pine cones, branches and greenery. I mainly used things I had around the house and added a few simple DIY projects.

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Winter White Porch by Design, Dining + Diapers, winter porch, diy porch, burlap pillows, burlap trees, rustic porch, white and wood, pine cones for decor

Winter White Porch by Design, Dining + Diapers, winter porch, diy porch, burlap pillows, burlap trees, rustic porch, white and wood, pine cones for decor

To the left is a display of galvanized buckets I got from my grandma filled with pine cones and logs. The branch display was made with fallen branches from the woods behind our neighborhood, wrapped in jute. And the stars are basic metal stars spray painted white.

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These burlap topiary trees were my latest DIY project and I’m so excited about how they turned out. They are a little out of my comfort zone but I like to stretch myself and I’m glad I did (tutorial coming soon). And the best of all they will transition perfectly into spring.

Pinecone and Twig Wreath by Design, Dining + Diapers

I shared my Pine Cone Wreath with you all last week, if you’ve been around a while you’ll notice that this wreath has made an appearance through the last few months. You can see the fall version here and the Christmas version here.

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And off to the right is a cozy sitting area filled with my Hand Painted Burlap Pillow and Two-Tone Welcome Sign.

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Winter White Porch by Design, Dining + Diapers, winter porch, diy porch, burlap pillows, burlap trees, rustic porch, white and wood, pine cones for decor

And throughout the porch I added a few recycled jars filled with Epsom and candles. It adds a little touch of a winter wonderland feel. Maybe they will be a good luck charm for more snow this year :)

Rustic Winter Porch by Design, Dining + Diapers

Tutorials to projects found on this porch:

– Hand Painted Burlap Pillows

– Pine Cone Wreath

– Two-Tone Welcome Sign

– Burlap Topiary Trees (Coming soon)

So what about you? Do you keep a winter porch up until spring or do you deck it out for Valentine’s Day?

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Gorgeous as always Taryn! I love the white & tan color scheme and the rustic feel you brought to the space with the logs & pinecones! So cute!!

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  2. Liz Marie says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Your porch is always stunning Taryn!! My mouth dropped when I saw it! Very welcoming.. I think if I drove past your house I would hit a mailbox because I would be staring so hard at how beautiful your porch is haha

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  3. Lauren @momhomeguide says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I love it! So simple and elegant! I am thinking I should get to work dressing up my home’s front porch!

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  4. Carrie says

    January 15, 2013 at 9:02 am

    The topiary turned out so nice

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  5. Kara says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:26 am

    This is just gorgeous Taryn! I am jealous. We get so much snow that I can’t leave anything pretty on my porch or it gets ruined. I just might have to use some of your ideas inside! :)

    Reply
  6. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I love that your home is painted gray and light taupe. It’s so nice that it blends seamlessly with your interior. Mine is brown and theres not much I can do about it due to HOA rules so it’s something I’ll have to adapt to. :-( Your porch set up is beautiful! I bet your neighbors are so happy to have you pretty up the block every season!!

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  7. Jennifer says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Wow! Your porch looks lovely! Unfortunately I live in a part of the country where my porch is naturally winter white—covered in snow! Ha ha. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. JaneEllen says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    My fingers are doing the walking tonight but now where I want them to go. Lost my comments.
    Love your front porch, it’s so pretty and yet not cluttered. It’s gorgeous. You have a definite knack for everything you do gal. Sure do enjoy your blog.
    I’m looking forward to tutorial for burlap topiaries. They look complicated but hope they’re not. Love the color scheme you have going.
    We have plenty of snow this year along with very cold for weeks now. Can’t put things our on our porch or back deck as a certain furry kid loves to play with my decorations, and that’s besides what the weather does. He is such a dear boy tho, it’s hard to scold him. It’s a challenge to figure out ways to decorate without him getting them. He’ s 4yrs. old, 72lbs. of black lab/border collie. HE loves the snow so much and the cold, he’ll stay outside in it for hours.

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  9. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    You always have the most beautiful porch, Taryn and your winter one is no exception! I love the winter white and those burlap trees are darling!

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  10. Amanda Kuzak says

    January 15, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Looks cute Taryn! It makes me want to get mine decorated too!

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  11. Kimm at Reinvented says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:03 am

    Loving the topiaries, can’t wait for the tutorial! :) Very wintery!

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  12. colette says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:04 am

    I love those burlap topiaries… so excited for the tutorial! The Welcome sign looks awesome there. You’re inspiring me to try to dress up my porch a little.

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  13. Brooke says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:03 am

    So, so cute! I love winter decorating! Valentine’s Day kind of takes over after Christmas, but I love to spend January in winter mode. Thanks so much for sharing! I LOVE the snowflake pillow! Have a great day!

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  14. JoJo and Eloise says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:53 am

    I LOVE it, Taryn. It looks so very lovely. I think the burlap topiary trees are my favorite. :)
    xo
    Angelina

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  15. jessica says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Those topiaries are adorable, I want one! Looking forward to the tutorial :) The whole porch is gorgeous and I would keep it forever.

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  16. Jill Flory says

    January 16, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Lovely. I adore white! And I cannot wait to see how to make those topiarys – I think I need some of those!

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  17. Aimee J says

    January 17, 2013 at 10:13 am

    Just found your blog via a linkey on 36th ave – LOVE IT!!! Can’t wait to see the tute on those topiaries. SOO CUTE!!

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  18. the cape on the corner says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:49 am

    just some buckets and logs and pinecones, but it makes the perfect winter statement!

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  19. Luisa says

    January 17, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    This is truly picture perfect!

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  20. Jamie says

    January 17, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    This is beautiful! Thanks for hosting the party!

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  21. Missy Inspired says

    January 20, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    This is a gorgeous porch! Great job!

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  22. Ruth says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Your porch looks wonderful. I love all the different elements you incorporated. I am looking forward to the burlap topiary tutorial.
    Ruth

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  23. Stephanie from Somewhat Simple! says

    January 23, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I love this Taryn! It is beautiful!!!

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  24. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    That topiary is just gorgeous! Great work :o)

    We’re featuring you this week @ Keep Calm & Link Up! Come by, grab a button, and link up your latest and greatest this weekend when you get a chance.

    xo, Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com

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  25. Cristy Waire says

    January 31, 2013 at 4:27 am

    Love it! I will have to give this a try.

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