Christmas on the porch

Today I'll share my outdoor decorations with you. We're blessed to have both a front porch and a back porch, and they're both now dressed for Christmas.

First, Christmas at the front door:

The "outdoor living room" to the right:

The side entry has a pine cone wreath made for me 15 years ago by a dear friend in Michigan:

I added felt snowflakes to the back side of my autumn leaf pillows to make them ready for Christmas.

On the back of the house, two stories in the air, is our screened porch.

Lanterns sport festive bows:

I hung a trio of stars between the lanterns:

The eating table is decorated very simply:

The seating area gets a few Christmasy additions--a Christmas plate and tiny trees.

Here, also, I've made a pillow do double duty. I free-handed "joy to the world" in black Sharpie on the back side of my "give thanks" pillow. (Tutorial for that pillow here.)

The North Carolina weather is often mild enough to sit on the porch even in December--I wish you could join me here for a cup of homemade cocoa!

I'm joining the Blogger Block Party with Heather and Vanessa At the Picket Fence. You'll find lots of inspiration for doors and porches there!