12/8/12

Doors and Wreaths and Sleds too!

It just doesn't feel like Christmas until I do at least a little bit of decorating on my front porch.  Simple little grapevine wreath adorned with an ornament I found at Wally World.
Total cost for wreath and ornament about $4.50.


Sorry for the glare here, but we actually had a sunny day!
I felt like a mole coming out for a peak, it's been so dark and gloomy here.


Usually when I pull my old sled out of the shed it snows shortly after.  Not this year, we are as brown and dry as can be.  Here I have my old sled, adorned with skates and a swag I purchased cheaply after Christmas last year.  A fresh wreath is on the door and fresh balsam boughs fill the old coffee pot.


The pine cone wreath was brown for many years.






But then I got my copy of the November Midwest Living.

And I thought, well that is simple enough!



And now it's a cheery red thanks to a little coat of spray paint.
Some ribbon, a candy-cane pic and some fresh boughs.
And that's my copycat!!
Enjoy your weekend everyone!  I just found out that my son, wife and grand-baby are going to be able to fly home for Christmas!  I am so so thrilled!

I am joining Ann @ Sutton Place for Doors and Wreaths
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
 Debbiedoos for her CopyCat Party
Between Naps on the Porch for Met. Monday
Tweak it Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Cindy

35 comments:

  1. Loved seeing all your pretty decor - thanks for sharing it with us. Great news that your son and family can be there!
    Wet and dreary here all day.:/ I need sunshine and warm temps to get me motivated.
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

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  2. Your porch decor is beautiful, Cindy! So glad your family will be home for Christmas. I'll bet Addison and Calista will have fun playing together.

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  3. I absolutely love the old sled and skates. So festive.

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  4. Love the rustic look. You are so lucky to have that great sled and I love what you did with the decor and the skates.

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  5. Your pine cone wreath is fabulous! Thanks for linking up to our party...Ann

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  6. I always love your sled with the skates hanging from it. I'm keeping my eyes open for sled and skates!

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  7. Evening Cindy, love the look of the sled with the skates, so wonderful. Everything looks country cozy, great job, Blessings Francine.

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  8. Love your cozy corner by your front door. From the red door and beautiful fresh wreath to the rustic sled and all the country details, it just screams welcome to me! Can I come over?

    ~Judy~

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  9. Cindy- That looks great-Your front door looks just lovely. I don't think I got my copy of Midwest Living!!! hmmmm. We are getting snow tomorrow so I assume that you will, too. Pop by my blog tomorrow if you get a chance. SweetCheeks first billboard is gonna be on there- xo Diana

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  10. Everything looks wonderful! I love your sled and your beautiful red door!

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  11. Beautiful wreaths, Cindy! I love the natural look...Christine

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  12. Oh it looks beautiful. I love that sleigh, so perfect. I am totally thrilled for you that your Son and family will be home for Christmas. That is such wonderful news. I know you will have the best Christmas. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Oh honey, you've been busy too! I love the porch with the sleigh, so gorgeous! The natural wreaths are lovely too, you're all set to welcome your son and family who will be with you for C'mas, ins't it wonderful!! Thank you for dropping by and visiting me, I so appreciate it. Happy holidays.
    FABBY

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  14. Your front porch looks so festive and welcoming. Love the old sled adorned with ice skates.
    Mary Alice

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  15. Your front porch certainly is inviting and Christmasey!! Love the sled and skates. Also, love your pine cone wreath painted red. So glad your son and family will be home for Christmas. How special!!

    Judy

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  16. I love your wreath Cindy! What a beautiful job you did. Your porch looks so pretty and festive...not to mention welcoming too. Thanks for joining me. I have to relink your post, when I clicked on it from the party it did not direct me to this post.

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  17. Cindy, I absolutely love visting your home. It's SO Christmasy! It looks darling, and I love the sled, the skates, and the wreath painted red. Great job!

    XO,

    Sheila

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  18. Beautiful copycat, Cindy. I love your Christmas porch!

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  19. What a pretty wreath Cindy- great idea to spray the pinecones!! So glad your son and family are coming!! Oh wish I had a surprise call giving me some news like that!!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  20. I love the sled, Cindy. I've been on the hunt for small, old ice skates for quite a while--you're lucky to have them, because they're such a nice touch. Your whole corner looks very, very pretty. Please stop by and visit! :) ~Zuni

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  21. Great front porch arrangement - a sled and ice skates. Can't beat that. I have the ice skates. Still looking for the sled.

    I wish I knew the Spray-Your-Old-Pinecone-Wreath-Red trick a few years ago. I threw out a pinecone wreath that had a great deal of sentimental value.

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  22. Hi Cindy! Your porch is gorgeous. I love your sweet sled and your copy cat wreath looks wonderful. Spray paint is great in't it?
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. It looks very welcoming and pretty. Amazing the difference some spray paint can make; the wreath looks great.

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  24. Very nice! How wonderful that your Son and his family will be coming home for Christmas!

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  25. Looks so welcoming! Love the square wreath, especially in red!!

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  26. So warm and inviting! Love your square wreath--Happy Holidays, Kris

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  27. Your home looks so cute. Love the stone front with the sled. Happy for you that your family will be home. Yeah.

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  28. THAT WREATH!!! You have my mailing address right? :)

    May the beauty, joy and peace of the season be yours.

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  29. Cindy, Everything looks so pretty. I always love seeing your inviting porch and how you decorate it. Spray painting the pine cone wreath is just brilliant. So glad your son and family will be visiting for Christmas. What fun you are all going to have! laurie

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  30. Your porch is so pretty! Love the sled with the greenery and ice skates and I adore your pinecone wreath. Thanks for sharing. Visting from Between Naps on the Porch.

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  31. I loved that red wreath when I first saw it on the cover if my magazine. Your version is equally as pretty, Cindy! Your porch looks so festive. Are you really wanting snow? LOL I would be happy if we have another southern winter here in Ohio again this season! :-) Sue

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    1. I love snow when it's cold and especially before Christmas. Come February, not so much.

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  32. I am over the mooned thrilled for you that your son and family gets to come home. I would give anything if ours could come home for the holidays. Love your red wreath and the decorated sled. It's so welcoming. :) I remember back in the 70's when the ladies in my neighborhood got together and made pinecone wreaths. How I wish I still had mine. :) xo

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  33. So sorry to hear about your Mom's stroke, I pray she has a complete recovery. Your Granddaughter is so beautiful!

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  34. I love the idea of painting the pinecones red. I usually glitter mine because they are so brown and dull otherwise, although I have also painted them gold. The wreath is so bright and cheery now! Linda

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Welcome,
I would love to hear from you. Come back and visit anytime. Warmest Wishes, Cindy