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outdoor christmas tree
David Tsai
“I love the idea of having trees outdoors, and this is the perfect way to do it,” designer Heather Taylor says of the 10-foot tree on the screened porch of her Idyllwild cabin. Yes, even during the winter. Families huddle together and enjoy the scenery under the glow of moon-like light fixtures.
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Fraser fir wreath on porch
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window wreath hanging from ribbon
dylan chandler
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Sleigh by the entrance
dylan chandler
A wooden sled standing next to the door can also easily decorate the front walkway. Look for similar-looking vintage versions on eBay and Etsy.com.
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Christmas colored buoys hanging from a barn door
Photography by Erin Little; Styling by Matthew Gleason
Photographer Tiffany Mizell turned to the coastal setting when decorating a barn in Kennebunk, Maine. When combined with a simple evergreen wreath, the colorful buoys pop out with Christmas cheer against the pure white surroundings.
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DIY tobacco basket wreath
brian woodcock
A rustic tobacco basket is the simplest way to make a DIY wreath. Add some floral wire to anchor the greenery, and add pine cone accents, some bright berries, and maybe a gingham ribbon to finish everything off.
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DIY layered garland
virginia mcdonald
Even if your guests don't immediately comment on the beauty of this DIY garland, they will surely comment on the gorgeous scent that emanates from it. It is made from a combination of easily available cedar and grape twigs.
Make a garland: Bundle 12-inch lengths of fresh cedar and grape twigs and use green metal wire to secure them. Repeat until you have enough to go around the door frame. Glue the bundles together with green wire. Hang it over the doorway using nails or hooks. Add berries and pine cones.
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DIY Dried Citrus Wreath
brian woodcock
Is there a more beautiful or Christmas-appropriate combination than dried oranges, pine cones, and greenery? We don't think so! Add a burlap ribbon and you've got an eye-catching front door decoration.
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DIY ice skating lease
brian woodcock
It's as if ice skates decorated with fur aren't wintery and unattractive. This innovative DIY will create a unique “wreath” filled with evergreens and finished with fluffy pom poms that will thrill all your holiday guests. Add some silver jingle bells or miniature ornaments to make it even more festive.
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DIY spool wreath
brian woodcock
Do you have some nice vintage wooden spools lying around? Use them to make this adorable wreath. Simply wrap it with thread, bread twine, ribbon, or rickrack and attach it to your wreath shape.
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wooden pallet tree
david hillegas
Paint this adorable tree design on a shipping box or other wooden pallet and decorate the slats with pom poms. It's easy, fun, and perfect for a rustic vibe.
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easy advent calendar
Annie Schrechter
Here are some fun ways to take your advent calendar outside. Simply string together several galvanized mini pails, fill them with small items and attach them to your garland.
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birdseed ornament
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joy door letter
unusual design
Spread cheer with oversized letters. You can customize this word to spell anything you like.
Get the tutorial at Uncommon Designs.
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shiny bright wreath
brian woodcock
Let's start with a basic Styrofoam wreath. Cover the Styrofoam with ribbon to hide its color, then add hand-me-down ornaments or vintage finds one by one with greenery pins.
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rustic entrance
philip fix
A simple bouquet of pine branches on the door of Mark and Jenny Bretheim's 1879 Wisconsin farmhouse makes a lovely and welcoming first impression.
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red and green front porch
brian woodcock
Well, here's a home that incorporates Christmas colors in a seamless and beautiful way without disrupting the existing decoration scheme. These Tennessee homeowners brought in some cheery color with a swath of cedar branches tied with red ribbon, small trees, and other color-coordinated decor.
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galvanized planter
on Sutton Place
Whether real or fake, a miniature tree and galvanized olive foraging basket will add a nice touch to your front porch. Add some authentic charm to your entryway.
Get the tutorial at On Sutton Place.
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berry wreath
Michael Partenio
This is no ordinary wreath, but it does not require a lot of effort to create. A simple spray of wheat stalks, a bunch of pretty ribbons, and some faux berries make for a gorgeous final look…and don't forget the little silver bells.
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tomato cage tree
david hillegas
How about an all-weather Christmas tree? Tomato cages are available at almost any garden center. Then dress it up with shiny ornaments, colorful ribbons, and touches of greenery on the base.
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Anna Logan is Country Living's Senior Home & Style Editor, covering design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and Style Her content for print magazines. When she's not working, she can be found scouring her antique shop to find the perfect item. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
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