Chances are, if you visit me at FrenchGardenHouse, you will be greeted by my assistant Bentley.
He gets so very excited to have people come over for a visit. I hope you love dog kisses, because he is more a "people" lover than of other dogs, and he loves to give kisses.
Your front walkway is a beautiful way to light up your neighborhood and spread Christmas joy! Since it's the first things your neighbors and guests see, you want to have warm welcoming holiday decor out there.
Here in Southern California, fresh greenery last about a week, if that. So for the front walkway which gets full sun, I used pre-lit garlands as my first choice to make a statement in front of our home. I {and by "I" I mean Mr. FrenchGardenHouse} swagged 4 of the Rustic Holiday Garlands with clear lights on our picket fence. The foliage gives a classic Christmas look with a mix of artificial greenery decorated with an array of pinecones, red berries, bells, and ribbons, and it's battery powered, so you can use it everywhere!
I planted our black urns with bright green conifer trees, and a ring of white winter pansies. I love how the white flowers really bring the pops of red berries on the garlands into focus.
The natural pinecones mimic the real pinecones in the garlands, and the brown jingle bells!
The natural colors of the Rustic Holiday Garlands complement our home's French Country fences. I love how they add a soft, welcoming look to our entrance.
I typically go for very simple, traditional and classic on the front porch, but this year, I wanted our little covered front entrance to feel a bit like the French florist shops dotted all over the French country side.
I added some lit trees from, they come in the elegant urns, and they already have pinecones and red berries. Because the garlands over the door and the wreaths have a battery pack I think John was able to run the trees on one extension cord!
I think my front entry is a perfect example of how a bit of greenery, berries, and white lights add a welcoming touch.
It’s amazing how the Christmas decor made me love my black front doors all over again!
I hope our front entry walk way and porch have given you some inspiration for your own, if you haven't decorated quite yet!
PS. There is still plenty of time to order favorite ways to gift people you love from our Winter Gift Collection.
Wonderful candles, beautiful linen towels, hand made lavender sachets, and much more! Each and every one a welcoming, personal little gift to say "I love you" to someone special.
If you’d like to purchase a gift for someone special {or yourself!} just pop over HERE to order.
à bientôt
39 comments
Oh Lidy what a beautiful Christmas Welcome! Your garland is such a delight.
Bentley is so darn adorable!
Happy Holidays!
This year I have fallen in love with flocked trees! I have two favorites from Tree Classics the Flocked Alpine Spruce Tree and the Christmas Morning Frost Wreath & Garland. They are absolutely gorgeous. I so enjoyed visiting with you today, your warm welcome, kindness, sharing and generosity means so much.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
Robin
@ The Robin’s Nest
Everything is soooo lovely in your home. Also really love your porch … My favorite tree is the Majestiv Blue Spruce. Thank you for this opportunity.
I like the classic Holiday wreath and garland
Absolutely beautiful Lidy! I love your rustic garland. Just the right amount of color & texture!
Lidy,
As always a pleasure to read your post, looks just beautiful! I went to Tree Classics and fell in love with the Clifton Pine,must be a favorite as it’s out of stock! Please enter me into the drawing.
Thanks, Denise
Lidy, you have created a perfectly lovely and welcoming walkway to your home. The pictures were so inviting! I must admit that I was a bit disappointed that Bently was not included in your links at the bottom of the post to the items shown. ? I do however totally understand. He has such a sweet and loving look on his face?? I found the most beautiful tree skirt on the TREE CLASSICS website. It is their Shimmering Snow Faux Fur Tree Skirt. It would look so lovely with my “girlie” ?, Victorian/French tree decorations. Have a wonderful Tuesday, friend!
Lidy, you have a Beautiful decorated entryway that says WElCOME! I would love to see all of the front? Love, love the iron entry gate!! Bentley could give all the kisses he wants to me! He is posing so cute!
I especially love the wreaths
Pam yes, well spotted! We have several large Rosemary bushes in the front garden. Don’t they just smell heavenly?!