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!
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à bientôt
39 comments
Your front porch/entry looks so elegant and inviting, Lidy! Love the “real feel” trees, and for my tiny home, one of the space saver trees would be GREAT! Like the Kenndy Fir Snap Tree!
Wow you’ve really outdone yourself with your Christmas decor. This is absolutely gorgeous and your pup is so sweet.
Your home looks festive and beautiful!
I particularly like the Christmas classics wreath and garland because- well, it’s classic!
I loved the Christmas Morning Frost Wreath.
It looked so real and icy!
Very welcoming , just beautiful, the garlands, wreaths and little pre-lit trees look wonderful.
I would love to be greeted with love and kisses from your Bentley!! Chris
Would love a few battery operated classic Fraser fir festive garland to decorate my stair railings.
Everything looks gorgeous! I love how you are able to view your Christmas tree upon entering your front door. The garlands and trees are absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful Lidy I love your porch. I would take a million puppy kisses. I can’t get enough! I’m in love with mine and everyone else’s dogs. I love the way Bentley is sitting, he is the cutest.
Love the Woodlands and Fraiser wreaths. Super giveaway
Cindy
Penny, we used the garland hanger for the first time ever, and it’s a WONDER! No nails, and it is so easy to install. A wonderful invention, you will love it!
Hi Lidy, I am needing a new wreath for my front door this year and after checking, I really like the Woodlands Noble Fir wreath. I am not usually a fan of artificial trees, wreaths and garlands, but these look wonderful! Living in Texas means our greenery doesn’t last any longer than yours. I thought your front was absolutely beautiful. I, too, have a black front door and wouldn’t have any other. Merry Christmas to you!