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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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.
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à bientôt
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I loved the Christmas frost wreath and garland. On my wish list!
The garlands are beautiful. What am I saying? Everything you’ve shown this morning is beautiful!
Beautiful lit trees are always a joyful Christmas sight and yours look perfect!
Your Christmas decor is gorgeous! I love the fullness and natural look of your rustic greenery.
The Austrian wreath and garlands are beautiful, also. Tree Classics has great prices for a great look.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh Lidy (and Mr.FrenchGardenHouse!) you have done it again! Your entrance is stunning and as always very French and classic! I love and must have real greens for decorating inside and out ( Michigan) but I am pleased to say that these artificial pieces from Tree Classics are gorgeous! What inspiration to wake up to this morning. Thank you!
PS I have bookmarked Tree Classics so that I will not have to search ever, because I could mix faux with fresh.
Gorgeous. Love all your decorations.
Your home looks very welcoming for your guests. Bentley looks great wearing his special bow for the Holidays.
Wow!!…the wreath and garland are gorgeous!….the garland is one of the prettiest I have seen!! Tree Classics certainly has spectacular products!….LOVE your front porch and courtyard…and the image of the front door opening into your gorgeous home and the sight of that tree is truly magnificent!….and love seeing sweet Bentley..and you are so right about the dog kisses…kisses to Bentley!
HI Lidy,
Am delighted with your fantastic holiday decorations, especially the rustic wreath that magically seems to almost sparkle with a welcoming,friendly touch for those lucky enough to view it, and especially those who are actually there!
Merry Christmas to you and everyone!
The wreaths and garlands are full, lovely and natural looking. I had never seen a garland hanger…how clever!
Merry merry!