Front Porch Tree: 

Create a country-style look on the front porch this holiday season with indoor/outdoor materials such as a wicker basket and burlap.  Add a few wrapped "gifts" to complete the look. 

 

Double up your Ribbon: 

Use two textured ribbons, like velvet and brocade options in complementary hues, to create a beautiful bow at the bottom of your wreath.  Fill out the rest of the wreath with ornaments and flowers. 

  

Gingerbread House Inspiration: 

Create pillars of light to welcome guests by wrapping string lights in a tight weave around the columns.  To achieve the gingerbread house look, continue the lights around the banisters, windows and doorway. Place votive candles in jars to illuminate the walkway, and place simple wreaths with decorative bows on doors and windows for an elegant touch. 

 

Effortless Elegance: Go the simple yet stunning route by letting the beauty of a fresh evergreen wreath take center stage. Hang the wreath with patterned ribbon and add a few pine cones for texture and interest.

 

Choose a Color Theme: Choose two main colors to work with for your holiday decor.  The colors should complement your house's exterior paint, wood, or stone work.  Tie it all together by repeating elements like garland or red and white Christmas balls.

 

Glamorous Entryway: Combined garland with sheer wire ribbon, branches and ornament balls to create a glamorous holiday entry.  Decorative packages and matching ribbon wreath deliver true holiday spirit. 

 

Light the Way: For a simple, elegant look - and to light the way for Santa - place votive candles in glass cylinders or mason jars.

 

Window Box Cheer: Add bright-redbotanical accents to a year-round window box.  Choose a Christmas classic like amaranthus that adds great texture without requiring a lot of care.