Porch Garland

I have been working on my front porch, today! I bought (BIG SPLURGE) a $7 white pine garland (20') from Lowe's. ............

(Am feeling a little guilty - since I will have to throw it away after Christmas and I paid money for it! )


I cut lots of cedar out of my yard and grabbed the frasier fir cuttings (for free) from Lowe's........


I cut magnolia from my father-in-law's yard.........

Everything is fresh (including the granny smith apples) EXCEPT for the base of the wreath. I used florist wire to attach cuttings of cedar, pine, frasier fir, boxwood, and magnolia to the fake wreath.

I stuffed the urns with the same cuttings in a bowl of water.

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Here is a close-up of the apples and magnolia. ..................

The red berries are nandina berries and are also from my yard............

I also changed out the porch pillows with new pillows that I made (and obviously took the photos at night!)...........

NOW - I'll tackle decorating the INSIDE of my house for Christmas!










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