Using Nature To Decorate The Porch For Christmas

I had a vision for our front porch...

a simple country style, using nature for the Christmas decor.

So, I went for a walk in the woods to gather some cedar branches.

(Note to self:  remember to wear gloves so you don't have to wash in bleach from the itchies.)

I left the dirt in the urns from my summer and fall plantings.

I started by placing one pretty full branch in the back center.

I continued placing cedar branches in the dirt, filling it in as I went.

While cutting the branches in the woods, I guesstimated 7 branches per urn, so that's how I strategically placed them.

I love how some of he branches are leaning, slightly spilling over.

Some might say that the stacked wood is a bit...oh shall we say...not so glamorous, but...

I love it!  It adds to the the simple country look that I was going for, and...

the wood is functional - we have a wood burning fireplace.

After I finished with the cedar branches, I gave them a little water.

To this simple arrangement, you could add:
Christmas ornaments, lights, berry sprigs, pine cones, sticks, fruit, or anything your heart desires.

My heart desires simple (yet beautiful)!

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