I want to decorate them for Christmas but I don't know how.

Since we live in a rural area, there isn't much traffic at night (if any) to see lights on them, so I'd like something to decorate them for the daytime.

Do you all have any pictures of what you did with your's? Here are some pictures taken earlier this year when it was kind of bare and not completely finished.

Have you thought of ribbon bows or loops tucked around in the topiary, with a few stars, berries, that kind of thing? I think that would make it special and unique.

Your topiaries have such a nice shape and size, I would probably go light on the decos. Just play around with them, step back onto your walkway and take a look -- you will be able to see what looks best.

If you want the western look, you could always do cowboy boots, hats, horseshoes, that sort of thing. Even some of the chili pepper lights -- they can be attractive even when not on.

Good luck,

Lee

P.S. Your house is very charming.

What about the oval window on the left? It has built in shutters on the inside so I can't decorate there. I may be able to put a battery candle in the window, but do you recommend something else for the outside of it?

I am hopeless when it comes to my imagination and decorating! lol

I can just imagine a nice white bench or chairs sitting under that cute window too--and maybe a white corner shelf over on the other side of the porch or even a hanging planter with some light colored flowers in it. Can you tell I just love porches? You're a lucky woman to have such a nice one. ;o)

Luvs

Your oval window is beautiful as is and I wouldn't do a thing with it. If a candle fits inside that would be nice. Maybe some evergreen boughs on the metal table below the oval window - not sure what that piece is but it looks fantastic.

Cute pup! :-)

Here's what I have there now, and there's a smaller matching planter under a window on the opposite side.

I've since moved the smaller planter, and scooted over the flowers on the porch to the corner (which are now dead,lol), but I love these two old world style planters.

As for your topiary trees, definitely a big red bow around each urn. I'd buy the SPARKLY picks, berries or poinsettias, or mix them up, and stick them in the trees.
Maybe some little birds too. I use the picks in my Xmas trees and just love them.
You can always wrap empty boxes prettily and sit them around the urns. That is such a beautiful porch and will be a lot of fun for you to decorate for holidays.

That's a handsome dog, is he a Pointer?
hugs, Karen

Your hound dog is cute and looks like he posed nice to have his picture taken.LOL I'm sure he just wants to be out there with you. I like the storm door you have with the bricks. That looks good.

Punk

We have a large row of Evergreen trees, so I think I'll cut some boughs like oilpainter suggested and get some red berry sprays or something to stick inside. I'll do the same with the topiaries.

Great ideas! And inexpensive too!

hugs, Karen

Most people don't want a Pointer for a pet, only use them for hunting, but they think they're too hyper to be inside even though they've never had an inside pointer. I've had several, (Grace has a big fenced in back yard), and as long as they have their own chew toys, they're like a "fireside dog."

Grace is my bestest friend in the world. :)

Thanks luvs! I'll be sure to take some pictures. But remember, I have two left hands! lol

If any of you like seeing neat dog pictures (with some cats too) here's an album of whippet photos I've saved as they were so "typically Whippet" and fun to see. These are NOT MY dogs (well actually, two are) tho I do have an album of my dogs and cats on my home page y'all are welcome to see too.
Enjoy! And to keep this Holiday related, a couple are ready for Christmas even. LOL

hugs, Karen

Your porch makes the house look so inviting...there's just something about a porch.

Your Gracie sounds like my 'boy' Jaxson Brown. I 'rescued' him off the highway at 11:30 at night and for some reason, knew he was meant to be mine. I already had 3 cats, but wanted a dog, just didn't know what kind or when to get one~he took care of both those questions. LOL He's an Australian cattle dog, and loves to try and herd me, thinking he's playing. Goes everwhere(including the bathroom!)with me!

As for how you would hang a swag, is there any place to stick a piece of wire thru, maybe up further above the window? Otherwise, double face tape is your answer. ;o)

hugs, Karen

Ah, that's a great story about Jaxson. Grace follows me everywhere too..sometimes it drives me crazy! That's why she's in most of the pictures I take of the house. lol

Jaxson drives me crazy too. Especially when i'm out in the garage working on a project and he thinks he's 'helping'! ;o)

We can't wait to get out of here, the older I get, the worse the winters bother me. I'm a sunshine, beachy type person!

We looked at Florida, but it's way too expensive to live there, so we are looking at Texas now. My son will be able to transfer there in a year or so & we are seriously thinking of leaving "Ill-Annoy" and settling in Texas!

I am ready right now, but many things to work out before we can go!!

Lee