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    Home » Front Porch Ideas

    Front Porch Christmas Decorations

    Published by Pam Kessler | 540 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 33 Comments

    Jolly front porch Christmas decorations that combine traditional and vintage Christmas decor for a holiday porch the neighborhood will be talking about.

    Today is one of my favorite days of the year. Christmas Porch Day.

    Where a group of us holiday porch nuts get together and show you what we've been up to outside the house.

    I'll show you my porch first and then you can grab a cup of hot cocoa and go visit the other porch-obsessed blogs (there's links down toward the bottom of this post).

    Traditional black porch rocker on a Christmas porch

    This year my porch decor started when I spotted this adorable light up reindeer at a local shop.

    I HAD TO HAVE HIM.

    Vintage store display reindeer used as front porch Christmas decorations

    I think he may have been part of a store display and may have gotten separated from his other reindeer friends and Santa at some point.

    He seemed so sad at the store, so I invited him to come home with me until we can reunite him with his peeps.

    Vintage inspired front porch Christmas decorations

    And then of course I wanted to do a holiday porch pot again this year.

    Christmas porch urn with Birch branches and Winterberry

    You can see how I made it along with a supplies list, tutorial and video on my How To Make Outdoor Christmas Planters HERE.

    Retro store display reindeer used as holiday porch decor

    For some of the small details, I tied some door charms to my black rocking chairs,

    Pine boughs tied up for Christmas decor

    added some pinecones to a vintage coal bucket thingie I found at a barn sale this summer,

    Coal bucket used as holiday porch decor

    and since it wouldn't be Christmas without a Thermos, I added some faux greenery in one side of this plaid Thermos picnic set.

    Vintage plaid Thermos picnic set used as Christmas decor

    This is the one I found this summer at the super-cheap antique mall. It had never been used (before now) and was still in the original packaging.

    That's all folks. I could have crammed more onto the porch, but this year it's all about Rodney.

    Rodney The Reindeer that is.

    Front porch Christmas decor

    Oh, wait. Did I tell you he lights up!!!

    Vintage store display lighted reindeer

    Not the best photo, because who the heck takes photos in their jammies at night in 30 degree weather, but he is rather fetching all lit up!

    I'm sure Santa will see him and run right back to pick him up.

    Jolly front porch Christmas decorations that combine traditional and vintage Christmas decor for a holiday porch the neighbors will envy. #ChristmasDecor #porch #PorchDecor #VintageChristmas #retrochristmas #kitschmas #kitsch

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    Although some of the stuff I use on my porch was bought locally from small Mom and Pop type shops, you can find similar things online. Oh, except for Rodney The Reindeer. I believe he is one of a kind (except for his missing friends and who knows where they ran off to).

    Porch Rockers
    Black Urn
    Birch Branches
    Pinecones
    Station Wagon Doormat

    Now you're off to see some more holly jolly goodness.

    Prepared to be inspired with these festive Christmas decorating ideas for your front porch, sunroom, screened-in porch or gazebo.

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    1. Bev

      November 27, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks for sharing your beautifully decorated porch with us!! Everything is lovely, & I especially like the thermos set. I love those old thermoses and would like to have one made into a lamp. You're right about Rodney probably being a store decoration. He brings back lots of memories of beautiful department stores decorated through the years. When I was growing up, our city had a commercial/residential holiday display store with the most wonderful, large decorations for sale for every holiday and season.

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    2. Linda Feray

      November 27, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      I love your porch decor and I love Rodney! I know that feeling, of course you had to take him home! He looks very happy there!

      Reply
    3. Cindy Richter

      November 27, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      I adore Rodney! Your entire porch is so fun with the plaid, the thermos, etc. I love it all!

      Reply
    4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      November 27, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      Rodney is the star of the show! You have put together a beautiful porch, Pam!

      Reply
    5. Kristy

      November 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm

      Great find on that reindeer! And he lights up? Soooooo cute! What a lovely space. Cheers! Kristy

      Reply
    6. Kathy Owen

      November 27, 2017 at 8:24 pm

      I want that deer! Wait until you see my newly purchased vintage Santa and Reindeer from the Nashville Flea Market! I love everything about your porch. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Jane

      November 27, 2017 at 10:06 pm

      I'm so glad you showed Rodney all ablaze with his holiday spirit! He is simply amazing along with all your other vintage porch decor. I have seen a million of those old coal buckets but have never thought to use one in holiday decorating! Kudos from this porch nut!

      Reply
    8. Kari Wagner Hoban

      November 28, 2017 at 8:18 am

      That reindeer!!! I NEED IT.

      Reply
    9. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      November 28, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      OMG! I have the perfect spot for Rodney on my porch if you ever grow tired of him. He is perfect! I've always love your porch and your vintage touches! XO

      Reply
    10. maria brittis

      November 28, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      That is so cute that you took that reindeer because he looked sad. :)) Such a pretty porch, pinned!
      Maria

      Reply
    11. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal

      November 28, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      Such a pretty display with your rocker all decked out and, of course, the reindeer steals the show! I hope he lights up everyone in your neighborhood's life during this holiday season!!! Happily pinned a ton. <3

      Reply
    12. Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod

      November 30, 2017 at 8:40 am

      Absolutely love Rodney the Reindeer and want to bring him home...he's too cute! Also loving the vintage plaid thermos, which is right up our alley! Such a pretty front porch.

      Reply
    13. Vickie Kern

      December 04, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Your front porch looks festive and inviting, Pam. And the ADORABLE deer is the star of the show. Great find!!!

      Reply
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