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).
This year my porch decor started when I spotted this adorable light up reindeer at a local shop.
I HAD TO HAVE HIM.
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.
And then of course I wanted to do a holiday porch pot again this year.
You can see how I made it along with a supplies list, tutorial and video on my How To Make Outdoor Christmas Planters HERE.
For some of the small details, I tied some door charms to my black rocking chairs,
added some pinecones to a vintage coal bucket thingie I found at a barn sale this summer,
and since it wouldn’t be Christmas without a Thermos, I added some faux greenery in one side of this plaid Thermos picnic set.
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.
Oh, wait. Did I tell you he lights up!!!
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.
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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.
Monday, Nov. 27
Atta Girl Says
My Thrift Store Addiction
House of Hawthornes
Sweet Pea
Cottage at the Crossroads
Worthing Court
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Petticoat Junktion
Postcards from the Ridge
Robb Restyle
Our Southern Home
My Creative Days
2 Bees in a Pod
StoneGable
Other posts you may enjoy:
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- DIY Outdoor Christmas Planters
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- Winter Porch Pots
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- Holiday Home Tour
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- Vintage Eclectic Holiday Tour
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- Vintage Christmas Decor Tour
chris tucker
i don’t blame you he is adorable and really snazzes up your porch xx
Paula
Rodney is adorable! I know you did a happy dance when you found him!
Your porch looks so inviting and of course I love its vintage charm. That thermos set is amazing and I love the idea of using an ash bucket as decor. Yours looks great painted green with pine cones inside. I look forward to seeing more of your Christmas decor.
Charlotte
Your little reindeer is adorable, but, you must hide that cord! If you would secure it to his belly and run it down his extended hind leg, then you could tuck it into the trim around your door and run it down to the outlet.As it is now the cord hanging down distracts from how adorable he is. Can’t wait to see a picture with the cord hidden.
Jamie
THAT DEER IS AWESOME! I love him so much! I would love to see a pic of him lit up at night.
Suzy Handgraaf
I’m in love with Rodney! I think you’re right – he does look like he might have been part of a display at some point. How cool that he still lights up! Can’t wait to see the rest of your Christmas decor!
Angie Clementson
Your front porch is amazing and so welcoming. Love the reindeer and the basket full of cones. Have a fab Christmas
taryterre@aol.com
everything looks lovely. but that deer is precious.
Cecilia
Oh my, I adore that reindeer and everything else on your porch! I have a thermos set just like yours in my Etsy shop 🙂 So fun to be participating with you this year–pinned!
Annette
Of course this was meant to be! I am sure he thought you took your sweet time to pick him up!!! (lol). Your porch is adorable and warm. Who would not want to visit?
Atta Girl Amy
I’m in love with Rodney. Of course, he had to come home with you. No way could you have left him behind. I love everything about your porch; I’ve pinned a lot of ideas to use on my next time around. Love the greenery on the rocker. Brilliant! Thanks so much for being part of the porch tour.
FrenchGardenHouse
Rodney is a star! Your porch looks so wonderful, but I have to admit Rodney steals the show. Thanks for visiting me at FrenchGardenHouse today for the Create a FrenchCountry Mantel and GiveAway!
Michelle | Thistle Key Lane
The vintage reindeer is the best! Love your porch and the beautiful greenery. Great post!
Lindsay Eidahl
Your porch is so festive and fun! Happy holidays!
Florence @VintageSouthernPicks
Pam, I looked at all those thumbnails ahead of time trying to decide which one was yours, but I gave up. Your porch is adorable & I love Rodney! He looks vintage, so that makes him even more adorable.
Laurie @ VinYet Etc.
Oh Pam, this is amazing! I simply adore your reindeer, he is the sweetest and his name just makes him even more endearing! No pun intended! <3
Dawn W
I do love Rodney and totally understand the frantic drive back to rescue him!
Christine
Love the porch Pam. Rodney is happy to be adopted into your home, even if it is just your porch. Be forwarned though, the day will come when he becomes a teenager and wants you to only call him Rod…. and he’ll be out late playing those reindeer games!
dee
I liked the screen but I REALLY like things that light up and he’s cute to boot (not kick) LOL
Melissa's Antiques
I almost have my Christmas front porch done! I swear you and I must be on the same wave length, as we have a lot of the same features!
lynn spencer
Pam, that adorable reindeer! No doubt you had to have him! And the plaid is so traditional, it works perfectly with vintage Rodney. And love your planters…think I’ll be doing something similar with my window boxes. Thanks for the inspiration my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Bev
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.
Linda Feray
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!
Cindy Richter
I adore Rodney! Your entire porch is so fun with the plaid, the thermos, etc. I love it all!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Rodney is the star of the show! You have put together a beautiful porch, Pam!
Kristy
Great find on that reindeer! And he lights up? Soooooo cute! What a lovely space. Cheers! Kristy
Kathy Owen
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. 🙂
Jane
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!
Kari Wagner Hoban
That reindeer!!! I NEED IT.
Christy @ Our Southern Home
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
maria brittis
That is so cute that you took that reindeer because he looked sad. :)) Such a pretty porch, pinned!
Maria
Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal
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
Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod
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.
Vickie Kern
Your front porch looks festive and inviting, Pam. And the ADORABLE deer is the star of the show. Great find!!!