Porch Pleasures at Christmastime

Early yesterday morning, peering through my snowflake collection at the dining room window, I decided it was time to head for the front porch.

Despite strong gusty winds, once the sun appeared, Christmas mug of coffee in hand, I was out there breathing fresh air, hanging the white lights, which you can't see twinkling in the brilliant sunshine, and having a fun time. We are fortunate here to have so many sunny days in Winter........................even when it's chilly the legendary 'Carolina Blue' sky shines forth and lifts one's spirits.

My favorite wreath at the front door - several years old - faux has redeeming features like staying fresh looking all through the holiday season.................................................

...................as with this wall display, new this season, and which for some reason is attractive to passing birds who perhaps check out the faux berries. Sorry feathered friends, take a right and head for the feeders - I filled them!

The moon and stars ceramic globe is Vietnamese and looks lovely with a lighted candle in the evening.

The tiered baskets are stuffed with white lights..........

.......................tied with a simple bow and guarded by one of my sweet ceramic wrens.

Both the center hanging chandelier and this glittery candolier have fresh candles ready to light on calm evenings.

I love having a front porch, small though it may be. With a few floodlights placed out on the lawn, at night the cottage is bathed in light to celebrate this special time that is Christmas.