Christmas Mailbox and Porch~2013

Hey, Y'all!

 I think Hubby and I missed the "window of opportunity" for putting up outdoor Christmas lights. 

We've had rain, rain and more rain! 
But last week, I did manage to get a bow and fresh greenery on the mailbox. 

And, I changed the bow on the front door wreath.  

I liked the tartan bow that came with the wreath, but wanted something that showed up a little brighter from the street. 

Here's what I did on the front porch.

I kept the same faux wreaths and pots of pansies that were in the urns. Then, I cut out the Dusty Miller that was in the center, to make a place for the snowball.  

I pinched back the yellow pansies that were still blooming, added fresh Leyland Cypress and Nandina berries.

I made the snowballs from old silver ornaments, spray painted flat white, sprinkled with glitter while the paint was still wet, and then another quick coat of paint to keep the glitter on. 

I cut twigs from the yard, and spray painted them the same flat white.

Even though I haven't gotten any outdoor lights up, my front door and mailbox are looking bright. 
Hugs to everyone. 
xo Babs

                                                                                    Let's Party 

                                                           The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sunday 
                                                               Dwellings ~ Amaze Me Monday

      The Dedicated House ~ Make it Pretty Monday        

   Between Naps On The Porch ~ Metamorphosis Monday

A Stroll Thru Life ~ Inspire Me Tuesday

Coastal Charm ~ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Our Home Away From Home ~ Tuesdays at Our Home

Confessions of a Plate Addict ~ The Scoop

Cuisine Kathleen ~ Let's Dish ~ Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style ~ Wow Us Wednesday

A Southern Daydreamer ~ Outdoor Wednesday

Ivy and Elephants ~ What's It Wednesday

StoneGable ~ Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits ~ Thursday

Between Naps On The Porch ~ Tablescape Thursday

No Minimalist Here ~ Open House Party Thursdays

The Tablescaper ~ Oh, The Places I've Been~Thursday

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday

Lamberts Lately ~ Create It Thursday

My Turn for Us ~ Freedom Fridays Blog Hop

Common Ground ~ Be Inspired Friday

The Charm of Home ~ Home Sweet Home Friday

The Thrifty Groove and A La Carte ~ Thrifty Things Friday

The Dedicated House ~ Anything Blue Friday

The Jenny Evolution ~ Friday Flash Blog

                                                       The Polohouse ~ Favorites on the First