From the Front Porch: A Blue Christmas
Hello from the front porch sweet friends and welcome to the Blue Christmas edition of this weekly series.
Thanks so much for spending time with us today.
How has your week been?
I feel like this week is always a busy one as we tie up loose ends for work while simultaneously prep for Christmas.
Each year I try to have all the Christmas shopping and wrapping finished, as well as our travel plans and menus confirmed by December 12th.
That way, we can lean into the fun stuff like baking Christmas cookies, crafting ornaments, wandering the luminary trail, driving through festive holiday light displays, visiting holiday home tours, meeting friends for cozy dinners and spending a late night by the fire reading a good book in warm flannel pajamas.
Now is also a great time to prepare for holiday guests, to plan your Christmas tablescape, order the greeenery or flowers for your centerpeice, and to pick up your Christmas crackers if you haven’t already.
No matter how you choose to manage your to do list, remember to carve out little moments throughout your day to celebrate, savor and reflect.
It’s always the little things that make the big things feel special.
A Few of Our Favorite Posts from Around the Web this Week…
Beautiful Seasonal Home, Garden and Project Inspiration:
- Sincerely, Marie always has such an elegant farmhouse style and her Christmas breakfast nook is no exception.
- Have you seen this holiday home tour from Miss Mustard Seed yet? It’s timeless.
- What about this stunning tree from Craftberry Bush?
- Wait until you see the fabulous tree on this farmhouse Christmas porch from The Creek Line House.
- Loved all the beautiful layers, Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse added to her Christmas tablescape.
- I can’t stop thinking about this stunning dining room from Fynes Designs.
- Or the hutch in the dining room of this seaside home tour from Danielle of FInding Silver Pennies.
- This blue and gold Christmas tree and garland from Citrine Living is gorgeous!
- I love all the ideas Tidbits & Company shared in her blue Christmas inspiration post too.
- Also, how fantastic is this bottle brush tree idea from Live Oak Nest?
- I’ve never tried this before, but Jayne from Chalking Up Success makes it look like so much fun.
- Love this elegant yet simple gift idea from Sugar and Charm that can be given now or throughout the year.
Health and Wellness Inspiration:
- An Introvert’s Tips for Loving the Holiday Season (via The Art of Simple)
- Low Energy Habits That Improved My Mental Health (via Milk & Cookies on Substack)
- 6 Signs Your Closet is Out of Control and How to Organize It According to Pros (via Real Simple)
Makeup, Style and Travel Inspiration:
- 13 Winter Outfit Ideas You’ll Want to Wear on Repeat (via My Chic Obsession)
- How to Avoid Static Hair in Winter (via Glamour)
- 19 Best Winter Vacation Ideas (via US News Travel)
Encouraging Words…
If You’ve Missed Anything from the Blog or the Archives, Here’s a Peek at What We’ve Been Up To…
A Traditional Blue and White Christmas Tour
Christmas Tablescape Tips and Tricks
Antique Jewelry Inspired Christmas Ornament
Shopping Notes…
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- Wreath
- Sweater (12 colors available depending on size the ruffle detail is so pretty)
- Pearl Earrings
- Shoes (11 colors to choose from depending on size)
- Clutch (13 colors available)
- Plates
- Dress (4 colors available depending on size)
- Watch (3 finishes available and budget friendly)
- Laundry Detergent in Old Money
- Soft Touch Sweater (16 colors to choose from depending on size)
- Garland
- Coat (7 colors available depending on size)
- Guest Towels (cocktail napkins also available)
- Highlighter Set in Radiant Ready
- Throw (28 colors to choose from depending on size)
- Pillow Covers
That’s all for now!
As always, we appreciate you so much and we hope your weekend is peace-filled and relaxing. We can’t wait to share even more with you next week!
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.Many blessings,
CoCo
I’m still trying to recover from your previous post so forgive me if this comment is a jumbled mess! I look forward to checking out this week’s inspiration. Thank you so much, my friend! God Bless.
You’re so sweet, Christine, thank you! It’s been such a wild year I figured we might need a little extra dose of Christmas cheer. Enjoy the links and have a fabulous weekend friend, CoCo