I have spent the last week decorating for the Lioness Holiday Home Tours in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Julie, of Northwoods Home Rentals, asked me to decorate one of their gorgeous rental properties that was being featured this year on the tour. We had so much fun working on this project, especially the Christmas Porch!
I’m excited to share with you how we decorated the front porch of this lakeside home as part of the Christmas Porches & Holiday Door Decor Blog Hop organized by Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home.
If you are coming over from Beauty For Ashes, then you have just visited one of my favorite blogs and I’m sure you are feeling inspired! There is a full list of all participating in this Blog Hop with links at the bottom of the post, so you can be sure to not miss any!
Now, welcome to Manitowish Waters “MW”, Wisconsin. MW is part of the Lakeland Area of the Northwoods, were we live. It is the most charming small town with amazing restaurants, quaint gift shops, one of my favorite coffee shops and amazing bike and hiking trails. To read more about MW visit my friends Becca and Elizabeth of Northerly Collective. You’ll quickly find out why this is such a popular vacation destination!
Dixie’s Coffee Shop
I worked with Northwoods Home Rentals, a professional property management company that rents unique homes, cabins and lodges. For this Tour we decorated the Grand Getaway.
For the front porch we wanted to carry on some of the themes we had going on when you walked in the front door- birch, plaids, Christmas colors of reds, greens, whites, and snowflakes. You can see more of the interior tour in this post.
My favorite red bistro table made it’s appearance here. It really gave the home curb appeal. You may remember the story, that I bought this table at the end of the season at Walmart and a lady tried to buy it from me in the parking lot! I’m so glad I didn’t say yes! We added a lantern, some greenery and a plaid bow that matches the wreath on the front door.
Julie learned how to make her own wreaths this year and between the gorgeous ones she made, the ones donated by the Lioness, and the Chamber we had beautiful wreaths everywhere. To the one on the front door we added a plaid bow and attached snowflakes. To attach the snowflakes we used Christmas tree hooks.
Another of the gorgeous wreaths hangs centered over a side window to the garage. Pinecones, red berry sprays and lights were added. Below the window and in all the front garden beds fresh cut greens were layered on top of each other branch out and greenery toward the home. Dried hydrangeas were tucked in throughout.
On the garage sconces we hung smaller wreaths and attached buffalo plaid bows to the bottom and left long tails on the ribbon of the bows.
Julie’s husband Joe cut some birch into three different sized stumps. Julie tied greens on with fun gift wrap string, surrounded them with pinecones and added candles on top.
The finishing touches were layered plaid rugs. The green and white was my favorite rug I used in Spring, Summer and Fall. For Christmas I just layered a red plaid mat to the top. A pair of vintage white skis I got at the Duluth Junk Hunt were leaned in the corner next to a cute “Snow Place Like Home” sign. Julie’s metal deer planter found a perfect spot filled with greens.
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Kristin, you and Julie did a wonderful job–everything is styled beautifully & what a charming getaway! Excited to be joining the tour with you. Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Cecilia, thanks so much for your sweet words! It is a such a fun tour!
What a gorgeous porch! I adore the birch candlesticks you created.
Thanks so much Laura! Aren’t they fun!
Beautiful as always, Kristin! And thank you so very much for your kind words! 🙂 I always love your vintage touches, such as the skis. I really love those birch logs with the candles. Thanks for all of the inspo! Happy Holidays!!!
Thanks so much Heather! It’s always so fun to tour with you!
OMG!!!! this is absolutely breathtaking. I love your front entryway. You have a beautiful Christmas home! Thanks for sharing. Hope you and your sweet family have a great Holiday season!
Thanks so much Terrie! I hope you are enjoying the Holiday season! Thanks for your sweet comment!
That is wonderful. What a gorgeous porch.
Thanks so much Katie!!
What a gorgeous porch! I love how the birch logs and skis frame your doorway. The log candlesticks are pure genius. I always look forward to the gorgeous rustic decor you create. So happy to be hopping with you!
Thanks so much Michelle! You are so sweet! I always love touring with you!
Oh my word! All the wreaths, the logs, the pinecones, etc., it’s all magnificent! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Cindy! It’s all those wonderful things mixed together! Enjoy the holiday season!
Beautifully pulled together with all the perfect Christmas details. So happy to be on the hop with you!
Thanks Michelle! This is such a fun time of year and its so inspiring to see everyone’s posts!
What a fun project to collaborate on, Kristin! You did a beautiful job; love it all!
Thanks so much Lora! It was so much fun!
Kristin,
Beautiful entryway for a gorgeous northwest home… I love the natural birch stumps dressed up for the holidays with the beautiful pine cones.
Merry Christmas,
Judith
Thanks Judith! Isn’t that a fun DIY! I love anything with birch! So fun to tour with you!
I really love all of the detail on the porch. Of course the red bistro set is wonderful as are the pillows on the chairs.
You have great style!
Carol, thanks so much! We both love color and I enjoy your tours so much too! Always fun to tour with you!
Wow, Kristin, this is amazing! I love this porch so much. All of the finishes you guys chose are super festive and those wreaths are stunning. I’m so glad you kept the red bistro set because it’s perfect right where you have it. I can’t wait to learn more about this beautiful vacation destination. Hugs, CoCo
Thanks so much CoCo! It was such a fun project and I agree, that bistro table is so fun! Love touring with you!
You and Julie did a spectacular job styling this porch for Christmas, Kristin. If I lived in your area, I would tour this home for sure!
Thanks so much Paula!! It was so fun to meet some of my followers when they came to tour!
Oh wow what a fun surprise! You definitely added your signature style to the porch and it looks perfect. Those wreaths are just beautiful. I love seeing how you used your rug and red bistro set too.
How fun to decorate the Grand Getaway! The little town sounds wonderful too.
Thank you so much for hopping with us! Have a Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Amber! It was such an honor to participate in this and fun to see my decor work in a different style of home. Thanks so much for all your work organizing the tour!
It’s all just perfect! I am such a lover of plaid and the red bistro set is wonderful!! Hubby and I vacationed in Door County one year and loved it. We may have to check this area out.
hugs,
Jann
That would be so wonderful Jann if you came this way!!! Dream come true to meet a blogging friend in real life!
I love your beautiful porch with the greenery! The three birch tree posts are beautiful! So sorry I’m late to visit, this week has been super busy! Angelina @ Petite Haus
I still need to get around too! Totally understand! Thank you!!
Kristin, you are so talented! You did such a wonderful job. Everything looks beautiful! It has been so much fun being on this tour with you! Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks so much Shannon!! Always fun to hop with you!
Wo, gorgeous! I love the bistro table decked out for the holidays too. The reindeer made me giggle, almost looks like its made from tin cans. It’s a pleasure being on the tour with you. Hugs P.S. pinned.