Author: Spring (Jordan)
I am just now starting my holiday decorating. I think I am the last one to start. That is what traveling for work last week and then taking a quick trip to Las Vegas for a half marathon will do.
When we first bought our house I knew from the start it needed window boxes. We hung some in the summer and learned a few lessons. When fall rolled around, I decided to do some fall window boxes. I didn’t blog about them, but here is a photo so you can see.
I planted kale and some mums, and they were great. The kale now is huge. I can’t believe how big it got. It didn’t want to toss it, so I transplanted it in an another area of our yard. We will see if it continues to grow.
The first thing I did to prep the boxes for some Christmas decorations was to empty them and clean them out. Then I took them indoors because it was too cold here in Syracuse to do the arranging outside.
I wasn’t really sure where I was going with this, so I just winged it. I stuffed the bottom of the boxes with newspaper and put the foam on top to give them some height.
I bought real garland, and while I was checking out, there were a bunch of extra pieces cut from some of the Christmas trees. I asked the man if I could have them, and he gladly gave them to me. I cut the branches down and inserted them into the foam. Then I put the garland in front to help cover up the newspaper foam blocks.
I bought some red and gold stems from Hobby Lobby to put into the boxes. I also wanted to add some fun ornaments but wanted them to stay put. I had some fun gold glitter ornaments. I took out the hook, inserted by floral wire, and stuck it into the foam block.
I am really pleased with the finished product. I think this is a good way to add some cheer to the house. The snow will be coming soon, and they will be protected by our roof overhang. I think they will be very festive.
Happy Holidays!
Cheers!
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Jordan
Your window boxes look as if a pro did them. Can you come down and fix up some for us???? We had a great time with you two in DC this week-end.
Love,
MOM
Your window boxes are beautiful! I love the glittery ornaments with the real fresh greenery!
Jordan, you make me want window boxes! I love these, great job!
Debbie
Thanks Debbie! They were a blast to make I felt like I was a florist.
Your window boxes are gorgeous. I only have one small window box by my front door, been wanting to add others. I love greenery and it looks quite lovely in your window boxes. I love the pop of color with the red and gold ornaments. Living in NY, does your overhang project them that much? I’m in Chicago, so I use the metal ornaments outside. Yours are really lovely. Thanks for sharing at Sunday’s Best.
I love your explanation of how you did this and will save it for next year. I use ornamental cabbage this fall and cannot believe how they grew and were so lovely. I will “branch out” more in 2012. Thanks for the great blog.
So pretty and festive! Love the window boxes! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie
I want to run out to the garage to build me some window boxes now. Very pretty!
So elegant, pretty! This is exactly what my window on the porch needs. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sharon
Your window boxes turned out beautifully!!
Beautiful!! I have a window box, too, that I decorated with free fresh greenery cut from Christmas trees at Home Depot. I love the way you used ornaments, and I think I’ll add some to mine!! Thanks for the idea!
Love the window boxes! That is such a fun way to add some color and festiveness to the front of your home. Great idea to combine the real and the faux greenery.
CAS
Your window boxes are gorgeous! Do you have a post on how to make them? I liked you two on FB
Thanks Kathy!
Here is the link for how to make the holiday window boxes http://the2seasons.com/2011/12/11/holiday-window-boxes/ If it doesn’t work you can search Holiday window boxes on our site and scroll down and eventually you will find it.
Cheers!