{"id":61360,"date":"2017-12-08T05:58:29","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T10:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=61360"},"modified":"2017-12-08T12:57:46","modified_gmt":"2017-12-08T17:57:46","slug":"decking-halls-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/08\/decking-halls-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Decking the halls- part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello….first order of business is to announce the winner of the porcelain giveaway. Congratulations goes to-<\/p>\n

#24 Deborah K<\/span><\/h2>\n

Please email us at info@enchantedhome.com to claim your prize and provide your address<\/p>\n

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Moving along, many of us have the holidays on the brain. Once Thanksgiving comes and goes, many of us start thinking about “the” holiday of all holidays…Christmas. It is admittedly a really fun holiday to decorate for but it can also be daunting if you don’t plan well, and I have most certainly been there.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I have gradually done things earlier and earlier…and being a blogger and now on Instagram, looks like there is no such thing as too early. I have seen some on Instagram with trees up for weeks!! For me sometime around the first week (going into the second week)\u00a0 of Dec. feels just right. But something tells me next year everything will happen even earlier….I am learning:)<\/p>\n

I am going to do a few posts on holiday decorating and going to break it down on various subjects, today’s is all about creating a beautiful holiday entrance, that first impression that will greet your guests, front doors, front porches, etc…..you know what they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression!<\/p>\n

Obviously a beautiful wreath is a no brainer but you can take it further than that and there are so many ways how to. Here is a look at some entrances that I think nailed it. Would love to know your “tried and true” secrets on how you create an inviting festive first impression…<\/p>\n

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How pretty is this? Rustic yet so elegant, Better Homes and Gardens<\/p>\n

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Always loved the look of placing simple greens around or on top of a sconce, such an easy way to add a festive touch<\/p>\n

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Weston Farms nailed this exquisite door surround!<\/p>\n

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I love how they coordinated the wreath with the big swags for under their lanterns, Thistlewood Farms<\/p>\n

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Really can’t get cozier than this……rustically beautiful!<\/p>\n

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Not sure of the original source but wow is this ever incredible looking!<\/p>\n

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Really love the idea of these festive window boxes, Pretty Pink Tulips<\/p>\n

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Few can make a planter as beautiful as 5th and State, this is picture perfect!<\/p>\n

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Talk about a first impression you will never forget, this is incredible! Southern Living<\/p>\n

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What a beautiful and stately festive entrance this is!<\/p>\n

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Now this is an entrance, it is simply yet so festive and inviting, Attic Gals<\/p>\n

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Love this planter by Diana Berry<\/p>\n

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This is what you call creating a grand first impression..showstopping!<\/p>\n

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Love these planters<\/p>\n

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Just love the coloration here, Emily Clark<\/p>\n

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Such a stately front door….classic at it’s best! Better Homes and Gardens<\/p>\n

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Beautiful winter inspired urn Well Appointed House<\/p>\n

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Stunning entrance, Pretty Pink Tulips<\/p>\n

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So much beauty to be inspired by. I am almost embarrassed to admit it, but yes my stone pumpkins and remnants of fall greenery are still at my front door. But I am officially inspired and motivated to make it a goal this weekend to begin working on my front door, afterall I have a party in 10 days!<\/p>\n

How about you? Do you deck your front door and porch with holiday trimmings? Would love to. hear your insider secrets. Next week will post on decorating indoors, mantles, etc…..thanks for stopping in. Wishing you a wonderful end to the week, until next time…..<\/p>\n

PS<\/strong> Last day for silver sale, lots of beautiful entertaining must haves and great gift ideas, all on sale, click here to see<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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PPS<\/strong> Have room for a handful more pictures for the HOLIDAY LOVE CONTEST! Win 3 months of Enchanted Home goodies, click here for all the details.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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