Bring a festive glow to every window.
These warm and inviting ideas are Southern hospitality at its finest.
Down here its not just about first impressions, but seconds, thirds, and fourths, too.
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Beyond the front door, theres plenty to revel in this holiday season.
Just take a gander at our windows decked out for the season to prove it.
Dont Neglect the Window Boxes
Window boxesdont have to be a strictly spring and summer affair.
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Afterall, Christmas only comes one time a year.
Oversize It
Petite wreaths for the windows?
Not on this farmhouse.
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If you have a two-story home, dont neglect the upper elevation.
Use wreaths of identical size on both levels for a cohesive, symmetrical look.
Vibrant greenery cascades from container gardens that flank the door, while a lit garland frames the homes entry.
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Dont Forget the Interior
The interior of your windows are important too.
Here a simple Fraser fir wreath is dressed up with a flourish of ribbon and cranberry garland.
This look works particularly well for a kitchen window where the seasonal ingredient will feel right at home.
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Let Nature Inspire
Lush wreaths of evergreen and magnolia shine in their own rightno additional flourishes necessary.
To keep the over-the-top wreaths center stage, theyre hung in front of the windows using clear wire.
In cases like these, the nature-inspired look cant be beat.
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A burlap ribbon lends a rustic finish to the elegant magnolia leaf wreaths.
Here a horseshoe-shaped wreath with a simple flourish of ribbon creates a beautiful crown for this entry.
A bright pop of ribbon adds a bit of personality to the already vibrant space.
But the holiday decor doesnt stop there.
A rustic garland cascades down the shutters for an organic, romantic effect.
Fix a ribbon to the back of the wreath and loop it around the front.
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Secure it to the head of the window frame for a look that will wow all season long.
In this elegant dining room, they add a more structural, elegant feel.
A simple trail of ribbon hung from the top of the window frame softens the look just a bit.
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