FRONT DOOR DECOR

Wednesday, May 25, 2011






Most every year we have birds nesting in the baskets on our front doors and often their nesting begins early so I have to wait a while before replacing the fall flowers with spring flowers.

It's true again this year, it's already May and I'm just now able to add some spring to these baskets.  But the little birds finally flew away so I am anxious to get going...



Here is the nest...isn't it sweet!


Each nest is so different and I don't have the heart to throw them away, so I think I will keep this one here for now...


Now that the Fall flowers have been removed I needed something bright and cheerful, so I went to Michael's to see what I could find.


Considering there are two baskets to fill which can get expensive,
and the front of our house gets full sun most of the afternoon,
and that more of our feathered friends will be making this their home...
I wanted to keep it simple.
So I searched for the least expensive flowers I could find.


So I chose these white flowers...


and a few pinks...


Once I began putting the arrangements together, I remembered that I planted pink geraniums in the urns on the front porch, so I thought the arrangement might look best with just one color...so all white it is!







We like having double front doors and usually leave them closed...


But sometimes we open them to let the sunshine in...








The two baskets are full of beautiful flowers.
Turned out pretty good for forty-five dollars!

So happy you came to visit, I love hearing from YOU!
Blessings,
Cindy

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46 comments:

  1. A stunning house, and the decorations are gorgeous! The nest is too cute! Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs,

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  2. That nest is so sweet! I like the all white arrangements for your doors. Looks terrific! Some of us are having a hard time leaving comments. I signed in as anonymous! Happy WW! Jacqueline, Cabin & Cottage, http://getcottage.blogspot.com/

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  3. Cindy your front looks beautiful and I love the arrangements you made for the front door! That last pic you added the special effects to is so pretty! Martina

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  4. Cindy, they look so, so pretty. Not a bad price, either.... :D

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  5. Wow, your house is gorgeous! I love that style of home. YOur double front door is so pretty!! The flowers look great.

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  6. Hi Cindy, love your double front doors, and the flower arrangements are beautiful!
    have a great day,
    Regina

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  7. Hi Cindy,
    Your arrangements are very pretty. You got me to thinking about what I can do about my front door. It desperately needs something like your sweet flowers. Have a lovely day, my 'sista'.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  8. Your house and double doors are lovely Cindy. I imagine decorating double doors can be pricey but you did good.

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  9. Aren't those nests darling?! I would probably leave them, too! Your baskets turned out great.

    Judy

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  10. Cindy your home looks gorgeous!
    And the baskets and flowers you chose...beautiful!
    I love the little nest and how you saved it..so sweet of you!!
    Your doors look so warm and welcoming..just like you, lovely lady :)

    Deborah xoxo

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  11. Super cute flower baskets you make for your front door! Beautiful photography!

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  12. Cindy,
    So very pretty! I have that little angel. She's so sweet. Love your photos!
    Sherry

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  13. I love it so much! Your house is so beautiful!
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  14. First i must tell you that your porch is to die for! Ever read "Saving Cee Cee Honeycut" - this is just how i imagine the porch of her aunts house - love love love everything about yours! The door decor sure has brightened up the doors & added just the right touch - love it! xoxo, tracie

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  15. this is just gorgeous... love the flowers. That must be a good luck sign to have birds nesting so close to home :) what a special thing you have goin on there! thanks so much for sharing this at Transformations and Treasures!

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  16. Cindy, Your front porch looks amazing!!! I can't believe you created those lovely hanging baskets at such a great price! I must say.... I am drooling all over your outdoor lights. They are pulling at my heart-strings :D Love them!

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  17. Your flower arrangements turned out gorgeous, Cindy! I'm really drawned to combinations of white and green - my two favorite colors. ;)

    And I have quite a collection of birds' nests myself, from all around the farm. Besides the fact that they build them in quite unusual places, at times - like boots, lunchboxes, bird feeders, etc. - we get high winds that blow them out of the trees. I love seeing the unique materials they build them out of, so I just keep them to admire the handywork.

    Thanks so much for joining the party each week. I love seeing your beautiful posts.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  18. Beautiful front doors. Love the arrangements. Real bird nests! Wow! How lucky you are to have the little birdies nesting . . . Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  19. So pretty! My summer project it to spruce up my front entrance. Yours is very inspiring.

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  20. Beautiful flower arrangements. Love the baskets too and your photography is fabulous!...Christine

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  21. Your baskets are beautiful and welcoming!! It's nice that you have a real bird nest.
    Have a great weekend!
    ~ Julie

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  22. So beautiful. White is my favorite color for flowers. I absolutely love your arrangements. Wanna come do mine?

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  23. What a cheerful addition to your front doors. I love the white and pale green together its a favorite color combo of mine this time of year.

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  24. Cindy,
    Your front door is very pretty! I like the flowers and the way you arranged them. Your photos are really pretty too! Thanks for linking it up!
    Sherry

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  25. Hi Cindy, these are gorgeous!! Love your choice of the white flowers, just perfect! Your home is lovely, thanks so much for linking up with VIF! xo Debra

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  26. I have to make new decor for my doors too. I love the white daisies and the nest theme is right up my alley.

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  27. Absolutely beautiful Cindy! It all looks so elegant and just perfect for welcoming Summer. Your front door is gorgeous and truly your entire porch is so welcoming. Thanks so much for being such a great friend to us at the Fence and for sharing this at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  28. Seems birds always nest in the worst places, don't they? Thankfully, we did not find any nests this year. Not because we don't like them, but because with 2 dachshunds and all the wildlife around our house, baby birds stand no chance at our house.

    I love wall baskets in place of wreaths, and your white flowers are perfect for your front doors!

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  29. I'm a "soft heart" for bird's nests, too! Your baskets turned out nicely - and the pencil sketch pics are especially fun! Happy Memorial Day to you and yours.

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  30. Beautiful flowers, baskets and such a gorgeous doorway! Just beautiful.

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  31. Oh my goodness, your home is beautiful and your planters look lovely! Thanks for sharing at MM. :)

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  32. Oh my gosh Cindy your home is lovely! Everything looks so welcoming and classic. The door baskets turned out great. I used to have double doors on my house...I had to do 2 of every wreath or basket. A few years ago we replaced them with a new single door with sidelights. I miss my old doors sometimes but I don't miss the drafts in winter! The old doors were not what you would call energy efficient! You should be very proud of your home...love the rockers. Have a great week...~Ann

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  33. Hi Cindy! OH, your flower baskets look so pretty on your gorgeous doors! Your home looks so much like mine! We have the double glass door (without your gorgeous pediment), windows like you with white shutters. The window over your doors - our has a stained glass but we have the columns too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  34. Love the all white! Your baskets are beautiful and look great on the double front door! Janet

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  35. Wow, I love the white look! And those baskets are awesome, where did you get them? Great front porch, so nice and big! Love it.

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  36. Your double doors are lovely with the new decoration.

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  37. You have such a beautiful house, love how you decorated it. The flowers and the baskets turned out lovely.

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  38. Your beautiful flowers enhance your beautiful home!!! Great selection...
    Have a beautiful day!!!

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  39. Beautiful and well loved home ! The flowers are perfect. Love the colors you picked out! I'm following now.. Happy Monday ! Jules ♥

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  40. Beautiful, beautiful, gorgeous!
    Great job!

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  41. The baskets look beautiful, you did a great job arranging the flowers. We're neighbors at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.

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  42. Your home is fabulous ! I love the double doors!! Your baskets are so pretty!!

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  43. Cindy, LOVE the woven "twiggy" looking baskets and the white flowers. They look great against the front doors and so cool for summer. I don't blame you for not disturbing the bird's nest till the babies have gone. Nests are so neat and it always amazes me how the birds know just what to do to make it perfect.
    Thanks for showing your new door baskets. They certainly look more expensive than $45. Lovely post.
    Have a great day,
    Babs

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  44. Sooo pretty! I love your beautiful home and your doors look wonderful! Sharing this at the party tonight! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)

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  45. You have inspired me....I need a basket for my front porch!

    Thank you,
    Hugs,
    Dolly

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