Candy Stripe Elf Wreath & Tree Potted in a Red Firetruck for the Christmas Porch

H and I spent this morning decorating the porch for Christmas.         H cleaned so many leaves off the porch that he completely filled the big dumpster in the alley.     I made a wreath for the front door and potted a Christmas tree in H's red firetruck.

The elf  wreath I have on the door is probably more than 20 years old  ( it belonged to my mother).      The original bow was all crumpled up,   the elves had come loose,,,,,,,it needed a complete makeover.     I made new bows and reattached the elves and added a Merry Christmas sign.

The mirror by the front door doubles the wreath.....love it!

The mirror also reflects H's firetruck.......

I borrow his firetruck a couple of times a year.    

Here she is in the back yard this past 4th of July.

A sweet elf is perched on the hood of the firetruck.      

A woodland Santa is on the porch to greet guests.     I usually hang a wreath on the metal shoe last next to Santa,   but this year I hung a shopping bag on it instead ........

I love the print on the shopping bag,  don't you!

I still haven't decided if I like the Santa in front with the bag........

Or back by the firetruck  in place of the ice cream freezer filled with fresh greens.       Time will tell which way I like the best......lol!

Now,     H and I will relax in our rockers for the rest of the afternoon and sip  hot chocolate.......wish you could join us! 

  I always enjoy your visits....come back soon!