Christmas may have already come and gone, but that doesn't mean your curb appeal has to get any less festive! While you might be packing away the jingle bells and electric candy canes, there's still a variety of outdoor decorations that will brighten up your winter style.

 

Natural and Artificial Decorations

Winter decorating is all about embracing the unique beauty of the season. Branches of pine, cedar, juniper, and curly willow, as well as pinecones and small log cuts will offer your outdoor look the type of accents that aren't too bold, but that still tie together the simpler colors and textures of winter. If you'd like to make your winter arrangements an ongoing project, natural materials you find on your property can easily provide all of the ingredients you need for the perfect decorations. But if you'd like to create a look that will last the whole season, store-bought artificial materials will do just fine.

Rustic Arrangements

Because winter brings with it so much nostalgia, rustic accents to your porch and yard always add a nice touch. Here's where an old metal watering can or bucket or even wheelbarrow can transform into a vase of sorts for your evergreen branches and pinecones and small wood cuts. Simplicity goes a long way with winter porch decorations well—try placing an old wooden chair or crates or ladder within your arrangement in order to boost its rustic beauty. And as you empty those mason jars filled with winter treats, experiment with ways to incorporate them as well.

Whatever your style, just remember that less is more, and your winter decorations will be the talk of the block.