Outdoor Christmas Decorating in Florida

Amanda Lindroth

 

I am almost finished decorating CCC for Christmas inside and now my thoughts are turning to outside. I always struggle for exterior inspiration, because in the heat here, fresh wreaths and garlands simply do not last. Even the beautiful wreaths pictured above made of palm fronds would start drying and yellowing immediately. Faux traditional wreaths and garlands would work, but don't seem very tropical.

The Front Entrance

Pottery Barn Bolton Lantern

The Pottery Barn Bolton Lantern is something I have wanted to use for quite a while. Well, I decided it would be perfect for the outside front entrance of the new house. It is quite large and dramatic with a hint of a Chinoiserie pagoda style, but very subtle. Today my painters will be over to do a few things, including painting the double front French doors in high gloss black. I will post photos when completed.