Equestrian Themed Christmas Decor
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This pandemic has us trying to extend the amount of time we spend outside, and with Christmas approaching, I really wanted our outdoor space to be festive. I don't usually decorate our back patio for the holidays, but this year it seemed like a great idea since it is covered and still usable for quite awhile longer.
Since I live on a horse farm in Kentucky, I felt it appropriate to go with an equestrian theme for this outdoor space. Now you can see where I put the "Jingle Bells" art and horse head wreath I made! I think the pieces look great layered together over the fireplace mantle.
Let's get to that mantle! I added oversized, rustic jingle bells and a horseshoe to a pre-lit garland from Home Depot. I love that the garland already had the plaid ribbons on it.
To play off that plaid, I also ordered this plaid rug by Nourison, also a Home Depot find.
On either side of the fireplace, I made some boxes from old barn wood to act as tree collars for my pre-lit, skinny trees. Some more plaid ribbon tied them together and kept the decoration sweet and simple.
Now with my festive outdoor patio area, I can have a couple of people over to sit outside and visit over a cup of coffee.
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So you are the ones who created that horse head wreath! I had seen that floating around on Pinterest and I think it is amazing! Love the plaid rug and everything else on your pretty porch! Happy to be touring with you!
Jane, we're glad we could put a name to the images you'd seen! Thanks for your nice comments.
Looks great! The horse head wreath is so perfect for Kentucky! The jingle bell print is amazing! So glad you made a post for that! Your outdoor patio looks so lovely- I know it will get a lot of use this year!
Sarah, thanks so much! I love how the space came together. It's not often you can combine Kentucky and Christmas so well!
You had me at equestrian! I was a horse girl growing up and your porch decor is right up my alley! I hope you can spend a lot of time on this beautifully decorated porch this Christmas season.
Paula, thanks so much! Wish you could come sit a spell with me.
This is one of the cutest and most unique porches I've seen! I love the giant Jingle Bells sheet music sign, that horse head greenery and the rug! It all came together so beautifully!! Would love to share a cup of coffee on your porch!
Cindy, thank you so much! I sit out there with a cup of coffee almost every day.
I am in love with this space. Seriously coveting the rug, art and that wreath! Your projects are always so creative! Wish I lived close enough to visit on your back patio regularly!
Amy, thank you so much. We wish you did too!
Beautiful! You need to turn the horseshoe the other way like a U bc you have it so your luck runs out. That's what I've always heard.
Absolutely love this! Makes me want to get out and clean our porch and decorate it. Merry Christmas!
Cindy, Merry Christmas to you as well!
I love the horse "wreath" and all that plaid! I've had that plaid rug on my mind for a while!
I am obsessed with your stunning patio. The equestrian theme is so fun and unique. I love the plaid that you used and your DIY horse wreath it’s amazing thank you so much for sharing with us happy holidays!
Michelle, thank you so much!
Jo, I LOVED This! I want to put a fireplace on our deck, and this gave me some inspiration!