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December 6, 2011 by Lindsay

Decking the Porches + Giveaway

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.
Dressed in holiday style
In the air There’s a feeling of Christmas…

Remember last week when we introduced you to our new friends & partners in Christmas, Lynch Creek Farm? Well, today I am going to show you how we decorated the exterior of our home to celebrate the season in style! Plus, if you read down further… there’s a HUGE giveaway for 3 lucky readers! Who knows, one of those winners might be you!

I am really & truly enjoying my partnership with Lynch Creek Farms! They are a family business and have an amazing staff of people willing and eager to assist you! I am excited about the future and developing our working relationship and partnership. In a nutshell, they are AWESOME!!!

Lynch Creek Farm is FULL of fresh holiday décor ready for you to hang up or decorate with. They have great pre-made designs that can be shipped out to you within days…

This year, the fine folks at Lynch Creek decided to hook up Casa Milner for Christmas! I showed you how big the box of fresh farm goodies was… now let me show ya what was inside…

(2) Wreaths (Plain)

(2) Noble Sprays (Plain)

A bag full of huge pinecones

Tons & tons of feet of Cedar Garland…

The idea behind the wreaths & sprays was to utilize my signature color of aqua and incorporate a Florida feel! Since we are the East Coast bloggers for Lynch Creek Farm, I thought it might be fun to have a sunshine state theme with sand dollars and cool colors. I created a signature style for each porch… all in all it took us an afternoon & evening to complete all of the wreaths & sprays…

 

We wrapped the garland with white twinkle lights and swagged it around the window downstairs, the door upstairs, the iron banister and even the half wall downstairs. We placed a bunch of the pine cones in a white pot and added it to our porch upstairs for extra holiday cheer!

Here’s the house all lit up at sunset… it’s so much better in person! In fact, several of our neighbors came out and asked us where in the world we got all of this fresh holiday decor at. One lady even asked if we could come do hers!!! She thanked us for adding such pretty holiday decor to our house so she can enjoy it when she walks her dog! How sweet is that?!?!!

 When everything was lit and we went out front to take a peek of our finished product, I got all sappy and cried! I am totally serious. Kevin thought it looked beautiful, but it didn’t bring him to tears… what a guy 😉

There’s more good news than just the fact that our home looks amazing for the season…. You get to take home your very own piece of Lynch Creek Farm this year too! That’s right… Lynch Creek wanted to bless 3 of our readers with a little piece of Christmas…

Here’s how to enter:

  • Prize:  Any Wreath under $50 or 18 feet of Garland from Lynch Creek Farm
  • To Enter: Comment “Deck my Halls” and tell us what’s your favorite room/space to decorate in your home for the Holidays.
  • Bonus Entries… Like the Lynch Creek Farms on Facebook & Follow them on Twitter and tweet… “Enter for your chance to win a fresh wreath from @LynchCreekFarm on @adesignstory https://adesignstory.com/decking-the-porch-giveaway/ “
  • Giveaway Closes: Saturday, December 10th, 2011 @12pm EST
  • Number of Winners: 3! That’s right… three!!!!
  • Prize Ships: Anywhere in the lower 48 States!
  • Rules: One entry per e-mail address is permitted, unless you partake in the bonus options. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Sunday, December 11th, 2011. Good luck!!

 

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Comments

  1. Anita Weeks says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Deck my halls!!! AWESOME giveaway!!!!! I hope I win! I like the bay leaf wreath and the cedar garland! Your designs are beautiful!!!

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  2. Laura says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    DECK MY HALLS! I love to decorate my front porch and door – first impressions are always the best!

    Reply
  3. Shelli says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Deck My Halls… Wow this is such a great giveaway! I like the spray wreaths… super pretty!!

    Reply
  4. Vanessa says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Deck My Halls… Yay! I hope I win a fun wreath!

    Reply
  5. Jessie says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Deck my halls. I think I want garland for our stairs. Thanks for a neat giveaway!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    I hope i win! I would love a fresh wreath for our door! Deck my halls!

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Deck my halls.. I have a fake wreath but I would pull that down for a real one any day!!!!

    Reply
  8. Robin says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Deck my halls! Um. Weird to say my halls?! Lol! It’s true!

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    Oh wow!! These are beautiful! Good job! I would love to hang one of their wreaths on my front door!! Great giveaways this week!!

    Reply
  10. Amber says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Fun fun giveaway!! I have never had a real wreath and I would love too!

    Reply
  11. Lindsey @ arkadian belle woods says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:07 am

    DECK MY HALLS! I l-o-v-e our living room! It’s where we spend a majority of our time at home so I gets extra love for Christmas!

    PS – Thanks for checking out my Blog! Small world that you’re from Richmond!

    Reply
  12. Joannie says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Deck my halls!!! Please!!! My favorite room to decorate is our large foyer. The wreath would be perfect for our front door! Thanks for the change to win!!

    Reply
  13. richymccusker says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:59 am

    deck my halls…it has to be our living/dining room…christmas tree up, stockings hung, and table set for christmas dinner…

    Reply
  14. Sheri says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:06 am

    Wow! Fun Giveaway… Deck my front door. I need a wreath really bad! They look like a great source for fun holidays!

    Reply
  15. Keri says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Deck my Halls for sure.

    Reply
  16. Kelsey says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:08 am

    Wow. I have never had real holiday decor. I would LOVE to win! Thanks Lindsay… great giveaway!

    Reply
  17. Cassie says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Deck the halls. I love doing our upstairs porch so the neighbors can delight too.

    Reply
  18. Katelynn says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:17 am

    My front wreath is looking a bit old these days… this is the perfect giveaway!!

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  19. Margaret says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Deck my halls. I pretty much am finished decorating, but I would gladly add one of these beautiful wreaths to my holiday decor for sure. Thanks. Finger crossed.

    Reply
  20. Jessica says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Deck my Halls!

    Reply
  21. Anna Walsh says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Deck my Halls with a fresh wreath 😉 What a neat partnership Lindsay! I can’t wait to see more!!! I would like to have the cedar garland!!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Deck my Halls. I really enjoy decorating our living room the best… it has huge windows and you can see some of the lights from the tree from the road. I love it. I hope I win, I will add thhe wreath to my powder room door in our entry way!

    Reply
  23. Nancy says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Deck my Halls. I want a table centerpiece… how fun!

    Reply
  24. Jeanine says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Deck my Halls with fresh holiday decor. First, your designs are just FABULOUS. Love the Florida feel!! I want a spray wreath like you have with red bows!

    Reply
  25. Terri S says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Deck the halls. I hope I win!

    Reply
  26. Marla B says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Deck the Halls. I really like that they are a family business… I love the cedar bay wreath. I think it would look great on our front door!

    Reply
  27. Michelle says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:55 am

    I am starting a blog too soon! Mine is about photography and art… Once I launch, maybe you can stop by!

    DECK MY HALLS… I need some holiday decor… mine is slim pickings..

    Reply
  28. AMY says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:56 am

    DECK MY HALLS. I WOULD LOVE, LOVE A HOLIDAY WREATH.

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  29. Jessicab67@hotmail.com says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    DECK MY HALLS! I would LOVE some cedar garland for our front door and living room!

    Reply
  30. Shelley Mitchell says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    DECK MY HALLS! I would love a great wreath to finish decorating my living room or the outside of our house!

    msjem2001at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  31. Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Deck my Halls!

    I love decorating the living room the best. There’s so many ways to change it up from year to year!

    Reply
  32. sw says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    deck my halls! i especially love decorating the family room

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  33. Andrea says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Deck my halls! I also liked Lynch Creek Farms on Facebook. Fingers crossed.

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  34. Andrea says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Opps I forgot to add I like decorating my living room. It’s the first room I walk into and it makes me feel at home.

    Reply
  35. Alisa D says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Deck my Halls

    Favorite place to decorate is the family room because that’s where all seem to spend the most time together in the house.

    Reply
  36. candice woodworth says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    DECK MY HALLS….WELL ACTUALLY DECK MY EVERYTHING PLEASE 🙂 I LOVE THIS GIVE AWAY AND I LOVE LYNCH CREEK FARMS STUFF…. I LOVE THE RING OF HOLLY I LOVE THE COUNTYR CHRISTMAS I LOVE THE CENTER PIECES AND THE GARLAND… ANY WOULD DO! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I LOVE TO DECORATE IT ALL FOR CHRISTMAS.. I LOVE TO DECORATE MY MANTLE… THANKS

    Reply
  37. Lindsay says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I love to decorate my staircase and this year my mantel will be decorated. I’m so excited!

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  38. domestic diva says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    I love to deck my halls — especially our entry way. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  39. Janette says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Deck my halls! I love decorating the living room. It’s the first thing you see when you walk in the house and that’s where everybody spends time.

    Reply
  40. Suzanne says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    Deck the Halls – My front door!

    Reply
  41. Velvet Hubler says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    “Deck my Halls” I love to decorate my dining room

    Reply
  42. Velvet Hubler says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I Like the Lynch Creek Farms on Facebook

    Reply
  43. David Gossett says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    “Deck my Halls” 🙂 I would love to decorate our home this year with these beautiful wreaths! I finally was able to buy my wife a home, and we love decorating our family room with the fireplace. She would love these items. This is a generous giveaway! Thank you for the chance!

    dvdgossett915@gmail.com

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  44. David Gossett says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    I joined their page on Facebook as David Gossett

    dvdgossett915@gmail.com

    Reply
  45. Rosie says

    December 8, 2011 at 5:29 am

    Deck my Halls – I love to decorate outdoors and the entryway into the living room. It’s is the place where most people will pass through even if they don’t enter your house. If I’m going to decorate I want everyone to see it!

    Reply
  46. Tiffany says

    December 8, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Deck my halls!

    I like to decorate the living room and ALL outdoor spaces! Great giveaway!

    Reply
  47. Beth M says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Deck my halls!
    wow what a great giveaway! I love to decorate my living room for Christmas.

    Reply
  48. Beth M says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    I joined their FB page.

    Reply
  49. thistlewoodfarm says

    December 9, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    “Deck My Halls!!!” I love, love, love the exterior of your house! My favorite space to decorate is my back porch!

    blessings,

    karianne

    Reply
  50. Laura Capps says

    December 9, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Deck my Halls! My favorite place to decorate is the living room.

    Reply
  51. Kyla says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Deck my halls with a cedar wreath

    Reply
  52. Breck says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Deck the halls with real decor! I hope I win for my wife!

    Reply
  53. Michele L says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I like fake for the fact its easy to put up by myself ! I would love to have a real wreath though!!!!

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  54. Linda says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Deck the halls!!!!!!

    Reply
  55. Christine B says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Hi! Cute, cute, cute, I love your theme and your color scheme. Very pretty! I need one done for me because I have two small kids and no time!!

    Reply
  56. Allysa says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Deck the Halls… Lindsay, I love your style. CUTE!

    Reply
  57. Rhonda says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Love this! I would like a centerpiece for my Christmas dinner or a wreath for our front gate like you have!

    Reply
  58. Brittany Z says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Deck my stairwell. I need garland there bad…. I am thinking my front entry will look beautiful with the cedar one you have!

    Reply
  59. Sherri says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I like real trees bc it feels traditional. What’s funny is my wreath is always fake! I love the fact Lynch Creek is family owned!!

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  60. Jill says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    I am new to your blog… so cute! I can’t wait to see what else you do for Christmas! I like your non-traditional approch for these wreaths… so cute!

    Deck my halls please!

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  61. Pamela says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Deck my Halls. Great giveaway! Perfect timing… I am a late decorator!

    Reply
  62. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Oh wow… I am glad to hear about this company… I have been looking around locally for some nice real wreaths and haven’t found any… good find! I can’t wait to see where your partnership goes.

    Deck my Halls girl.

    Reply
  63. Rita says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Deck the Halls. I would love to try out a traditional door wreath… so pretty!

    Reply
  64. Melissa B says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    Hi! Great giveaway. Deck my halls so I can trade out for ugly and old front door wreath!

    Reply
  65. Lexie says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I saw your other giveaway and forgot to enter this one… just in at the last day! I hope I win a fresh wreath… I might put it inside because they look beautiful from the website.. YAY!

    Reply
  66. Jane says

    December 10, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    DECK MY FRONT DOOR.

    Reply
  67. Nina says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Deck the halls! I like real!!!

    Reply
  68. Heidi says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I love love love! I want a real wreaths!!

    Reply
  69. Macy says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I would like to have a real wreath. I like the spray ones!

    Deck reg halls !

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  70. Marabelle says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    I prefer fake! Deck the halls!

    Reply
  71. Cathi says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    Deck the Halls!!! I would like the traditional wreath!!

    Reply
  72. Kirsten says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Deck the Halls!! I would love to win a wreath– these look so pretty I would take any!

    Reply
  73. Jenny says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Deck the halls… With garland!

    Reply
  74. Tammy says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Love your decorations! Great job! We like fake trees but a real wreath would be awesome!

    Reply
  75. Marcy says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Deck my house!! We want real for a change!

    Reply
  76. Susie says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Deck the Halls!! I dont have a wreath this year bc mine was damaged in our storage… This would be perfect!

    Reply
  77. Shannon says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Deck my Halls Lynch Creek!

    Reply
  78. Simone says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Deck the halls . I like the sprays you did!

    Reply
  79. Lucy says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Lindsay your wreaths are pretty!

    Reply
  80. Lena B says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Deck My Halls Lindsay!

    Reply
  81. Jessica S says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Just blog hopped and found your giveaway! Deck the halls!

    Reply
  82. McKinsey says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    I live decorating with a new theme every year! Love your idea! Deck my halls!!

    Reply
  83. Aimee says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Deck the halls! I hope I win!

    Reply
  84. Lily says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    Fun giveaway!!! I like real!

    Reply
  85. Patty W says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I enjoy real decor but we have gone fake for a few years now!

    Reply
  86. Becca says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Love your blog! We go fake bc our dog used to drink the water!!!

    Reply
  87. Terri says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Love this giveaway! Merry Christmas Lindsay!

    Reply
  88. Missi says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Deck the halls. I use a fake mini tree upstairs and a real downstairs.

    Reply
  89. Taylor G says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    I live your blog style. I go real always! It’s how I grew up!!

    Reply
  90. Kate says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Deck my house please’

    Reply
  91. Halle says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I love real Christmas trees and decor! They feel more festive to me!

    Reply
  92. Lydia says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Deck the halls!! I am excited about potentially trying a real wreath! Fun!

    Reply
  93. Mindy C says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Deck the halls!

    Reply
  94. Reese M says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Deck my front door! I love your designs!!

    Reply
  95. Hilda says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    I enjoy decorating my kitchen and dining the best!

    Reply
  96. Amber says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    I love your colors and idea! Might have to borrow your look!!

    Reply
  97. Elizabeth says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Deck the halls! I like decorating the outside the best!

    Reply
  98. Jocelyn says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Deck the halls… Great giveaway! I like decorating our foyer the best

    Reply
  99. Courtney says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    We like spending a whole day decorating our 2 trees!

    Reply
  100. Cynthia says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Deck the halls! I love to decorate our family room!

    Reply
  101. Kathryn says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Deck out my front entry! We like decorating our front porch!!

    Reply
  102. Ansley says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Your wreaths are gorgeous! We enjoy all the decorating because we have little one’s to enjoy it with!

    Reply
  103. Sophia says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Deck the Halls!! I like decorating the living room!

    Reply
  104. Leah M says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Love your wreaths! Cute colors! We like decorating our dining room bc you can see it from the street!

    Reply
  105. Jane H says

    December 11, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Deck My Halls. The family room with the fireplace provides so many area to decorate. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

    Reply

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