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Christmas Decor Outdoors & A Giveaway!

December 18, 2015 By Linda 35 Comments

Iron Fence with Garland and Bows in Chicago

When it comes to Christmas in Chicago, it’s all about black iron fences with fresh green garland …

Christmas Decor Outdoors with Garland and Red Bows

and bows.

 

Red bows.

 

When I first toured our home, I fell in love with the iron fence first and foremost…

 

with dreams of Christmas decor outdoors where I would drape that iron fence with fresh green garland and red bows dancing in my head. 🙂

Iron Fence Decorated with Garland and Red Bows

And from that very first Christmas way back in 1995, I’ve been swagging our iron fence with garland and tying on bows. But over the years, my bows have been slowly disappearing. Or falling apart. So this year, I restocked my supply with these 12 Inch Flocked Bows from Ace Hardware (click here).

Red Bow for Christmas

And my neighborhood Ace Hardware actually had them on sale for a $1 a bow (score!).

 

They are the perfect size. And the perfect color. Now I’m just waiting for that first snowfall to make that fresh green garland and red bows magical …

 

And Christmas in Chicago wouldn’t be complete without a wreath on the door. I picked mine up at the grocery store and then added a few personal touches to dress it up …

Outdoor-Christmas-Decor (11 of 31)

A few errant pieces of garland were tucked in here and there.

 

Outdoor-Christmas-Decor (10 of 31)

And then I hard wired on a few red ornaments that I found at Ace Hardware. They’re from a set of 50 Ct. Ornaments in red, which left me with plenty of leftovers to add to my Christmas tree …

Red Ornament Christmas Tree

I finished it all off with another 12 Inch Flocked Bow.

Door Ideas for Christmas

And then to mix it up …. adding in my own Chicago Christmas Style … I found these J&J Seasonal Brookhaven LED Hanging Baskets at my Ace and hung them on the porch.

Evergreen Flower Arrangement for Christmas

Outdoor-Christmas-Decorations

 

Now all we need is some snow to cover up the dead leaves and sad, brown ground …

Christmas Ideas

and make the front of our Chicago Christmas home as magical outside as it is indoors!

🙂

And now I’m giving away my last $100 Ace Gift Card of 2015! Enter here …

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!!!!

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 Today’s post was written as part of my role as an Ace Hardware Blogger. I was compensated by Ace for this post and for the products used, but all opinions about iron fences with garland and red bows, red ornaments, hanging baskets, Christmas decor outdoors, and Ace Hardware are my own.

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  1. cassie @ primitive & proper says

    December 18, 2015 at 7:59 am

    oh i love how your front fence looks- so festive and beautiful!

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  2. Lisa Brown says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:26 am

    I would give the gift card to my husband so he could buy tools and such, for work.

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  3. ellen casper says

    December 18, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I would get tools for my son.

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  4. Shyra H says

    December 18, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Such a pretty front fence!! It is going to look even more pretty when the snow falls. I would use the $ to buy some boards and paint to make Holiday signs.

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  5. Amy Z. says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    The bows look great! I would get some paint for our porch.

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  6. Cynthia Hilliard says

    December 19, 2015 at 6:28 am

    I would buy some decorations,so my daughter would decorate.she won’t,because she doesn’t have any.

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  7. Vonda says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:37 am

    You did a great job with the garland and the wreath! We LOVE Ace Hardware – I was in one of our local stores this week! If I won the gift cert I think we would use it in the Spring for buying plants for our yard/butterfly garden. Ace always has a great selection of HIGH quality plants/bulbs etc. Its fun to be at Christmas and already thinking about spring planting! Happy Holidays to you!

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  8. Anne says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Christmas in the city! Just lovely! I need some paint and can’t wAit to get started in the new year. Merry Christmas!

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  9. Rust says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:55 am

    I would buy new paint for my kitchen.

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  10. Joy Larink says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:59 am

    i would love to use the Gift certificate to buy new l.e.d. Lights for our tree and porch.

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  11. Amy says

    December 19, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Thanks for the chance! I would get different supplies to repair so many things in my house…

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  12. Lisa cooper says

    December 19, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I’d love to get a head start on my Spring plantings and buy some perennials!

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  13. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    December 19, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Just beautiful. Your row home in the city is just gorgeous. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Kris

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  14. Michelle B says

    December 19, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Looks beautiful!

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  15. dianne says

    December 19, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Oh…love your front porch!

    Gift card to Ace…would be so nice. I would use it all year popping in for things like batteries or paint or getting a key made or another hundred little things I will need throughout the year. Would be so nice to have…although I must admit…it would not last as long as I wish it would. I! A sucker for hardware stores.

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  16. Carol says

    December 19, 2015 at 9:56 am

    I would buy house paint with the card if I win. I am determined to get my house painted this spring.

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  17. Wendy Johnson says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I love iron railings and they do look great decked out for Christmas

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  18. Erin Kaven says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I would buy my son this bike http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17897166

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  19. Gail Grooms says

    December 19, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I sure could use that card! New garden equipment!

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  20. karen@somewhatquirky says

    December 19, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    I’ve always been a bit jealous of your front fence… Except when you had to paint it of course. It looks fantastic. I would use the card to get parts to reconnect my gas line for my new GAS STOVE!!!!!

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  21. Donnamae says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    I have several rooms that need paint, so I would start there! Your fence looks lovely! 😉

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  22. Tess S. says

    December 19, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I would love to win as I would buy wild bird seed for the birds that flock to our home. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  23. Kelly D says

    December 19, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I would use the gift card to buy shelving for our garage so we can get organized.

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  24. Janice says

    December 19, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    So pretty!! Snow would be the perfect touch and I can’t believe you don’t have any yet. I would use the gift card for paint, of course.

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  25. Penny says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Buy lots of paint & paint supplies. Thank You

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  26. Cindy B says

    December 20, 2015 at 3:55 am

    I’d gift it to my sweet husband to help with the cost of all the things on his Honey-Do list!

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  27. Ashley says

    December 20, 2015 at 9:48 am

    We need to insulate our enclosed porch

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  28. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Our toilet is running in our main bathroom, this would really help!!

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  29. HilLesha says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I’d use it on home improvement on needs, such as a power drill. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  30. David says

    December 21, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    We have several painting projects planned for Spring, so I would use it for that.

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  31. German Lopez says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:35 am

    I would probably get some tools for my wife so she can keep in her car for emergencies.

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  32. Susan Christy says

    December 24, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Ace Hardware has a deadbolt lock that I have my eye on!

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  33. Gina M (Wild Orchid) says

    December 27, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I would love to use it to buy some stain for my deck.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  34. Cynthia says

    December 27, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I would use it for paint!

    Reply
  35. greenhills says

    December 29, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    I would by paint!

    Reply

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