Christmastime Mailbox

I always like to make my mail girl smile when she sees our mailbox all decked out for the Holiday season.

 

This year's look got a "simple do" compared to some Holiday season's from the past.

 

A chubby, red, cardinal sits and some extra large pine cones that I found on the ground added just enough for a wintery look inside the succulent crate 

 

A red poinsettia garland with some fresh greens added make it look more Christmassey.

 

There's no denying that this pic would look even better with a little covering of "white stuff" on the ground. 

But, that's okay, I'm happy with decorating outside when it's 70 degrees

 

This is how it will look if the temperaature drops and we get some flurries with a touch of editing!

 

 I hope that I may have inspired you to make your own mailbox pretty and if you'd loke to see some others that I've done use my search bar to see more looks.

 

Next time, I'll let you have a peak inside the door!

 

 

 
Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

Merry Christmas, Neighbors!

I'm the first in the neighborhood to be able to say...

Merry Christmas, Neighbors!

I know it's on the early side for Christmas decorating, however, I wanted to be able to get my pics ready and posts written in time to share some ideas for your own decor.

Each change of season our mailbox gets a new look to welcome neighbors and passers by.

 Last year's mailbox was red and rusty and had to be replaced.

In the spring we bought a new one and I painted it grey and added a sentimental touch.

This year, for Christmas, I wanted it to be white....so, I wrapped it with two, plastic, table covers from the dollar store.

 I cut each one, in half, length wise and started with a knot tied like this.

With the length I began to wrap it over and under

and tucked it in

each time it came to an end.

A bit of white, duct tape keeps the next attachment nice and secure.

A little slit makes the flag accessible.

  I tied on a large white bow which holds the end of the wrap tightly in place, then finished it with a swag of greens, red poinsettias and a golden sled on top.

Tie wraps hold the sled securely on the top.

A glittered bird in a golden nest sits snuggly inside.

Now, maybe you'll add a little something festive to your mailbox this year!

All of our Christmas decorating is done, so I'll be back soon to share this up-cycled wreath that's on our front door!

  Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

and Gucci, too!

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Our Mailbox is Wrapped in Red and Glittered Gold Creating Major Curb Appeal

It's that time again....time for a mailbox upscale and create some curb appeal for Christmas.

I just love driving up to our house and seeing

 

Here are a few of my past mailbox creations

Fall 2014

Spring/Summer 2014

Christmas 2013 
 

Fall 2013

Our pink mailbox back home in New York

A new mailbox is in our future....this one has really seen better days. The door hinge has completely rusted out, so I made a haphazard repair to get through this season. I will be looking forward to a brand new one and creating a fresh new look come spring!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

and Gucci, too!

 

 

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Winter Mailbox with an Icy Nest

 If you have been following my last few Holiday posts than you kinda know what to expect within this one, right? 

 Ice, Snow Winter...that's the theme that I seem to having going this year!

I decked out our mailbox today and it's similar to the  wreath that's on our front door.  I must admit it was hard to remove the fall look that I'd grown quite fond of, but, the new, seasonal change is already making me smile...I think you will, too!

I found the poinsettias at the Goodwill...$3 for all five.

 They were kind of ugly in a grungy, dull gold, but, some white paint gave them a fresh, new wintery look.

A grapevine nest is perched on top....

with evergreens and snow used as the base with giant flakes of snow.

Silk, leopard balls form a trio of eggs for an elegant look.

Perfect for such a handsome cardinal, don't you think?

 Now, it's off to edit a bunch of pics for my "Bay Window" post and guess what? It's filled with icicles and lots of snow!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

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