Eclectic Red Barn: Decorating the Outdoor Steps !!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Decorating the Outdoor Steps !!

Decorated Steps with Vintage Watering Cans

Isn't it funny how you can get excited about steps and a banister? Who knew!

We live in a ranch, so there are no steps or banisters to decorate. However, we do have three steps and a banister leading down from our deck. I usually have planters with flowers blooming on the steps, but at Christmas it gives me the opportunity to decorate this area.

Since there is no chance of snow here in southern Florida, I sprayed the greenery and poinsettias with snow. We do get a lot of rain, so I don't know how long the fake snow will last.

I used vintage watering cans to plant flowers and wanted to use them in my display, but didn't want to put in greenery or flowers. I found some birds at A. C. Moore and thought they might work.

White Bird Perched on a Nest on the Opening of the Watering Can

This bird was really nice, but there was only one like it. Nevertheless, I did find another one - a red one. Although I liked it, it's feathers were quite "fluffy." However, he is very festive.

Red Bird Perched on a Nest on the Opening of the Watering Can

A bow and the watering cans are all decked out.


Vintage Watering Can with Nested Red Bird

At the top of the stairs, sitting on the deck is a replica of a tool carrier. This one was home made, but you can use a vintage one if you have it.


Snowman Decor in Toolbox

The snowmen are made using Styrofoam balls covered in some plaster paris and then decorated. Other decorations include pine cones, tiny Styrofoam balls, greenery and mini lights.