The garden has been put to bed until Spring. The fountain gets dismantled and stored, so that we can put a lit Christmas tree in its place. This adds some light and sparkle during those cold, dark months.

 

The front pots are filled with greens, magnolia leaves, red berries and  birth logs. Some years they are filled with small Christmas trees, but I found that as winter drags on, I like having something in the pots that feels more “winter” and less “holiday”. 

 

The window boxes are dressed to match, so that it is a cohesive story. These will last us until March or April, depending on the weather. 

 

The one place I make an exception, however, is for the large urn on the side of the house. This usually contains a mini lit Christmas tree, complete with ornaments!