‘Tis not the season to repaint the front door or replace the fence. But a well-placed garland over an entryway or the golden glow from a candle in the window can add instant curb appeal (and make guests feel welcome). Here are 11 ways to spruce up for the holiday season:
Outdoor Ornaments

You also can hang baubles on a tree or shrub near the front door.
Red Ribbons

See more at Christmas in Burgundy: At Home with the Expat Family Behind the Cook’s Atelier on Remodelista. Photograph (and the featured image at the top of the post) by Anson Smart, courtesy of The Cook’s Atelier.
Light the Way

Place candles, lanterns, or luminarias on stoops or alongside paths.
Swag Swagger

For step-by-step directions to make tiny holiday swags to hang outdoors or in, see
DIY: Holiday Decor for Small Spaces.
Tiny Trees

Put a miniature holiday tree on the front porch.
White Lights

If your house is painted white, add a snowy touch in any climate with more tiny white string lights.
Wintry Window Boxes

Add evergreen boughs, small birch logs, and twinkly lights to create a woodland vignette in a window box.
Fire Escapes

Garlands and a strand of little white lights goes a long way in the city.
Candles in the Window

Put a candle in the window–or even better, several candles in several windows–to welcome guests with golden light.
Show the Way

Even before it stops snowing, shovel a narrow path on the stairs or front walkway to make it look like you’re ready for company–and to make easier for the mail carrier to deliver holiday cards.
For more holiday curb appeal inspiration, see: