The last of the Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten and the guests have all gone home, which means we've officially entered Christmastime. It's all about baking cookies and blasting Christmas hits from now until the end of the year. With the last warm(ish) days behind us, we're spending more time indoors, cozying up to the fireplace, and decking the halls with garlands and ribbons. But beyond zhuzhing your living room, kitchen, and bedroom for the holidays, we invite you to get festive with your outdoor decor, too.
Outdoor Christmas decor is all about hitting a Goldilocks sweet spot between no-holds-barred exuberance and sophisticated subtlety. Easier said than done, right? When in doubt, start with what you have on hand (many indoor items can be taken outside, after all!) rather than trying to concoct a megawatt display with animatronic Santas and snowflake light projectors. "You can always make the most of things and work with what you have," insists designer Young Huh, who draped her front entry in elegant evergreens and filled her planters with foliage she already owned.
For some much-needed Yuletide inspiration, scroll through these 50 outdoor Christmas decor ideas that are guaranteed to leave Santa (and all your visitors!) speechless. Who knows, maybe you'll be tempted to keep them up well beyond January 1.