This holiday season, the well-loved Christmas bow decor trend is back and better than ever. Of course, we'll continue to see these delicate details adorn Christmas trees, wreaths, and other indoor holiday displays, but Shea McGee has inspired a new wave of bow styling – this time, outside on the front porch.
The designer recently took to Instagram to share her Christmas porch decor idea that includes a stylish arrangement of bows. Around her front door hangs a bushy strand of evergreen garland, and within that strand are several draping red ribbon bows that add a level of classic Christmas charm to the display. Not only that, but on either side of the door are two miniature trees with matching bows tied on top of them – the perfect complementary detail to Shea's outdoor holiday decor setup.
One of the best things about Shea's outdoor Christmas display is that it's not overly complex in its design. The designer worked with Christmas decor staples – garland, a wreath, and miniature evergreen trees – and simply added some bows to enhance the overall look.
Even with the inclusion of a popular holiday decor trend, this Christmas porch doesn't feel overly trendy. That's because Shea stuck to the classic Christmas color palette of red and green. It's a simple styling moment that makes a substantial impact on the look of the home.
But the best part? This holiday arrangement is extremely easy to recreate. With a long strand of Christmas garland (like this 9' Pre-Lit Faux Garland strand from McGee & Co.) and a spool of red ribbon (this McGee & Co. Wrinkled Faux Silk Ribbon is sold out, but this Faux Silk Ribbon from Etsy can get you the same look), you can create your very own rendition of Shea's classically elegant Christmas porch.
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Year after year, you can guarantee McGee & Co.'s holiday collection will sell out really quickly, and stocks are especially low right now as there is a huge 50% off the collection in the McGee & Co. Black Friday sales.
However, I have done some digging to find the pieces that are left in stock, plus a few more buys that will help you recreate her timeless, chic aesthetic in your own porch.
Filled with pinecones, white winter berries, and touches of eucalyptus, this wreath would add a luscious evergreen focal point to your front door. To add a touch of red, be inspired by Shea's bows and tie one to the top of the wreath or incorporate smaller bows throughout.
These clip-on bows make incorporating the trend so simple; clip them into your wreath or your garlands to add a touch of whimsy.
Shea's garlands are so luscious and layered, so if you are using faux, you should double up to get that really full, natural look. And with these garlands being 50% (I am seeing that as buy one get one free), now couldn't be a better time to create a really impressive collection of good quality garlands you can bring out year after year.
Adding a vintage touch to Shea's porch, she adds a wooden sleigh to the side of the door. Luckily, you don't have to try and source your own second hand, Shea has a very chic offering as part of her holiday collection this year.
The Joy Doormat that Shea featured in her front porch display is, naturally, sold out, but this doormat is equally as charming with its holly garland design. Plus, this doormat is made with coir – a durable and weather-resistant material for year-round outdoor use.
If you prefer the convenience of something premade, this pack of red bows is for you. Made with a crisp velvet texture, these bows are classic Christmas decorations that can add some color to your holiday display. Since they're designed with wires on the back, these bows are easy to attach to anything.
Shea porch takes a classic look that we've so far been seeing all over the most stylish trees of 2025 and takes it outdoors, combining plenty of evergreen and pops of deep red to create a scene that's timeless yet playful. And it's such a simple look to recreate with a handful of ribbon and plenty of greenery.
