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November 10, 2016 By Shirley

The Christmas Porch with Rudy ~ A Magazine Feature

Remember my Rudy that was on the front porch dressed for Christmas last year?

He was there greeting friends and family with his red and black checked ribbon scarf.

Well he made the big time. He appeared this month in a magazine.

Christmas Porch - Housepitality Designs

Rudy was featured in the issue of Country Sampler’s Christmas Decorating issue.

Country Sampler Christmas Decorating Magazine Feature - Housepitality Designs

Rudy …. right there on Page 15.

Among the pages of wonderful Christmas decorating inspiration.

Rudy, the adorable reindeer that was a gift from my niece Melissa.

She saw him at a craft fair and thought he needed to be on my porch.

Christmas Porch Magazine Feature - Housepitality Designs

Here are a few photos of Rudy on my front porch last year.

If you missed my Christmas Porch of 2015, you can see it HERE.

Rudy the Reindeer - Christmas Porch - Magazine Feature - Housepitality Designs

Christmas Porch - Magazine feature - Housepitality Designs

We love Rudy … So happy to share Rudy with all of you. He puts a smile on the faces

of those who enter my home, thanks to my niece Melissa!

Now, I am thinking of the place of honor for him this year!

Any suggestions?

Have a most beautiful day!

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  1. Mary says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:13 am

    Hi Shirley, Congrats on Rudy’s feature! 🙂 I’ll be looking for Country Sampler at the newstand!

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  2. Kim says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:41 am

    Can I get Rudy’s autograph??

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  3. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Congrats to both you and Rudy! How fabulous!

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  4. Mary Alice Patterson says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Congratulations, Shirley! This is awesome!
    Mary Alice

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  5. PATTI says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:10 am

    🙂 Fun! Love your porch!

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  6. cindy says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Rudy looks fabulous on your porch! Congratulations on the feature!

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  7. Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Congrats!! And the Christmas decor was perfection, too. No wonder it got featured!! xoxox

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  8. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Congratulations, Shirley, on your feature! How exciting! Rudy is awfully cute and looked wonderful on your porch! I hope that you are having a great week!!!

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  9. Lauren@simplylkj says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Congratulations Shirley on the magazine feature. Loved your gorgeous front porch, and Rudy is adorable.

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  10. Jeanette Price says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Your porch always looks so lovely! One day you are going to come out of your house and find me there! Congratulations on this nice feature!

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  11. Donnamae says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Rudy’s a cutie that’s for sure! I have his cousin…very similar though! Congrats on the feature! 😉

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  12. Jenna says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Oh Shirley how much fun! I bet Melissa is beyond thrilled! Rudy is adorable with his checked scarf, and I love the hanging ornaments, so cute!

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  13. bobbi duncan says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Rudy’s career is wide open now (tee-hee!). Big congrats to you both. The hanging Xmas balls are a clever idea–love that! Hugs!

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  14. Patty says

    November 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    I love the ornaments hanging from the ceiling. I have a very small porch – no roof – and I just love what you did. I also love Rudy.

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  15. Debra says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    What fun. Your Rudy is going to be as famous as the other one. Congrats to you and Rudy.

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  16. Pam Richardson says

    November 11, 2016 at 8:08 am

    Shirley, congrats on the “Rudy” feature! I think anywhere Rudy wants to park himself this year will be perfect!

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  17. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    November 11, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Good Friday Morning Shirley.
    I think Rudy is a perfect greeter for all your guests during the holidays. He is just adorable. Congrats to you and Rudy for being honored in Country Sampler Magazine. Happy Friday. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  18. Pinky says

    November 11, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Congrats!!! Rudy is so cute!!! Do you have a more casual tree that he could sit besdie, in the house? I am looking for a deer to sit beside my tree this year!!!

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  19. Dawn says

    November 11, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Congrats girl! He is just darling. My hubby recently made one for me and I love it!

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  20. Jeanne says

    November 13, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Shirley – I love everything about your entry…from the hanging ornaments to the trees to Rudy…so festive and welcoming.

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  21. Lidy@FrenchGardenHouse antiques says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Shirley, I love Rudy! He is the perfect greeter to your home, he has the same warm, welcoming spirit that you do. What’s more, I think I have his twin somewhere ( will look!) Congratulations on the magazine feature, Rudy might need a little party hat this year, to celebrate. Xo Lidy

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  22. Summer says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:29 am

    Beautiful! Congrats on the feature ♥

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  23. lISA AT CELEBRATE CREATIVITY says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    I love seeing this in the pages of this Country Sampler issue. Congrats to you.

    Rudy is adorable and he’s well represented his lovely magazine debut.

    So cute.

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  24. Carol bRADLEY says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Hi Shirley Congratulation on Rudy making the Country Sampler Magazine. I love it,i am a magazine lover.Your porch is beautiful.Have awonderfull Christmas and all the best for 2017.

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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