The Porch Goose Is the Whimsical Decor Trend Taking Over Front Porches—Including a Dolly Tribute
These charming figurines are helping homeowners embrace bold, joyful decor one outfit at a time
Key Takeaways
- The porch goose trend invites folks to display a goose figurine on their doorstep.
- People have started dressing their geese in festive and seasonal ensembles.
- Here, read all about where to get a porch goose and how to find porch goose outfits.
More and more, the minimalist styles of the late 2010s and early 2020s are fading to black as folks opt for more whimsy, character and personality when it comes to home decor. Gone are the days of crisp lines and muted neutrals, as people are enjoying filling their homes with bold patterns, bright colors and design elements that reflect who they are. Doing so in the interior of your home is one thing, but giving the exterior of your home a dash of whimsy can be a little more daunting—which is why the porch goose might be the perfect place to start.
In conversation with Martha Stewart, antiques and vintage expert and founder of The Preppy Grandmillennial, Melissa Davies, explained that the tradition of leaving a plastic or concrete goose figurine on one’s doorstep ties back to the days in which real geese were kept on farms, their loud honks serving to alert of any predators or intruders. Today, they serve a more symbolic purpose as they stand watch in front of people’s homes, and as the trend grows in popularity, so does people’s creativity.
Nowadays, neighborhoods are filled with porch geese dressed in seasonal outfits, holding funny signs and welcoming guests, and if you’re looking to get in on the fun, we’ve rounded up a few spots you can snag one for yourself—as well as a few fun accessories and accents you can give your goose to set it apart from the others!
Where to buy a porch goose: Walmart, Target, Home Depot
With this trend gaining momentum, shoppers are dying to get their hands on a porch goose of their own, and luckily, there are a few popular retailers that sell them. At Walmart, take home the Mainstays Weather-Resistant Resin Porch Goose Garden Statue for just $19.97.
Able to stand up against the elements, this porch goose is the perfect addition to your entrance. At Home Depot, you can purchase the Giddy the Porch Goose Metal Garden Statue for $54.99. At Target, the Union Products Goose Outdoor Lawn and Garden Statue costs $45.99.
Where to buy porch goose outfits
Another part of what makes the porch goose tradition so fun is the way these figurines are customizable. Dress them up for any holiday or occasion and let your creativity flow! Many have taken to social media to share their unique goose ensembles, and while some go the more traditional seasonal route (check out this adorable little lady ready for a rainstorm!) or truly think outside the box (take a look at this goose ready for his Costco shift!), there are truly no limits.
Some porch geese can be purchased with a variety of outfits (this Target version comes with six!), though some people prefer to purchase theirs separately. Amazon and Walmart offer dozens of options to choose from, but for those looking for some truly outside of the box looks, Etsy is where it’s at. Get your goose pool ready with this adorable summer ensemble, or prepare them for Halloween by dressing them as one of your favorite movie characters.
Dolly Parton porch goose outfit: folks honor the legend
Over the last few days, tributes have been pouring in for the late Dolly Parton, who passed away earlier this week at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Folks are paying homage to the country songstress in many ways—one of those being via porch goose. Instagram user @OneCuteGoose shared a video of their goose in a full Dolly ensemble, and we can’t get enough of this unique tribute.
Have you gotten in on the porch goose trend? Tell us all about how you style yours!
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