Loving My Fall Front Porch
In the quest for a beautiful Fall front porch, I decided it was time to make my annual trek in search of the perfect pumpkins. In years past, our family would all venture to the local pumpkin patch and each child would choose their pumpkin. Sadly, this year no one wanted to pick a pumpkin…I knew the day would come when they felt that they had outgrown that family tradition. So alone and a little heavy-hearted, I ended up picking out some pumpkins at Kroger. Not very romantic or sentimental, but it got the job done!
Last year, I created some “pumpkin topiaries” and I loved them so much, I knew I had to do them again. Using my planters from the summer, I simply stacked the pumpkins. You need to try to get the short, fat pumpkins for the bottom so that the top pumpkin will sit on it and be steady. You can stack them three high, which is what I did last year, using one orange, one white and one green.
For my front door, I chose to use a flower arrangement instead of the traditional wreath. I love the way it looks. The colors are vibrant and the fullness of the flowers looks great on the door.
With the flowers and the topiaries, here is the result…
Now for the front porch, you remember that I have my wicker settee that got a makeover back in the summer. I added to that, my stenciled burlap pillows and got this…
To create a more Fall look, I added some little pumpkins and gourds that I got at Walmart for $.97 each and some Indian corn. I also had this old cornucopia that I’ve had for years!
Luckily I had two more planters, so I was able to add pumpkin topiaries beside my settee.
For the doors, I went out on a limb…What do you think?
It’s a covered porch, so everything is somewhat protected from the elements. I like the overall look. I think the candles are a fun alternative to your typical door decor, plus I like that it varies from the front door. The ribbon used on the candles and the planters have a touch of red in them, which bounce off the red pillows.
I’m enjoying my new Fall front porch and door. How is your Fall decor going? I’d love to hear your ideas or even see some pictures!
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Wow, what a stunning entrance…I love fall colors, this is beautiful!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you stopped by.
Gorgeous! I love the urns with the pumpkins!
Thank you so much! I love that look!
You did an amazing job! I love the entrance
Thank you so much Renee! Glad you could stop by!
This makes me want to decorate for fall ASAP!! I love the arrangement instead of a wreath! Such a great idea! All these colors have me so excited for fall and fall weather!!
Thank you for linking up!!
Heidi
http://www.mustachemama.com
Thank you and glad to be there!
It’s beautiful! My fall decor consists of a puny wreath on my door so yours is definitely fabulous compared to mine!
Thanks Erica! But, I don’t have twins running around my feet either! LOL!
looks great. I didn’t think about sprucing up my settee, going to get my burlap now!
Burlap is such a great Fall decor resource! Have fun!
Love, love it all. Mâkes me sad that I can’t get started right now.
Thanks Brenda! Sorry you’re not 100%. You need to get Mike going on it!
Looks great! And have I mentioned I love your front door?? Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Laurie and you’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh this is fall perfection at its finest! A truly cozy vignette.
While we don’t have much fall here in Phoenix I would love for you to stop by to see where I did find a bit of fall.
Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much! I stopped by your blog…beautiful! I followed you on Networked Blogs. Have a great day!
Leslie, I love how everything turned out. And I like the candles on the door. It’s different. I’m really lovin’ how your settee turned out. Gorgeous!!!
Thanks Jen! I thought they were neat looking.
Leslie, Great new blog! Saw you on the link party and said, “Oh! I know her!” Your house is beautiful! xo Krisitn
Thanks Kristy! I’m still working on a few things with the new look!
Everything is beautiful, you did a fabulous job!
Thank you Tanya! I appreciate that!
I love your gorgeous fall porch! Really need to hop on decorating mine!
Thank you Brooke!
I love all of the details that are in your design…. I keep coming back for inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing in my Harvest Tour of Homes! My readers are going to love visiting!
((Hugs))
Heather
stringtownhome.blogspot.com
Thanks Heather! Thanks for having me!
i love the ribbon on the urns, that’s a great idea, and note to self…get to walmart!
Thank you! Have fun!
Everything looks absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
Thank you!
Beautiful front porch! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
saw your link over at Debbiedoos…lovely porch – I especially love the candles, they were an unexpected touch!
Thank you Cheryl! I really liked the candles. Wasn’t sure if it’d work, but I did like it!