Fall Porch Decor
I know I said I wasn’t going to decorate the front porch for fall this year, but I did add just a few fall elements. It felt a little naked not having anything out there and with the side porch looking like fall it seemed a little neglected. The only people that come through our front door are uninvited. If you know us, you use the side door and just come on in….no knocking required. Our home is always open, and often I come home and find a kid had dropped by and helped themselves to a meal. The only evidence in the dirty dishes in the sink.
The only thing I picked up for the front porch was pumpkins and mums. I purchased the pumpkins from a local farmer and grabbed the mums from our local hardware. It took just a few minutes to put it all together and it looks better than an undecorated porch.
I didn’t know what to do with my hanging baskets that were once beautiful and full with mini, cascading flowers…..no so pretty after the frost as you can see, so I applied the same principle I did to the side porch whiskey barrels. First I cut back all the dead flowers, then lined the basket with straw, and loaded it with leftover pumpkins and gourds. The porch won’t be seen by any trick-or-treaters but I know I put forth a little effort in making it feel like fall.
Dawn, you always inspire! I adore the idea of putting straw and gourds and pumpkins in your hanging baskets! Such a good idea! I would love to live in your home… so cozy and welcoming!
Thank you Yvonne, this is the first year I decided to reuse the hanging baskets for fall. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Dawn,
Happy Sunday. Ohhhhhhh I love that you put the pumpkins and gourds in your hanging baskets what a great idea. It all looks so welcoming.
Kris
Thank you Kris, this is the first year I tried to reuse them. I paid a hefty fee for the baskets so hated to not keep using them.
Your Home and porch is Most Beautiful and I noticed the large tree in the background….Just added to the Beautiful Fall colors. Have a Blessed Sunday.
Thank you Ann, yes that tree is huge and in full color right now.
Gorgeous! Love the mini pumpkins and straw in the metal container!
Susan
Susan thank you for stopping by. I love the use of straw in the fall and one bale goes a long way.
You hanging baskets look so nice that way Dawn!
Thank you Nancy it was my first time trying them that way. They do look better than the dead flowers. LOL
Well, of course to had to add a little fall to your porch and it looks lovely! I can’t believe you leave your house unlocked! I’m glad it’s safe where you live. I’d probably freak out if I came home and found food missing! ๐
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ๐
Shelia, I don’t even know where the keys are to our house. We also leave the keys in our cars, trucks, and equipment. People do stop and borrow things from time to time. I have come home before and the dump truck has been missing, I don’t report it as missing I just assume some needed it. LOL
Always so sad to see the containers after the first killing frost. That hasn’t happened here yet. The pumpkins and gourds were the perfect touch. xo Laura
Laura, we have been getting frost for quite some time now and even during the day it is cold. I did my 5 mile walk today while it was 40 degrees and that was at 1 in the afternoon. I think winter is getting close.
Love seeing your “whole” house – not sure I have before – and it looks great with Fall touches and that gorgeous tree in the background!
Barb, I think the only posts I have of the whole house are the porch ones. Yes our maple trees are beautiful right now.
Beautiful as always Dawn! I always love seeing your porch.
Thanks for stopping over Debbie ๐
Dawn, your house is truly beautiful. I love the fall touches you added. It looks so calm and welcoming.
Thank you Cheryl, we are expecting snow here on Friday so it may be all covered up by that white stuff.