Fall Front Porch Decor
Can it really be the last day of September? I've been enjoying the changing
leaves and the abundance of pumpkins, apple pies, and golden sunlight this
time of year brings. Luckily, it's still warm enough to sit out on the porch.
Let me show you around my fall front porch decor. I'm joining my blogging
friends on the Seasonal Simplicity series hosted by Krista at
The Happy Housie
today to share our fall outdoor spaces.
PORCH AND EXTERIOR SOURCES:
Sconces |
Mailbox
| Mailbox decal (custom made on my
Cricut machine) |
Lighting over garage
|
Garage door
|
Bench
| Floral pillow (similar) |
Peach pillow
| Throw (similar) |
Lantern
|
Urn planter |
Granite Grip
in Autumn Mountain | Rug (similar)
Exterior Improvements
I'm thrilled to say our outdoor fall decor is not just all about the porch
this year. Our exterior is far from finished (we still have not dealt with the
front landscaping), but our walkway and porch have had some major improvements
this summer. Bit by bit, we're getting our exterior to where we want it to be.
Earlier this summer we relaid the walkway, replacing the slope from the front door to the driveway with two built in
steps. Here's a reminder of how it looked before:
In one weekend, we relaid the pavers, dug out the hilly grassy area to the
right and filled that with hostas, and raised the boxwoods. We'll deal with
the landscaping next spring (the hostas are just a temporary solution) but at
least it feels cohesive.
And just last week, we finished another improvement. We repainted the peeling
and pitted porch with
Granite Grip, a coating for concrete surfaces.
We have to devise a master landscape plan - the area to the right beneath
the front window definitely needs rework - but we're pleased with the
progress so far. Our exterior improvements over the last three years
include:
Fall Porch Decor
It is nice to have a painted porch now that complements the rest of the
decor. My porch decorating is all about keeping things simple and easy.
Except for the fresh pumpkins and mums, all of the things here were items I
already had. I do love the look of overflowing pumpkins on a porch - but in
these trying times when many have lost their jobs and budgets are tight, it
does feel somewhat wasteful to me. I've become more conscious about what I
consume and what I contribute to landfill and I've become more minimal in my
decor as a result. I do realize buying pumpkins does support local farmers
so there is a balance!
I've added in a lantern and woven basket to provide natural texture and
warmth. The variety of pillows and the soft throw bring comfort. It's nice to
sit out here with a cup of tea. I must admit the vintage books are just for
show - but they do add coziness to this vignette, don't they?
There's a few final pieces left to deal with - we need to reattach the brass
kick plate to the storm door, I still need a front door mat and couldn't find
my wreath hook so I couldn't hang a wreath, but those things can come in time.
For now, our front porch is welcoming and bright. I only hope this autumn
weather sticks around for a while and we can enjoy this porch!
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