Sunday, October 19, 2008

Autumn has arrived at my front porch!

I have officially jumped on the autumn bandwagon! I have let go of summer and immersed myself in the joys of fall, and my posts this week will reflect that!

Not long ago, I posted some pics of my porch decorations from last year. I promised I would post when I added to it.

Here is my long, skinny porch. It's hard to know what to do with it. I can't put too much out, or we can't walk through here! This view is from the driveway.
Here is a straight on view of my red bench. I moved the star from next to the door to the window. It is almost a perfect match for the red bench!
Here is the bench up close. This was a great summer find! It cost me about $40-45. I had geraniums in a white basket and a birdhouse on it for summer. The birdhouse is sitting under the bench for now.
I still love this angel that I found at Joanne Fabrics for $17. She and the bench were featured in an earlier summer post.
I just love these white pumpkins! It coordinates really well with the angel. I love the contrast between the pumpkin and the deep red bench.
Here is a fall arrangment I made last weekend. I found the basket, the gourd, and the little pumpkin, and also the styrofoam for inside the basket and the moss at Dollar Tree for $1.00 each. I found three bundles of the flowers for a buck each at Meijer! Now I have a brand new arrangement for only $8 total!
The scarecrow is a repeat of last year, but with a new pumpkin and no mums this year. The trees are different as I bought them around Christmas last year.
And last but not least is my old chair with fall flowers. I still love it as much as I did last fall!

My son and I joined friends at a state park this weekend. I took bunches of pictures! I swear, I live in a most beautiful area and I can't wait to show it to you this week! Blue Monday comes first, then you'll see all the fall glory.

Stay tuned, same bat blog, same bat channel!


13 comments:

  1. Hi Kady!
    Your porch looks fabulous! Love the white pumpkin with the angel!! you did a great job on the floral arrangement too. The old chair is my favorite with the fall colors decorating it.
    Hugs, Sherry

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  2. You did a great job. Looks like fall has arrived.

    Hugs,
    Chris

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  3. OOh I love fall decor! Not sure what my nieghbors would think if I participate!

    Love your colors!

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  4. Happy Autumn, Kady. See you tomorrow.

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  5. I just love Fall colors...they just make me feel good! Love your bench too, very pretty Kady!

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  6. You've got your porch looking just gorgeous. I love the way the star looks on the window. That was a brilliant idea!

    Justine :o )

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  7. Morning girl...ohhhh wee I love all that Fall decorating! I am especialy loving that bench and that white pumpkin...I have never had a white pumpkin, but they are so pretty and that black chair..ohhhhh it calls me girl!!!!! lol Hope you have a beautiful Sunday sweetie!

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  8. Hey Kady!
    Everything looks adorable all dressed up for fall...that little bench is precious and you know I am lovin' that chair! Have a great day!
    xoxo,
    Queenie

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  9. Yes, you have jumped into fall and your porch looks so pretty and welcoming good job! ;-) Bo

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  10. this is beautiful! I have that angel in my sunroom...now when I see her...I will think of you!

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  11. Hi Kady!!

    Oh, your porch is just wonderful!! I love it all, especially that old chair all dress up!! Oh, I want to come to see you and just sit there. Maybe you could make me some hot apple cidar and a muffin. Am I asking for too much! lol
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. Well you used the space wisely and it turned out great. I love that little stone angel and I'm getting very fond of white pumpkins!

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  13. What a lovely and colourful fall arrangement at your front door! I love the shelf and I love the scarecrow arrangement.
    This is such a lovely picture to see as you walk in your front door.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Come by and visit...read about my Giveaway in last Friday's post. leave me a comment to tell me you would like to participate.

    Judi

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