Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Our Fall Front Porch

Don't you just love when you open a seasonal bin full of Fall "stuff," only to find a forgotten bag from "Michael's" containing garland that you scooped up after the season last year for 75% off?!  I sure do!


Thanks to that forgotten purchase, our front entry got a colorful Fall addition this year!  Of course, I couldn't stop there ...


I had to add in our pumpkin topiaries (that take less than 10 minutes to make) ... they've become part of our Fall family, as I keep bringing them back year after year.  



It wouldn't be Fall with a few mums and scattered pumpkins now would it?  And, since this wobbly $8 ladderback chair would undoubtedly collapse if I tried to sit on it, I decided to bring it out here to be part of this simple Fall vignette:


Soon, little trick-or-treaters will be ringing the doorbell (hope they don't attempt to sit on the wobbly chair ... the trick will be on them ... oops)!


And, while I love real pumpkins, I'm liking our faux ones, since they'll last all season (annnd, can't get squished in the road if a Halloween prankster decides to try and be funny)! 


Of course, I had to add one of my crazy mesh wreaths for the season ...

which, for a few weeks, has been replaced with a Halloween wreath I made ... gotta have mesh ... and LOTS of it!

Love the garland lit up in the evening!


Oh, and my apologies to our corn stalks ... I had every intention of adding Fall bows to them, BUT, when I went to do so, two large lizards (which, to me, translates to huge dinosaurs) jumped out of one of them, thus, preventing me from wanting to get too close to them ever again (ha).  Maybe next year! 


Thanks so much for visiting our Fall front porch!  

And, thanks to the gals who invited me to be part of a fun "Fall Porch" tour, where 24 other bloggers and I  are sharing our seasonal entries!


Be sure and visit the other gals ... you're sure to be inspired!!

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54 comments:

  1. Courtenay@Creek Line HouseOctober 15, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Becca, it's perfect! I love all of it, but I have to say I'm an especially big fan of the mesh too! :)

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  2. Christy @ Our Southern HomeOctober 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Becca, I just love your porch! The pumpkin topiary in the urns is just gorgeous! What a warm way to welcome friends and family!

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  3. priscillaOctober 15, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Very pretty ! Love your wreaths !

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  4. Tammy KillooughOctober 15, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Becca, your porch is stunning! So excited to be on the porch tour! ~Tammy

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  5. Laura @ duke manor farmOctober 15, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    oh you big whimp! it's just a lizard. :) I am afraid you take the crown in the wreath category. Beautiful! I just love everything you do!

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  6. BrandiOctober 15, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Looks beautiful!!!!!

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  7. JudyOctober 15, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I love it all! And I know what you mean by those happy surprises when you open those bins...I found some things this year I forgot I bought last year!

    I always think of you when I see the mesh in stores, you make such pretty wreaths.

    And yes, I HATE those lizards too...a baby one was in my bathroom the other night and when I yelled for hubby it scooted out into our bedroom...now i'm constantly looking for it!!!

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  8. Calypso In The CountryOctober 15, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I love your fall porch! It's always fun when you find that stray bag from Michael's isn't it?
    -Shelley

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 15, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Great minds think alike. I have a chair on mine, too.

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 15, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Very pretty, Becca! Love your pumpkin topiaries. I do that, too, buy something on clearance and forget about it by the time it rolls around the next year.

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  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 15, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Oh my Becca, I love your wreath and your porch is so beautiful. Great decor. Hugs, Marty

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  12. AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful Fall porch Becca. Loving the chair. The wreath is amazing.

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  13. Linda GoudelockOctober 15, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Your entry is so lovely and inviting!

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  14. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsOctober 15, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Ok-I have you beat! There was a small snake on the table on our deck this weekend, right where I was going to do some "fluffing" before taking photos! Yikes! I shot some wasp spray at it and it shimmied away! Your porch is beautiful and I keep intending to make those pumpkin topiaries. Oh well, maybe I'll find a deal on the pumpkins like you did on your garland!

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  15. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    BEAUTIFUL my friend!! Love the wreath...love the pumpkin topiaries...and love the chair, what a nice touch to your front porch! Let's just say I love it all!!

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  16. Jackie SeeOctober 15, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Love your porch and especially the wreath. I would love to make one but since I am not very crafty, it looks too complicated for me. I pinned it to my pinterest board, so maybe someday I will give it a try!

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  17. SuzyOctober 15, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Oooh - I just love it Becca! Your mesh wreaths are to die for and I love the pumpkin topiaries too. I think this just might be the last year that I invest in so many real pumpkins. The faux ones have gotten so much better looking so why spend all that money for something that is so temporary. Great job on your porch!

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  18. An Oasis in the DesertOctober 15, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love, love, love it, Becca! It is so fun and festive! Your wreaths are fantastic. Don't blame you about the cornstalks and lizards. Lizards, to me, are pretty much "wanna-be" snakes & I steer clear of both!

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  19. Barb @ The Everyday Home October 15, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I will not let my boys come around you because they take the lizards and wear them as earrings. LOL (I don't like them either btw) Your mesh wreath is one of the prettiest that I have EVER seen. I love that it has so many layers and layers. The garland added the perfect finishing touch. So pretty, pretty - but I would not have expected anything less from my sweet Becca. Glad you and your porch could come out to play with the rest of us. xxoo

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  20. TammyOctober 15, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    It is beautiful Becca. I love the pumpkin topiaries.

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  21. NanaDianaOctober 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Becca- Your porch is beautiful -as it always is. You do such a wonderful job and I am still loving the mesh wreath. xo Diana

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  22. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsOctober 15, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Your porch is just the prettiest ever...you always do such a great job that your friends and family must love walking up to see that gorgeous porch....and what a great job you did on the wreath...beautiful!

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  23. UnknownOctober 15, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    SO cute Becca! I love your cozy porch!! I am working on my porch this week... cant wait for you to see it! Have a great week =)

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  24. LISACPARSONSOctober 15, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    It's beautiful and I love the black door! Mine is stained brown! oh well, it matches our home.

    LOL about the lizards they scare me to death and I have had one on the front porch and one on the back patio and they get me everytime. I do not sit out long bc I fear them!!!!

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  25. UnknownOctober 15, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I love your front porch Becca! So many wonderful details especially those pumpkin topiaries and your wreaths are gorgeous!!!

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  26. Alison @ The PolohouseOctober 15, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    LOOKS FANTASTIC, Becca!
    I LOVE what you have done.
    I've been out of town for three weekends and have Yet to get my mums... my geraniums are still looking ok!So odd for this late in the season.

    You inspired me.
    Love your style!

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  27. pookieOctober 15, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Love the whole thing. It looks GREAT!!!
    Could you give a tutorial on how you made the mesh wreath? Thanks

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  28. pookieOctober 15, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Everything looks GREAT!!! Could you give a tutorial on how you made the mesh wreath?Thanks.

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  29. pookieOctober 15, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Love the whole thing. It looks GREAT!!!
    Could you give a tutorial on how you made the mesh wreath? Thanks

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  30. At The Picket FenceOctober 15, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Oh I just love it all Becca!! Wish I could come a knockin' at your beautiful front door and hang out with you! :-)
    Vanessa

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  31. At The Picket FenceOctober 15, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Oh I just love it all Becca!! Wish I could come a knockin' at your beautiful front door and hang out with you! :-)
    Vanessa

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  32. Pinky at Designs by PinkyOctober 15, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Becca, your porch looks beautiful and I LOVE both wreaths! I am going to have to try to make one of those one of these days!!! Happy FALL!!!

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  33. Kristens CreationsOctober 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful Becca! I love both wreaths too!!

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  34. AnonymousOctober 16, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    I love the "wow" wreath Becca - and I really like your black-painted front door - I'm really wanting to do that to mine - it's kind of similar to yours. Will have to experiment.

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  35. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseOctober 16, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Becca, you are the wreath queen! Absolutely gorgeous! Love the topiaries and that wobbly chair too. I love your fall porch!

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  36. UnknownOctober 16, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Your front porch is gorgeous! Love your wreath!
    Leslie
    House on the Way

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  37. Shannah @ Just Us FourOctober 16, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I absolutely love your front porch. Those leaves are great and go so well with all the other elements.

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  38. Pam - @diy Design FanaticOctober 16, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    LOVE your front porch Becca! It looks so festive and inspiring!

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  39. www.mysoulfulhome.comOctober 16, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Love that wreath..it is so full. Everything is beautiful! Great to be on tour with you!

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  40. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 16, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    I love your porch, Becca! My favorites..your pretty topiaries! I am enjoying being on the tour with all of you talented ladies!...hugs...Debbie

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  41. DebbiedoosOctober 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    You my friend have a Fall porch like no other. Just beautiful. LOVE your pumpkin topiary's too!

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  42. CynthiaOctober 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Becca, your front porch is gorgeous. Love, love the wreath!!! That chair with the mum is very cute too. you ROCK!!

    Cynthia

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  43. Phyllis @Around the HouseOctober 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh Becca, your porch is just perfect, love the pumpkins and I love the way it is all put together just so beautiful..I will have to copy a little...lol

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  44. CeliaOctober 18, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I just discovered your site and I love it all. Do you sell your items?

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  45. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful Becca.! Luv it... luv the chair :-) Porch envy.. just a wee bit!
    Hugs, Gee

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  46. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Hi pretty Becca! Oh, I love your porch! You've done a great job of Halloweening/Falling it up! I love your pumpkin topiaries and the wreath on your door. You do everything just perfectly!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shleia ;)

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  47. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 19, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Beautiful!!! love everything about it!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  48. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 19, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Becca, your porch is wonderful! Love the topiaries and your fabulous wreaths! It truly says welcome!! You do such beautiful work!

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  49. KellyOctober 19, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Wow! You've done an outstanding job on your Fall entry. I love the combination of the bright colors of the leaves and pumpkins mixed with the neutral corn stalks. Your wreath is so cute too! You do a great job on those mesh fabric wreaths.

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  50. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    You did a beautiful job! Your home looks so welcoming. I love your wreath too!!

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  51. JemsmomOctober 21, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    So pretty!!! I have been such a slacker with illness and traveling, I don't even have my silhouettes up yet! I am on it this week and you have inspired me! I want pumpkin topiaries!!! Did you do a tutorial on them??

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  52. Lee Ann RaseyOctober 24, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful! Just wondering, how do you hang the garland and corn stalks? I have always wanted to hang things up on my porch, but I have no idea how to get them up there to stay!

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  53. Lee Ann RaseyOctober 24, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful! Just wondering, how do you hang the garland and corn stalks? I have always wanted to hang things up on my porch, but I have no idea how to get them up there to stay!

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