Autumn Greetings from the Front Porch

Decorating the front porch for Fall has been a work in progress this last month since we were gone for a week. It started in early September with a change up for the pillows on the metal depot bench. By the end of summer the porch and flowers start looking a bit tired and in need of a pick-me-up. I like keeping a lighter look in September because the temps are still really warm, but I'll add a few darker colors as it gets further into October.

I love the orange Buffalo Check covers and the little lumbar pillow cover that I found on Amazon. I have the 18x18 inch check covers in lots of colors, and also found several of the lumbar size for seasonal and holiday change-ups. 

Last year was a constant battle with the squirrels eating the pumpkins and digging in the mums, so I made a point not to buy too many this year because I knew I was in for frustration. Last year I found faux mums at HL and they look pretty realistic to me, so I have them in the larger garden/market baskets. Then I gave in and bought 3 smaller size live mums to add to the mix. 

I usually keep mums in the urns but wanted to try something different this year. The two larger white pumpkins in them are both faux, but they look real nestled inside with some leaves and bittersweet. I did twist off the plastic stems and replace them with real ones, which goes a long way making faux pumpkins look more real.  I've combined faux and real pumpkins around the porch too, because they are the real target of the rascally rodents. 

"The only well behaved squirrel is a concrete squirrel."

I shared a few pics of my door basket a few weeks ago, since it's hard to get a good pic with all the glare from the door. I'm into the classic color combo of orange/black/white this year with the ribbon on the basket. Of course it matches my front door to perfection. Fall and Sherwin Williams "Spicy Hue" are made for each other...

I just tied a double ribbon on the basket. I have a little trick to keep the ribbons in the right spot around the basket. I take metal floral wire and cut a piece about 5 inches long then poke both the ends through the fabric and wicker then twist them on the inside. I do one in the back and one on each side of the knot in front. That ribbon isn't going anywhere!

At some point while styling and taking pics I tried out the new Boho Quilted Throw using the gold floral reverse side on the bench. You can see that post in the Garden Room wicker settee, HERE

I added a few pumpkins to the fern for fun and filled the old French watering can 

with bits of faux flowers, leaves, and grasses.

One of my little vintage gym lockers is corralling a green striped pumpkin and mum.

The lantana still have a few blooms left, but they will be gone shortly. I've enjoyed their brilliant pinks, reds and yellows this year. The hummingbirds and butterflies really enjoy them too. I try to keep them till frost for straggling hummies, but they are all gone by now. Plus the lantana is drought resistant, so it's perfect for the crazy summer heat and dry spells.

Here are the front porch posts from last year and the 2020 version.

I hope you're having a wonderful Fall Season,

sit down and enjoy the day on the porch!

Hope you'll come by the link party on Monday evenings.

joining in here:

The House on Silverado,  Love Your Creativity at Life and Linda, 

All About Home at Common Ground and Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Inspire Me Monday at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 

 Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch 

  Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life  Home Imagined at the Antique Journey

Wednesday Link Party at Our Tiny Nest

 Wonderful Wednesday at Eclectic Red Barn

Turnabout Tuesday at My Wee Abode,  Centerpiece Wednesday at Karin's Kottage

Share Your Style at French Ethereal,  Vintage Charm at Our Hopeful Home,  

Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home,  

Grace at Home at Imparting Grace

Farmhouse Friday at  County Road 407

Fabulous Friday at WM Design House