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Porch Decor For Fall

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I have really scaled back in what I am doing inside and out for fall decor this year. Last year, I was all excited to do a lot of decorating for the seasons and sort of went all out. This year it’s much more laid back.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

I sort of go in spurts like that.

And honestly, anything that I put out for fall will have to be put away again and that in itself is a drawback to me.

So I just added a few key fall items to my summer porch and called it a day.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

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The planters on either side of the door are what I had planted in May. They each have two Electric Lime Coleus with one Purple Fountain Grass plant in the middle.

Sort of like a grass sandwich. But you don’t have to eat it.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

Gourds that I picked up at the farm market are sitting in my planter box along with a lid to an apple basket.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

Normally, I am not a fan of warty things, but I just love these bumpy gourds.

The rocking chairs and pillows have stayed the same.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

I have added the clay pumpkin. Because, of course, I didn’t have that out all summer. That would just be silly.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

The cornstalks were a huge splurge this year. I have a hard time spending money on something that I could just as easily grab from a nearby cornfield. I mean there are probably 14 bazillion cornstalks in a square mile radius of us.

But that would be stealing. So I bought them at the farm market for $5.95 per stalk.

I really do love the look of the cornstalks on the porch pillars though.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

I added a mum in an apple basket to the porch for a shot of fall color

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

along with my vintage 1950’s Structo dump truck.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

The scale of the pumpkins is a little too large for this truck, but you’ll just have to imagine they were grown at the nuclear power plant.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

I hope to enjoy the fall this year, sitting in these rocking chairs admiring my not-to-overdone fall porch decor.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.

So remember, you can still create a fun fall porch with just a few tweaks of your summer porch here and there.

Fun fall front porch decor using traditional cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds and mums along with the unexpected - a vintage toy truck loaded with pumpkins.


Other fall front porches can be found by clicking on the photos:

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Fall front porch decor

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  2. Robin

    Your porch looks amazing. You did a great job for someone who really didn’t want to do it in the first place. LOL!

    I just love your truck. It’s such a great addition.

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  6. Debby

    Your house is just adorable. Love that porch. The little truck and it’s pumpkins……I feel the same about cornstalks.(Like I would be stealing.)

    Are you going tomorrow. I am going to try to be there early. I hope I run into you.
    And next week-end…..will you be going?
    So much fall goodness going on. Love the temps and the colors and the pumpkins.

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  12. Andrea

    I think it looks great! I would love to see what the all-out looked like. I can’t believe what those cornstalks cost you! I could have made a small fortune if I could charge that out here.

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  14. Dee in Oregon

    I told your BIL that I was wondering where you were yesterday and now I know, you were decorating your porch. It is so cute and inviting – Nice Job!!!

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  24. Amber Lyon Ferguson

    Looks great the way it is. If you scaled down its still beautiful. And as I am sure everyone will tell you, that truck is fantastic! I also made myself sick with debating on paying $6 for 3 cornstalks (that’s $18 worth of flea-market money that’s going to be gone on the day after Thanksgiving!) but in the end, the porch turned out really nice so it was worth it.

    Amber

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  26. Jane

    I did the same thing last year and went ALL OUT with Fall and Halloween so I would have those fabulous photos for my blog. Scaled back and am enjoying a little more simplicity this year. And that is really okay! By the way, I love the toy truck filled with tiny punkins…too cute!

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  28. Linda

    Your porch is just beautiful, Pam! It is so welcoming, I would love to sit out there and visit with you! Love the pumpkins in the truck…I’ll have to visit the power plant and get a few for my truck, too lol!

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  29. Pamela

    I adore your home!!! The style is so country and beautiful!! I used to plant coleus and purple grass all the time. Love that old truck.
    You mean you couldn’t knock on some old farmer’s door and ask for some corn? Lol!

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  41. Sue

    I think the clincher for your pretty porch is the little metal truck filled with mini pumpkins! So adorable, Pam. I’ll talk to ya soon. ~ Sue

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  42. Red Rose Alley

    Thank you for visiting and following Red Rose Alley. I love your front Fall porch, and the orange mums are beautiful. The truck with the pumpkins are so cute, and adds a special touch. I will be back to visit with you often, and I hope you have a fun Fall weekend.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  48. Pam of Eastlake Victorian

    Very cute, Pam! I agree, the corn stalks look perfect on the pillars. The mum, gourds and pumpkins add a pop of fall color. And those 2 black rockers look spectacular on your porch! And they go well with the Halloween theme, too. 🙂

    -Pam

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  49. Helen's Decor

    I’m your newest follower and hope you will follow me, too. I’m also loving your great porch and fun decor. I spotted the truck immediately. It looks terrific with the pumpkins in it. Thanks for the fun, Helen

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