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.
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.
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.
Gourds that I picked up at the farm market are sitting in my planter box along with a lid to an apple basket.
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.
I have added the clay pumpkin. Because, of course, I didn't have that out all summer. That would just be silly.
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.
I added a mum in an apple basket to the porch for a shot of fall color
along with my vintage 1950's Structo dump truck.
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.
I hope to enjoy the fall this year, sitting in these rocking chairs admiring my not-to-overdone fall porch decor.
So remember, you can still create a fun fall porch with just a few tweaks of your summer porch here and there.
Heather
Your fall front porch looks wonderful! Love the cornstalks!
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.
Laura
The truck full of pumpkins is adorable!
All That Glitters
Super cute! Looks like a lot to me!
All That Glitters
Super cute! Looks like a lot to me!
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.
Dan
Everything looks wonderful! I think simple makes a bigger impact!
I hope you have a great weekend!
~Dan~
Cheryl
Wow... fabulous decorating for fall. I got out 3 faux pumpkins and thats it lol.....
Ceekay- Thinkin of Home
You did wonderful..if this is scaling back!!
The Mama Monster
I love it! Looks super cute!
Lara
You have such a cute & welcoming home! Such nice outdoor fall decor you have done! The dump truck with the pumpkins is adorable! 🙂
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.
Kim K.
Your porch is just delightful. I especially like the 1950's Structo dump truck. Everything is so cozy. Makes me want to join on the front porch.
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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It looks like you did a lot to me!!! Love the cornstalks and that truck!!!
Crystal Rose Cottage
I think it looks perfect Pam! Just enough!~Hugs, Patti
Marigene
Delightful front porch, Pam!
Lottie
LOL! I love the truck with the pumpkins from the nuclear plant! 🙂 Your porch is lovely...just right!
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing
You did great Pam! Just the right touch of Fall. Love the little truck, too cute!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
The porch looks great Pam! This seems to be a very good year for the warty gourds and pumpkins, they're so cool:@)
The Summer Porch
Your pictures are gorgeous! I love the warty gourds... So nice to find your blog as well.
Hugs Rosemary...
Carol A.Bender
Nice job on your porch - it's beautiful!
Michele Smith
Your porch is super cute! I love all the touches of fall.
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
JunkStuffTreasures
Love your autumn decor. The colors just pop!
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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Sometimes simple is just as beautiful. I understand about getting it all out and putting it all away. I still have not done the inside yet. love the little truck
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!
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!
[email protected] Charm
Oh I love it...just the right amount! Thank you for giving me the idea with the old truck...I'm going to get Mr.CC's out and play with it...well really decorate with it:)
Blessings,
Linda
Barb
The porch looks beautiful!! Anything more would almost be over the top. Nice job!
Country Dreaming
Looks great--I am a bit behind on my decorating. May have to borrow your truck idea. too cute.
Melinda
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)
Are you kidding? You decorated plenty! Your house looks GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! I love EVERYTHING you have there, it's perfect. You have just enough stuff and it looks wonderful.
Best,
Gloria
Katherines Corner
Love it all! The little tuck s great!! Hugs and happy weekend wishes!
LizlovesVintage
It's so perfect Pam! I wish I had that great front porch. The Vintage truck adds to the charm. Have a great weekend.
xxx Liz
Shabby chic Sandy
Looks beautiful! I love the truck full of pumpkins
Halley | Business Card Design
Getting set for the Halloween huh! I love how you arranged everything on your front porch. Are those real vegetables? Or they're all made of plastic?
The Vintage Chateau
Hi Pam, thanks for visiting my blog. Your front porch looks so inviting!
Karee
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Love your porch! The truck is a cute idea! Hope you are having a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie
stefanie
oh!!! its gorgeous!!!!
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
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
Sheets on the line, love in my heart.
pam, i am just stunned at your pretty fall porch. This is not the first times you have given me inspirations. thanks bunches girl.
blessings,
rebecca
andrea
Pam, the porch looks great and so does THE NEW ROOF!!! The little truck full o'punkins is just perfect. [email protected]
The Summer Kitchen Girls
Why is it that every year I can't decorate my porch the same for Fall?? Crazy....it is! Love that truck filled with nucular pumpkins...that is the cutest Pam!
Enjoy your day 🙂
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
Your porch looks fantastic. I just adore the added truck!
Susie Q
I so love the porch and that truck is just perfect! You have such a beautiful home!
Love,
Sue
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
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