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.
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. andrea@townandprairie
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