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.
Crystal Rose Cottage
I think it looks perfect Pam! Just enough!~Hugs, Patti
Sherry@Back2Vintage
It looks like you did a lot to me!!! Love the cornstalks and that truck!!!
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!!!
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.
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.
Lara
You have such a cute & welcoming home! Such nice outdoor fall decor you have done! The dump truck with the pumpkins is adorable! 🙂
The Mama Monster
I love it! Looks super cute!
Ceekay- Thinkin of Home
You did wonderful..if this is scaling back!!
Cheryl
Wow... fabulous decorating for fall. I got out 3 faux pumpkins and thats it lol.....
Dan
Everything looks wonderful! I think simple makes a bigger impact!
I hope you have a great weekend!
~Dan~
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.
All That Glitters
Super cute! Looks like a lot to me!
All That Glitters
Super cute! Looks like a lot to me!
Laura
The truck full of pumpkins is adorable!
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.
Heather
Your fall front porch looks wonderful! Love the cornstalks!