Here it is...my Fall Front Porch, or entry way, or whatever you would call it. Teeny tiny sidewalk area? In the interest of keepin' it real, I didn't sweep the leaves that always seem to pile up around our front door...I kind of like them, except when they blow inside. I love the smell that wafts up around me when I step on the newly fallen leaves, the true smell of Fall.
I love pumpkins nestled in leaves and what's left of my hostas and mint. Different shapes, different colors, there to great me when I come home from the grocery or after dropping my kiddos off at school.
It's my favorite. Not dropping the kids off or the grocery...yuck.
Instead of planting mums this year, I totally faked it. I just plopped them down in my big copper pot in their containers. I added some cabbage plants for fun. Aren't the big mums so pretty? I found them at Trader Joe's for $6! No way I could pass them by.
Then there is my pumpkin patch sign. There isn't really a pumpkin patch if you follow the sign, more like a bunch of dead hostas and mint, and the holly bush that won't die no matter how many ways I try to kill it. But, I love that little sign...I did buy it at the pumpkin patch years ago, and it brings back memories of pumpkin doughnuts and hayrides...nothing better.
How do you decorate your front porch for Fall? Do you go all out, or just plop down a few pumpkins and mums? I have seen so many gorgeous Fall porches and entryways lately, but always seem to veer back to natural for my own.
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
This looks great, Jessica. My front porch gets consumed with leaves, too. I have not bought a mum or a pumpkin yet. I have got to get with it.
Jacque n Matt Knowlton says
I love this, so inviting! And that copper boiler, does it have a lid? Wait don't answer that Matt may snatch it from you if you answer yes!
-Jacque @theDIYvillage
courtney says
that is super cute! i love the pumpkin patch sign! & don't sweep the leaves, they just add to it ;)
thanks! xo, courtney
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courtney says
that is so cute! i love the 'pumpkin patch' sign! and don't sweep the leaves, they just add to the look ;)
thanks! xo,
courtney
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Creative Raisins says
Very cute I love the pumpkins hiding in the leaves
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Love your porch Jessica!!...I went "simplistic" this year!!...But I did line the front area of the porch with lots of mums...So nice to have met you at the conference!
Debbiedoo's says
But oh so cute Miss Jessica. I love your porch.
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
I think your porch is very fancy. I love the pumpkin sign!
Liz says
Your porch looks great! Love it! Liz
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
You have a beautiful, festive, front porch! I love the pumpkins nestled in the leaves!
Michelle {The Purple Pumpkin Blog} says
Wow! I love this! The planter looks awesome, and I can't not love all the pumpkins!
I would love to invite you to post this over at my link party on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Hope to see you there :)
Michelle xoxo
Debbiedoo's says
It looks so welcoming Jessica. Mine gets a mess too..you should see my back deck..YIKES, I will show y'all one day what I have to deal with. Thanks for sharing.
Eclectically Vintage says
The squirrels attack my pumpkins so I can only put them out on Halloween! Then back in the house they go! Trader Joe's sells pumpkins for $4!! And the fairy pumpkins (they have a blue shade) for $7!! Have you seen them?
Kelly