Four things every Porch should have this Fall Season

Four things every Porch should have this Fall Season including pumpkins, mums, and color

I was tinkering around with some mums and pumpkins this weekend on the front porch. My hubby was pressure washing getting rid of summer creatures ( the spiders were so bad this summer) as I envision quiet and cooler moments on the porch again. Honestly since we installed the pool last summer, the porch has not gotten the attention  it used to. Although over the next few months I expect that to change. No polar plunge for this girl.

Fall Porch 2017

This year I plan to add some pumpkins, mums and make some pillows with a tablecloth that I picked up.  When I get the pillows made I will show you how it all turned out. Until then, I wanted to share four things every  Porch should have this Fall Season including pumpkins, mums, and now pretty tablecloths!

Four things every Southern Porch should have this Fall Season

Cozy Seating

Let’s start with the base of your porch. Furniture. Every porch needs good seating,  since most people like to stay a while. I have had this wicker furniture for almost 12 years now. It started off brown and has had a few paint jobs over the years like blue and black. Despite the usage it gets, I love that it is still cozy and comfortable seating for my family and friends. Some of the wicker is looking aged but I think it adds to the  character. I finally got rid of the metal couch that I got for $1 or something really cheap like that. The dogs have done a number on the previous cushions so I swapped them out for these gray pillow cushions  that I will use instead. I got them at IKEA super cheap and with the price of replacement cushions this is such a great alternative….and cozy too.

Fall Color

I love to alternate seasonal color on the porch. Last year it was navy and mustard, one year a lighter blue, one year yellow. This year I love how orange works so well with the black furniture and gray cushions. Pick a pillow with your favorite seasonal color, throw in a few pumpkins or fall plants and your porch is ready to usher in the Fall season.

A pretty Wreath

This is pretty shocking but I bought a wreath this year instead of making one. For as long as I can remeber I have always made wreaths for the doors. Some of my favorites here , here and here have always looked so amazing on the front doors. But this year I just wanted something orange, and simple and bought it.  For the cost of materials I find that some you can buy a wreath for the same price, depending on what you are looking for. To make the wreath look larger I am going to secure it to a large grapevine wreath.

Beautiful Mums

Ever porch needs some mums, southern or not. With the unseasonal warmer temps the white mums that I picked up will need to stay moist or they will die before quickly. I put together some easy tips to care for mums here that may be worth the read if you plan on picking some up this fall.

I’ll be sharing more of my favorite fall decor tips and ideas throughout the season. Have you decorated your front porch or entry way yet? 

grateful

for Fall