Happy Fall... In a good way! Welcome to my porch. This is one of my favorite places to relax, especially during the Autumn months. I veg out on this pillow-stuffed bench and watch my kids play in the yard, all while enjoying the crisp fall air. Front porches should offer an extension of your living space no matter the size. My porch is only 12 feet by 4 and a half feet, small yet functional; and it all started with removing the railing from the front of the porch. Think outside of the box when you're styling your porch. I chose thrift store finds for majority of the furniture and accessories. Thrift shops are perfect for outfitting out door spaces because the price is right and you don't need to stress over wear and tear. The bench is the only piece that was purchased new, hundred buckaroos at Lowe's. Otherwise, everything else was less than a fifty dollar investment from local second hand stores. This principle applies to Holiday décor as well. I added Autumn hues in the form of pillows, wreath, etc.; additionally, thrift store finds. This will transition throughout the season. I will add Halloween elements in October and replace them with Harvest elements in November. If you start with a grounding base, it makes the change simple, especially as we enter the business of the holidays.
Before: Summer
After: Fall
Here's a helpful tip for hanging wreaths during the holiday season: Install an adhesive hook upside down on the inside of your door, near the top. This allows you to use a variety of ribbon to transition with the holidays. Simply make a basic knot and slip it over the hook. Drape the ribbon over the top of your door and tie your wreath on the outside. This is stylish and allows you to avoid nailing into your door or sustaining damage from wreath hooks scrapping on you door. Ta-duh!!!
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