Need to refresh your porch or entryway for the upcoming fall season? Let me show you how I brought the porch into the fall season!
A Blank Slate
I recently made a quick trip to Illinois to freshen up the farmhouse for a fall broker open house and real estate showings. I wanted to make the front porch inviting.
Originally, I planned to purchase pots of mums. The greenhouse I went to outside of Arthur, Illinois was out of mums but they had these magnificent late summer pots.
One of my favorite plants is Diamond Frost! I was immediately drawn to these two planters! When I commented on the Diamond Frost in the planters, the greenhouse owner said ” you really know your plants! Most people don’t know the names!” I admitted that I was a former florist!
You can find out more about Diamond Frost here:
Before
This late summer planter just needed a quick hair cut , some deadheading and the addition of a couple of white pumpkins to be ready for the fall season!
The burlap stand is actually an empty 5 gallon pickle covered with burlap and mesh. Isn’t it adorable?
The wrought iron handrails came from a Catholic Rectory in Paris, IL. You can read about how I found them here:
A Rustic Swing Garden Accent
The greenhouse had some interesting grasses as well as some herb plants. I purchased a mint called Berries and Cream and a lavender plant. I have missed having herbs in the garden!
The concrete birdbath in the background belonged to my paternal grandmother. I would love to move it to Florida but I fear it is too fragile to make the trip!
Past Fall Porch
I have fond memories of how the porch was decorated two years ago for the Estate Sale! You can read more about the sale here
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