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Simple Fall Farmhouse Front Porch

September 29, 2024 by Kimberly Snyder Leave a Comment

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Looking for some simple ways to refresh your porch or entryway for the fall season?  Let me show you how I did it!

A Blank Slate

A few years ago, I 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. 

Three pots of yellow mums displayed on brick steps

However, 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 Snow!  I was immediately drawn to these two planters!  When I commented on the Diamond Snow 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 Snow here:

If only I hadn’t sold that white chair:

Cottage Style wooden chair

I could have re-created this vignette around it! 

white chair in front of picket fence.

Autumn Cottage Style Porch Vignette

Patio Pot -Before

This late summer planter just needed a quick haircut , 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!

I just love using garden antiques in my outdoor living areas.  I share several tips in this post: How to Decorate with Antique Garden Tools & Accessories

rack head used as a garden tool holder

Past Fall Porch

I have fond memories of how the porch was decorated for the Estate Sale!  You can read more about the sale here

To Learn More about Growing Lavender

three pots of blooming lavender sitting on a glass topped patio table

How to Grow Lavender in Pots!

To Learn A Little More About Using Herbs in Your Cooking

dried herbs & herbal vinegars

Make Your Own Herbal Condiments

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Hello! Kimberly (Kim) Snyder and I'm glad you're here. An entrepreneurial spirit, I've owned a flower shop and antiques store, a pizza parlor and now we're in Florida living a new adventure. Join me as we downsize into our new digs and continue the adventures! WRITER & BLOGGER

Kimberly Snyder shares the adventures of moving to Florida and beginning again in a new space as a herbalist, a creative, and a serial entrepreneur

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