Its time again for our farmhouse fall front porch tour! Mums, gourds, grain sack fabrics, wood tones and white set the stage for an inviting entrance to our farmhouse for the cooler months.
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Fall blog hop
Today’s post is in collaboration with some blogging friends of mine. Make sure to read all the way to the end to see who else is sharing fall inspiration today.
Seasonal Decorating
I have to be honest, decorating has been a little less exciting to me in the last 6 months or so. I enjoy making things pretty, and you all know I am obsessed with DIY, but the seasons just change so quickly and I would almost prefer to just let everything in my home stay the same than worry about swapping things out.
Busy mom of 5 and business owner confessions here!
I have sourdough bread to bake, veggies to ferment and an unruly garden in dire need of some serious attention.
Shopping for the right throw blankets and pillows, and hunting down those gorgeous blue jarrahdales is just about the furthest thing from my brain at the moment.
Decorating for fall
Last year I put a lot of thought and effort into decorating our farmhouse front porch for the fall.
This year I seriously went up to the grocery store, snagged a cart full of acorn squash, butternut squash and mums to bring some simple fall decor to the front porch.
I “shopped the house” for a few other things. This is just my fancy way to say gathered unused items from the living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc., to accent the porch.
I brought out a vintage crock from the entryway and a large wicker basket I found recently that didn’t yet have a home. There’s also a black throw blanket from the couch and several grain sack pillow covers from my sewing room.
They all made their way out to the porch to spruce things up for autumn.
I just don’t have it in me to run to Home Goods or Target every time the seasons change. Frugal and minimalistic by nature, I’d prefer to decorate with stuff I already have and groceries. We can just eat the squash when its time to bust out the Christmas greenery.
In the past I kept everything white and neutral, but I have to say I’m pretty over that trend in general. I know this may come as a shocker, but I’ve been craving color in my home lately.
By golly, fall is the time for oranges, reds and browns, and its about time I honor that in my decor. No more all blue and white all the time.
These rust colored mums have never looked so beautiful.
I also love the warm tones from the wood and wicker. They all lend themselves well to the pretty colors of the fall season.
When the photography crew from Meredith came earlier this year, they left behind a galvanized tub on the porch. Up until a week or so ago, it had beautiful purple flowers planted in it. I removed those and added more squash and gourds for the fall season.
The Farmhouse on Boone Fall pillow collection
All the pillows on our porch are made from the farmhouse.
Projects from our fall farmhouse front porch
Our complete porch renovation before and after
How to strip the paint from an antique door
We built our porch swing from these plans.
Karen Kish says
Hi Lisa! I love what you did on your front porch and how it gives a beautiful cohesive look in soft neutrals that lend itself well to a fall display. Good job!
Barbara Smith says
I am totally with you on fall decorating! From using natural and edible finds, to not spending time and energy to decorate. Love that you are so practical and not fussy!!
Sara says
Itโs no secret I love your home and your style! I love that we both have stacks of wood on our porch. And for realistic means! We will be using ours soon, it only seems natural to have it there. Love it all!
Lisa says
Thank you so much Sara! You’re home is looking so pretty and cozy this fall! ๐
Natalie Kolter says
I love your cozy and beautiful porch!! And that galvanized tub is amazing! Such a fun Fall tour!
Lisa says
Thanks so much Natalie!
Sarah | Grace In My Space says
Love your approach to fall decorating this year Lisa. And it is stunning with each simple touch you’ve added!
Lisa says
Thank you Sarah! So fun doing this hop with you!
Jackie says
So lovely Lisa! I love those rust colored mums! I can’t wait until the leaves around here start to match. Happy Fall!
Jackie
Lisa says
Yes! Can’t wait. So gorgeous!
Cynthia says
I love these fall touches you’ve added to your porch! Beautiful as always, Lisa! And I still swoon over your front door every time I see it! XO, Cynthia
Lisa says
Aww thanks so much Cynthia! Your home is looking gorgeous for fall!
Annie says
Hi Lisa
Thank you, thank you, thank you for stating busy moms really donโt have time or energy to shop all over town for the โperfect fauxโ what ever. My mantra is use what you have and be creative.
We prefer to go on walks and let the kiddos collect natural fall items. I get acorns, pine cones and beautiful colored leaves to use as decor. The kids get tired and sleep. ?
One benefit of using natural decor is at the end of the season, I just compost it all. I donโt have to pack it up or find someplace to store it. Thatโs a win, win in my tiny little โfarmโ house.
Thanks again for sharing all your ideas with us.
Lisa says
Yes!! Exactly. It’s fun for the kids, and then when its all over, no bins in the basement. My favorite part of just decorating with whatever is seasonally available! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting. ๐
Karan Barton says
I could seriously spend all day on that gorgeous porch. It is so beautiful and I absolutely love your pillows!
karan
Lisa says
Thanks so much Karan!