I finally got around to sprucing up the front porch this weekend and I’m loving it!
Wish I could take the credit for making this wreath, but my big sis bought if for me from Costco of all places! I love the combination of feathers, berries, pine cones, and pomegranates.
My Keeshond, Gandalf the Gray, had to get in on the action :). (Yes, I’m a total Lord of the Rings Nerd.) Gandalf makes for a great Fall and Winter accessory don’t you think?
I found these yellow pillows for $6 each at Ollie’s. The original price tag on each said $72!!! Uh, what?
Yellow flowers seem to smile happiness. I heart them.
Sigh. Anyone want to come over and sip some hot cider or pumpkin latte on my porch? Well, come on over then!
I would love to have you!
How about you? Have you decorated your porch yet? Well get your mantels (or fake mantels) decorated because Wednesday is a Halloween Mantel Linky Partay!
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Grace says
HA! I’m not sure which I want more, the beautiful fall wreath … or Gandalf!
Jessica says
i am on my way…i'll take a pumpkin latte, but first i've got to stop at ollie's in hopes of finding a few of those adorable pillows! looks fabulous, and i wouldn't expect anything less!
PA is gorgeous this time of year…happy fall!
Heather says
I just found your blog this morning and when I saw the picture of your keeshond, just brought tears to my eyes…I had a keeshond as a little girl, her name was Angie, she was blind in one eye and scared of everybody but me. I loved her so much and was so sad when my parents sent her "to live on a farm where she would be able to run around…" Just really touched my heart this morning and had to share.
Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says
first, your porch on it's own is amazing…and your decor is lovely! I love the pops of yellow…so fresh and not just typical fall! Your blog is just lovely!
Cass @ That Old House says
Your porch looks marvelous, and that wreath is amazing… gorgeous!
LOVE your dog, like a big ball of dust bunny. He IS the perfect cold weather accessory.
Cass
Leen says
Sadly, I don't have a porch 🙁 but one is in the planning stage! yay!
Love your porch, the decorations and the dog, and Lord of the Rings too 🙂
Mary Ellen says
Lovin your porch and those darlin yellow ruffle pillows!! Too cute!
bee blessed
mary
Pam says
Looks so nice and fall looking. Great job, love it.
The Mama Monster says
Could this be any cuter?!?!?!?! I love it!
Oh and your Keeshond is beautiful!
~The Mama Monster
Marianne@Songbird says
Oh this looks so beautiful! I love those American Porches and you 'do' yours so well!!
And I finally got around to seeing your video for Layla and Kevin. Men your guys rock and especially yeah for your husband, that man has got some moves!!! (oh and you too 😉 ).
Gail says
Beth, your front porch looks awesome all deck out for fall. Especially loved seeing Gandalf….what a sweetie.
Have a wonderful day.
Gail
P.S. What time is hot cider?
Marie Elena says
Your porch looks so beautiful and festive! Gandalf is such a good dog; we got pumpkins this weekend for our porch, and they were demolished by our labs within 15 minutes!
Nancy C. Turner says
Ok, I love the wreath! Great Costco find. Wish I lived closer, would love to share some hot apple cider on your beautiful porch.
One Cheap B*tch says
Love those pillows! What is Ollie's? And that wreath is just amazing – I can't believe it's from Costco!
Jeanine
Funky Junk Interiors says
Gorgeous, Beth! Your front porch is to totally die for. I really miss mine from my last home.
And I'm such a slack. I don't even decorate for fall, nevermind Halloween! 😛
Donna
Staci at Craftify It ! says
I would LOVE to relax on that porch! I love the yellow! The pillows were a steal…I wish I had a covered porch.
Natalia says
So inviting! Can I come over?
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
I love your front porch. And it looks so beautiful decorated for fall. Yes, that wreath is fab. And I love the yellow flowers. What a steal on those pillows.
Jen says
Wow! Your porch looks great!
Love how you tied all the colors together!
Great score on the pillows!
I love to go to Ollies to hunt for a great deal!
Jen says
Wow! Your porch looks great!
Love how you tied all the colors together!
Great score on the pillows!
I love to go to Ollies to hunt for a great deal!
Julie says
Oh Beth your porch looks so wonderful!! I love how your pillows tie into your mums!! I want to visit 🙂 Better yet you should swing by mine and help me spruce it up… LOL 🙂
Ann says
So cozy and welcoming. I love those pillows!and the wreath! heck, I love it all!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Girl, if I was anywhere close, I'd stop by & sit a spell. What a pretty porch, I wish I had a large front porch, but have to make due with my deck space. You did a fantastic job of Fallin' it up!
gail@roomingwithgail says
That is just beautiful! I'm having this crush on yellow lately. I saw Sarah's House and she does a lot of yellows. Hummm…thinking of redoing the family room!
Creative Decor by Brooke says
Oh my, so inviting. I want to sit and read a good book.
Brooke
New Every Morning says
Since it's 80 in NC today I haven't thought about cider yet, but now that you mention it…
yes, I'd LOVE some! 🙂
CRAZY about your wreath! I love how full and colorful it is!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
That porch is swoon-worthy! I love the gate you have across the stairs so Gandalf can't escape. The wreath is gorgeous…don't think I saw that one at our Costco. Love the pillows and the mums. Everything looks fabulous!
Handbags*N*Pigtails says
I could totally be there in a few hours. Start heatin up the cider sweet lady!:)
Sarah
HandbagsnPigtails.blogspot.com
Wendy says
Gorgeous! I love love love little pops of yellow!!! It just makes me smile!
Beth@The Stories of A2Z says
Ollies is a totally hit or miss random conglomerate of stuff. Here's the link http://www.olliesbargainoutlet.com/
Susan says
Ollies? A place for cute pillows that I do not know?? I don't think we have them in Cajun Country but if I ever see one I'll stop in.
BTW, your porch is perfect!!
Richella says
Your porch looks wonderful! That wreath is just great (aren't sisters the best?) and I love your yellow flowers and pillows. But now I'm wondering–what is Ollie's? Maybe I could come over for a drink and you could tell me about it while we sit on your porch.
I have decorated my porch, and I'm enjoying it so much. October is the prettiest month of the year, I think. September is still awfully summery here in North Carolina, but October is gorgeous. Here's a link in case you want to take a peek at my porch: http://www.impartinggrace.com/search/label/Front%20porch%20living
So maybe you we really should visit one another. We could hang out on both porches!
Beth@The Stories of A2Z says
Shelley, Ollies is a discount chain. Not sure if they have them in Philly. I can't remember. But it's a great hit or miss kind of store for everything from books (fabulous Christian book supply) to food and crafting supplies.
Carmen says
Wish I could be there! This looks like home to me…or what I wish home looked like for me. Love the wreath, and Gandalf…well he's just too cute! Love Keeshonds! Have a happy thanksgiving!!
Kathleen Frances says
Beth,
I just noticed your new 'share this' on your pics. WHAT A COOL THING. I'm totally stealing this too, if you don't mind:)
Kathleen Frances says
Looks lovely! Your flower baskets are the icing on the cake. Oooo, you should do a post on flower boxes (if you haven't already). I'd like to see a few examples of those.
I wish I could get up the motivation to do something like this. We have such a cute flower bed in the front of our house that I always feel bad about letting go.
How much do you think a once a week gardener would be? Maybe someone on Craigslist is willing to do it for dirt cheap. Hah. 'Dirt' cheap.
Ahhh, I'm so unfunny.
Flower Patch Farmgirl says
Those yellow ruffle pillows are my favorite!
Susie from Bienvenue says
One thing is missing though! Me on the porch visiting you! Love your porch….beautiful!!!!
Susie from Bienvenue says
One thing is missing though! Me on the porch visiting you! Love your porch….beautiful!!!!
Jaimie says
LOVE your porch and that amazing dog!! Here's my dilemma – I desperately want to decorate for fall but have zero money to do so. Even $10 is a stretch right now that I can't make happen. Do you have any free fall decorating ideas?
Shelley Anne says
beth, what is Ollie's? I love the pillows!
Jenny says
I love it!
My mantle is ready, but it looks the same as last year, LOL!
Centsational Girl says
Your porch looks like a spread in Country Living magazine, I heart!!!! All those colors together are divine. Gorgeous girl!
xo
Kate
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
Your porch looks so inviting. I'd love to come over and have a mug of hot apple cider.:)
Rocking in your chairs sounds lovely! Those ruffled yellow pillows are so cute!!
Mom Taxi Julie says
Totally beautiful!!
Tracey says
I really feel bad for your neighbors. Who can compete with this gorgeous cozy porch? No one if they don't have a Gandalf.
Cherry Chick says
I Heart your Fall porch totally. It's all just fabulous and that pillow deal was amazing. The wreath from Costco was a total find! lol…Gandalf has a look like no other.
Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Jensamom23 says
I love the yellow pops of color! It looks fantastic, Beth!
Shayna @ Texas Monkey says
Oh it's gorgeous Beth, great job and love the pic of Gandolf. We too are movie nerds, our white Pomeranian is General Maximus Decimus Meridus from the movie Gladiator. We call him Maximus for short. 🙂
La says
It looks so festive and friendly. I would love to sit on your porch and sip hot cider.
Happy Fall! La
Chelsy@ Sweet Pea Kisses says
Gooorgeous darling!! I am so in love with yellow right now. And that wreath is amazing!
Lemonade Makin' Mama says
Love the black, white, and yellow! Very festive and inviting. You did a fantastic job and cider sounds heavenly! 🙂