Fall Front Porch Ideas 2012

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I love front porch decorations during the holidays.  Here are some fun and simple ideas for decorating your front porch for the Fall season.  I snapped these first pictures this past weekend in downtown Redlands, California.

Simple pumpkins lining the walk add tons of color and charm to the entry.

These next photos are from Hoosier Homemade.  Liz, from Hoosier is very talented and has incorporated a bunch of great ideas into this porch.

I love how Liz mixed several vintage pieces with the pumpkins, flowers and fall items.

Visit Liz's blog to see more of her beautiful photos and the tutorial on how she decorated this fabulous front porch.

Until next time,
Happy decorating!

Happy Fall Y'all - Kitchen Pumpkin Decor

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This scarecrow is so cute.  I actually bought him for our backyard, but once I got him home, I propped him up in the corner that enters our kitchen... and I decided to keep him there :)

The Fall decor in my kitchen was really easy to throw together.  I just bought a few real pumpkins, then found the Burlap lined wire basket, the pie sign and the little wood pumpkin crate on sale at Michaels for under $20 total.

A major no no to many people are the use of silk flowers.  Oh no, no faux :)  Many swear that they will only use fresh flowers.  But that does get pretty expensive.  So yes, I did use silk flowers... Please don't hold it against me.  I am okay with them if they are a good quality.  Although I should mention that I do use only fresh flowers when they are at the dining table. When people sit close to them, it becomes obvious when they are faux!  I had gotten the silk Fall leaves, flowers and floral picks at an after season clearance sale and I like to be able to use and re-use them.  I put a mason jar in the back corner for the flowers.  I popped the floral picks into a few places (wherever I thought they looked good).  The scale I already had from a prior thrift store trip... and the chalkboard I had previously DIY'd for $3.

I did not take the time to do fancy chalk art (although I probably should).  For now I just put a cute little saying on it.

 I love the way the fall colors pop off of my dark backsplash wall.

How do you feel about the use of silk flowers?  I'd love to hear your thoughts...

Happy Fall Y'all...

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Fun Fall Candles - Easy Peasy DIY

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Check out this super easy DIY project to spruce up your candles for Fall...  Now that my mantle is decorated, I wanted to bring more Fall color to my kitchen table.  

I started with a hurricane candle trio that I've had for several years.  I am using faux battery operated candles that are made from real wax.  They have a realistic look without the danger of fire.

I used jute twine and faux Fall leaves to bring the look of Fall to these candles.

I put one leaf on each side of my candles (since they will be sitting in the center of my table I wanted a leaf to show from each side).  I held the leaves down while twisting the twine around the center of the candle three times.  Then I tied the twine in a knot centered on one of the leaves.  Last I cut the twine ends so it wasn't hanging too long.

I did the same process on all three of my candles.  Here is what they look like now.  I love how something so simple adds so much color and charm to these beauties!

I placed the glass hurricanes back over them and now they are ready to go.   The glass creates a glare on the photo, but you get the idea.  

I will be able to use these candles throughout the entire Fall season.  I will add pine cones, a few birch branches and more leaves down the center of the table for our Thanksgiving family gathering.  When I do, I will be sure to share more pictures :)

Blessings,
Diana

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