It's that time of the year when my annuals start looking a bit straggly and tired. Actually, most to them withered away when we were on vacation a few weeks ago. I thought this would be the perfect time to slowly start changing my porch from it's summer looks to reflect a more Autumn look. And since autumn is my favorite time of the year this was a very fun project for me.
I bought a new grapevine wreath today for the front door. As it gets closer to Autumn I'll decorate in a more seasonal theme.
The purple and green sweet potato vines actually survived the July
heatwave that we had.
I replaced the geraniums with some beautiful burnt orange colored mums and added a large purple annual grass in the back to add some height.
I love this view of my Plum Tree, one of my favorite trees on my property.
Since my lovely white petunia's withered away, I replaced them with a Boston fern. These are pretty hardy and live on my porch until sometime in November.
Isn't she a beauty....snuck up on her while she was eating my
Black Eyed Susans or whats left of them....again!
Thanks so much for stopping by, I'll be linking with:
Beautiful shots. I can't wait to spruce my front porch up some for Fall.
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne! Oh, your porch is just beautiful! Look at that little deer! So pretty but a little stinker! ;)
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Shelia ;)
Gorgeous Marianne! I love your subtle changes with just the right hint of fall. Your porch always looks so welcoming and I wish I could pop on over for a visit...I would bring the coffee of course! :-)
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Hi Marianne! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful photos of your porch and yard. My front door pots are getting "tired" too. I appreciate you sharing what you are transistioning your pot plants to since I'm not that good with plants/flowers. Such great photos of the dear eating your black eye susans.
ReplyDeleteHi I'm visiting from Met Monday - your front porch is beautiful, you know a lot about flowers. Wish I did but sadly I do not have a green thumb (i.e. I always forget to water). Your deer is also beautiful, sorry she's eating the flowers :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary
At least thatlittle deer is pretty and not just a varmit that sneeks in at night to dig up all your flowers...
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to my Bunny Hop :)
Just a little reminder that the linky for Wednesday's Bunny Hop is up and running on Tuesday night.
xoxo Bunny Jean
Bunny Jean's Decor and More! (my Main blog)
I'm so glad to see that I'm not the only one with ead annuals...but I need to do what you have done...your porch looks outstanding and thanks for sharing it at NTT!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
I wish I had a porch like yours! Don't you just love potato vine? so easy to grow and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful porch! Love your new wreath, ferns, potato vine and your furry visitor (sorry that she snacked on your flowers though). I can tell you're ready for Fall (so am I).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful porch. Inspires me to work on mine. Maybe this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks beautiful. Your visitor is so gorgeous and those eyes are so sweet and innocent while she helps her self to your flowers lol.Thanks for visiting, please come again.
ReplyDeleteOh this is wonderful!! Your home and environment look similar to mine and I just love Autumn too! Also love the Fawn, it is just darling, wish I could get a shot like that but I can never get close enough...thank you for sharing, I'm now your latest follower!
ReplyDeleteTerry
Hi Marianne. Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog and leading me here to be part of your charming world! That little deer has melted my heart and what a great picture. Your very own Bambi...Your pots are gorgeous!!Thrilled to meet you.
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www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com
Wow, your porch looks so welcoming and wonderful! Looks like your furry friend agrees :) I love fall too...can't wait to make the "switch" myself! Chat soon, Laurel
ReplyDeleteI know the "Bambi's" are so cute, but I lived in a gated development that was also a game reserve... and the deer can get overwhelming!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to the Bunny Hop party this week.
xoxo Bunny Jean
Hi Marianne, Your porch is so pretty!!I am so over these hot temps! I cannot wait until fall! How neat to see such a beautiful dear in your yard...even if she is eating your pretty flowers...lol.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can make you a scarecrow tassel. I have several orders so I will get started on it soon. I'll let you know when it's done. Thanks, Kristen
Oh thanks for stopping by my blog, My Old Historic House, and especially for becoming a follower. I am your newest as well. Don't you just love those cute little dear, but can be such a pest. I live in a small town of 490 and we have them right in the mail streets. Thanks for sharing. Richard
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