We love sitting out on our upper back porch as it is very cozy.
However, I must say that Fall is my favorite time to enjoy the porch.
To sip my first cup of coffee in the crisp mornings of Fall…
…..watching the day begin with a gorgeous sunrise.
While decorating the porch, I had flashbacks of my home in the 70’s….
…..decorated in the colors of rust, greens and blues.
I am fortunate to be close to a wonderful Farmer’s Market
…..where you can find every conceivable pumpkin or gourd.
So I was happy to be able to buy and decorate with pumpkins from local farms.
I was on visual overload…so many gorgeous pumpkins to choose from…
…..along with beautiful Fall bouquets and mums.
Bouquets of magnolia leaves and hydrangeas caught my eye at the Market…
…..I will definitely be a “frequent visitor” at this booth.
Pumpkins placed on the vintage plant stand…grouped together in a corner vignette…
…..of mums, sheaths of corn stalks, and pumpkins.
Being surrounded by beautiful flowers makes me very happy!
Flowers and pillows…what more could you ask for?!!
“Hoo” in the world doesn’t love great Fall decor!??
Hope you enjoyed my 2013 Upper Back Porch…as much as I enjoyed decorating it.
I can enjoy it from every room on the main level…a good thing!
Day Two of the FALL AROUND THE HOUSE PARTY is today…
…..please visit the following wonderful blogs who have the utmost of great Fall ideas for you to enjoy!
Upper Row from Left to Right:
Courtney of French Country Cottage
Mary of Home is Where the Boat Is
“ME”
Lower Row from Left to Right:
Kim of Kimberly Hites, The Beautiful Home
Kristen of Sophia’s Decor
Yvonne of StoneGable
Have a wonderful day and enjoy “the party”!!
Oh…and if you missed Day One of the party….
…..you can visit the following 6 wonderful blogs of great Fall ideas.
Becca of Adventures In Decorating
I am joining:
At the Picket Fence for The Pumpkin Linky Party
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Common Ground for Be Inspired
Dwellings – The Heart of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
No Minimalist Here Open House Party
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
I love your beautiful fall porch that’s “hoo”! 🙂
laura@Top This Top That’s recent post…Fall Decor Around My Home
You have created such a warm and inviting Autumn porch….when is tea being served? I wish I lived near that farmer’s market…it looks amazing!
What is that pink hanging plant, some type of air plant….very cool!
Shirley, Your porch is beautiful with all your mums, pumpkins & pillows! The perfect spot to spend a fall morning or afternoon! I’m wild over your felted pumpkin pillow 🙂 Our temperatures are climbing again after a teaser of cooler weather over the weekend. I’m looking forward to sweater weather!
Mary’s recent post…A Casual Fall Centerpiece
It looks like the perfect spot for coffee in the morning and wine in the evening, Shirley!
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Beautiful, Shirley! Ready to go to France again! Miss you.
Looks so beautiful, Shirley. I love the stacked pumpkins!
Pat@Back Porch Musings’s recent post…Welcome October
Everything looks beautiful, love your pillows.
Sandy
Girl, you have outdone yourself. I so wish I had this nice porch to sit on and enjoy the fresh air and outside sounds. Love the layering in the corner and all the cute pillows. Simply stunning. I wish I had a close farmer’s market. I still need mums.
Love the small white pumpkins on the vintage stand. I’d love to come over and have coffee on the porch with you. Miss you.
Kim Hites’s recent post…Fall Around The Front Door: A Tale Of 3 Wreaths
Shirley,
I completely understand why you want to drink your coffee on this porch. It looks perfect. Now, will you come do mine???
Absolutely gorgeus. Love all those beautiful pillows and pumpkins. Fantastic photography, as well… So happy that you had a great trip to France.
Your fall porch is beautiful Shirley! Can you come and help me with mine now!?;)Happy October!:)
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Oh Shirley, your upper porch is just stunning and so beautifully decked out for fall! I adore the way you make decorating and attention to every little detail look so effortless! I’m ready for a visit… let’s sit on the porch and have a nice long chat! xo
Just beautiful, Shirley! I love your tea cart and plant stand. You’ve really brought Fall to your porch and it must be a pleasure to sit out here.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions’s recent post…Fairy Tea Time Bow Holder
How I can relate to your flashback to the 70’s. My parents’ house was awash with clashing patterns in these colours. I think this is why I developed an aversion to patterns, that I am only just getting over! Your porch looks gorgeous though, very elegant, and I can understand why you enjoy sitting there.
Stunning, Shirley! You know I have always loved this porch and your furniture! I love all the different colors of pumpkins! I have had the hardest time finding anything, but orange here. I love the Fall touches and vignettes on your porch! It’s so inviting!
Betsy(@coastal-colors)’s recent post…Fall In The Dining Room- So Simple
I have always loved your porch and it looks especially inviting decorated for fall. I know you will soon enjoy some crisp mornings sipping your coffee out there. The new pillows are very pretty. I also have had a deja vu moment of our homes way back when. I decorated my great room with the typical fall colors this year and a pop of teal. Love it! Happy fall, ya’ll.
Shirley, this is the perfect Fall porch! I love all of your pumpkins and mums; and the pillows add such a nice touch. The patterns are beautiful! You just have the magic touch!
Shenita’s recent post…~A Bowl Of Fall’s Bounty~
GORGEOUS Shirley!! I just love this time of year!
Martina’s recent post…A New Vignette
Hi Shirley, I did enjoy my visit to your porch and would love to sit there with all your wonderful fall decor. I think my favorite item may be the small pumpkins on the vintage plant stand (or maybe the stand) or the white pumpkins with the hydrangea and pine cones (I’m definitely stealing that idea!!) or perhaps the little touch of blue in the planter holding the mums. Just lovely! Linda
Shirley, I don’t even know where to begin! It’s all so gorgeous! You’ve got such a great talent-your porch looks so inviting and comfortable! 🙂
Susan
It does look gorgeous, Shirley. The perfect place to enjoy the beauty surrounding you.
Thank you for sharing.
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love, love, love it.
I envy you that first cup of coffee…and the sunrise! Simply gorgeous! 😉
Shirley, Your porch is amazing!!! I just love it. Those stacks of pumpkins are perfect and I have to ask where you found that thistle hanging canvas…so pretty.
Kristen’s recent post…Fall in the Dining Room… 5 Easy Fall Centerpieces
Oh how I wish I could be ringing your bell right now and come sit on that porch with you!!!! It is GORGEOUS!!! Your stack of umpkins is perfection and I LOVE that little felt pillow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want one too:):) I miss our little deck off our master bedroom in the old house. HAPPY FALL, Shirley!!!! XO
Pinky’s recent post…Fall in the Morning Room
Shirley, your porch is just stunningly beautiful! I love how your pillows coordinate with all the beautiful colors of fall that you’ve used. I remember that little felt pillow from last year and I think it’s the best fall pillow I’ve ever seen! Those little pie pumpkins look so darling in your vintage plant stand! Your photographs are amazing, too! But I didn’t see a single thing that looked like it came from France! Hehe!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads’s recent post…Fall Kitchen 2013
Your porch looks stunning. I will have to come back later today to take a look at all the other fall tours.
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
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Love everything you did. Especially all the pumpkins. Just love the stacked ones. Your pillows are so inviting too.
Donna@The Country Nest’s recent post…Fall Mantel
gorgeous porch, and the weather is so beautiful now. Enjoy!
So beautiful Shirley! I love it all!!! I’m not a seasonal decorator, but you make me want to run out and buy some fall decor.
🙂
xox
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Ok Shirley you have left me speechless here and I am never speechless. Just ask my husband, LOL!! You have out done yourself. Everything is just perfect and the collection of pumpkins is outstanding. We had good choices here but nothing like what you have, have mercy. I am still trying to get my girlfriend motivated for us to get going on her home.
Cynthia
Cynthia’s recent post…Beautiful!!!!
Your porch is gorgeous perfectly decorated for fall. You are blessed to have such a superb farmers market! Wow! I am impressed!
I do not have one single fall decoration out! Shame on me. I’d better get busy.
Love your back porch and all the details you’ve put into your fall decorating! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.
Hugs, Noreen
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Shirley, I love your porch! You did a fabulous job making it look so festive for fall. I wish I could sit out there with you! Just lovely. 🙂
Julie (Lilacs & Longhorns)’s recent post…A Simple Fall Table
Looks so welcoming – and you know my twin patio set says hi to yours! Love your stacked pumpkins and the fun varieties you chose!
Kelly
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage’s recent post…My Fall Table and a Giveaway!
I love, love, love it! I could spend my whole day out on your gorgeous porch. The warm colors of the pillows are so cozy looking. So beautiful, well done.
Have a great day.
Susan
Susan’s recent post…Simple and Rustic Tablescape
Beautiful and inviting and fabulously fall! You have a full cornucopia of autumn goodies spilling across your porch~what a wonderful spot to enjoy the falling leaves!
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OOOhhh.. may I join you for a cup of coffee on the beautiful porch please Shirley? Oh my oh my!!! How luvly.
Hugs, Gee
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Absolutely gorgeous!! Where did you find those orange trellis/moroccan pillows from?!?! Must have!!!
-Caitlin
I purchased those pillows about a month ago from Kohl’s…glad you like them!
This is NOTHING like the 70s as I remember the era!!!!!! 🙂 Wow….just beautiful! I could and probably WOULD sit out there all day long! It’s all so tastefully decorated!
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Gorgeous, and I love your pumpkin topiaries. Hugs, Marty
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I love every single detail. You sure have a nice big space for decorating. It is all beautiful.
Dawn’s recent post…Kitchen Decor for Fall
So pretty! The colors of your cushions on your furniture are a perfect companion with your Fall decor too. Love all of your flowers and pumpkins.
Kelly’s recent post…Changes in the Foyer
Your porch is beautiful! I love the colors you used and all the little details are so pretty ! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Susan ~ Designs of Home’s recent post…Moving Day Beefy Vegetable Soup
LOVE, love it! All of the colors are gorgeous ~ my favorite season! Would love to be sitting out there right now with my coffee.
xo
Pat
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This is so beautiful. Your porch just screams “Have a Happy Autumn”….
Over from Tablescaper.
sweetnothingsbj’s recent post…A few more glimpses into THE MOVE….
oh my gosh, it looks like they were made for that white plant stand! love all those pumpkins!
the cape on the corner’s recent post…Whispy Hwhispy redone wreath
My favorite too… Very pretty decor…
How I would love to have a mug of hot apple cider on your beautifully decorated porch! So many wonderful fall touches to admire and take in! I like how you’ve arranged and displayed all of the décor items and the pillows on your seating area are fantastic!
DD
Dining Delight’s recent post…Fall Dinner Party for Ten
Love your porch!
– The Tablescaper
What a fun festive porch!! I love all the color!!
I would love for you to come link up to my Furniture and Paint Party going on NOW…http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/10/furniture-and-paint-party-18-and-50.html
HOpe to see you there
Brooke
start at home
Shirley, your porch is so wonderful. that flowerpot stand with the little orange guys is just perfect. love your pillows too, such a great mix of furniture and decor!
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Shirley your fall porch is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing it at our Pumpkin party! 🙂
Vanessa
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Shirley–It looks wonderful! I especially love the trellis pillows. What a great place to sit and enjoy your morning coffee!
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Your porch is beautiful Shirley, I do love your color scheme. Such a sweet felt pumpkin pillow and I love your plant stand full of pumpkins…so sweet!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy
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Shirley, just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you. I don’t know you, but it seem’s as if I should. I know you loved Ruthie and I am Thelma Mock good friend from the “old days”. Loved all your displays and wish I had the talent and know how to do all that you do. God Bless You. Keep up the good works so we can all enjoy your beautiful work. Thelma e-mail me all the beautiful displays. Thanks again, Wilma
Shirley, where is your seating from? So cute!