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September 2, 2016 By Shirley

How to Beautifully Decorate a Small Porch for Fall

I must say that many of you know my dear friend Kim of Savvy Southern Stye.

She is here today to give you some great ideas to create a beautiful Fall porch

even if do not have a very large porch. Beautiful things come in small packages!

Don’t forget to visit Kim and her gorgeous home that brings you a

“Southern Farmhouse Style with a French Twist!”

Hi Housepitality Design readers! I’m Kim and I blog at Savvy Southern Style.
 
While my friend Shirley is recuperating I thought I would share how I have decorated my small front porch
 
for fall in the past. I would love a big southern porch like Shirley’s,
 
but I have a small stoop. That doesn’t mean I can’t dress it up.
 
 
 

This was my first time styling my porch for fall in 2011. Before blogging I really didn’t think much about it,
 
 but found out it’s fun adding some fall decor to the outside.
 
 
In 2012 I made a welcome basket full of fall foliage.
 
 
Layers of flowers, fall plants, pumpkins and a door swag were used in 2013.
 
 
I even tucked a pretty mum in a vintage apple basket and placed it on the bench in the front yard.
 
 
 
In 2014 I was part of a blog hop and wanted to do something different.
 
Something no one else would think of and I did it with Mr. Savvy’s help.
 
 
Instead of the normal wreath, swag or basket that most people add to a door
 
I wanted to hang a basket of apples and the idea worked out perfectly.
 
 
This was my favorite and apparently I didn’t share the front porch last year.
 
 
Instead I concentrated on my back deck that had been transformed last summer.
 
I’m looking forward to adding fall style this year.
 
I hope I’ve given y’all some new ideas.
 
Thanks Shirley for having me!
 
And thanks Kim for being here and sharing your beautiful Fall porches from years past,
 
so that we  can obtain many beautiful ideas for our own porches!
 
Have a most beautiful day everyone!
 

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  1. Pam Richardson says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Kim, I love all of the small porch inspiration! My two porches are small, also! The basket of apples is unique and made a beautiful fall statement! Shirley, I hope you are mending and taking great care of yourself, maybe enjoying your new ride! Happy Labor Day Weekend to both of you, ladies!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Thank you, Pam. That was a fun project. Hope you have a nice weekend!

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Hi Kim! Hi Shirley! What can I say? Each look is amazing! I love your use of chairs and stools Kim, and your door baskets are so charming! Shirley I hope each day finds you getting better and better! Any more surprises from that sweet hubby? 😉

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Thanks, Lisa and enjoy the long weekend!

      Reply
  3. Pinky says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Hi Kim and Shirley! Love looking back and seeing past decorations, and getting great inspiration! Hope you are feeling better Shirley and hope you both have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Glad to share and inspire, Pinky. Thanks and happy weekend!

      Reply
  4. Sheila says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Kim, I love your porch ideas…and agree that large or small one can dress up their entry. I especially like the fruit baskets with mums. Mums just say fall to me. ? Shirley I hope you are doing well and resting your hand!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Thanks, Sheila. I can’t wait for a cool down so I can fill the baskets with mums again. Still too hot right now. Happy weekend!

      Reply
  5. SHERRY MYERS says

    September 2, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Pretty as a picture! (Pun intended.) Two of my favorite bloggers together..what a treat today!! I hope you are mending well, Shirley. Have a great holiday weekend!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thanks so much Sherry! Happy holiday weekend to you!

      Reply
  6. Lauren@simplylkj.blogspot.com says

    September 2, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Praying are on the mend soon Shirley. Kim all of your porches are lovely, but I do love that unique apple basket. So creative.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Thanks, Lauren. That was a fun project. My hubby thought I was crazy at first, but then went along with it and came up with the perfect way for it to hang on the door. Have an awesome weekend!

      Reply
  7. Nancy cox says

    September 2, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Love the apple basket idea. So unique.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks, Nancy!

      Reply
  8. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    September 2, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Wonderful inspiration Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you, Penny!

      Reply
  9. PAM says

    September 2, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    We’re taking Mom to the apple orchard store in Jasper this weekend, and hopefully they’ll have plenty of great apple juice and cider. What a beautiful porch!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 2, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      I want to go soon, too. I need apples as props!

      Reply
  10. lorb says

    September 4, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    Can’t wait to be in my new home to try some fall things… Great design ideas…

    Reply
  11. Becca says

    September 5, 2016 at 8:31 am

    She means business when it comes to styling their front porch for Fall … awesome ideas and inspiration!

    Reply
  12. Betsy says

    September 5, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Kim has such great ideas! I love her basket of apples, so clever. Her Fall porch is lovely too. I appreciate her suggestions about layering! Thank you for sharing such great design ideas for Fall! Hope you are getting better with each passing day!

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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