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A Grand Fall Porch!

September 22, 2014 by Patti 19 Comments

01-Fall Porch 2014 001The front porch of my new house feels . . . so . . . well . . . GRAND!  At least to me.  As I took a walk through my new neighborhood this past week I was itching to go back to my house and grab my camera to shoot some pictures.  That might not be the thing to do if I want to endear myself to my new neighbors though.  Every home is beautiful and I saw so many gorgeous wreaths and inviting porches.  It is evident that my new neighbors care about appearances.

If you saw my last post, a Farewell to Our Lake House, you’ll see that my old neighbors cared too . . . in a different . . . sometimes “funny” way.

37-Pattison Lake Homes 138Case in point . . . multi-colored Flamingos!

15-Fall Porch 2014 019This is a very different type of neighborhood.  Very classy.  Very sophisticated.  I feel like The Jeffersons . . . “Movin’ on up, to the Eastside . . .”

Will I measure up?  Does my style need to change to match my new neighborhood, my new house?  For a peek back at my lake house’s Fall porch decor you can click HERE , where you’ll see the simple country style that fit that house so well.

05-Fall Porch 2014 007My new house is a lot more formal with it’s brick stairway  and columned portico (I’ve never had a portico before).  It is a style that demands a little different approach to decorating for sure.

So I pulled a few things out of my Thanksgiving bin and headed down to Greenville’s Farmer’s Market this weekend to pick up a few extras.

16-Fall Porch 2014 021The first thing that caught my eye was this great wreath made of bittersweet berries.  It matches perfectly the swag I had from last year.  Does anyone know a method of preserving bittersweet?

02-Fall Porch 2014 003I also picked up some great gourds and pumpkins . . .

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09-Fall Porch 2014 012 . . . to go with my velvet pumpkins.

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07-Fall Porch 2014 009I found a gigantic mum just beginning to bloom out and I’m hoping it will be in full color when our friends from the NW come for a visit in just a few weeks.

08-Fall Porch 2014 011Our good Ol’ Beauregard has found his rightful place on our new front porch.

14-Fall Porch 2014 018He arrived with a few new scrapes and scratches but we’ll have him in top shape again . . . as soon as I can find my paints!

05-Fall Porch 2014 007So it isn’t exactly the same as my old front porch but I’ve still used very natural elements to add some much needed color to my front porch.  I’m pretty sure having our butler dog Beauregard adds a bit of class to the whole picture too . . . or at least a bit of whimsy.  I don’t think I’ll have to change my style much at all.  Your thoughts?

By the way, I have the BEST method of making velvet pumpkins which I’ll be sharing with you later this week so I do hope you’ll come on back.

Blessings,

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Filed Under: Fall Decor, Fall Porch, Flowers, Home decorating Tagged With: Autumn, Fall Decor, Fall Porch, Flowers, Home Decorating

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Comments

  1. Shelly says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Very beautiful, Patti! To me, that looks like the cover of a magazine, or the pages inside on ways to decorate your porch for autumn. You have a very inviting front porch. Just be your self. You are beautiful, and you have a very classy touch.

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  2. Christine says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Love the touches you added to your front porch. They look great!

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  3. Stacey says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Patti, your porch is perfect! You should be very proud of it and I know the neighbors will approve.

    When we moved back to Texas from Oklahoma I felt out of the loop a little. There’s a style of decorating here that I call Texas style…because I don’t know what else to call it. People use massive furniture and things, lots of very dark stained wood, lots of metal sculptures. It’s beautiful but not me. It’s interesting though because when I host Bunko or something they have a fit over our style. So it must be ok.

    I hope you are settling in and happy.

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  4. Trina says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Great porch. To dry bitter you do nothing. Just let it dry naturally.

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  5. Trina says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    That should be bitter sweet. 🙂

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  6. Pat says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Patti,
    Very classic, indeed!!!
    You, dear friend, don’t need to change a thing. . .just be you sweet self!!!
    Happy Autumn!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  7. Karen says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:42 am

    I think it’s lovely.with Just the right touch and the dog is perfect!
    We moved from Richmond, Va where everything is brick and I had a front porch like that (I miss it) to a house in a “semi rural ” neighborhood of Pa, and I have the exact opposite of you! Going from a sophisticated look to a more country look. I am jealous of your porch!
    I look forward to seeing what you do with it for the Holidays!

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  8. angie says

    September 24, 2014 at 11:40 am

    love it perfect for gathering time
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  9. Carol Cook says

    September 24, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Your new porch looks wonderful! I love the metal container with the large mum plant. My neighbor got a giant mum at Costco last year so I need to check them out this year.

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  10. Marigene says

    September 25, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Pretty entry…♥ the bittersweet wreath.

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  11. Victoria says

    September 25, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Your porch is stunning!

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  12. Lenore says

    September 26, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Nice post! Thanks for the inspiration….I’m going NOW to take down the summer-ish wreath off my front door and replacing it with my fall décor. (I’m a little slow).

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  13. Jann Olson says

    September 27, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Patti, your porch is beautiful. Love the red brick! Can’t wait to see inside! Just be yourself, the style you love; and everyone will adore you! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  14. Robin ~ All Things Heart and Home says

    September 28, 2014 at 4:30 am

    Patti, I love love love your entry! The wreath is so stunning and that adorable butler dog!!! Delightful 🙂
    We just moved 2 1/2 yrs ago to a neighborhood and felt a bit like you described! You’re design style is seamless in your new home…I’m pinning and I can’t wait to look around your wonderful blog-home my friend ~Thanks for linking to Twirl and Take a Bow! ox

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  15. Deborah says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I can see I’ve missed much during my blogging break! I will have to back track and catch up on your move! Your new portico looks grand and I think you’ve done a great job decorating it. Thanks for sharing this at What We Accomplished Wednesdays! Have a super week!
    Blessings, Deborah

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  16. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:49 am

    Hi Patti, I don’t think I’ve welcomed you to South Carolina yet, so Welcome! Greenville is just gorgeous, such a pretty park and downtown area. Your new porch is super pretty, and Beauregard is too cute. Thanks for sharing at H&H

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  17. Richella Parham says

    October 2, 2014 at 5:44 am

    Patti, you know I loved your house at the lake–but your new place is just gorgeous! You’ve done a great job of decorating your entry for Fall–and I love that you added a touch of whimsy to a formal entrance. That’s awesome!

    Thanks so much for joining Grace at Home. I’m featuring you this week!

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