You might already know that I have this thing with decorating my front porch…
…I fill these pots with decorations on Valentines Day and Christmas.
It’s just so inspiring to switch it up for all the different seasons and holidays.
Each year I try to do things a little differently, all depending on what I can find for decorations.
Fall is the best because decoration inspiration is everywhere!
These pots are a little different from last years, but I love them just as much.
This year I’m loving kale, pumpkins, and gourds!
So I put them all together and my Fall Front Porch is ready to go!
Come take a look!
I love how they look like cornucopias full of harvest goodness.
All the colours I used match my Cozy Fall Yarn Wreath.
How pretty is kale?!
I just hope it can handle the frosts that are just around the corner!
Here’s a view in the sunshine.
Cozy & warm.
And the gourds!
All fancy with their warty selves.
You just have to love them…
More pumpkins!
I bought quite a few because I like to have 1 per family member
for pumpkin carving time at Halloween!
And I love their bright punch of orange.
Simple. Inexpensive. Gourd-geous!
Thanks for coming up to my door to have a look!
It’s great to have you here.
Gourd-geous Linking:
Hi I'm Jo-Anna! I mom. I blog. I cook. I craft. I like pretty things.
I love these pillar type holders…gorg! Where are they from? what do you put in them during the other seasons?
I love the kale too! Looks gorgeous!
Mandy
a37s42.blogspot.com
Looks fab! Funny, I used Kale for the 1st time this year also. I love the look. Here is my post if you want to check it out:
http://just-starting-out.blogspot.com/2011/09/outdoor-fall-decorating-tight-budget.html
Melissa
Jo-Anna, it is gourdeous!! I love what you did. = )
I have a old, rusty metal bucket out front that I put some gourds and other greenery in last week. Yesterday morning I’m out the door to take my daughter to school, and one little green gourd is missing!! We think an animal must have taken it. Who else would? Weird, huh? So today or tomorrow I’m hitting Superstore to get some more and buy a few big pumpkins. Our store just got them.
Have a great day!
Very beautiful I would love to do something like that but it wouldn’t last 2 days with all the deer that around me. So glad I have your photos to enjoy
Absolutely beautiful, Jo! The colours are breathtaking – so autumny, and so rich! I love your door – hmmmm, I think I’m going to paint ours a dark green – what do you think?
so simply and pretty! Love it!!!
So pretty! Oh, I love FALL :)
That is really gorgeous. Love those color combination. You really are artistic to put together something so simple, yet so beautiful. :)
that is gord-geous!! That kale is so pretty too. Love your style :)
This is beautiful! That kale is HUGE!! The ones I found this year were smallish…I wanted the big ones!
This is so pretty!
Lou Cinda
So charming~ love your gourds and kale – they are lovely!
The Kale just tops it all off. I love it! Not sure kale would last more than a day in this South Ga heat! but it looks great on your porch- bravo!
It looks great! I would love for you to link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/09/wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas-linky.html
I LOVE the kale… I’ve been wanting to use some too, but where did you get it? Thanks!
Love this so much! Simply Beautiful…
I flipping love this! Your porch looks so good – love how you arranged the gourds in the planters!
So pretty! I love the kale.
So pretty! I think I need to find me some kale too…what a great touch. A trip to the city is in store, I believe! : )
Just had to say “hi” to another fellow Canadian! Have a great weekend!
evie @ brown paper packages
Those look so fabulous! Love all the bright colors! Come check me out- http://www.alivedinhome.blogspot.com
@house of earnest
Hello house of earnest! I found my kale at Home Depot.
Jo-Anna
Very Pretty!
Love your porch! It would be great to have you link this post to my weekly meme Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
Hello, and thank you for inspiring me to do something with my downtrodden front porch.
Did you use some sort of potting mix in the planter? That is already sounding like a dumb question…but I need step-by-step help with gardening projects.
Nicole
(I posted your project here:
http://honeybunchhomecompanion.blogspot.com/2011/10/gourd-geous-but-simple-fall-porch-fix.html)
Hi Joanna! I found you through Sarah’s Fall outdoor link party. Your front porch looks great! I love that you used the cabage the color is so vibrant and fun. Hope you’ll visit The Corson Cottage sometime:) I’m your newest follower. Carrie
Looks fantastic! I love the planter you use, great job!
oh my goodness!! I love this!! The gourds, the twigs, the cabbage-all of it!
adoring your porch Seeing your post is very inspirational. Would love it if you shared your post at my Outdoor linky party this week! It’s new! oxox, tracie
Hi, I just came across your blog on Show and Tell Friday. I like what how you used the kale, it looks so nice mixed in with the pumpkins and gourds. I wish it was a little more like fall here in the South. The kale would probably wilt. Hope you have a good weekend!
A new follower,
Rachel~
Love the arrangements–looks very inviting by the front door
Your planters look fantastic! I love the branches you added in the back of them.
Your pictures are beautiful! The color of the kale with the pumpkins and gourds looks great. Good job!
GOOOOOD Morning this Saturday- I wanted to let you know that your “Talent” was featured over on COM today. xo-winks-jen
Hello! I know I am late to the party but just found your site via Pinterest. Your front entryway is gorgeous! I have been looking for square, black pots but they are either too tall or too small and all of them are too expensive. Can you tell me where you got yours from? Thanks so much, Jena
Gourd-geous is right! Thanks for linking up to The “Autumn Décor” Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage! Please send me an email when you get a chance to add the party button! Thank you!
Gourd-geous is right! Thanks for linking up to The “Autumn Décor” Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage! Please send me a quick email when you get a chance to add the party button to your post. Thanks so much!
Love the touch of purple that the Kale adds! Such a nice touch!
It is gourd-geous! Love the kale! been wanting to do that forever. This is the year! ;)