Fantastic Autumn Decorating
Ideas for Your Porch

Summer is almost gone, autumn decorating time is just around the corner. When Mary and I think of decorating ideas for fall, we immediately envision beautiful pumpkins, brightly colored leaves and scarecrows.

Autumn decorating is tons of fun as it gives you the opportunity to use such beautiful and vibrant fall colors!

The changing of the weather, as it cools down, is like a breath of fresh air that starts with your front porch and goes all through your home. Make your front porch one that radiates an inviting and homey feeling that you want friends and relatives to experience as they come to visit during the holidays.

Traci, Cottage With A Red Door, added autumn "simplicity"
to create a dynamic look for a small porch!

Don't limit yourself to pumpkins

When decorating your front porch for autumn, you need not be limited to the use of traditional pumpkins. Be creative when coming up with decorating ideas for fall.

• Visit your local department and craft stores to look for awesome autumn decorating schemes. You will find samples and ideas that are sure to get your outdoor fall decorating juices flowing. The possibilities are endless!



• You might want to attach some corn stalks to the columns or pillars on your porch and accent them with a colorful bow and a small pumpkin or scarecrow. This helps add dimension to the setting.
• Bales of hay also add a nice touch. They are very versatile as they provide a stable base on which to place pumpkins and gourds or to arrange potted plants such as mums. As your autumn decorating progresses, add a little flurry of color by weaving some fall leaf garland around the hay bale.
• Another tip for fall decorating is the use of wreaths on your door or window. Wreaths come in an assortment of sizes and a wide array of styles and colors. If you are feeling creative, you can create one quite quickly as they are relatively simple to make.
• It's hard not to think of decorating for Halloween when the leaves start to fall. We have great ideas for outdoor Halloween decorations and for scary Halloween decorations!

Another of our tips for fall decorating is to take a walk outside in the woods. You will find all kinds of natural things to use on your front porch. Our daughter-in-law and granddaughter make a really neat sign from twigs and other natural materials.

You can add pine cones and branches to any design. They will make your display more interesting as they add different textures and heights. Don’t limit your efforts to your porch; let your fall decorating spill out into your yard.

The use of a Sheppard’s hooks with a pretty fall banner is also a great outdoor fall decorating idea. Finish it off with a few pumpkins and flowers around the base and you have created a beautiful look.

As you can see, when it comes to outdoor fall decorating, the possibilities are endless. See how Rebecca, decorates her 1854 farmhouse for the autumn!

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