With it’s relaxed atmophere and casual wicker furniture, there is no better place on a summers day to relax in the shade than on your porch. But, the same place that we sat sipping lemonade this summer is even more wonderful in the fall! Start your nesting, by gathering up extra pillows, cozy colorful quilts and some of mother natures colorful accents. It can be the perfect place to read your favorite magazine, drink hot chocolate, write in your journal or just while away the hours daydreaming.
On my porch, I filled a vintage maple syrup bucket with small tree branches full of colorful fall leaves. I add a little water, and change the branches out all season long with new branches when they begin to wilt. In an old enamel pitcher, the last of the zinneas from my garden, echo the color of the changing leaves. A couple of pillows and a cozy throw, in autumn colors, finishes the look. You could add a bowl of acorns or pine cones. Some potted mums would look lovely too. I would love to hear how you change your porch in the fall! And remember, you can click any picture to enlarge for detail.
1. You are so lucky to have a screened porch. Looks cozy and wonderful. Mimi
by Mimi — 10/3/08 at 5:25 pm #
2. Beautiful! I will be over soon for my cocoa. I can take home the rooster pillow right? =) great post Penny.
by Brenda — 10/3/08 at 8:50 pm #
3. Love the red rooster pillow, Penny. I add an old quilt that my Mom made when she was 16. It is wonderful to wrap up in it and enjoy my morning coffee.
Rhonda
by farmhouse style — 10/3/08 at 10:04 pm #
4. I love all the red it is so pretty for the fall. What a fun area to fluff up for different seasons.
Take care,
ginger
by Ginger — 10/3/08 at 10:06 pm #
5. Penny,
How lovely your porch looks! Thanks for sending me over!
by meredith — 10/4/08 at 1:45 am #
6. These photos and ideas are so gorgeous! I love all the warm red and cozy throws and pillows!
by Kathy — 10/4/08 at 8:38 am #
7. Penny, this looks so cozy! The throw is so pretty!
Manuela
by Manuela — 10/4/08 at 9:06 am #
8. Oh, my….if I had a porch this lovely, I would spend ALL my time out there, I am afraid. Just beautiful !!
by bj — 10/4/08 at 11:28 am #
9. I’ll be right over. It is all so cozy and inviting. I’ll bring dessert.
by Beverly — 10/4/08 at 12:02 pm #
10. That looks so inviting!!
by Jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas — 10/4/08 at 11:30 pm #
11. Penny,
How beautiful your porch looks…my favorite color, red! It looks so inviting! I just need a cup of tea and I’ll sit right down.
Hugs, Victoria Lynn
by victorialynn — 10/5/08 at 1:09 am #
12. Hi Penny,
Your porch looks beautiful!
by Cindy~My Romantic Home — 10/5/08 at 2:47 am #
13. What a lovely post - and pretty inspiration for fall! Thank you dear Penny!!!
xo,
Kim
by Daisy Cottage — 10/5/08 at 9:03 am #
14. The red along with the white wicker is beautiful. While I love orange, red is very warm and inviting.
by Jojo — 10/5/08 at 6:55 pm #
15. Absolutely lovely Penny. I love the idea of putting the changing leaves in the maple bucket, and sipping coco on a cool porch with a cozy quilt and a good book sounds like the perfect way to spend the day to me!
Dena
by Dena — 10/5/08 at 9:08 pm #
16. I could think of no place better to daydreamPaenny! So pretty…
by Sue — 10/5/08 at 11:56 pm #
17. Penny- it looks wonderful!!
Shell
by Shelley — 10/6/08 at 9:24 am #
18. Penny,
This pillow and throw is just lovely, seeing the pictures makes me want to grab a cup of tea, my book and curl up!! And roosters? I love roosters, red and gold too…
Lovely!!
XO,
Donna
by Donna — 10/6/08 at 9:48 am #
19. Lovely post Penny. I covet that throw and your porch too. I bet your view is beautiful with the changing leaves and the mountains in the distance. I am off to Vermont this coming weekend to leaf peep and house peep.
Janet
by janet — 10/6/08 at 10:47 am #
20. Hi Penny!
Your porch is lovely and so inviting! Wicker is so versatile and can be quickly changed from a summer to autumn theme. I love the chicken pillow and the leaf throw ~ great accents!
Hugs, Bebe
by Bebe — 10/6/08 at 11:00 am #
21. Beautiful and so welcoming, Penny! Love that quilt!
by Donna — 10/6/08 at 11:08 am #
22. I’m so sorry to find out you donot have a store in Memphis or surrounding area. I hope you do soon. It look great
by anne — 10/11/08 at 9:22 pm #
23. Hi Anne,
Please be assured that we have sent your request for a store in Memphis on to our Real Estate Departmant for their review.
Thanks,
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 10/14/08 at 4:49 pm #
24. Hello Penny!
You ahve the best ideas!
These photographs are so beautiful! The reds in the flowers and the little pillow just make the whole porch light up!
I wish there were a Home Goods store close to me –I live in Brooklyn, NY and have to drive quite away out on Long Island to find one to shop in. I always find such wonderful things there! I love that store…if only it were closer!
Thanks, Pat
by Pat — 10/14/08 at 8:44 pm #