Autumn’s Arrival ~ Part 1
“By all these lovely tokens September days are here,
with summer’s best of weather
and autumn’s best of cheer.”
~Helen Hunt Jackson
September.
Cooler temperatures.
Falling leaves.
Shorter days.
Autumn has officially arrived On Sutton Place.
The ferns came out of my planters
and my grapevine trees went in.
I’ve had this wreath for a few years.
I try to add something new every year.
This fall it was the berries.
Last fall it was the homespun star garland.
The grapevine trees are an eBay purchase.
I tried to find some locally but never could.
I put ivy in my deck planters in the spring.
Then in the fall, I pluck it out
and put it in the corners of the planters.
The ivy grows up the trees and circles around on it’s own.
It stays green through Christmas…if I remember to water it!
I looked high and low for some sort
of Autumnal fabric that had blues and greens.
I really didn’t want to put away my door mat.
I found just the thing.
Stay tuned for Part 2.
Just click the images below to visit my favorite Fall categories and get inspired!
OK, now I AM ready for fall!!! Lovely and inspirational :-)
Love the blue door! I have been thinking about painting mine a contrasting color! Thanks for the inspiration!
What a welcoming door!
This looks so lovely and very inviting! Great way to get the Fall season rolling!
:) CAS
Linking from 2805…..I love the wreath and your urns. I thinks that neat that you add to it every year….
Now I need to come back for part 2…
Hugs,
Ellen
Calling by to visit your blog for the first time as I am also a participant in 2805 Potpourri Friday. I have enjoyed your post today and like your door wreath, although I am far from ready for Autumn here in Italy.
Hi Ann! Just comin' back over to say thank you for linking up your beautiful porch at our Inspiration Friday party this week!
Vanessa
Oh Ann, what a big beautiful wreath! And it really pops against your pretty blue door! Happy fall!
Ann, I'm so happy you linked up this beautiful wreath! It looks so good on your blue door!
Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday. Your participation made for a more successful party. I appreciate you!
So welcoming! I love the wreath on your door, it is gorgeous. I love all the little details you added. Definitely magazine worthy!!!
This is stunning Ann! I just LOVE that wreath! The sunflowers are SO perfect this time of year!
Beautiful!
Lou Cinda
Beautiful wreath Ann and I love the grapevine trees in your urns! Martina
Ann, your front door is beautifully decorated for Fall. Your grapevine trees are so gorgeous. I have never seen them before. I love your wreath. The stars are soooo cute!! Visiting from Savvy Southern Style link party.
Ann it looks as if you are well on your way into Fall!! Love the Fall touches, it is so perfect for your home. I am trying to get into the mode, but summer weather is still here so I am not quite there, but I am starting to embrace some subtle changes in the air. In fact that is what my post is about today!!! Happy Fall to YOU!! Kathysue
Very pretty! I love the trees and ivy in the urns.
I love it! Gorgeous wreath and pots!
I LOVE your wreath and look at the little puffy stars! This is just wonderful. You did a fantastic job.
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)
The colors in your fall wreath look stunning against your front door color. Aren't you glad you painted it that color? Can't wait to see what kind of rug you found.
I just love your big ol' pop of autumn on your front door! Your porch looks as clean and crisp as a whistle!
Thanks for stopping by today. Your comment made me laugh b/c I honestly did forget how to write a post! My mind went completely blank at first. It's all coming back to me. ;)
The next move will not be permanent but we'll be there 5 years for residency. That's my next post. Dread moving again but it's part of the journey.
Hope you are having a great school year so far!
Hugs!
Wll, Fall has arrived at Sutton Place. What a great wreath! I'll be looking forward to the rest of your Fall decor!
I hope you will bring one of your projects or posts to my Potpourri Friday Party this week. Link-up starts on Thursday afternoon. Without a doubt, your participation will help make the party better!
I love the fabric stars.
This looks so beautiful Ann! It's very welcoming. I love the grapevine trees. I'm amazed that the ivy lasts the winter.
I love your wreath, but I think the gold against your pretty blue door is what makes it so stunning!
I'm just now beginning to buy my craft supplies for fall, so I'll soon be having some new things too. I'm in the fall mood now, but between the last 3 days of rain and still having hot weather, it doesn't feel quite time for fall yet. We'll get there in a few weeks.
I love the grape vine trees and your gorgeous fall wreathe, it is wonderful! Everything is looking very fall-ish at your house.
Hugs, Cindy
fall is most defintaly in the air at Sutton Place. Richard from My Old Historic house.
Everything is looking just gorgeous Ann! I absolutely love those grapevine trees and you look ready to welcome in the new season! :-)
Vanessa
Ann, Great wreath. You reminded me to look for mine. I need to rework mine so I'm looking at yours to "steal" some ideas. :)
Your grapevine topiaries are great. Love the berries and ivy. We have tons of wild muscadine vines I keep saying I'm going to use for something.
I really love everything you're doing with your home and blog. You go girl!
Hugs,
Babs
Lovely! Can't wait to do this as soon as the workmen pack their bags and leave :)
Wow, Ann. Beautiful. Happy Fall!
Ann, Your entry looks beautiful. Vary fall. I love the trees.
Susan
Here's my address! Oh wait – it is probably too far for you to come and get me started…but honestly 114 degrees is just too hot to decorate in….I will get there eventually. I LOVE your wreath!
Very cute, Ann. I really like the puffy stars :D
So neat! Love the idea with the grapevine tree, I have one that I bought years ago from The Gooseberry Patch and it wasn't cheap so I've never sold it at the yardsales. I have one big planter so I might give this a try!
I love your wreath and how you add to it every year!
I'm in love with those large scale planters of yours, Ann, and grapevine trees are so perfect for fall. Plus, I can't resist sunflowers… I think I'll plant some next year!
Lovely! It all looks so nice and fresh. I love fall colors. It couldn't get any better:)
All looks blessing and crispy fall feel. Love it.
Hi Ann, your entry door looks very pretty. I really like your wreath. I have put a few fall things out too but our flowers are blooming so beautifully right now that it still looks like summer! Have a great week. Blessings, Pamela
Ann, I love those huge sunflowers! Actually love it all, so welcoming!
Debbie
Absolutely lovely Ann. I love the look of your front door. Now, if it stops raining, I hope to get mine redone this week, but off to work I go today! No decorating!
Ann, I love your wreath and those grapevine trees. I think they sell those here at Hobby Lobby. I have not begun to decorate for fall yet. Love getting inspired by others though.
I love that you add something new to that wreath each year. That's brilliant – you get to have a tried and true combined with fresh and new. (that was kinda poetic, wasn't it). Anyway,..your entry looks great.
Oh~ It is looking like Fall at your front stoop! Love the wreath AND the topiaries! I don't know where you live but it must be temperate climate because my ivy is frosted and gone by early to mid October. xo Diana
Your entryway looks so inviting and festive Ann, perfect!
So pretty Ann!
I put mums in urns for our front porch, over the weekend and did a small fall arrangement. Loving the cooler temps.
looks lovely and i love the color of that door!
Your entranceway is so welcoming. Love the big sunflowers. Nice.:)
LOVE that wreath, Ann!!! It is gorgeous! Sunflowers are some of my favorites! Your entry is as inviting as fall itself! blessings ~ tanna