Here in Ohio, Autumn has arrived in perfect form.
Sunny days tempered with enough rainy ones
to keep the grass green.Last week I worked on my
Sunny days tempered with enough rainy ones
to keep the grass green.Last week I worked on my
front door and wreath.Next was the sitting area on the end of the porch.
Same bones just different accessories.
Same bones just different accessories.
Cushions are from Pier 1.
New pillow covers.
Fringed lampshade and faux bittersweet stuck in the ivy plant.
I’m waiting patiently for my real bittersweet berries
to turn yellow so I can harvest the vines.
I found the floral fabric for the pillow fronts at my new favorite website
It wasn’t easy finding something with blues and greens
that looked fallish too.
As luck would have it the fabric
goes perfectly with the cushions….
and I don’t have to put away my door mat!
I thought about painting this pumpkin white…
but I left it alone since it brings out the berries.
but I left it alone since it brings out the berries.
I forced myself to figure out how to make a pillow cover
with piping
AND a zipper closure.
with piping
AND a zipper closure.
I copied off an IKEA pillow cover I have.
I figured if IKEA can do it so can I.
I need to practice a bit more but I think I’ve got it.
I figured if IKEA can do it so can I.
I need to practice a bit more but I think I’ve got it.
If you look closely at the picture above
you can see the real queen of the castle
standing guard.
I hope everyone’s week started off on a good note.
Thanks for stopping by…
Patios clotures says
Monday, October 10, 2011 at 6:09 amVery nice post for outdoor living idea ! Those chairs are really very beautiful. All Pictures are very nice. I like this post very much. Thanks for sharing.
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Becca says
Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 3:42 pmAn absolutely beautiful front porch … this must be a favorite space of yours! LOVE the lampshade, and the pillows are perfect. Thanks for sharing. Becca
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 12:59 amHi Ann! Love your porch photos. I'm a Louisiana girl; so, these remind me of the beautiful porches at home. I am linking in to follow your blog; and I hope that you will follow me, too!
refresh reStyle says
Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 3:53 amIt looks great, your pillows are perfect. I don't think you need practice, looks professional..better than Ikea! I like your guard too!
Debbie
Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says
Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 1:02 amBeautiful! …really love the pillows! The blue and orange combination looks so unique and pretty, yet still "fallish!" :)
Mary says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 11:47 pmHi Ann,
I found your blog via Kim's Southern Savvy Style. My hubby and I have a website all about front porches and we'd love to feature your pretty porch and front door (parts 1 and 2) on our web site. If you are interested, please contact us through our site. We would include you in our autumn decorating section and gladly link to your blog….look forward to hearing from you…Mary M.
Michele Smith says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 8:21 pmYour porch looks great! Love the pillow covers. I love to decorate for fall, its my favorite time of the year!
Shug says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 5:12 pmHi Ann…stopping over from Marty's…
What a great porch…Fall is on of my favorite seasons and I love to decorate….Great post..
shug
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:06 pmWoo hoo, look how many comments you are getting. Thanks for joining the party, girl!
jessica says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 6:51 amWhat a beautiful fall combination! I love your front porch! Looks like a perfect place for a good book and cup of tea!! Visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays..and a new follower!! I love your blog!
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 2:46 amHi Ann, I love your front door and entrance. It is beautiful along with your wonderful porch. Would love to be there and see it up close…with a glass of ice tea!!!
blessings,
Debbie
Marianne says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 1:39 amHi Ann, your porch looks so warm and inviting. Love the fabric on the pillows. The blues and oranges coordinate so nicely together.
Marianne :)
Vivienne @ the V Spot says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:20 amWhat a beautiful porch! I love the colors of the pillows and the fringe on the lampshade! So pretty.
(And yes, I spotted the queen right away.) :)
Sue says
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:15 amJust lovely Ann. It all looks so fresh. I am trying hard not to envy your fall – all we get is heat and no rain.
Grammy Goodwill says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 10:34 pmYour porch looks so inviting. Do you get to sit out there and enjoy it after work? Your pillows are gorgeous and they coordinate so well with your rug.
Kathysue says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 9:03 pmAnn your porch looks soooo inviting I can see you sitting there with your morning cup of coffee. The pillows turned out great, you really did a nice job!! I have a post up on wreaths today and I know what your answer would be to the question I posed. Your porch is warm and welcoming!! kathysue
Kelly says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 2:28 pmYou know what's great about those pillows you're using? They work so well with the summer and the fall seasons! They have the floral for the summer and the colors of fall. Your porch is so pretty. Aren't porches great? I plan on always having one.
[email protected] Banks says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:33 pmLooks fabulous Ann! You sew like a dream!
Babs says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:18 pmYour colors and fabric choices are perfect and you coordinated everything so beatifully. I like the bittersweet. Wish it grew here. I'm looking at the piping on your pillow and I'm envious. I want to make some new pillow covers, but the last time I tried piping it wasn't a pretty sight. I need to work on that, but I don't really like to sew and my end result reflects that. LOL I need an attitude ajustment.
Hugs,
Babs
Bella Vista Cottage says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 12:40 pmLooks like such an inviting place to sit and enjoy. Pretty!
Barb
Hines-Sight says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 10:53 amYou have a lovely front portch, Ann.
Gail says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 9:04 amHi Ann, your porch is gorgeous! Love all your fall touches.
Enjoy your day,
Gail
Cindy says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 4:30 amYour pillows look amazing and I love your fabric choice! I'd love to come and "set a spell", looks so cozy!
Comeca Jones says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 4:27 amI love the porch colors !
FABBY'S LIVING says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 4:19 amWhat a gorgeous and inviting porch! I love those chairs and the pretty pillows are perfect for your autumn setting! Love to go and have a cup of tea there! I'm your newest follower, hope you visit and follow, only if you'd like. Hugs, FABBY
Jo's This and That says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 2:24 amYour cushions are beautiful.What a great spot to sit.
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 2:02 amAnn, the fabric is so perfect with those cushions and great for fall color. Love that fabric!
Alison @ The Polohouse says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:50 amLooks fantastic Ann. The pillows are perfect… love the two fabrics you used!
Your little queen is so cute standing watch there!
xx
A
adventuresindinner says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:37 amLove the freshness-lovely spot.
JudyBug says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:27 amYou have definitely inspired me to make new pillow for my porch. It needs a Fall touch. Your's is just stunning!
Gina says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 12:40 amBeautiful porch Ann! I would really enjoy spending a sunny fall day out there with a good book.
Shelia says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 12:18 amBeautiful Ann!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 12:12 amYou did a fantastic job on the pillow with the piping and zipper!! Love your fabric choice, too. Fall will be happy to sit on your porch. blessings ~ tanna
Chari at Happy To Design says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:57 pmHi Ann…
Your autumn porch looks beautiful! I bet it was difficult finding blue and green fabric that looked autumn-like…but the gold does it! Sooo very pretty! And…as you said, the new floral fabric looks perfect with the seat cushions! Love the little touch of bittersweet in the ivy and the pretty pumpkin! It's perfect, my friend! I love it!!!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:52 pmAhhhh…just gorgeous Ann! I love all the sunlight you get also to highlight all the pretties you have. Great job on the pillow! I bet yours is even better than Ikea!
Buttercup says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:47 pmYour porch looks terrific. We're still in summer, except that it's getting dark too early for me.
Dreamgoddess says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:46 pmHow pretty! Your porch looks so welcoming! Fantastic job on the new pillow covers.
Nayana says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:37 pmwow…gorgeous! I love pillows…great pop of color on white chairs…
Custom Comforts says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:33 pmYour porch looks lovely! You did a great job on your pillows. So many more fabric options when you make your own.
Where do you live in Ohio? I live in Columbus. So nice to meet you.
Cindy
Bernideen says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:30 pmI enjoyed visiting your blog! You did a great job on those pillows!
Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:23 pmHow pretty! It looks so fresh! You did an awesome job on those pillows!
Blondie's Journal says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:10 pmYour porch looks so inviting and relaxing…perfect fall colors. I love your pillows and cushions! Very pretty, Ann!
XO,
Jane
Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11:09 pmI love, love your porch!! It looks so fresh, clean, relaxing and cool. Beautiful.
Terry says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:31 pmLove the blue yet fall fabric. very nice!!
bj says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:07 pmNow, this is what I want my front porch to look like when it grows up. Just beautiful.
Stitchfork says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:02 pmPerfect spot for watching the colors change for fall! Now imagine that said all in the accent of the muppett Swedish chef who also says nice job on the piping/zipper!
xo Cathy
[email protected] Porch Musings says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:44 pmGorgeous Fall porch Ann!
Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:41 pmYour porch is so welcoming and bright. Love the fall colors. My favorite of all year.
Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:32 pmYour porch screams fall and please sit down and stay awhile. I love all the cozy touches~ hugs ~lynne~
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:27 pmLookin Good Ann! Martina
Richard Cottrell says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:21 pmLooks good, but I am not rushing fall. Was 90 here today. I have so much outside work to do before winter. Got nothing done this summer as was over 100 everyday. I hope fall stands back a little. Richard from My Old Historic House.
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Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:21 pmEverything looks lovely!! You did a great job with the piping on the pillows, very professional. I am still waiting for our bittersweet here in Michigan. Great space to sit and enjoy your day:)
Olive Cooper says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:09 pmThe wreath is perfect. I adore sunflowers and grow them. Your porch is so cozy and pretty. I am sure you can eclipse IKEA. ♥O
Lakeshore Cottage Living says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:02 pmIt looks wonderful! Sooo cozy and inviting.
Also, I really love your front door…the grapevine cones is a GREAT idea and with our dry summer and water restrictions…it is an idea I am considering instead of mums in my pots…so THANK YOU! Your wreath is beautiful!!!
Formerly known as Frau says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:59 pmGorgeous front porch….love the fall look!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:56 pmYour porch is fabulous and the new cushions are stunning. I love how inviting it all is. The wreath is fabulous. So well done. Hugs, Marty
[email protected] Cozy Home Scenes says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:56 pmAnn, your porch looks very pretty all decked out with pretty new cushions. You did a nice job choosing the colors and pattern in the fabric. I think your pumpkin shows up better on the white table than a white pumpkin would. Everything looks great! Shannon
[email protected] Sentimental Life says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:52 pmIt all looks so inviting!
At The Picket Fence says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:47 pmYour porch looks so warm and welcoming Ann! I love the pillows and all of your beautiful touches here and there. I've been waiting for cooler temps to start doing my Fall decorating and we are supposed to see some of those days this week…can't wait! :-)
Vanessa
Toni says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:45 pmLOVE in your "you might also like".. the SNOWED covered yard. It is sush a reminder of what is going to come. Your pillows with piping is so lovely. WOW..wish I could do more then a running stich. Love seeing your "guard dog" with tail held high…you are safe to picture take till your heart is content! Such a lovely porch…
laurie says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:40 pmwhat a lovely spot,, cushions are beautiful,,love the fall redo,
Pamela Gordon says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:38 pmYour new cushion covers are gorgeous! I love the colours. And, I love the orange pumpkin. Fall is all about colour. I hope you have a great week. Pamela
Ginger Zuck says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:31 pmI love your sitting area. The new pillow fabric is great and matches great. It all looks very fallish, I love it and see your "pup in charge"! I order from fabric.com all the time! They have a wonderful selection.
Colleen says
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:24 pmHi Ann! It looks lovely out there. love the pillow covers.
kelly rogers says
Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 9:32 amso pretty! love the wicker and color scheme…nicely done