Up at the cottage we are getting ready for winter, we did one last round of fall clean up putting away the pots and furniture. Nothing like doing yard work when the temperatures are in the 30's, burrrr. Out east my blogging partner daughter Andrea is ready for the big storm scheduled to hit NYC later today. She is stocked with food, water and other needed supplies. I know I'm more nervous about the storm than she is, just hoping everyone comes thru the storm safely.
I did a simpler fall porch display this year than I did last year, something I could use into November. Bird houses grouped together and a pinecone wreath that my Mom gave me. I think she has had that wreath since the 60's. I loved my decorations from last year but won't have time to put it all away this time.
This was the display from last year, I love that witch! To see the full post click here, porch from 2011.
I like to use bird houses for outdoor decorating.
I turned my summer hanging basket into a little fall display.
It was sad to put away the last remains of summer but fall and winter hold their own special charm.
Hoping all our friends and family come thru the storm safely.
32 comments:
this is all so pretty--love love love all the bird houses :)
Cute display...I love the witch too!
Your displays are wonderful.
Take down the witch and you can go through Thanksgiving :) Great job . . your front porch is so warm and inviting :)
Your blogging sister, Connie
Hi Laura- I am back from my blogging break and love seeing all your Fall decorations. I went back and looked at last years porch, too. WHERE on Earth did you get that witch on the moon? I LOVE it! xo Diana
I feel all tucked in for the winter now. Love the bird houses, of course. I'm glued to The Weather Channel and was wondering how Andrea is. Thanks for the update.
What fun decorations. Fall does have it's own flavor and feel. I think we appreciate and cling to each day more than usual because they are heading towards the bleakest of the seasons.
Your house looks so welcoming with your seasonal displays! I love the witch, too!!
I hope everybody's safe and sound.
Your fall decorations look great! So festive and fun.
Oh, so beautifully done decations and
sharp photos.
Hi Laura, we are praying for safety for all in the path of this enormous storm. Your fall decor is charming. I love the rustic birdhouses. xo, Olive
It is all so sweet and charming. I especially love the wreath.
Love the birdhouses!
Beautiful fall decor!
Such a beautiful orange halloween display. Your photos are so clear and bright and the compositions are great. Love the collage too.
Colorful and cute! Really like those bird houses, and I love that sweet yellow pumpkin!
I agree! Fall and winter do hold their own charms! I love your porch, the birdhouses are so cute grouped together. Last years was adorable, but I really love the simpler decor, and I think the pinecone wreath is lovely!
i just love these photos!!
You have a lovely Autumn porch. I understand the need to go simpler some years (and more years the older I get). Storing everything can be quite a chore! Hope you and your daughter made it through Hurricane Sandy safely.
Love the pumpkin wreath thing. and I remember last year's porch because of the lamp with a gourd on it. I thought it was a great idea then and think it's a great idea still.
I just love...love...love your wonderful Fall display...and, oh those cute birdhouses!
Smiles,
Carolynn
Really love your fall porch decorations! Thanks so much for sharing. Warm hugs, Esther
I'm a bird house lover too! and I like the lattice grapevine wreath - never seen one like that before.
Hi Laura, Thanks so much for stopping by. It is so nice to hear that we have the children's hat thing in common. I remember one year when my Mom knitted over a hundred pairs of slippers and passed them out at the Veteran's Hospital. There is something wonderfully heartwarming about a gift, made one stitch at a time. I have a scarf that my daughter made me a few years ago, and when I wrap it around my neck in the winter, it is like a warm hug from her, even though she lives hundreds of miles away :)
Have a wonderful weekend.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Very cute display with those birdhouses! : )
Love all your vignettes! Thanks for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays.
Jody
I adore the bird houses in your Fall decor. The colors are perfect and so inviting. Thank you for sharing. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House which goes live at 8am CST on Monday. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
The pine cone wreath is stunning. Really nice with the browns in the birdhouses. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely decor.
Pink Leaf
Have an enjoyable Saturday!
terrific seasonal decor. Thank you for joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Happy Monday wishes xo P.S. sorry I'm so late visiting :-)
A lovely display, but I am most in love with that red table.
Both are beautful. Still love the witch and the way you set up the pumpkins on the candle holders.
Love your front porch decor, so pretty. Love that chippy table too....Christine
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