Fall Porch

It has been fun giving my front porch a little 

extra attention this year.  Usually I'm so busy with

school and homework that the seasons just pass me by

with little notice, but I am determined this year will be different.

As you come up my front sidewalk, the first thing that greets 

you is my rod iron welcome sign which is attached to the

white picket fence post.

Next you approach the front steps which are laden with

pumpkins and mums.

I decided to mix up the

colors and varieties to add  more interest.

Intermingled with the pumpkins and mums are my pink

begonias that are still hanging on and didn't want to be left out.

According to my design class and "Universal Design"

recommendations, one should always have a bench on the

front porch to accommodate a weary visitor or for the delivery

man to leave his packages.  But I keep a bench on my porch

just because I think it looks more inviting and homey.

I made my door arrangement from a beautiful sign my

sister gave me, made with vinyl lettering from 
Uppercase Living.  I added a combination of silk
flowers and Sweet Annie behind the sign to enlarge it
and make a brighter arrangement.

The colors in the door arrangement are brilliant and stunning.

And sunflowers always make a statement no matter
how you use them.

Oh, here comes Biddy, my elderly female cat to welcome you now.

I am joining Debra at Common Ground for her Fall Porch Party.
Won't you join us?

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