Making a start

So I pulled out my Fall Decor box yesterday and made a start on the front porch. AND . . . . I was also busy with my sewing machine, looky what I made :-)

Thanks again to Richella for sharing the wonderful idea with us on her blog. I have two other covers sewn but I need to buy more felt. I just so happen to have the orange in my craft box from making something for Kristen months ago. I plan on getting some green and brown felt to make the others. I love this idea and might do some more cushions for Christmas. I could add a green Christmas tree or holly and berries would be nice, and perhaps cut out the shape of a Cardinal in red, or a gold bell?  I also bought a new throw in Ross yesterday. I love the colors of this plaid and I think it will look just as nice out there for the Holidays too. We sat out with the ‘neighb’s last night but I certainly didn’t need the throw – still SO hot out there :-/

I changed out the candle sconces too – remember I bought these ones a few months back. The problem with them is the glass votive is too small and the candles just keep blowing out in the breeze. What I’ve found works best on the front porch is tall candle holders with small/low candles. That way they are protected from the breeze.

So, here’s what I have put there now. These candle holders were up on my porch outside our bedroom. They came from Kirklands and are really meant for indoors I think. But they seem to fare ok outside. It’s just the greenery that looks a bit worn (they came with the greenery already attached but it would be easy to change it and renew it any time. For these I simply added some fall leaves I have and a ribbon underneath.

I left the candles in it but thought they might be too high. I was right, I lit them last night but they didn’t stay lit. I shall replace them this weekend with two new ‘small’ candles that I just bought when I got the throw.

  I still have a few things to do out there, then I will get some better pictures of the overall look. The ribbons on this topiary need changing for a start. I added a few silk leaves to the pots on the wall.

Next will be buying Chrysanthemums and putting out the pumpkins. The ‘mums’ aren’t even in the stores yet but as soon as I see them I’ll be sure to get some.

Don’t forget there’s some wonderful Fall Decor ideas at The Fall Nesting Party at The Inspired Room

 

Denise