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November 3, 2017

One Front Door, Three Ways – Part 1

Move Over October

For some of us, once the clock strikes midnight on October 31st, the green light to decorate for Christmas is ON!  Let’s get real, I have already seen plenty of Christmas decor in full swing, and I won’t lie to you,  my new Christmas tree arrived at my front door yesterday, and I won’t be storing it.  That baby is going up this weekend…but, I won’t decorate the outside until after Thanksgiving.

Welcome mat - Come in and cozy up

I have teamed up with the generous folks at Birch Lane to bring you, “One Front Door, Three Ways” and Thanksgiving is on tap first.  I am pleased to share how to style your front porch in late fall.  I will link the exact decor I used later in the post.

Clean Slate

The only way I can restyle a space, and feel like it’s a successful refresh is to wipe the slate clean.  In the present season it meant going outside when it was 40º and removing everything styled around my front door.  I almost always have to just dive into styling a space, and then re-style it before I’m happy.

fall trio on front porch

First of all, do you just die with this giant galvanized gourd?!  I was so stunned with this guy’s size when he arrived from Birch Lane, and I quickly realized he would take center stage.

The urns have found their way back to my front door.  Click here to view how they were styled previously.  Try as I may, I just can’t mask that it’s a little tight with both, but I’m a creature of symmetry.


 

The openings to the urns are a bit large for regular size pumpkins, so I cheated and brought out some inexpensive chargers and they fit perfectly across the opening.  The pumpkins sit nicely on top, but something just wasn’t right.

front porch styling in late fall

Round 2

I felt strongly that I just needed more height, so I dismantled it all again.  I sat on the step to think a moment, and just then I saw the flat pumpkin I was using in my bird bath – light bulb.

late fall vignette on front porch

Friends, I have seen this idea of stacking pumpkins on an urn for years.  It’s definitely been pinned on my Pinterest board, but I have never tried it!!

I      LOVE     IT!

front porch styling in late fall

Once I stacked the pumpkins, the rest fell together within minutes, and I ended up only using one urn!  I instantly loved the grouping on this side so much more.  The different heights and textures are so charming together.

fall vignette on front porch

Styling the other side of the door was easy.  My welcome sign provided the balance my poor brain needs, and the other 2 galvanized buckets sealed the vignette.  These buckets, from Birch Lane, come in a set of three, and they were so fun to fill.  The openings aren’t round, but oblong which makes for a little more interest.  Honestly, it held my tree better, because it has a tighter fit 😉

front porch decorated for fall

front door decorated for fall

front porch decorated for late fall

Do you notice the one fern still remaining?  It survived the frost!! I have tried keeping them from season to season but they always give up the ghost due to my neglect.

Here’s a close up of the wreath.  I love its smaller size, because it showcases our front door knocker, and I happen to like it 🙂

front door wreath from Birch Lane

Birch Lane Decor


  • Rustic Medium Pumpkin Statue
  • Pumpkin Wreath
  • 3-piece Metal Bucket Set

Wrigley tried like mad to help me, and it was all fun and games until he insisted on stealing my pine cones.  He doesn’t look guilty much, does he!?

mini aussie looking guilty

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving even though I am certain you will hear from me again before then and, as always, I love hearing from you!  Let me know if you have any questions about the products listed.

*This post was done in collaboration with Birch Lane.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Author and photos – Martha Knake

Chief Editor – Emily Schunke

Filed Under: Cozy Outdoor Spaces, Simple Home Decorating Tagged With: front door styled 3 ways, front door styling, front porch styling

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Comments

  1. Debbie Santiago says

    June 10, 2020 at 1:49 am

    what is the color used on door and gray on house?

    Reply
    • Ellie Reeves says

      January 3, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      What color and brand of pink paint?

      Reply
  2. Brandy Traylor says

    February 24, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Hello! I just love your homes color combination. What brands and colors are these? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      February 27, 2020 at 6:12 am

      Hi, thank you so much! Here’s a link to my front door paint featured in this post. https://decoart.com/americana-decor/curb-appeal/paint

      Reply
  3. Susan Wilson says

    November 5, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    That pink door never gets old! Love your styling!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      November 5, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      I absolutely appreciate your visits Susan! Thank you for your generous support ❤️

      Reply
  4. Marci says

    November 4, 2017 at 11:10 am

    I absolutely LOVE your front door color!!!!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      November 5, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      Thank you sooo much Marci 💕

      Reply
  5. Shanna says

    November 3, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    I adore everything about this!! You are so incredibly talented!! 💗

    Reply
  6. Kathy Messina says

    November 3, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    I adore this front porch and the gorgeousness you’ve created ! Love the stacking pumpkins ! Have a great night and I can’t wait to see your Christmas decor 🎄🎄🎄🎄

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    November 3, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    It’s so very charming! Love it!

    Reply

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I’m Martha, welcome to my blog!  I am a wife and a mother to 3 beautiful daughters. Making our home pretty is one of my favorite hobbies and I get so inspired by changes and events that happen in every day life.  Simple and cozy is a must around our house; I want family and friends to feel right at home.  My roots are farm grown, so I love adding sweet charm from my parents’ homestead, cozy decorating ideas, and simple diy tutorials.  So please, stay awhile, browse a bit, and let me know what inspires you!

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