Fall/Halloween Porch Decorating

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The other day it was sunny and 80 degrees.  Today it's in the upper 30's and raining.  What a difference! Fortunately, the nice weather made it easy to get the front porch decorated.  As I said in an earlier post, I don't really 'do' scary for Halloween, so here's what the front porch looks like:

Here's a closer look:


For more information on making the brooms, click HERE.
                                                 'Broom Parking' sign, click HERE.
                                                                Black Cat, click HERE.

Mother Nature has also been doing her part:



I can't top that!

I hope you're staying warm in your part of the world.  I'm afraid the rain and wind are going to blow all the leaves off the trees - just when they looked so pretty...
Have a wonderful week and thank you for stopping by the Cottage. I hope you'll follow, pin and/or share!

Comments

  1. LeannaOctober 23, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    Perfect front porch. I adore the natural broom. I am doing my porch today, thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. annies homeOctober 23, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    love it so very fun and perfect for fall and halloween
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    1. AnnOctober 24, 2016 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you, Angie. I'll be sure to stop by!

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  3. Beverly @Across the BlvdOctober 24, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    I love the combination of fall and Halloween on your porch. Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

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    1. AnnOctober 24, 2016 at 10:05 AM

      Thank you Beverly. Now I need to go out and 'squirrel-proof' my pumpkin!

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  4. An Aussie in San FranciscoOctober 24, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Those leaves make everything so much prettier! They must be so much fun to crunch around in. Also, I love the cat :)

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    1. AnnOctober 24, 2016 at 6:16 PM

      There are even more leaves after all the wind we've had and I really like the cat, too! Thank you for visiting the Cottage.

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  5. KristineOctober 24, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    So beautiful! What a lovely place to live! #smallvictoriessundaylinkup

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    1. AnnOctober 24, 2016 at 6:17 PM

      Thank you, Kristine. Fall is a beautiful season around here!
      So glad you stopped by!

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  6. mary scottOctober 24, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    Just love your porch. Thanks for the beautiful photos.

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    1. AnnOctober 25, 2016 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you, Mary. I'm so glad you stopped by!

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  7. Amanda | Domestically CreativeOctober 25, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    Such a cute little porch! Love the broom parking sign. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

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    1. AnnOctober 25, 2016 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks, Amanda. Each year, I seem to add something!

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  8. Echo aka The Mad MommyOctober 27, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    I love your porch decor! So cute! Thank you for sharing this at the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!

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    1. AnnOctober 28, 2016 at 8:23 AM

      Thank you so much. Today it's covered in snow!

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  9. My thrift store addictionOctober 30, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Your porch is so cute and the leaves are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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    1. AnnOctober 31, 2016 at 10:41 AM

      Thank you so much. Mother Nature does a nice job!

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  10. Tania PelletierOctober 31, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    I love your porch! Thank you for sharing at Craft Frenzy Friday.

    Tania

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  11. TarahlynnNovember 1, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    So cute! Love that cat - Pinned! Thank you for sharing with at the To Grandma's House we go Wednesday link party! Hope to see you there again tomorrow!

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  12. MomHomeGuide.comNovember 3, 2016 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cute porch on Craft Frenzy Friday on Mom Home Guide!

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