October- Fall - Porches

I've been on the look out for great fall porches-  because I'm participating in "The Inspired Room" Porches on Parade. You can too, just link over to her site and share your pictures.

 

I love how a fabulous wreath and a couple of pumpkins can make a Beautiful Statement.

 

This wreath just pops out at you as you drive by- totally fabulous against the white door.

 

This porch just screams comes sit here and enjoy Fall with me- Love the white rockers, so Cozy.

 

Oh so whimsical, you've got to know that children live here.

  

Who would of thought, some sticks painted black and a few stuffed  black birds and you have a spooky but "elegant" presentation.

 

As I was out and about taking pictures....I had one observation, very few people are dressing their porches for fall. Kind of sad, I wonder if they are just too tried to put forth the effort, or just "gave up the ghost."   Could it be that we are a dying breed? ( I think not, we can make a difference.}

"The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before.

Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, or influence in order to create something of substance or beauty."

You may think you don’t have talents, but that is a false assumption, for we all have talents and gifts, every one of us. The bounds of creativity extend far beyond the limits of a canvas or a sheet of paper and do not require a brush, a pen, or the keys of a piano. Creation means bringing into existence something that did not exist before—colorful gardens, harmonious homes, family memories, flowing laughter.

What you create doesn’t have to be perfect. So what if the eggs are greasy or the toast is burned? Don’t let fear of failure discourage you. Don’t let the voice of critics paralyze you—whether that voice comes from the outside or the inside.

If you still feel incapable of creating, start small. Try to see how many smiles you can create, write a letter of appreciation, learn a new skill, identify a space and beautify it. 

-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Thanks to Melissa- for encouraging us to create!

[just a little heads up, come back Tuesday to join in the scavenger hunt- a prize is involved.]

Comments

[Amy from Texas]

You found some great porches. I love those black urns and pumpkins. What a great idea. I always love visiting your blog:-)

[nancy]

I love how beautiful those wreaths are. So natural looking. Beautiful!

[Kim]

Lots of beautiful photos. So much inspiration.

Happy Fall!

K-

[melissa @ the inspired room]

Well there are those urns I was hoping to find! Lovely, really nice decor you found!

Thanks again for sharing, and you are very welcome for the award! I was going to send it to you so you can have it but then I realized I "borrowed" the photo in the background, and need to change it to one of my own if I am using it for an award! LOL! What was I thinking? I'll make a special award and send it over to you this week. :-)

Happy day and week!
Melissa

[Ms. Tee]

I love all your photos! They're all so pretty and cozy. :)

[Diane@A Picture is worth....]

Hi
This is my first time on your blog! I love what I see...how did you do the 4 long and skinny pictures?

I'm going to add you to my blogroll!

[Pat]

Wonderful autumn doorways.

Enjoyed my visit. Thank you!

[Ramona Owen]

Absolutely lovely pictures. Thank you for such a wonderful tour.

Smiles ~ Ramona

[Vee~A Haven for Vee]

Wonderful photos and such delightful decorations...love the pumpkin topiary.

Congrats on winning Melissa's blog of the week, too!

[Dawn-Hydrangea Home]

Great pics. I really love the black urns with the sticks and birds. Maybe next year!

[Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates]

Wonderful Fall pics!

[Lisa Brown]

I wish I had a porch to decorate . . . We do have a cute little pumpkin on outside our door, but it doesn't count.

[Françoise]

Hello, I came hear via Melissa's blog and am amused to see your pictures of the Canal du midi. I have a house very close to Homps which I think you must have passed. I like to take my guests on the canal but I have yet to take a long trip. One of these days . . .

[heidi]

i've been looking for around for fall porches and i'm really not having luck. all these pictures are goreous

[Nicole @ The Graves' House]

you found some great porches! thanks for sharing - i enjoyed stopping by. especially loved the pumpkin topiaries!
~nicole

[Kathy]

Congratulations Teresa! Great pictures. You are right, people don't seem to decorate around here. I don't know why. Maybe they are tired or too busy but they definetly need to be INSPIRED! You are an inspiration to me. Thanks

[Maven]

You've got such fabulous pictures here! Thanks for sharing all this inspiration with us.

[Jinx]

What beautiful pictures! I especially love the wreaths!

Thanks for taking the time to share.

[Kathy@ShockingPinkThread]

Delightful porches! Thank you for your thoughts too, on creativity. I must comment though on one of your "crazy sayings". This past August, my oldest daughter got married and her sister was responsible for a toast. She brought the bride down in laughter as she opened up by saying "Mawwiage is what bwings us togetha today......." We love our Princess Bride and it was a priceless, memorable family moment. I'm looking forward to reading more from your blog. Congratulations on being "Blogger of the Week" at the Inspired Room. Melissa chose well. ~Kathy

[Elaine]

I am visiting yout blog for the first time. I am doing the Fall Porches too. I love your collage of photos and the grouping by theme. You found some wonderful porches and decorations. Thanks for the visit.

[Occasional Genius]

Gorgeous photos...I grabbed a sample to add to my collection. Thanks!!

[Monica (Call) Danner]

Hey Teresa! I thought I'd leave a message instead of continuing to lurk on your page ;) I love your blog, it always gives me a healthy dose of creative inspiration! I love that you mentioned Elder Uchtdorf's talk, it is now one of my favorite messages. Anyway, just thought I'd say hi and happy I came across your page!