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This year more than ever I was ready for the transition to Fall. I love summer with all my heart but I think we all need the change of seasons to keep things moving amidst the pandemic. So when the temps dropped in Central Illinois I decided to go ahead and do the fall porch! Here is how I put mine together:
Getting started you will need pots, mums, and pumpkins. I really like to plop my mums down into my pots if I am able without replanting them. This is easy to do but don’t forget to water them! Nobody wants to see dead mums on your Fall porch!
Over the years I have invested in good quality terra cotta pots. You can get these at a local hardware store or purchase them online. Why terra cotta? I love the color, it brings in warmth and I just find them to be classic! I also love to mix in white textured pots and woven baskets. If you are using a basket as a planter it is important to get a plastic lining for the bottom so you don’t totally destroy your basket. These can be found in the garden section at your local hardware store. You may need to cut it to fit!
When purchasing pumpkins I love to buy from a local patch or farmer. This year I went with subtle colors. I love the pale greens, creams, and peach colors. They are soft yet still beautiful!
I started with my larger pots up top and layered in the smaller pots and pumpkins. It was easiest to place the pots first and then fill in with the pumpkins to create a layered feel. I played around until I felt like the shades of pumpkins were in the right place!
This will stay on my steps through Thanksgiving until we are ready for Holiday decor! I love looking out my office window at this arrangement! Happy Styling!
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