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Spring on the front porch!

So I took a 20 minute break from it all on Wednesday to add some Spring to my front porch!:)I have been on a hunt for black striped rugs for the front porch for a while now.I haven’t taken pictures of the back porch yet, but used the same pots and flowers.

Spring on the front porch!
Just a few simple touches make this porch ready for Spring.

Walk away from it all and take some pictures of your front porch.

Fall Planter Idea: Lanterns & Mums

In this post: An easy fall planter idea using lanterns, copper mums, ivy, and Creeping Jenny.Next up is a fall planter idea that is easy to adapt to your space, and even to whatever pots you have on hand.Fall Planter Idea Supplies Needed for One PotPlanter or potPotting soilLanternLED CandleSmall mum4 ivy plants2 Creeping Jenny (or other trailing plant)Sizes and sources for everything I used are listed at the end of the post.Fall Planter Idea TipPlace the candle inside the lantern BEFORE the plants are added.

Fall Planter Idea: Lanterns & Mums
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How to Spruce Up Your Front Porch

Today, I’m sharing How to Spruce Up Your Front Porch When You’ve Ignored it for Years.If you’ve ever thought your porch was too small or that it wasn’t a *real* porch, read on to see all the ways for how to spruce up your front porch [especially when you’ve ignored it for years]!HOW TO SPRUCE UP YOUR FRONT PORCH WHEN YOU’VE IGNORED IT FOR YEARS1 | CLEANI know.

How to Spruce Up Your Front Porch
If you have a covered porch, add a fresh coat of paint to the ceiling.Here are the rest of my tips for how to spruce up your front porch when you’ve ignored it for years.

The Easiest Front Porch Planters Ever

The easiest front porch planters ever!These are truly the easiest front porch planters ever, they highlight the front of your house, and they make a great first impression!I promised the easiest front porch planters ever, so that’s what I’m delivering!

The Easiest Front Porch Planters Ever
Where to get the front porch planters:These front porch planters are made by Mayne, and they sell out very quickly.

After that, in 2020, I purchased yet another set of porch planters, so I could change the look and feel of our front porch.

Easy Ways to Update your Porch Decor for Fall

I’m joining Krista from The Happy Housie and 25+ other blogger friends who are all spreading some Fall inspiration into the world with our Fall outdoor spaces.I slightly tweaked our Front Porch from the Summer and have my tips for Easy Ways to Update Your Front Porch for Fall ready for you now!

Easy Ways to Update your Porch Decor for Fall
EASY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR FRONT PORCH DECOR FOR FALL1 | CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME FOR YOUR PORCH DECOR.9 | PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS!

Today I’m joined by a talented group of blogging friends who are also sharing their Fall Outdoor Spaces with you!

25 Planter Ideas for Porches and Front Gardens

Planter Ideas for the Front of Your HouseThese planter ideas for the front of the house come from home gardens I have visited.23-Inch Modern Garden Planter | Amazon4 Country Porch with Hanging BasketsRepetition is powerful in a garden.Related: How to Grow Geraniums From Cuttings30-Inch Hayrack Planter | Amazon25 Garden Art Projects & Ideas by Melissa J.Related: 49 Hostas for Sunny Locations10 Hanging Baskets of ColorIf theft is an issue, hanging baskets may be the answer.This back deck is lined with a window box, hanging baskets on shepherd hooks, and lots of colorful containers.

Front Porch Outdoor Planter Ideas You'll Love

Spruce up your front porch with these gorgeous outdoor planter ideas!Front porch planters filled with plants can make your front porch a true extension of your home.Get Inspired With These Outdoor Planter IdeasHere are some flower planter ideas to inspire you as you look to style (or improve) your front porch decor.

Front Porch Outdoor Planter Ideas You'll Love
This is one of my favorite outdoor planter ideas because it shows how porches can be a true extension of the home.

With these outdoor planter ideas, you can take any front porch and create an inviting, beautiful style that will greet guests.

8 Fall Planter Ideas

8 fall planter ideas that incorporate mums and other autumn decor, including pumpkins, gourds, olive buckets, grapevine, and more.What follows are 8 fall planter ideas from our Sutton Place house.

8 Fall Planter Ideas
More Fall Planter IdeasWhat do you put in a planter in the fall?a planter boxany kind of basketurnsolive bucketsgalvanized bucketsgalvanized washtubsterra cotta potsWhat colors should I use in a fall flower planter?

Like I said earlier, some years seem to be more of a challenge than others when it comes to brainstorming new fall planter ideas.

8 Bold and Colorful Flower Pot Ideas (+ Care Tips)

I also have lots of ideas for Front Porch and Garden Flower Containers here.Garden Planter Ideas & Care TipsIf you are like me, your favorite place to find inspiration for the garden is in real-life gardens much like our own.The tips will ensure your plants get the care they need to last all season long.

8 Bold and Colorful Flower Pot Ideas (+ Care Tips)
Plant roots need water drainage (holes in bottom of container to allow excess water out).

5 SoilWe call it ‘soil’ but the best stuff you can use for your garden containers is organic potting mix.

DIY Planter Boxes: Free Build Plans!

Download these easy DIY planter box plans and learn how to build these modern farmhouse planters.Thank you to Kreg and Build Something for sponsoring this DIY planter box!

DIY Planter Boxes: Free Build Plans!
…Enter the DIY Planter Boxes!

…where’s the actual planter in these DIY planter boxes?And speaking of costs, I know you guys are wondering what it cost to build these DIY planter boxes, so I summed everything up below.

Black & Wood DIY Planter Box --{Free Plans and Tutorial}

This DIY Black and Wood Planter Box is perfect for those fall mums, winter Christmas trees, and even spring flower pots!Anyway, let’s move on to something I’m a little better at and get to the build 🙂 I’m sharing the video tutorial for this simple black and wood planter box here and the written instructions below.

Black & Wood DIY Planter Box --{Free Plans and Tutorial}
Notice that three boards fit perfectly in the 10 ½” sides and three boards PLUS two edges fit in the 12” sides.

And if you’re looking for more cute DIY planter box ideas, I’ve got a few other great ones here.Mid Century Planter BoxLouvered Planter BoxConcrete Planter PotBut, before you go, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel here so you don’t miss out on what’s coming next.

15 Beautiful Front Porch Planters Ideas To Kick Off Summer

An easy way to level up your porch plant game is with porch planters.Choose an even number of front porch planters and line them up on the steps, mirroring the number of planters on each end of the steps.

15 Beautiful Front Porch Planters Ideas To Kick Off Summer
For houses, it is ideal to follow the home decor palette and use front porch planters that compliment it.Begonia, Petunia, Marigolds, and Dahlias are always firm favorites that will give a good show on your front porch planters all summer long!With our 15 porch planter ideas at hand, you are surely able to create a warm and welcoming first impression.

New Navy Blue Summer Planters For The Porch

Navy Blue Summer PlantersIt all started a few months when I saw this image on Pinterest.We have had a navy blue front door for years, but it never occurred to me to use navy blue planters.

New Navy Blue Summer Planters For The Porch
Sherwin Williams Naval: The Perfect Shade of Navy BlueI began by shopping for navy blue summer planters.So I gathered my supplies, and in just a few hours, I had summer planters that are the perfect shade of navy blue.

Navy Blue Summer Porch SourcesThank you for stopping by…and for your friendship.

front porch planters with ferns and flowers

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front porch planters with ferns and flowers
Her blog provides chic & stylish inspiration for what to wear, how to decorate & be a hostess with the mostess for the modern mom.

Leopard print, patterned pillows, sunshine, red wine, tacos, glitter, glam & bling are just a few of her favorite things.

DIY BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED POTS

DIY BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED POTSLinking up with: What do you think?Our hail storms were not kind to my favorite pots last summer, so I had several that needed to be replaced.I didn't have any wide painter's tape on hand, but I had lots of Duck Tape!This keeps the pot from being so heavy and cuts down on the amount of dirt needed to fill the pot.:( So, it's an odd arrangement right now, but I'm really hoping to come across one more some day to balance out the other.

7 Easy Small Porch Decorating Ideas

Ready for small porch decorating ideas?MY FRONT PORCH DECORATING MUSINGSI have learned a lot by having a small porch.When we first moved here I thought there wasn’t a lot of fabulous small porch decorating ideas I could call on to make my tiny porch look amazing.

7 Easy Small Porch Decorating Ideas
THE BEST SMALL PORCH DECORATING IDEAS BEGINS HERE!SAVING THE BEST SMALL PORCH DECORATING IDEA FOR LASTOkay, now for those of you darling readers who have read this post to the very end I’d like to share my best of the best small porch decorating idea!

Front Porch Flower Pot Ideas: Small, Entrance-Bees And Roses

These 27 front porch flower pot ideas will surely change that.Front Porch Flower Pot IdeasCurb AppealThis glazed flower pot has a great color and shine!Glazed pots like these ones look great in front of any porch.Square flowerpots are unique and these ones look great with the added height from the trees.

Front Porch Flower Pot Ideas: Small, Entrance-Bees And Roses
Tall flowerpots look great, especially if your door is raised up on a ledge.

Easy Front Porch Christmas Planter Tutorial

Front Porch Christmas PlanterAnother Christmas craft to share.I thought I would show you how easy it is to make my front porch Christmas Planters.My birch branches came from a tree that my mom and dad chopped down.Next step is to put in my birch branches.

Easy Front Porch Christmas Planter Tutorial
Every year I make a Christmas planter because they are a so simple to put together.

Front Porch Ideas

Front Porch IdeasAre you looking for tips on how to design the perfect front porch or maybe just want some cool front porch ideas?Covered Porch : Covered porches have a roof so you can sit out on the porch in the rain but not wall coverings so they’re completely open air.Wood Screened Porch: A screened wood porch generally has a decking floor too because water can still get in.Wood Covered Porch: As with the screened and open porch designs, these typically have decking floors so water can drain.The Front Porch TopWhen people search for front porch ideas they’re usually looking for ideas on decorations and decor but don’t forget about that actual construction of the porch.

50+ Best Porch Planter Ideas and Designs for 2022

50+ Porch Planter Ideas to Make Your Exterior More FunMany of these porch arrangements use a variety of sizes, colors, and heights to make them stand out.These large urn-style front porch planters look amazing in these trendy teal tones and the attention-to-detail is unrivaled.

50+ Best Porch Planter Ideas and Designs for 2022
Tall Tapered Modern Porch PlanterYour hardy mums will remain the focal point of your front porch this fall when you set them up for everyone to see in this modern styled porch planter.Rich Brown Slatted Wooden Porch PlanterTogether or individually, these porch planters add quite a lot of richness to the scene.

Bold Porch Planter Ideas with Pink Flowers29.

DIY Stacked Flower Pots

ShareTweetPin 258 sharesGive your front porch a fresh and a pop of color with this stacked flower pot project.A few years ago, I came across the idea of stacked flower pots.

DIY Stacked Flower Pots
DIY Stacked Flower PotsTo make these stacked flower pots, you will need:DEROMA 4L120PZ Terra Cotta Cabo Planter, 4.7 6 Inch Plastic Flower Seedlings Nursery Supplies Planter Pot/pots Containers,40 Pack Rust-Oleum 249127 Painter’s Touch Multi Purpose Spray Paint, 12-Ounce, Flat Black3 terra cotta pots in varying sizes (I used a 12 inch, 10 inch, and 6 inch)2 plastic planter pots (they need to be small enough to fit inside the terra cota pots)paint or spray paint (optional)flowers (no brainer there!)Once your terra cotta pots are dry, you are ready to start stacking and planting.

You have a simple DIY stacked flower planter for your front porch or steps.

Front Porch Planter Ideas

A beautiful collection of front porch planter ideas!Today I’m sharing inspiration and front porch planter ideas.

Front Porch Planter Ideas
The images today are specific to front porch planter ideas.Now, let’s jump into the front porch planter ideas!I hope you found some front porch planter ideas you love!

This Faux Evergreen "Plant" Will Fool Everyone

If you don't have a green thumb, these faux evergreen topiaries are perfect for your outdoor planters!So for awhile now I've been looking for something to plant that is low maintenance and can handle the full sun most of the day.

This Faux Evergreen
They are faux evergreen topiary balls and they can be used in a variety of ways.

Boxwood and jasper have the tight, small leaf look (jasper has a larger leaf and is really pretty).I can't speak to the other versions, but the cypress option would easily fool someone up close.

The Secret to Fantastic Fall Porch Decorating

But you’re here for fall porch decorating ideas, right?Our Fall Decorating Trick for Pumpkins & GourdsHeirloom pumpkins are so much fun when decorating for fall, but they can be pricey.Another way to add some visual interest and height in your fall porch decorating is with a tall statement piece.

The Secret to Fantastic Fall Porch Decorating
Light Up Your Fall Porch DecoratingWhat fall front porch wouldn’t be complete without some candle lanterns?We dropped you some hints throughout…Our number one secret to fall porch decorating?

5 Tips for a beautiful fall front porch + a tour

I’m so glad you decided to join me today for a tour of our fall front porch!If you have not yet seen my other fall tours, you can do that here and here and here for some fresh, fun and easy ideas on fall decorating.

5 Tips for a beautiful fall front porch + a tour
Creating a welcoming entry for guests this time of year with a display of fall flowers in beautiful pots or urns, pumpkins abounding, and a touch of whimsy by using potted ornamental cabbage is my fall porch love language.

Turn on your JavaScript to view contentI hope you enjoyed the tour and tips and please let me know below if you have any questions!

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DIY Farmhouse Porch Planter Boxes for Less than $25

Here’s how we made these DIY farmhouse porch planter boxes for less than $25 each!So while we were working on the porch, we also built these easy porch planters from cedar fence pickets.Continue to Content Yield: 2 Planter Boxes DIY Farmhouse Porch Planter Boxes Prep Time: 45 minutes Active Time: 45 minutes Additional Time: 2 hours Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Our front porch needed some pizazz, but the budget was tight.

DIY Farmhouse Porch Planter Boxes for Less than $25
Here's how we made these DIY farmhouse porch planter boxes for less than $25 each!

I love pulling up to my house and seeing these farmhouse boxes.

Worth Garden Indoor Tall Pots for Plants White Square Planters

Worth Garden Indoor Tall Pots for Plants White Square Planters Outdoor Plastic Tree Planter 2 Pack 22 Inch Large Resin Flower Pots Front Porch Modern Matte Wavy Finish Decorative Containers Patio Deck .Worth Garden Indoor Tall Pots for Plants White Square Planters Outdoor Plastic Tree Planter 2 Pack 22 Inch Large Resin Flower Pots Front Porch Modern Matte Wavy Finish Decorative Containers Patio Deck .Yootop 2-way Convertible Short Type Double End Screwdriver, Worth Garden Indoor Tall Pots for Plants White Square Planters Outdoor Plastic Tree Planter 2 Pack 22 Inch Large Resin Flower Pots Front Porch Modern Matte Wavy Finish Decorative Containers Patio Deck .16.4 Centerline Length 0.52 ID Gates 18464 EPDM SID Coolant Hose Black, Worth Garden Indoor Tall Pots for Plants White Square Planters Outdoor Plastic Tree Planter 2 Pack 22 Inch Large Resin Flower Pots Front Porch Modern Matte Wavy Finish Decorative Containers Patio Deck .Worth Garden Indoor Tall Pots for Plants White Square Planters Outdoor Plastic Tree Planter 2 Pack 22 Inch Large Resin Flower Pots Front Porch Modern Matte Wavy Finish Decorative Containers Patio Deck .

Black & White Fall Porch

I’m so excited to be back this week to share our Black & White Fall Porch with you!The black & white buffalo plaid theme is so “in” right now, that finding pieces for the porch was pretty easy to do.

Black & White Fall Porch
In sticking with the black & white theme, I picked up some white mums.

I filled the flower box with some white mums, pinecones, a few neutral fall picks and an assortment of black & white pumpkins.

I hope you enjoyed our Black & White Fall Porch!

40+ Best Front Door Flower Pots (Ideas and Designs) for 2022

Just like an outfit is never truly complete without jewelry, your home can always use a bit of “bling” in the form of pretty front door flower pots.40+ Pretty Flower Pot Décor Ideas for Your Front DoorMany of these front door flower pots use up-cycled items to make a display that is truly unique.

40+ Best Front Door Flower Pots (Ideas and Designs) for 2022
Read on to find your favorite flower pot ideas that will add a pop of color and personality to your outdoor space.

Tiered Flower Pot Planters with Solar LightsAdd levels and depth to your front steps with these lovely tiered flower planters.Pretty Wicker Basket Flower PotsWicker is a lovely material for flower pots.

5 Steps to a Fabulous Christmas Porch

In this post: Use these 5 steps to assemble a fabulous Christmas porch that is welcoming and festive.Welcome to our Christmas porch!More Christmas porch planter ideas:LightingEven a very small amount of lighting makes a difference on a Christmas porch.Christmas Porch AccessoriesIf you have the space and an area of your porch that is protected from the elements, add a chair or two.

5 Steps to a Fabulous Christmas Porch
Fabulous Christmas Porch Sourceswreath | square black planters | plain grapevine trees| cranberry garland | black lanterns | LED candles | white rockers | wreaths on chairs (similar) | pillow covers (similar) | doormatThere is more Christmas decor coming, along with that clay Christmas ornament tutorial I promised, printable gift tags, and an easy gift idea from the kitchen.

Pretty Front Porch Planters for the Portico and Entry

Even if you don’t have a large garden to tend to, planters are a nice option where you can be artistic with flowers.If you need new garden planters, take some inspiration from below!

Pretty Front Porch Planters for the Portico and Entry
It’s amazing how a simple pair of boxwoods flanking your porch or steps can completely transform the look of your house.

To help you get inspired, we’ve compiled some gorgeous styles we love, and some of our favorite garden planters so you can get the look.I was so excited to see Southern Living magazine feature our Chippendale Planters.

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5 Tips for a beautiful fall front porch + a tour

5 Steps to a Fabulous Christmas Porch