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Colourful Floral Fall Porch

September 12, 2017~ backyard, Fall

From this spring edition of the One Room Challenge // here // you know that I have a love/hate relationship with our front porch. It’s exposed to a busy street, the landscaping is kind of hit or miss, and our PMQ sidding is the colour equivalent of ???? (through no choice of our own). That being said, I do almost everything I can (within the limits of reason) to change how I feel about the front porch, and my colourful floral fall porch decor is a step in that direction.

In case you’re looking for some fall porch decor ideas, I’m participating in a blog hop hosted by Taryn of Taryn Whiteaker.com , so make sure you go check-out what she’s serving-up this fall, as well as what everyone else in the hop is doing (check the links at the bottom(.

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

With brown as the starting point and dominating colour for our front porch, I use blues, whites, and pinks to balance the colour palette. I’ve added a lot of pink, because, well, how can I not! I was also able to recycle a lot of my Spring ORC // here // planters and stools from HomeSense in my fall decor, so I’m quite pleased about that. I also thrifted those chinoiserie planters from our local Value Village and have a few more inside too.

It’s proof that when you purchase patterns and styles you love, they’ll transcend seasons and become year-round gems. I find a lot of those at HomeSense though, and I hope you do too.

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

I think the fall mum and straw flower are perfect blooms for the season. They’re hardy, colourful and will give your space life and fill it with colour – sounds like my ideal colourful floral fall porch flower.

I’ve added some Astors and Celosia too, because variety is the spice of life!

The same can be said of the pumpkin situation happening here; I’ve got fake mixed with real and it looks great.

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

I think the “sloppy” black and white striped planter adds some fun to the otherwise strict lines of the geometric planter and the fine detail of the chinoiserie planter.

I used DecoArt’s Decor OutDoor Living paint for the job and it so far it has lasted an entire summer and is still going strong.

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

Colourful Floral Fall Porch

I really wish I could paint my front door. It would help offset the brown, but sadly I am stuck with this white door for the next few years.

Colourful Floral Fall Porch with mums

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  1. Ainsley Congdon-Burke says

    September 12, 2017 at 6:24 am

    So, layering applies to front door mats as well. Cool!

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    • Ariel says

      September 12, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      it sure does! I started noticing it on porches last season, but went for it this year and love it!

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  2. Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit says

    September 12, 2017 at 7:27 am

    So pretty and welcoming Ariel. i love that you showcased all the late-season flowers rather than replacing them. beautiful.

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    • Ariel says

      September 12, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you Jane 🙂 I live in a typically Canadian climate, so I would feel silly putting anything but appropriate flowers out there 🙂

      Reply
  3. Erica @ whimsical september says

    September 12, 2017 at 7:41 am

    this is so beautiful, as usual! I’m sure you’re the envy of all your neighbors. You truly have such a natural talent for putting color and patterns together. 🙂

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    • Ariel says

      September 12, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Erica! You always come out of left field with such a nice comment. Thank you friend <3

      Reply
  4. Jo-Anna says

    September 12, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Your porch space looks so pretty Ariel! I love your passion for colour! And the layered mat…it’s awesome…I need to find a plaid layer now hahaha!

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  5. Cindy Richter says

    September 12, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    Love all of your mixed bright happy fall colors. I think it looks especially welcoming and fun.

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  6. Krista says

    September 15, 2017 at 11:04 am

    All that beautiful colour draws your eye away from the neutral brown and white – it looks so welcoming and cheery!!

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    • Ariel says

      September 15, 2017 at 11:51 am

      Thank you so much Krista! It’s exactly what I was trying to do

      Reply
  7. Heather says

    September 17, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Your porch is so welcoming and happy Ariel!! Love all of your blooms and colorful gourds!! Happy Fall!

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    • Ariel says

      September 17, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you Heather ❤️ To you as well!

      Reply
  8. Alice W. says

    October 2, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    Love this so much!

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    • Ariel says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:48 pm

      thanks Alice!

      Reply

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Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm the voice behind PMQ for two. I create bright, bold, colourful, and eclectic home decor, DIYs and lifestyle content.

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