It is the end of October. Pretty clearly time to talk Halloween. And still, as we have the entirety of November so stop the Xmas commercials and store displays would you please, time to talk of this glorious season of Autumn.
And with that, brought decorating. And with that brought new pots-seriously, who looks for flower pots in the middle of October? And with that brought mega super deals on said pots (it only took 7 stores but I love the modern feel, the fancy water system inside, and the thick material they're made of).
I guess with the green/terracotta they didn't look so bad, but with these black ones, they match the stairs! The dirty, grimy, BLACK stairs! Look away.
Distract yourself with boxwoods and kale.
Ah, the wonders of power washing! TAN! Not black. Contrasting, totally don't match the pots, TAN stairs! Lily is amazed at the transformation, and the quick response of blog shaming.
As am I.
Some Halloween garden goodies.
My favorite metal fellow.
Let's look at the pumpkins before they are undoubtedly ravaged by the most hideous of all beasts. I'm talking about squirrels. One of the many banes of my existence.
Enjoy, Happy Halloween, and Happy FALL!
Partying as always, here:
Monthly
projects @ Evolution of Style
Make it Pretty
Mon @
Dedicated House Fall
Nesting @ The Inspired Room power of
paint @ domestically
speaking, Places I've
Been @ The
Tablescaper, Before and
After @ Thrifty Decor
Chick, Sundays @ Suburbs
Mama Craftomaniac, Mod
Vintage Life, Motivate Me Mon @Keeping it
Simple, home stories a-z, nifty thrifty @ Coastal Charm, home stories
a-z, tweak it Tuesdays, you're gonna
love it, Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of
Suburbia, be inspired @ elizabeth and co, inspire me tues, lil luna, get your craft
on, sugar bee
crafts. sugar and spice @ 733, wow us
weds @ savvy
southern style, outdoor weds @ a
southern daydreamer, wicked awesome weds @ handy man, crafty
woman, beyond the picket fence, whatever goes weds @ someday crafts, 52 mantles, spring into
spring, Transformation Thurs @ The Shabby Creek Cottage, charm of
home, vintage thingy thurs @ the colorado
lady, Strut Your
Stuff @ Somewhat Simple, open house @ no minimalist here, share awesomeness @ 36th ave, tutorials and
tidbits, Flaunt it
Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring, open house @ no
minimalist here, happy hour @ Craftberry
Bush, Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest, feature
yourself fri @ Fingerprints on the fridge, my
romantic home, jennifer rizzo, Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity now,
free for all @ 5days5ways, Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage,
frugalicious friday @ finding
fabulous, thrifty things
fri @ the thrifty
groove, overflowing w/ creativity @ it's overflowing, nifty thrifty sundays, under
the table and dreaming., shaken together, seasonal
sundays @ the tablescaper, a round
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Your porch looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - and can you believe the squirrels haven't touched my pumpkins this year - it's a miracle!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Love those pots and the plants look awesome. I can't believe the difference in the porch! WOW! That metal piece is very cool! Happy Fall!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a fantastic transformation and I love your Halloween/Autumn decorations:) Happy Tuesday, darling.
ReplyDeleteI love your planters. They look great against your stairs. Such a nice way to welcome guests into your home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great welcome look and such lovely planters. Fabulous lawn art and decor. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see that.
ReplyDeleteHahaha. Your headline made me laugh - but the stairs look great! I'm hosting a giveaway for two modern printed kitchen towels that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-tea-towel-set-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteAmazing job getting the stairs power washed. they look totally different. I bet you got a great deal on those pots. they look wonderful! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, the stairs look fantastic! I love the plants too. The porch overall looks very inviting :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Charlie @pickledokra.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I am thinking about flowers and plants too! I hate that all the Christmas stuff comes out so early! Let me enjoy my fall! Lol I'm hoping we'll be in our new house before too long so I still have time to unpack my Fall decorations! Floors are about done, then crown molding and baseboards, cleaning and then we'll be ready to start moving! :)
ReplyDeleteThey turned out great! and I love those new pots...
ReplyDeleteXO,
Christine
Aww this is awesome, I wish I had fancy steps like that! Are you going to change it for every season?
ReplyDeleteYou should see my patio! Ick!
ReplyDeleteHe did such a fantastic job with the stairs. I'm loving this time of year, the cool weather and all the oranges. Your pots look really nice with the plants. The kale is so colorful.
ReplyDeleteAnn
What a difference! Your porch is so welcoming! I love when my husband breaks out the power washer too!
ReplyDeleteLove the fresh look of your Fall Decor!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what I can do to get the hubs to finish painting our porch railing :) Thanks for sharing your fresh steps and pretty Fall décor at NTT.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
what a pretty porch =)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your pretty Fall pots! Have the squirrels found the pumpkins on the front porch yet? Hey, I think men secretly LOVE to power wash...it makes them FEEL powerful. It really DID make a huge difference on your stairs (but I would not have noticed the dark color anyway). It was fun to see your other Halloween decorations too.
ReplyDeleteYour fall decorations look great and the steps look new!! I so wish we had a power washer. Of course, I would be shaming someone into using it all the time too! ha! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a big difference! Looks great : ]
ReplyDeletelove the pots and the stairs! Do join my linky party too, Craft Schooling sunday @creativejewishmom.com hope to see you there!
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