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A Welcoming Entryway For Fall...


This week I decorated our front porch for fall!  I always enjoy making a welcoming entryway to our home, and love changing it out for each season!  The mums are really starting to bloom now...


and a couple of pretty pumpkins add to the seasonal decor~



I took two vintage rakes and added an old folk art wood crow...


The metal painted "Welcome Friends" sign was a gift from one of my sons several years ago...I use it in many seasonal decorations!  A little chippy wood bench and an old picket fence section add height and an interesting background...

 


A colorful fun rug will greet the trick-or-treaters later this month...


Welcome to our home!


I am linking up to Common Ground's Vintage Inspiration Fall Porch Party

Until next time...
Linda
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  1. DebbiedoosOctober 3, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    I love the rake, I may add mine too, or a broom, I am not sure yet. Looks so warm and very welcoming. Cute rug!

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  2. nonoOctober 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    It looks so nice, I'm getting my mums this week.

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  3. ErinOctober 3, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Looks great Linda, I too love the rake idea, super!

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  4. KTWOctober 3, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    So pretty! Your mums are gorgeous. I haven't bought the first mum yet but the ones in my flower bed are blooming! :)

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  5. Shabby Vintage JunkOctober 3, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Hey Linda....!

    I'd LOVE to come trick or treatin' at your place....It looks VERY inviting....!

    We don't get into this holiday as much as you guys nor do we really change out our decor with the new season....!!

    Hope you had a FAB weekend Lovey....!!

    Cheers from Oz,
    Tamarah :o)

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  6. UnknownOctober 3, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    My hubby just threw away an old rake! Now I'm mad.
    You are so clever.
    Enjoy your week,
    KarenSue

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  7. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 3, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Hi Linda, if you have time, link in to Vintage Inspiration Friday for the porch party this Thursday and Friday! We're decorating our front porches. Love your old rakes!
    Hope to see you,
    xo,
    Debra

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  8. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...October 3, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Looks like your all ready for fall Linda....Nice job!
    Love the old rakes...and the crows.
    Have a great week,
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  9. All That JazzOctober 3, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    I bought a white pumpkin and some mums this weekend, too! :-) I just set the mums (in their plastic pots) inside some old metal pails. I don't want to plant them in dirt, since I have a feeling they'll die w/the first frost anyway? I guess I need to read up on their care, I have never bought any before but I loved their fall colors!
    ~michelle~

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  10. julie millerOctober 3, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    So cute! Makes me want to come for a visit!! I don't have a porch and I sure wish I did! Looks great! Julie

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  11. KateOctober 3, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Linda
    The rake is so fabulous!!! Everything looks so amazing what a terrific welcome to fall.

    Have a great week

    xo
    Kate

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  12. KrisOctober 4, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    Ohhh, I love all of your fall accents!!

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  13. Cindy AdkinsOctober 4, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Oh my gosh--this is adorable, Linda!!! So homey and inviting--I love it all!!!
    XO

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  14. DortheOctober 4, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    Dear Linda, it looks so inviting and beautifull, I love the idea with the rake, and love the craw,and pumpkins.
    Have a great monday, dear.
    Dorthe

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  15. Musings From A French CottageOctober 4, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Very pretty and welcoming! I love how you added the rakes to the vignette. Looks great!!

    Have a great week!

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  16. WendyOctober 4, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Your porch looks great. What a great idea to use the rake's for decoration. Love it :)
    Wendy

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  17. Coleen's CornerOctober 4, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    What a warm welcome! I really like the picket fence and, of course, the crow! I really need to do something with my entry - all I have is a dead mum so far - lol.

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  18. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlOctober 4, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Linda,
    It's just delightful!

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  19. VickiOctober 4, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Linda, I also love those rakes! What a cool idea and so appropriate for fall. The mums are gorgeous. Cute little door mat too. The kids will love it. Have a great week.

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  20. LaOctober 4, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    It looks fun and inviting. Love the picket fence. La

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  21. Susan deGeneresOctober 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Linda,

    I love your porch display. I haven't decorated my porch yet because I'm still trying to get my neglected garden cleaned-up of the weeds that krept in while I wasn't looking.

    I did leave my rake leaning aginst the porch post instead of putting it away on Friday. Does that count? LOL

    Thanks for the motivation and inspiration.
    Susan

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  22. FILIGREE MOONOctober 4, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Linda, thank you for sharing your Autumnal bliss! Those mums are gorgeous! Thank you also for your sweet visit today...I will continue to lurk around in blogland taking in all the beauty. My caretaking responsibilities have increased and so blogging will have to quietly take a back seat for a while. Looking forward to living vicariously through my blogging buddies. ~ Angela

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  23. traciOctober 4, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    your fall touches look so beautiful linda. my favorite time of year by far.

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  24. ★Carol★October 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Your entryway is very inviting, Linda! I wish I could have real pumpkins on my porch, but they would serve as a smorgasbord for the squirrels!

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  25. Curtains in My TreeOctober 4, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Your front porch is so cute and love all you decor.

    Thanks for coming over to visit me at my blog, that made me happy.

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  26. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogOctober 4, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Your porch is so cute & Halloweenish! It says Fall!

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  27. Jan HenningsOctober 5, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    too cute and love how you used the rakes!

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  28. Garden Antqs VintageOctober 5, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Hi Linda, your porch looks beautiful with all your Fall decorating. Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great week, Theresa

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  29. GARAGE SALE GALOctober 5, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Your entryway looks so nice! I just love decorating for Fall! I'll be over for some cider!
    Warmly,
    deb :)

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  30. ~*~ saskia ~*~October 6, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    The white pumpkin is adorable, Linda!
    Have a happy Wednesday. xx

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  31. AnonymousOctober 7, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful, welcoming. I'd trick or treat at your house!

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  32. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 7, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up, love the rakes and crow, really great!!!
    xo,
    Debra

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  33. hilary@oldhousetrueloveOctober 7, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    I love your crows!

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  34. PriorOctober 7, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    it looks great, love the rakes. Since we are still doing work around here, no Fall decor, but hope to kick it big for Christmas! Lezlee

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  35. JaneOctober 7, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Your porch looks great!!! I love the old rakes and crow....and your mums are "to die for". Enjoy the Fall Porch Party!

    Jane
    ~www.janiesporch.blogspot.com~

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  36. SueOctober 7, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    Linda, I love that you added a simple garden rake to the decor! I am going to borrow this idea. :-)
    I'm hoping to show a little of this year's outdoor decor next party. We're getting some work done out front, so it is a bit messy.
    I really like what you've done to make the entry so inviting and fun!
    ~ Sue

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  37. TammyOctober 7, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Hi Linda! Your front porch looks so great! The mums are beautiful!
    I finally got my Trick-or-Treat banner made tonight with the cards I got from you...will take pics this week and do a post soon!
    I just love it!
    Tammy :-)

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  38. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 8, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    What a Sweet Porch ~ I agree with everyone, the Racks are Adorable ~ I would have Never thought of that.... Thanks for Sharing
    Cheryl

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  39. UnknownOctober 8, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    I love what you did with the rakes!
    Thanks for sharing
    Michele

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  40. The Summer Kitchen GirlsOctober 8, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    We can't get over how cute that crow on your rake is!! What a great idea!

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  41. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 8, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Love your decorations! The rake is so cute and perfect! Very welcoming~ Nice to meet you! :)

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  42. AnonymousOctober 9, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful fall porch decorations... cute door mat! :)

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  43. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmOctober 9, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    HI Linda...your porch looks great! So very inviting...
    Hope you're having a great weekend! Laurel

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  44. All That GlittersOctober 13, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Hey girl!!! your porch is so much fun!!! so warm and welcoming!!! I love your photos from today!!! I never see anything like that here!

    Take care!
    ~Jennifer

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