Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Patiently Waiting for Fall


Like most of you, Fall time has been on my mind.
As the month of August rolled around, I already started looking 
here and there for the new Fall decor in stores.

When I decorated my front porch for summer back in May, I figured
it would stay the same until at least September. Wrong! LOL

During a trip to the fabric store, I came across this pretty outdoor fabric 
and I just couldn't help myself! 
It had been marked down and, in addition, it was on sale 50% off.
Right away I pictured it on my front porch!

Mind you, I was looking for Fall material, but, when I calculated in my head,
I realized that the cost for this project was only $10.00.
Sounds good to me! 

Well, although the kids are going back to school this month and
we really only have a few weeks left of summer, I told myself I needed another project 
to keep me going until the pumpkins can come out of the closet. :)

I know, I know! It is an illness!!! LOL

Here is what I did with the fabric. It is not much, but I figured it
will be put to good use at least until after Labor Day.









Since this decor will only be on my front porch for a few more weeks,
I did not want to spend any more money on flowers, so I used
the extra material to make my own for the wreath on the door and
added a few flowers I already had,









I just hope I don't run into anymore sales! :)
Now, to get ready for Fall, seriously! 
Thank you all for stopping by.



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33 comments:

  1. That looks really great! I love that it is bright and summery looking- after all it IS still summer!!! You did a good job and I love how you dressed up your wreath. xo Diana

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  2. very pretty Maria Elena! Love the gray and yellow.

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  3. Love the yellow/black..Looks great..

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  4. The yellow fabric and touches sure add a lot of sparkle! It's so pretty!

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  5. Looks great, Maria!! I always love seeing pictures of your front porch its always so pretty!

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  6. The yellow looks very nice. I like how you added the yellow flowers to your wreath.

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  7. Hi Marie Elena,
    Love your new pillows, and they look smashing on that black bench along with your planter
    with the forsynthia. I want to come and sit a spell it is so pretty!
    Very pretty fabric, and the cute lil flowers on the wreath looks so sweet. Great idea!

    Enjoy the rest of your summer till..............Fall! lol
    Blessings, Nellie

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  8. LOVE the yellow accents! Did the sweet puppy sleep in today?
    Tami

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  9. I love the fabric patterns you chose. They go together so well!
    Brenda

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  10. Your bench and pillows are so great! Using yellow really pops in that area. Thanks for you visit and sweet comments.

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  11. What lovely pillows and they look wonderful on your bench. I'm sure your visitors are thrilled walking up to your most gorgeous entry!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. Hi Maria, as usual you've outdone yourself....everything looks perfect for this summer. Yellow has been calling my name. Love the pops of it. Are these glued pillows or stitched ones? Thanks for sharing your porch and the wreath on the door turned out perfectly.
    Thanks, Helen

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  13. It looks lovely. I really like the fabric, and what a bargain! You would have been crazy not to buy it!

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  14. One of my favorite color combinations. Every thing looks beautiful!

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  15. This is so pretty! I'm ready for fall, too! Right now, almost every room in my house is filled with dorm decor and totes! After the girls are out of here this weekend, I get my house back!! Can't wait to decorate for fall!!

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  16. Wow!!! That looks beautiful!!! Coming by to visit from Katherine's hop!
    Cheers,
    Char
    http://1epicmom.com

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  17. I just found your blog on the blog hop and I really like it! I am a new follower and hope you will stop by and check out my blog as well. I am on my way now to put pillows on the bench on my front porch...I cannot believe I did not think of this! Thank you!

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  18. I always drool everytime I visit you.

    Love the pillows...

    Happy w/end.

    Greetings from a rainy Stockholm,
    /CC

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  19. I always enjoy the changes you make to your porch!! That yellow looks great and I love the flowers on the wreath!

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  20. Love the yellow...your porch is so well cared for and clean. Love that too!

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  21. Loving the colors you have out there. They scream Welcome! So very pretty! Found you over at Debbie's Newbie Link party! Loving your Porch!
    -Jen

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  22. You the attention to detail and the pillow wreath color tie-ins. Looks very welcoming!

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  23. You have a "good eye!" Your porch and front door are very welcoming and pretty~

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  24. Seriously beautiful! I love your style! Happily following you on GFC. Would love it if you would post this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-10.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  25. Ahhh...my favorite colors. Your porch looks beautiful. Thanks so much for joining me again, such a pleasure to have you.

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  26. Love your porch! Just found you from Farmhouse Porch. I am your newest follower! :)

    Jennifer

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  27. Maria, your porch is very popular in blogland. Congrats!
    Thank you so much for linking up to last week's Friday Block Party at Curb Alert! I would love for you to link up again this week. The party is up and running, hope to see you there! http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2012/08/sneak-peek-at-my-week-friday-block.html
    TGIF ~ Tami

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  28. I'm a bit tardy, but wanted to leave you a note that you are featured on Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  29. Stopping by from Kelly's Korner..Love those yellow's so bright and cheerful

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  30. oh so gorgeous!!! What a lovely way to welcome people to your door. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

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  31. Love love love the yellow! I need to revamp my porch & this give me some ideas I can actually obtain THANK YOU!!!!

    I was wondering (if you do not mind sharing) do you know the name or brand of the fabrics? or where you bought them? They look perfect & might go in my sitting room, but I cant find them through normal google searches. I live in PA so no need to worry about copying. thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  32. I love the yellow!! And the wreath too! Great job!

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