October Front Porch

Happy October friends! 

Phew! The past few days have been a blur. I returned back from a whirlwind trip to NYC for the Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker event and then it was right back into Mom mode. We had a busy Saturday taking the boys to see the Georgia Tech football game and then it was off to my husbands 20th high school reunion. I am still scratching my head on how that is even possible. TWENTY YEARS? 

But the cooler temps followed me home from NYC and when the clock struck October I was ready to haunt the house! I pulled out the tubs and dusted off the Halloween decorations and got busy. We had a blast spooking the house. Little did I know when we moved on the street that people got really into Halloween here. Like- imagine half of your neighbors decorating their Halloween homes right along side you on October 1st. 

Halloween Front Porch Sources: Terracotta Pumpkin |  Paper Bats | Witch Hats  | 31 Pillow | Chairs |   Lantern

It’s always so fun to decorate a new house with each season and holiday. I knew for weeks I wanted to spell the word “BOO” on our Halloween Front Porch and finally came up with a super inexpensive option and will share a tutorial soon. 

Everything else was from my decor stash. Which by the way, I really cut back before we moved and am super conscious of how much storage space holiday items take up. I am trying to just buy things I can use year round and that stores easily.

Look at those witch legs! They make me smile every time I walk by! 

The black paper bats have been in my Halloween stash for years. I LOVE how little room they take to store (almost none) but they make such a fun statement. Also, they were free to make so that is always a win win too! 

The terracotta pumpkin was an estate sale find. I used to have two but sadly one broke in the move. And the lid to the one I have has seen better days- but I like to think it gives him character.  

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The witch hats were bought at the Dollar Tree and I absolutely LOVE the way they turned out on the porch. They were all much bolder (think polka dot) but I just game them a light coat of black spray paint to make them blend better. I just used fishing wire and a safety pin to string them up and 3M hooks to hang them. 

I also started with three hats under each opening but I like the way the two look with the lantern light fixture. Sometimes less is more and I need to be better about editing! 

The “31” pillow was a 10 minute DIY project several years ago. Guess what’s on the back? Yep, the American flag from the pillow I made this summer.  AND this is a pillow cover so again- very little storage for lots of holiday boom. 

Another simple addition were the sticks. I love the way this adds a little more spookiness for free! 

The pillows, rug and lanterns are all part of my everyday items but they are perfect for the sophisticated spooky Halloween Front Porch look I was going for. 

Sadly my mum has already seen better days. Here’s hoping I can bring her back to life! Apparently they like water. Ha. Obvious, right? I mean, I have real people to keep alive, I can’t be bothered with a thirsty high maintenance mum! 🙂

The front door is sporting the Burlap Spider Wreath I shared last week. 

I seriously love this little space in our home and I was just thrilled to be able to decorate it for our first Halloween in this home. 

Thanks so much for stopping in! 

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So have you started decorating yet? This weather has me feeling all the fall vibes! 

xoxo-

Heather

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