Autumn At Your Doorstep: Decorating Porches & Entryways For Fall

Fall is here and it's time for pumpkins and mums! 
It's easy to create a welcoming entryway to your home for autumn, and you
don't have to spend a fortune in the process. Natural themed elements are the
way to go: pumpkins, mums, cornstalks, rustic baskets and hay bales are all
great ideas for things you can use to decorate your porch or doorway. Check
out these inspirational autumn porch images and be inspired! 

I love the look of these old lanterns with white pumpkins

The use of garlands above the doorway makes this look complete.
from Thistlewood Farm

Pumpkins wrapped in holiday lights from Womans Day

The hanging baskets with mums add height to this pretty autumn display

Carved out pumpkins look stunning bursting with colorful mums 

I think the orange of the fall decor goes great with the turquoise house trim

Beautiful fall porch from Thistlewood Farms

Country style entryway with gourds, pumpkins and squash

These apple baskets go beautifully with these mums

Orange mums and pumpkins from Martha Stewart

Welcoming porch from BHG

Fall entry from HGTV

Cute pumpkin bow display from Mary Arts

Pumpkin house from Lola Legally Blonde

What do you think?
How do you decorate for fall?

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Beautiful Painted & Decoupaged Pumpkins

Who doesn't love decorating with pumpkins in autumn and of course for Halloween? 

How about trying something new this year? Instead of carving a pumpkin, 

try painting or decoupaging it instead. 

The basic decoupage supplies that you will need are: decoupage 

medium (Mod Podge is commonly the chosen decoupage medium of the masses),

a wide brush or sponge brush to apply the decoupage medium, and of course you 

will need whatever material you plan on applying to your pumpkin. Some ideas

include: paper party or guest napkins, lightweight material scraps, paper images, 

sheet music, and tissue paper. 

For painted pumpkins, you can use a variety of different types of paint, from basic

household spray paint (please follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and 

work in a well-ventilated area, such as outside), to acrylic craft paint. Check out a
few of my favorite painted and decoupaged decorate pumpkin inspirations 
below and maybe you'll be inspired to create a unique pumpkin too!

Mod Podge pumpkins made with guest napkins by The Painted Home

Pink painted mini pumpkins

Pink painted pumpkins 

Decoupage pumpkins with DIY instructions from funkytime

Funky ombre painted pumpkin from funkytime

Black & white painted pumpkins from Country Living

Painted and decoupaged pumpkin from Good Housekeeping

Crochet covered faux pumpkins from Mitzi's Miscellany

Gold painted mini pumpkins

Big pumpkin spray painted matte black

Glittered pumpkins from StyleList

Mod Podge pumpkin instructions by Cedar Hill Ranch

Simple paint-dripped pumpkins

These pumpkins were spray painted through lace by Mary Ann Heeb

Gold Stenciled pumpkin DIY from Casasugar

Striped painted pumpkins from Southern Living

Paint an eyeball pumpkin like this one by Ladeedacreations

Boho decorated pumpkins by Aunt Peaches


What do you think?


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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Candy Corn But Were Afraid To Ask

I am going to admit up front that I've never been a huge fan of candy corn.

But it's always there. 

Each time autumn arrives, candy corn is sure to follow! 

My own opinion of candy corn was most likely formed as a child. When Halloween
and Trick or Treat came around, most friends had their favorites that they
hoped to get on Trick or Treat night. Reese's, Snickers...my personal favorite were 
those B-B-Bats of taffy that came in chocolate, strawberry,
peanut butter and my favorite: banana (remember these?)

In any case, I don't think I ever heard any of my friends or classmates exclaim,
"I hope I get a lot of candy corn!" 
It just never happened. 

But candy corn is traditional.
It has become part of our culture and it is expected.
And it doesn't taste bad!

Did you know that October 30th is National Candy Corn Day? 
Now you do. 

According to TLC's article "What is candy corn and how is it made?" by Stephanie Watson,
"Candy corn is a sweet replicate of dried corn kernels. It's considered "mellow cream,"
a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallow-like
flavor. although candy corn tastes rich, it's actually fat-free."

Check it out...

Candy corn (on the cob) via Instructables

Check out this Candy Corn fudge recipe by The Pink Elephant

Candy corn painted pumpkins from BHG

Candy Corn cupcakes by The Curvy Carrot

Candy Corn Theme party ideas from Kara's Party Ideas

Candy Corn Pretzel Fudge by Lil' Luna

Candy Corn Door Decoration from Better Homes and Gardens

Primitive fall candy corn bowl fillers by oldgoatprims via Etsy

Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse from Glorious Treats

Candy Corn Wreath by In Between Laundry

Candy Corn Pretzles from Your Home Based Mom

Candy corn covered pumpkin from A Little Art Can't Hurt

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

Candy Corn Jello Shots recipe from Just A Pinch

The secret to making homemade Butterfingers candy? You guessed it: candy corn!
Recipe for Homemade Butterfingers from Glue Sticks Blog

Candy corn in mason jars with candles

Candy Corn Martini from Fashionably Bombed

Candy Corn Wreath via Pinterest

Candy Corn Cheesecake from Wilton

Candy corn 

Candy corn Halloween wreath by AvasDesigns via Etsy

Candy Corn Drink from BHG


What do you think? Are you a fan of candy corn? 



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