My Five Favorite Ways to Decorate My Porch & Patio

Hi friends! I think spring may have finally arrived in Denver and I'm itching to

get outside and get my porch, patio and deck spiffed up. 

For this month's My Five Favorite topic we're sharing our tips for decorating

our outside areas. I can't wait to steal some ideas from these talented ladies.

Our friend Kris @ Driven by Decor is up to her eyeballs in her awesome kitchen

 remodel and will be back with us next month. 

Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles

Amanda @ Dixie Delights is the cutest little southern mama, with a knack for creating

a charming home, and couldn't be a more perfect guest host for this month's topic. 

I've always been completely smitten with her fabulous outdoor porch, isn't it

beyond stunning?!!! 

Dixie Delights

 Today I'm sharing a few ideas from a garden tour I attended last summer, as

well as some from my home. 

#1 ~ Add a Flag

Super simple quintessential Americana!

#2 ~ Bench

Not just any bench, but the perfect bench with personality that you LOVE!

 You don't have to sit on it, think of it as art! Did you notice the fun green one

 in the background? 

#3 ~ Oversize Pots

I love the statement of an oversize pot or two of them to define an entrance to 

separate spaces on a patio. Bonus - they're easier to water to water/fertilize than several 

small pots.    

#4 ~ Potting Bench

Our potting bench is more than a potting bench! It's been a hardworking buffet table

 or beverage server for years of entertaining.   

    

#5 ~ Umbrellas

My favorite way to define an intimate seating area and add a big dose of color or

pattern to fit your style. 

Be sure to stop by and check out my friends' ideas:

Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles

Amanda @ Dixie Delights

You might like these previous My Five Favorites too:

Home Basics I Can't Live Without

 Biggest Bang for the Buck Home Projects

Organization Room by Room

 Christmas Wish List 

Decorating a Teen Room 
Beauty Products
Before & Afters You Can Do In a Weekend

Summer Accessories

Gadgets
Paint Projects
IKEA Items in my Home
Thrifted Finds
Valentine Decor
Home Organization Tips
Christmas Wish List
Recipes for the Holidays
Entertaining Accessories
Displaying DIY Artwork
Ways to Mix Metals

DIY Projects

Fabric

Decorate an Outdoor Space
Pillow Projects
Decorating for Spring
Decorative Accessories
Home Organizing Tips
Quick & Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

Paint    

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Steal These Ideas from the Summer Home Tours

I've loved all the inspiring Summer Home Tours throughout the blogosphere
 the past couple of weeks, I shared mine here, in case you missed it.  I rounded up
 a collection of my favorite looks, if you need some fresh ideas to up your summer
 style check out these fun ideas! 

~ Mirror, Mirror ~

Claire Brody Designs

Duke Manor Farm

~ Hats Off to You ~

Place of My Taste

Remodelando la Casa

~ Blooms in a Bucket ~

Eclectically Vintage

Hymns & Verses

~ A Splash of Yellow ~

Thrifty & Chic

Life & Home @ 2102

~ Summer Stylin' ~

Life on Virginia Street

Craftberry Bush

~ Cheers to a Beverage Cart ~

Bliss @ Home

Driven by Decor

~ A Pineapple Print ~
(free printable)

Life Love Larson

House of Silver Lining

~ Fly a Flag ~

Nesting with Grace

The Wicker House

~ Burst of Color ~

Cuckoo 4 Design

Far Above Rubies

Sarah M. Dorsey Designs 

Circa 34

~ Garden Stool Style ~

Dimples & Tangles 

Hunted Interior

~ Whimsical Watts ~

Simple Stylings 

Our Fifth House

fall porch and patio...

Our fall weather has been a little toasty in Denver, but this week cooler temps are in the

forecast and I'll finally be trading in my sandals for boots! I just might sit on our patio,

 sip a Pumpkin Spice Latte, and enjoy the crisp air. (It's highly unlikely, but it sounds nice.)  

This year I went simple and brought out my new Otomi pillows, a cozy blanket and a few

 pumpkins, quick and easy additions, but it feels festive.

I'm always drawn to pinks when I plan our flowers for the summer and by fall they're 

loving the cooler weather and still looking good, so I go with it. Not your typical fall

 colors, but one of my favorite combos, I love the pop of orange pumpkins with the pink.

  

The sassy, unexpected Tanzania Wallpaper Knock Off in our entry still makes me happy

whenever I walk in. 

I kept our front porch simple, too. I get these Kimberly ferns every year in the spring

 from Walmart, they're $13. I use them on our porch, three front window boxes, and two

 other large urns at the edge of our yard. They get huge, so I take them out of the pots and

 cut them in half with a serrated knife for our window boxes, otherwise they take over.  

(The photo is deceiving but the window boxes are four feet long, and that is half of a plant.) 

This flagstone patio is in the front of our house just off to the side of the porch.  

 I completely forgot to mention a great feature of the Otomi painted pillows that I

 stenciled the other day, they give you simple instructions to waterproof them for

 outside use. You still have time if you haven't entered the giveaway here,

 it closes on Monday at midnight.  

We've had this wood and iron bench for years, I love the weathered look.

 The small folding table was a thrifting score last year, and easily moves wherever

 you need to set a beverage. I nabbed Mr. Simple's wine just as he was ready to sit

down and enjoy...I need it for my blog photos, just watch some football and I'll bring

 it back in a few. Ha, that got some eye rolling. :)

Btw, if you like my worn out all-time favorite Frye boot knock offs 

check out this post with all the details here. 

I change my outdoor decor a bit every year, here is a previous one 

with my go-to pink and orange color combo.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

 hope you're enjoying beautiful fall days wherever you are!