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Fall on the Front Porch

You may remember the bi-fold door (below) that I painted and waxed and placed in the corner of the dining room. 


I had another smaller bi-fold door in the basement that needed a makeover too. 
I mixed some gray paint with plaster of paris and water to make some chalk paint.  It has just a hint of gray.

I painted the smaller with it, rubbed on some dark wax, stenciled a tree design (using the same stencil I've used on numerous projects), and our street address number on the door, and stood it on the front porch. 




I placed it behind this turquoise table and added faux mums to the clay jack-o-lantern.

Just an additional bit of fall decor for the porch.

I already had all the items, so no money was spent.  


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This arrangement was a gift from my sister-in-law.  It stands between the front door, and the french door entrance to the dining room.

I'd love to run up on some new cushions (clearance) for the rockers, but I'll probably cover these.

All I did to update the summer wreath, was add the fall garland, which I had.

Thanks for visiting my front porch!

I'm linking to:
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tweak it Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 




Comments

  1. Great job! Love that little pop of color with the turquoise table with the jack o'lantern and mums.

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  2. love it.. you make some of the best things with repurposed items..

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  3. Love the tradition of decorating your porches for each season - Autumn's the best!
    Rose H
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  4. Love your porch, and looks like you enjoy it too!!! I like what you did with the door, smart looking.....so, you're enjoying retirement??

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  5. Your door turned out wodnerful. I love when you walk up to someones houe and look at their porch and see something like this that just stands out!

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  6. That is such a great idea to use bifold doors. I was just thinking about removing them from my son's closet. This would be the perfect way to repurpose them.

    Angela

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  7. What a great project! Looks good on your porch. I still haven't decorated mine for fall. I have a junk chair, just purchased today for $5 that will be added but I just can't get myself together. Seems like chemo/radiation naps trump decorating these days. Can you please come to my house and decorate? :)

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  8. I have the same Jack-o-lantern! You're porch is looking good!

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