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Fall Outdoor Fun

October 5, 2011 by Laura

I am thoroughly enjoying fall this year! Last year at this time we were running around like crazy, trying to finish painting our kitchen cabinets before our housewarming party. This year, I get to experience and enjoy fall in the most laid-back, fun way possible! We never did a lot at our old house so this year has been a blast with lots and lots of pumpkins, mums and pansies.

This is the garden cart in our backyard and I am so happy with the way it looks! The hay bale, pumpkins, gourds and mums get me more excited than objects like this should – hah!

This display makes me even more happy that we made the decision to remove the ugly, overgrown evergreen that used to be in this spot and instead have an area to accessorize outside! The garden cart that Conner’s mom got us works perfectly and is a great prop for the fall decor.

I had the two pots already and the hay, mums, pumpkins and gourds came from a variety of greenhouses, home stores and even grocery stores! The grocery store down the street from our house had the best prices on pumpkins, acorns and squash. I love the colors and textures they add to the display.

In our front yard, I am beside myself with our planted pansies! This is my first time to attempt this and I think I enjoyed doing it a little more than one should while planting an annual like this. I planted tulips in between the pansies and can’t wait to see what it looks like in the spring! Our poor Japanese Maple took a beating this hot, hot summer but the red leaves are coming back and she is looking like her old self again!

I put another hay bale on our front porch and layered more pumpkins and gourds all around it. Conner’s mom got me the two lanterns for Christmas last year and they are the perfect accessory with leaves from Dollar Tree and candles inside! My favorite pumpkin in this display is the double-decker on the top right. I think it is so cute!! The pumpkins at the pumpkin patch are expensive but they do have some really cool, original things like this and it was totally worth the splurge.

I totally missed the fall craft linky party, but I am definitely joining Sarah’s outdoor party! Maybe I’ll get to finish the crafts this weekend?? Yup, that’s what I always tell myself…

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Posted in Fall Decorating, Fall Fun, New House, Outdoor Living Space | 4 Comments

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  1. on October 5, 2011 at 1:38 pm Angie

    The cart looks amazing! Love all of your fall decor!


  2. on October 6, 2011 at 3:40 am Michelle @ Sweet Something Design

    LOVE the cart! Great job putting everything together! (I totally missed the craft party too 🙂


  3. on October 6, 2011 at 5:22 am Linda@Coastal Charm

    Oh my…I so LOVE that awesome cart!!! I'm having a giveaway…hop over and check it out!Blessings,Linda


  4. on September 25, 2013 at 8:33 am ctw24

    I just stumbled upon your blog. This is so cute!! Love the cart – it’s perfect for fall.



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