So if you're new here, we want to say, "Welcome to the Crossroads and come on in!"
The first thing that you'll see after you step up onto the screened porch is this scarecrow wreath and garland that's around our front door.
Have I mentioned yet how much I love scarecrows?
Well, I like them so much that I painted two of them this year! The directions on how I did it can be found in the post How To Paint Scarecrows on Burlap.
On the porch is this really cool stand that I found earlier this fall. It was outside for a while, but I brought it inside when we had some rain.
Some of you have already seen our Tin Man that we have hanging on our porch. How can you have scarecrows without having a Tin Man? I saw him in Magnolia's restaurant in our little town, and he had to come home with me.
I'm so glad you stopped by because I was just setting the table on the porch for dinner.
While I was in the painting mood, I whipped up this new pillow. Well, the pumpkin is new, but the pillow isn't. It's been around for quite a few years.
And while I was in the pillow making mood, I put this pillow together with a free printable that I created recently. It was a no-sew project because I glued the canvas onto an old pillow and tied the corners with twine.
This scarecrow girl is guarding the mum and there's a little crystal scarecrow ornament on the table, too.
Her boyfriend is hanging out here in the ivy! Did I mention that I have a thing about scarecrows?
Now that you've seen our front porch, I must take you out the back door onto our little deck.
Yep! The topsy turvy planter has been recently updated with some fall plants. It was really pretty all summer, but it was time to freshen it up for fall.
In case you'd like to make your own, the directions can be found in the post Topsy Turvy Galvanized Buckets.
The pot holder stand was freshened up too with some plants that will live all winter.
Isn't it amazing the impact that fresh plants have? The little bookcase, as well as the chair planter, look totally refreshed. Even the little birdhouse got dressed for fall.
These 2 strawberry pots were replanted with succulents a few weeks ago. I tucked them under the table so that they wouldn't get too much rainfall.
This little planter has been planted with snapdragons and pansies. They don't look like much right now but they will put on quite a show in the spring. Are you wondering about all the white pumpkins in the photos? We grew them in our garden this year! And if you had more time, I'd take you out into the garden where our fall vegetables are growing.
Gwen
Everything looks so cute. I have scarecrows also.
Dria
Great job on your porch, it looks so welcoming! I love all the scarecrow touches you have 🙂
Mary
Jane~ I love all your fall touches and plants you've added to your porch! Your painted burlap scarecrows steal the show! I'm wild about your topsy turvy planter updated with pansies and kale! You and Leo are so photogenic 🙂
Jenna
It is all absolutely delightful Jane! I remember your fab planter from this summer and it looks great dressed for fall! So many details and great autumn touches, and I love love love your scarecrow!
Confessions of a Plate Addict
I love your porch, Jane...so many pretty seasonal touches! That pumpkin pillow really caught my eye! You are one talented lady! Love the planter on the back! wow! I am so excited to be on the tour with such a talented group of bloggers!...hugs...Debbie
kelly
Love it all Jane...especially the galvanized triple decker planter!
Kim
Cute cute, Leo and Jane. Would love to hang out on your porch.
Shannah @ Just Us Four
Oh my gosh...I love so many things on your porch. My favorite has to be the sign that your wreath is hanging on. Fantastic idea!
Becky
Jane,
I love your porch decor. I really LOVE the garland around the door! Everything is so pretty and welcoming. I would love to see what you do for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sonya ~At Home with The Barkers
You have the most festive Fall decor, I just love it! Those scarecrows are great! ~Sonya
Leslie @ House on the Way
What a gorgeous bounty of Fall favorites! Lovely porch!!
Leslie
Shan
Absolutely stunning and OH SO Cozy. Your home embodies that feeling that I would love for my home to be like. A place where people want to be and sit a while, y'all. LOL I sure do wish we were next door neighbors. I think we would be the best of friends. 🙂
blessings,
Shan
The How to Guru
olive
Jane, I love the green bookcase and orange chair. Such a pretty combination. xo, olive
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles
Your porch looks wonderful, Jane! I still love your topsy turvy planter, and your scarecrow family is lovely. 🙂
laurie
Jane, both of your porches look so inviting. I'd love to sit down and have a bite to eat at that lovely Fall table. Your printable on the pillow is so cute. What a clever little "poem" and cute pictures too, and the painted pumpkin pillow is so pretty. I'm still loving those painted scarecrows on each side of your door. Fall has arrived beautifully on your porches. laurie
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That is a great photo of you two welcoming us!
Everything looks fallishly delightful on your autumn porch!
Jean Windham
Love all the additions to the front porch and the back deck. The shutters have a wonderful impact on the overall look of the front porch. I enjoy the tour of all the new projects you have added. Thanks for sharing. Jean
Sarah
Everything is so beautiful! You put so much hard work into it. Very inspiring!!
Cynthia
Jane, I LOVE everything about y our home for fall. You have done an outstanding job. That wreath and garland are so pretty and what you did with the topsy turvey planter is amazing!!!
Cynthia
Tammy...circa-1929
Jane and Leo- I adore your porch. I too love some scarecrows and well you had me at the tin man. 🙂 I also love the dark shutters you have at the end - is that to keep a sun glare down? Might have to do that when we get back to NC. Our front porch gets beat by the sun in late afternoon.
tammy
Barb @ The Everyday Home
Jane and Leo - you have absolutely outdone yourselves. I can see all of your hard work and love for gardening shining thru. I adore your tablesetting. How wonderful to have a place to go out and sit and be together on your porch. But I simply MUST make one of the Topsy-Turvey Planters this Spring. I am head over heels in love with it. Thanks so much for letting your porch come out and play with my porch. 🙂 xxoo, Barb
Melanie
It is lovely Jane! Love that topsy turvy planter! The pillows are awesome too! Love both of those ideas! Everything looks great, it is a welcoming fall porch!
Barbara (WA)
Your blog is new to me and was found through the Fall Porch series going on. I think I would feel right at home on your porch! I love to garden and hope to grow pumpkins next year. Your white ones are fun!
Suzy @ Worthing Court
Oh my goodness Jane - you have so many cute projects that it's hard for me to know where to start. First off - you are quite the talented painter. The scarecrow on burlap so stinkin' adorable! Love the planters, the wreaths, your table setting and everything.
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You have dressed your porches so wonderfully for Fall..I am sure that the entire outside of the house is fantastic....Love seeing all of your great projects...and I would love to see a larger pic of the Tin Man....would you be able to tell us how it is constructed....love it!...Great pic of you and Leo!!!! ... Happy Fall..
Atta Girl Amy
Jane & Leo: I love both your porches! They're both so welcoming.
And can I just say, I love all your little scarecrows and the tin man, too.
Your plants are amazing. I wish I had your talent in the garden.
But you have inspired me to finally start sprucing up the back porch as I've been planning to do. It is not a pretty sight.
I'm so happy to be porch sitting with you today.
Bonbongirl
Jane-
Your Fall decor looks festive and your porch relaxing! I love your style: never over the top and always practical. Wishing you & Leo many warm and sunny Autumn days!
Pam @ House of Hawthornes
You and Leo are so darn cute! I adore that fall tipsy planter!!!
priscilla
Your porch decorated for Fall is FABULOUS ! Love all your flowers ,scarecrows , and those white pumpkins :)!
Dawn
Jane, I always love seeing your porch it is fantastic, but I love the pic of you and Leo it is so darn cute:)
Christy @ Our Southern Home
I always enjoy visiting your home...especially that awesome screened porch! You and your hubby are a beautiful couple! Thanks for a warm and inviting fall welcome! ~Chrsity
Becca
Leo and you have one of the happiest Fall front porches, Jane! I can only imagine how much you all enjoy sitting out there, while welcoming family and friends! Love the garland ... cute scarecrows ... and, your tin man is too cute! Happy Fall!
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oh jane, what a treat to have dinner with you and Leo and to gaze at all of your adorable scarecrows on your lovely fall porch!
Gee
Luv it!!! I especially luv the painted pumpkin pillow.
Hugs, Gee
Pat @ Life At Lydias House
Your porch looks so cute and welcoming! I love all of your scarecrows and what a great picture of you and Leo!
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Jane,
WOW!!! Your Fall porch is outstanding my friend...I luv everything that you did out there. Mine is looking pretty sad...just a simple Fall wreath (oh well...guess I will just have to enjoy my Fall window display at the shop). Your burlap painting is my favorite....CUTE CUTE!!! I hope you are going to the Country Living show in two weeks...if so...e-mail me so we can meet up. [email protected]
Blessings,
Linda