Ornament your entryway with a plethora of pumpkins and other festive frills as a tried-and-true tribute to fall.
Garden Variety
As fall unfolds in all its grandeur, we’re gifted with an abundance of natural décor ripe for the taking. Peruse your local farmers’ market and collect an assortment of gourds—the more variety, the better.
Seasonal flora makes for striking arrangements with blossoms like red dahlias, auburn mums, and white anemones filled in with kangaroo paw and wild grass, as well as textural accompaniments such as cabbage and artichokes.
A basketful of pumpkins gains interest with simple finds like fiery gomphrena, sunny chrysanthemums, and branches laden with clustered berries.
Nesting Instincts
Gourds have become a staple autumn greeting on verandas around the South, and you can showcase the signature fruit with creative flair.
Repurpose a large vintage planter and a garland of twigs to fashion a nest-like stack of varieties that descend in size and span a spectrum of colors.
Finish off the look with classic additions like sunny yellow mums and vivid orange pumpkins scattered about the steps. Discover more ways to spruce up your outdoor spaces in the annual Pumpkins and Porches feature in our October 2021 issue!
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