Welcome Fall

I have been trying to decorate the outside of my home for a few weeks, but it seems many things are against me.  First I bought mums that were late blooming, so that I could have them longer.  The only thing is they are not blooming for my pictures.  Then it started raining and kept up for days.  So the one morning I got up it had stopped raining and even though it was cloudy I decided to take pictures.  Well, that day the fountain pump broke.  So next year I will have pictures of the fountain running…maybe.

The one thing I love this year is how lovely my annuals are looking for fall.  The front walk way is lined with orange and pink lantanas.

At my front door is a scarecrow that I painted many years ago.  I think it is a Maxine Thomas pattern.

This would be the scarecrows view as he looks across the front of the patio.  I love how big and festive the zinnias are by fall.

The hose lady sits on my patio all summer, but with a few pumpkins I think she is ready for fall.  The pattern is by Shara Reiner.

I love how nature helps me decorate by adding the beautiful leaves to the settee.

This is a closeup of the basket to the left of the front door.

When I was taking pictures I was just amazed at the beauty of nature around me and how the plants that looked so beautiful in summer have now recreated themselves for fall.  A hydrangea tree whose flowers have now turned green and pink.

An American Beautyberry bush now with purple berries.

 

Viburnum berries and Impatiens along with a flamingo.  If you know me you know I love pink and flamingos.

More lantanas and hydrangeas in the back of the house

I hope that you have enjoyed the outside of my home.   I will be showing you inside soon.  Happy Fall to you and yours,

Jane