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Fall Porch Tour 2013
After more than a week of almost non-stop rain and icky overcast skies…
the sun peaked it’s little nose from under the clouds and invited me to
come out and play. So I grabbed my little spade and my pink garden
gloves, and went to work.
You see, I had a little tete-a-tete planned with a very special lady –
which I want you to meet.
I love subtle color. I love whites and soft pinks and pale blues.
When I see subtle colors used in other homes, I am envious.
And every time, I vow that I, too, will create a palette of soft neutrals
and creamy tones and it will be a glorious site.
But then my RED front door bursts out laughing and says…
“Darling, WHO are you kidding? Have you seen my color?”
And of course, she is right. She is always right.
There is nothing like a burst of color when you come up the sidewalk
to remind you that you may secretly covet the subtle tones of other
homes, and make large plans each year to replicate the same looks…
But, in the end- the reds and oranges and golds and tans and browns –
the colors of Fall….
Grab hold of my heart and gently call to mind how I am so drawn to
the textures and colors of Autumn.
… drawn to the pure essence of a bright, orange pumpkin…
…fascinated by the contrast of green moss and grapevine nestled within
stacks of Cinderellas…
…and each year, I am reminded that when I see yellow mums, their
tiny single blooms bursting forth with a profusion of color –
….that someone who dares to paint her door “Southern Red,”
could never be satisfied with subtle. No indeed.
So, instead of subtlety – I give you the opposite.
Forthright.
I make no qualms that I love color. And my small Southern porch
makes no apologies, either.
In fact, she (I say “she” because there is no doubt in my mind that
a Southern front porch is a Lady) – she is quite outspoken and full
of opinions and …and attitude. Lots of attitude.
In fact, she is the Julia Sugerbaker of porches.
She is confident and speaks her voice…
She is assertive, but rightfully so.
Assurance and tenacity must be, at all times, conveyed with a sense
of decorum and most all, Southern tact and manners.
But every Southern lady knows that she, too, has boundaries that
must never be crossed.
You can be proud, but tacitly so.
One can show strength, but only with a hint of Channel – as to not come
across too harsh and too brash.
A Southern woman also knows and accepts her boundaries.
She may have some limitations as a woman – but that does not
stop her from always persevering and being the very best that
she can be.
Because at the end of the day – when the lights have been turned
down, and her thoughts turn evermore to those who adore her, and
those who respect her for what she is – and not what she should be…
… in the end, she is just a porch. Who wants to be loved.
She may not be dressed like the other ladies, and honestly –
why would she. She is who she is.
She is warm and caring and inviting… and she makes you feel all
good inside when you are around her.
She is a true Southern Lady, in every way. She greets the day with
a coat of bright red lipstick on…
And come the night… she whispers softly to you when you confide
that it’s been a really bad day…
“Come sit with me a spell and tell me all about it. It’s gonna be ok, sugar.
Tomorrow, we’ll go buy new shoes.”
Bless her heart.
My porch says to tell everyone “hey…y’all are all welcome!”
Did you miss my 2013 Fall Home Tour?
Make sure you come on over and see how Cleetus got
all dressed up to greet you for Fall.
I am so happy to be participating in the
Fall Porch Tour which will be taking place all week.
25 Spectacular Women – 25 Beautiful Porches – 5 Days!
I will be posting the schedule of each day’s Tours here, so please
come back so you don’t miss a single one.
Here is the full schedule…
The following is the Schedule of the Fall Porch Tours:
Monday, Oct 14th
1 ) Worthing Court
Tuesday, Oct 15th
Wednesday, Oct 16th
3) Confessions of a Plate Addict
Thursday, Oct 17th
2) Debbiedoo’s
3) Just Us Four
4) Circa 1929
Friday, Oct 18th
3) Plum Doodles
5) Stone Gable
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What a gorgeous gorgeous front porch. I think your porch (she) is a just like you! I adore her confident color and fun attitude. She is dressed to the Autumn nines! You front door sings “WELCOME Y’ALL ! What a beautiful job!!!!
View CommentAbsolutely, fabulously wonderful, my friend, Your porch is definitely a reflection of you! And I can’t imagine you with a front door of any other color. Your porch is an extension of the inside of your home (and you!) – warm, cozy, inviting and a beautiful sight to behold.
View CommentOh my…I LOVE the red! The colors of Fall are beautiful. The wreath is stunning! ~Sonya
View CommentAbsolutely beautiful! i just wished that I could afford/justify the expense of doing such a front porch. There must be $100+ in pumpkins alone!
View CommentOh who could resist sitting down and relaxing on such gracious and porch, especially with such a brilliant shade of red lipstick! I adore your panels with all your ‘inside-out’ accessories. Your mums, pumpkins, planters and wreath create such a wonderful fall setting!
View CommentThis is stunning! Absolutely gorgeous! And I love her red door! Hugs, Leena
View CommentI love your brightly lit autumnal porch, Barb! I was going to just do the back porch for the tour, but this morning, added the front porch…just because…I added a bright red rocking chair to the front porch and wanted to show it off a little bit more.:-)
Your porch is gorgeous!
View CommentSuch an attitude she has! You go girl. And I agree, red doors rock.
View CommentWhen my porch grows up, she wants to be just like your porch. Gorgeous, confident and sassy!
Wow. You set the bar high.
View CommentYour porch is gorgeous Barb! Your red door is my favorite!!!
View CommentAnd, I’m so glad she IS who she is … because she’s stunning! As is your front door that is suited for all seasons … gorgeous. I just want to come linger in one of your rocking chairs, so, don’t be surprised if I just show up! Love your vignette, too … great roo and subway art!
View CommentRed doors like to talk back but I love their spirit! Such a beautiful and welcoming porch that celebrates all the wonderful things about fall! I love how you have that little table tucked into the side so that you have even more space to display things like that awesome chalkboard!
View CommentNo need to opologize, you’re porch is fabulous.
View CommentI only wish mine was this pretty!
Oh, my! Your porch is wonderful. Love all the color and love, love, love that table area to the left. I may have to borrow that idea!
View CommentNever miss with a confident southern lady with red lipstick…..and has a red door!! fabulous.
View CommentOh Barb, I love your porch and such a cute post. You are the best. Hugs, marty
View CommentI do the same with all the wispy white neutral loveliness out there…but I always hear the siren call of color…RED in particular. Wait until u see my kitchen cabinets…yup, red!
View Commentxo
Wow your porch looks gorgeous!! I love that wreath on the door. I wish you would come over my house and put my decorations up out front super lazy this year!!
View CommentStunning Barb! Just stunning! I wish I could paint our front door red but it’s not allowed. So, I will just enjoy yours! Wonderful fall decor!
View CommentBarb, Love the confidence you and your porch have when it comes to using color. I know you are happiest when you stay true to YOU. Love the pumpkin topiaries and the gords andpumpkins peeking in and out of the plantings. It is no mistake it is FALL at Barb’s house, xoxo
View CommentKathysue
Barb, no one and I mean no one could mistake your porch for being anything but you. A very proud southern lady who isn’t about to be a wallflower. She speaks her mind and you always know where you stand with you. I adore the bold colors – to me that is autumn. I love calm quiet colors to but to me autumn does not come in mildly like spring it comes in with a riot of noise and grandiose chaos.
View Commenttammy
I love your porch and it makes me so envious I only have a stoop! But soon (maybe, hopefully) I’ll have a deck and can have my own porch! Woohoo! Your style is evident in the way everything is pulled together decor wise, but also in your humorous writing and sassy southern self. Love you!
View CommentYour porch looks wonderful. I wish I had a big southern front porch instead of a tiny stoop. I love the lamp added on the table. That makes such a cozy looking spot.
View CommentThis is just gorgeous. I really like what you did with the front door!
Cynthia
View CommentI think it looks great!
View CommentOh- What a wonderful front porch. I love at the end that she wants to buy you new shoes to soothe your soul (sole)..lol Blessings to you- it looks just gorgeous!!!! xo Diana
View CommentYes! I love it! That’s just how a porch SHOULD look in the Fall! I could stare at all your little details for hours! 🙂
View CommentBarb!!!! I have porch envy..lol
I want a nice big porch like yours, maybe mine will grow up one day. But, I may need a getaway and I know right where I’m heading. To your rocking chair. 🙂 Your porch looks wonderful and inviting.
xoxo
View CommentDenyse
I love color, too, Barb…particularly Autumnal color. And your porch wears then so well.
View CommentBeautiful porch Barb!…You have been quite the busy lady!…
View CommentCan I just live on your porch? It has everything I need and it is so gorgeous!
View CommentYour porch is gorgeous Barb! What to come over and decorate mine ?
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Anne
I am just now seeing the “Front Porch – Front Door” post… I am smiling… laughing …. drooling over the front door …. you actually made my morning!! I LOVE LOVE….. red front doors … ( Mine is red with cream colored side lights like yours on a brick house….. lol……….. The bright hues of autumn always make my heart melt!!!! Obviously your front door with all her southern charm knew best!!!!! LOLOL….. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
View CommentYour porch looks amazing!
View CommentLove your porch, Barb! Those topiaries are the perfect touch! I’m enjoying being on the porch tour with all of you talented ladies!…hugs…Debbie
View CommentYour front porch is wonderful! I love your red front door and all of your beautiful colors! I came by way of Back Porch Musings and my friend Pat/
View CommentOh Bar!! She is beautiful! Perfectly dressed for Fall. LUV the red door.
View CommentWe had a red door at out other home… now we have a white one that stares at me and defies being painted. Luva ll the fall decor tucked in the corners…
Hugs, Gee
Stunning!! I would love to have a porch the size of yours!! You decorated it beautifully for Fall!!
Hugs,
View CommentDebbie
What a beautiful porch, Barb. Every detail is of course PerFect! So happy to be touring with you.
Hugs,
View CommentMary Beth
So pretty! THanks for sharing!
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