Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Back in the Saddle & Ready to Redecorate My Porch with some New (Old) Junk Finds!


After completing another successful AAJMS show, I have had a full week to recoop and it's time to get back to work, dontcha think?  I feel like I've been out of commission for awhile...and well, maybe I have.  But I'm ready to rock-n-roll (okay, maybe that was on Dancing with the Stars this week).  But I had enough energy to get my porch changed over from dead summer flowers (really dead), to fall decor.  It was about time!  I think my neighbors were probably wondering if dead geraniums were the new in thing!  Nope...just not enough time in a day.

But I have to admit, I had some time to go shopping.  Well isn't there always time for shopping!  A couple occasionals sales, and a seasonal sale helped me score a couple amazing finds.  That helped me when it came to redesigning  my porch.  Fresh finds, fresh vision.  So here ya go.  New and improved, my front porch!


These uber-cool metal steps are one of my most recent junk purchases. It's one of those pieces that had been owned by several local dealers. It's the history of the travelling junk! And you know what they say about three junk dealers on a dessert island with one chair?  They'll never go out of business!  LOL. But I think these steps, they've found a permanent home.
 

This black cat is a great addition to the steps fall vignette. Though it has a broken tail, it doesn't matter to me. With a household of two manx (tail-less) cats, I think it's a perfect fit! 


I have a plethura (I like that word) of these farm spacers, so decided to add one to the mix. Don't tell anyone, but I chose to mix some faux wheat with some leaves from my yard. My bad!  But it worked on a pinch.


 And on a dreary rainy day, these little rain boots fit right in.


 More pumpkins and some kale help make my Paris park bench more autumnal.
 

 I love kale, and this one was a double header...georgeous! 


I added mums to a vase and inserted it into a vintage army bag on my front door. Don't know how long they'll last, but I can always change it up with some fall leaves. And I love the beautiful rust color of these mums.


 Here's a little vignette by my front door with some of my favorite junk pieces.


Another recent purchase, this metal ring made from vintage ductwork, looks great with some exotic pumpkins.
 

 Here's a closer look.  The patina is perfect!


Here's a unique planter.  It's from a local phone company used by the linemen to hold their tools when repairing phone lines. Though it may have some stains, it doesn't matter to me. I love using it to display a head of kale.


I purchased this bucket at the Country Junk Sale in Monticello.  The patina on this piece is maqnifique! 


More exotic pumpkins, but to add interest, I've added a farm disc spacer and rusty grate.




A canvas water bucket is another great container for some mums. Love! The rake next to it was welded to an old gear for a stand and the vintage light rosette on top of an architectural bulls-eye holds a small pumpkin perfectly.
 

 Here's some closer looks.





 

I purchased this twig wreath a few years back, but it needed a little embellishment so I added the berries and again some faux wheat.  The black cat was made by a friend of mine.  Ain't he cool!


Some more of my junk finds help ring in the fall! The chicken feeder has been embellished with a favorite saying, while the pumpkin is showcased in my rusty birdcage. The rack holds some house numbers purchased years ago at a JUNKMARKET sale.








I have been working on pictures from the AAJMS sale and am in the middle of editing them.  Too much to do, too little time.  But stay tuned.....

 

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29 comments:

traci said...

wow lanette. what a gorgeous front porch you have. i am loving the metal stepladder and the old metal rake. looks beautiful.

Jane said...

Wow! You went to town on your front porch and it looks amazing. Just when I thought I found my favorite piece you showed another picture and I had a new favorite piece!
You have such a talent for utilizing "junk" and making it look so chic!
Love the metal stairs.
Jane

trash talk said...

You have been busier than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs BTW,did that kitty happen to be in the same room too?)!
Love it all and what a cowinkydink. I just saw a post this morning on how to make pumpkins out of dryer vents!
Debbie

Gracie's Cottage said...

I love the bag o'mums on the door.
I love the steel steps.
I love the dryer vent pumpkin.
I love the rake.
Are you spotting a trend here? I LOVE how you've put it all together!

Jan

Rust: Vintage Inspired Design said...

Wow Lani....creatively stunning!!!
Happy day!
xojanis

michelle said...

It looks so great!!! I love all your metal pieces mixed in with the natural ones! Very pretty!!

Anonymous said...

Your porch looks fantastic!!I love the old stepladder.I love it all.

Kathy

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Beautiful!!! I love every single thing! And the rake with the leaves in it? LOVE THAT!! Just amazing!!

Lou Cinda ;)

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

It all looks so festive and fun. But it also looks very cozy and welcoming. I just love it all!!

Love the Decor! said...

It's all just so perfect!!!
LOve the steps!!

Unknown said...

Love the look.The autumn colors bring out the season.very well put together!
Fun Finds 2 U..Chickie

Lisascraftiques said...

Great Job! I love the idea of the little rainboots. I have dead flowers hagning on my porch. I was thinking of taking them down but figure it adds to my spooky Halloween Decor..you know a haunted house? LOL I will take them down next week.

Gretchen said...

It all looks fabulous Lani...every last detail is stunning. Another fabulous porch display for the season. You rock...

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Gorgeous! You have the perfect front porch for decorating! The cat is my favorite!! Reminds me of your furry felines! :)

Amy Kinser said...

You have amazing little touches all over the place. Wonderful!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Love your fall decor, Lanette! So many goodies...my favorite is the mums in the army bag!

mizdarlin said...

Not sure what to call it-but your birdhouse-looking item on the pedestal is definitely my favourite thing..oh, and I love the little primcat face on the wreath- love prims!
The wole porch looks exquisite..but you already know that-besides, you and i share a real love for rusted, scratched, etc. old metal 'stuff'..so of course, I love it!

red.neck chic said...

Okay - so... take a left out of your driveway and head towards Texas ( or right... whichever) 'cause I have a porch that REALLY wants to look as good as yours! THAT is so cool!!! I love it all!!!

;-D robelyn

Julie Pierce, Owner of The Loft on 2nd said...

Lanette, your cup of talent overfloweth!
The Loft on 2nd gals

Stephanie said...

Your porch looks fantastic!! I was laughing because I cold never take that many photos of my tiny front porch - yours is just perfect for decorating!

Anonymous said...

Your porch looks great. Those metal steps are really cool!

~ Jennifer

Lisa B. said...

Those steps are soooo neat! I've never seen anything like them.

Home Hinges said...

All your pictures are so beautiful; ordinary things made to look fantastic in their settings. Love the pumpkins and all the color.
April @ HomeHinges.com

1 Funky Woman said...

Wow if this is your front porch I so want to see what you do with the inside!

I found you through Twitter, so glad I did.

Hope you can stop over and check out my blog.

http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

Megan

NicNacManiac said...

Now this is a front porch...gorgeous!! Love your styling creativity with the duct work pipe...fabulous...amazing how it resembles the sides of a pumpkin...WOW!!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!

Unknown said...

Love, love, love your fall porch decorations You have such cute stuff and have a great knack of putting things together! Too funny about the tail-less black cat and the fact that you have manx cats...it was meant to be! I've added myself as a follower b/c your blog is so cool. Drop by and see me sometime in blogland! :)

Prior said...

Lani, I love the Fall porch! and your metal ring made from vintage duct work, does look so great with your exotic pumpkins. I also am smitten with the army bags and ladder. Thanks for all the sweet comments you leave on JMS.. I always enjoy your Christmas Tour via your blog, but hope you enjoy your break. Lezlee

Shabby Vintage Junk said...

** sigh ** Just GORGEOUS Lani....The steps are TO DIE FOR....Just PERFECT....And I almost CHOKED on my wine at the three dealers on a deserted island joke....hahahahaha....So TRUE....!!

Cheers,
Tamarah xx

Zane Wooder said...

I Love the statue of the black cat. It reminds me of the pet cats you have. Mostly the black and white one.

-Zane of ontario honey

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