A first day of Fall "hayride" on the porch.



Good Morning Friends.

Happy first day of

FALL.

It sure doesn't feel like fall yet..

but those first few weeks of fall in Maryland never really do.

 

As you can see, 

 My planner is chock full of pumpkins and fall vibes.

Once I finish up with this blog post I will go and fill in all of the dates.

It should be a productive week.

And..  there's a birthday!!

 

Stinker Charlotte is turning 2 on Thursday.

 

 

 

As promised, I am finally going to take you on another fall decoration tour.

 

The sun porch.

AKA

The Spooky Hayride.

 

I said before,  I honestly don't know which room is my favorite this year.

However,  I am leaning toward the porch.

In all of the years that I've decorated it for Fall and Halloween,

this year is definitely my favorite.

 

The decorating adventure started with me doing Karate in the woods while gathering dead branches.

 

 

It's funny because it's true!!!

 

 

Once I got them home,

 I gathered all of the scrap leaves that were in the bottom of my fall décor box

and hot glued them to the branches.   I also glued some to strings for hanging later.

 

The branches were then suspended from the ceiling and then embellished with lights and fun creatures of the night.

 

And...

 

Welcome to the Spooky Hayride themed porch.

 

Grab your imagination, favorite drink, a fuzzy blanket and come along for a tour.

 

 

Just imagine... 

The scent of a nearby bonfire.

Marshmallows and hot chocolate.

 

 

The sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet.

 

 Whoooo'ing owls, the screeching of crows

and the soft spinning of spider webs.

 

The rustling of leaves when the wind blows.

And the booing of friendly ghosts.

 

Don't be afraid.

There are plenty of Jacks and lanterns to light the way.

 

 

 

My favorite time is when the sun is just beginning to set and everything along the hayride seems to aluminate and come alive.

 

 

It truly is magical.

 

 

See.  it's not so scary!

 

Even the pups had fun. 

 

 We hope that you enjoyed the tour too.

 

 

Wishing you all Fall blessings and a fantastic new week.

 

xo

 

 

ps.  are my pictures to large?  They seem okay on my screen but I wanted to double check with you all.  Thank you.