Had A Nice Day

Set the alarm clock to wake me at 5 a.m.  Guess what?  I didn't even hear the alarm go off this morning.  When I woke up it was nearly 8:30. 

Despite sleeping in late, my day has been fabulous.  It's a real autumn day here - lots of sunshine and cool temps.  I've been in my pj's all day.  I had the windows open for a while, while I did some cleaning: the bathroom, the kitchen, vacuuming, yada-yada-yada.  But then I had closed them as my little palace had gotten a little too cold.   I lit some candles and  turned on some smooth jazz.  Perfect!  I also spent some time chatting with friends at MHH. 

I took advantage of this cool day also to decorate outside my front door for fall.  I wanted to do something different from last year, but with things I already had so I surfed the internet for inspiration.  I came across this amazing website called Front Porch Ideas & More.  I was able to get a lot of ideas.  There were lots of really beautiful porches all done up for fall and Halloween.  Oh how I wish they were my porches. (Sighing)

Anyway, my front is almost done. I want to get a few mums and maybe a few more faux pumpkins (or Fumpkins as they're called).   I may take a trip to Lowes or Home Depot tomorrow.  So far I have my broom swag on the door and around the door frame is a garland of fall leaves and miniature gourds/pumpkins.  And my autumn door mat.  To the side of the door I placed my "Welcome" pumpkin with two free-standing scarecrows on either side of it.  In the corner is my little red wagon.  So far all that's in it is a piece of fall material I draped over it.  Next to the wagon is another free-standing scarecrow. Above the wagon, tied to the railing is my "Pumpkin Patch" sign.  I plan to fill the wagon with faux pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn. Around the base of the wagon I am going to scatter lots of silk leaves and place a few mums around. 

I will show you pictures when it's all done.

Week One: Front Porch

Today kicks off an 18 week plan for a cleaner, more organized home by the holidays. This week we at Magical Holiday Home tackle the front porch. I don't have a porch so I am cleaning my balcony.

Sweep outdoor carpet
Wipe down patio furniture
Wipe down railing
Clean outside patio windows/doors
Throw out old grill

My balcony will be ready just in time for Fall. I can't wait to put up my fall decor.

I love sitting on my balcony. Especially in the morning as the sun is rising. I sit out there some mornings drinking a big cup of hot chocolate, watching the beautiful color leaves on the trees. It's really a beautiful site.

I'l be checking in later this week with my progress. I also will be taking before and after pics. So stay tuned.