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I have always loved using natural elements, like cornstalks and pumpkins, in my fall decor. This season is no exception. I wanted to do cost-effective, budget-friendly decorations that are easy to replicate but still make a statement.

Read on below for the process:

STEP ONE:

I went to Home Depot and purchased two plastic buckets and some Quikrete cement.

STEP TWO:

I foraged through the property for sticks and vines that I thought were the right size and shape for the archway. Next, I mixed up the Quikrete and cemented the sticks into each bucket.

STEP THREE:

Once I arranged the sticks in an arched shape, I screwed the sticks together, and covered the arrangement with vines and twinkle lights.

I followed the same process for the garden entrance. The garden, however, had a preexisting archway, so I went straight to step three: decorating!

To decorate the garden archway, I placed cornstalks on either side of the archway and hung my Dollar Tree terra cotta pumpkins. I also added Christmas candles to give the garden area a nice ambience.

The finished product turned out even better than I had envisioned!

Here is the house archway:

Here is the garden archway:

Thanks for reading! What DIY projects are YOU tackling for fall? Let me know in the comments or over on Instagram, @maplecreekmarket! Do you want to replicate these fun terra cotta pumpkins? Check out my Instagram feed for a step-by-step tutorial!

Blessings,

Ginny

Shop my top picks for your end-of-summer porch below!

Happy August, friends!

I hope y'all are having safe, happy, design-filled summers! I’m just over here falling in love all over again with the Texas heat and sunflowers. BUT, since as you all know I love to stay busy, I’ve also been brainstorming for the new farmhouse. It has a wraparound porch that I can’t wait to decorate.

With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to share some new ideas for lighting and porch décor. It’s never too late to refresh your porch in time for some beautiful August nights as summer winds to a close. Below, see (and shop) my top picks!

1. It all starts with the front door.

The front door is the most welcoming part of the porch. It greets visitors with a warm hello and invites them into the home. I hope that the following front doors will inspire you as much as they inspire me!

Rustica Hardware—Boat House Double Front Door

See them in action . . .

@calling.crestmoor.home

Simpson Door Company—Exterior French & Sash Doors

See them in action . . .

@plankandpillow

Ruscan Doors—Custom Fiberglass Entry Door

See them in action . . .

@ruscandoors

2. Illuminate the porch with new lights.

Bright lights present a welcoming glow to visitors who step up to your porch on a summer night. One of my favorite things to do on a summer night is sit on the porch under the lights with my family and watch the sunset. There’s nothing more beautiful!

Steel Lighting Co.—Gardena Upward Sloping Light Fixture

See them in action . . .

@steellightingco

1Stop Lighting—Progress Lighting Gibbes Street Outdoor Light

See them in action . . .

@bluebarnandcottage

3. Enjoy the lazy days on a porch swing.

There’s nothing like sitting on a comfy porch swing during a lazy August afternoon, sharing a seat with a good book, a pet, or your favorite person! These swings look durable, comfortable, and stylish—a 10/10 to me.

The Porch Swing Company—Breezy Acres Malvern Porch Swing Bed

See it in action . . .

@theporchswingco

Better Homes & Gardens—Delahey Outdoor Porch Swing

See it in action . . .

@betterhomesandgardens

Hopefully these fun end-of-summer picks brought you a little bit of joy or inspiration . . .

Which product was your favorite? What's the first thing you change on your porch—furniture, lighting, paint, or something completely different? What are you looking forward to updating on your FALL porch?

Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading, and as always, be a light & shine bright!

Blessings,

Ginny