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Across the Fence: Decorating for Fall / Autumn |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7063 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7063 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 10:09:48 AM
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For us who are so done with the summer heat you will get it when I say, "My front porch is now officially decorated for fall".
I started a couple of weeks ago by changing out a few things. This morning, I was looking at my summer windsock and I thought I'm so tired of the bright colors of summer so that started the complete change over on my front porch to the cool colors of fall. Now when I look out my living room window and see my windsock blowing in the breeze, I see fall colors and I find that very restful.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9416 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9416 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 10:32:30 AM
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I am ready. The hot temps that are here and starting this week wipe me out! I'm ready for cooler days.
~Denise Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 1:30:19 PM
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I thought about changing out summer decor for Fall and have been debating with myself .. do I wait until September? Maybe, if I put out some Fall things the 100 degree temps here in Texas will scurry out of here! Probably not .. forecast this week is 98 102 105 105 102
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2024 : 2:28:00 PM
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No fall decor here yet. I know it's bad when I consider 97 to be a cool day. I'll wait until September.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 I'm old and I do wear purple |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 2:05:24 PM
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No fall decor here yet either. We are sweltering in this heat . . . it's makes me ill! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7143 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7143 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 3:04:49 PM
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I am still not ready for my fall decorations yet. Even though we have been in the high 90's, I am still not ready to let go of Summer. But I can totally understand why those of you in Texas and those having temps in the 100's are ready for Fall. I hope it cools down for you all soon.
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1706 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1706 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2024 : 4:47:58 PM
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I'm so tired of this heat here in Texas. but that is how it is here. I usually start decorating for Fall the first weekend in September.
Hugs, Laurie Country girl at heart "Smile and be yourself everyday." Sister #8572 6/9/2023 FGOTM- July 2023
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6644 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6644 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2024 : 2:34:03 PM
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Sara, I am getting my fall things out too. I am so sick and tired of endless heat and humidity every day. And mosquitoes zooming after me every time I go out the door!! I agree with you too that seeing my fall things coming out, just makes me feel calm and happy. Count me in the group that is moving on to Fall!!!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
780 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2024 : 09:31:44 AM
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I've been thinking the same thing, Sara. I cleaned and swept my front porch this week and got rid of the soot and ash from the field burning and cobwebs. It needs some decoration so I'm thinking of what I can put up that says late summer, early fall.
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7544 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7544 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2024 : 09:45:42 AM
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I'm definitely ready for Fall temperatures, but not quite ready to decorate for Fall.
I really have only a small front entrance area, and the small patio next to that. We get such strong winds that come up unexpectedly that if I put anything on the table outside it ends up in our yard or the yard next door if the winds crop up. Not fun chasing it down. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs, Linda Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7063 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7063 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2024 : 09:47:10 AM
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Debbie, sunflowers fake or real say late summer - fall to me. I have a sunflower wreath on my front door. If you aren't into total fall decor on your front porch start by changing out summer ribbons or other fabrics for fall colors. I have 1 1/2' metal green rooster on my front porch that gets a change of necktie for each season. His tie now is fall colors with pumpkins.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2907 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2907 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2024 : 09:54:07 AM
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I saw the most beautiful sunflower flag yesterday. I'm going to see if I can find something similar. If so I'll share a link here. I'm with you Sara, they say late summer/fall to me as well. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9416 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9416 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2024 : 10:58:50 AM
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Love, love sunflowers. I use them for summer and fall decor.
~Denise Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2024 : 11:44:12 AM
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My porch is small and holds pots of succulents. The most decorating I do is change table toppers and change the fake flowers in an old blue canning jar.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 I'm old and I do wear purple |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4274 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4274 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2024 : 02:36:33 AM
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I will get out my fall wreaths and hang on the doors soon. I have been enjoying sunflower bouquets on my kitchen table for a couple of weeks now. Sara how cute to have a rooster that sports a necktie!!
Farming in WI
Michele
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7063 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7063 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2024 : 05:38:24 AM
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Thanks Michelle, the rooster has been with me for about 25 years. Before I moved to Paris 12 years ago, he was an inside rooster sitting on my kitchen bar. My house now is small, so he is an outside rooster.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
780 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2024 : 5:35:16 PM
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Sunflowers! Great idea! I just had to run out and bring what I had out IN...a big wind storm blowing ash and dust just hit the house. Ugh. So much for my clean windows!
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7063 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7063 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2024 : 08:43:38 AM
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Debbie I am so sorry you are having to deal with all the ash and soot from the wildfires. Hopefully they will have them under control soon.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
780 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2024 : 7:54:50 PM
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Thank you, Sara! I hope so, too. A lot of this ash came from the fields around my house. My husband had been flaming the grass fields. There were some bad storm cells moving through and the wind hit and blew dirt and ash so badly I couldn’t see Brad on his tractor right next to the house. But we got a nice shot of rain during the night and woke up to clear and CLEAN skies! The first time we’ve been able to see the mountains in awhile. I got both porches swept and cleaned and now I’m on the hunt for some sunflowers!
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9416 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9416 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2024 : 04:34:00 AM
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Doing some early fall cleaning. Steamed cleaned some carpets and doing some other deep cleaning in prep for bringing out the fall decor.
~Denise Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7063 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7063 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2024 : 05:55:34 AM
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Denise good job on getting your fall cleaning done. To ready my front porch for the fall decorating all I had to do was sweep the floor and ceiling's cobwebs. My porch ceiling is less than 7' so sweeping it isn't hard.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
184 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2024 : 12:59:39 PM
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The weather here is still in the high 90's... hard to think about fall right now. My sunflowers and zinnias are still in full bloom enjoying these hot temperatures, but I am lookin forward to all the colors of the fall!
Rea Nakanishi Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022 “Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6644 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6644 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2024 : 12:05:07 PM
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Sara, today I received surprise from you!! What an adorable apple bunting that I can't wait to put up!! Thank-you so much for thinking about me and sending me a special apple treat!! I love it !!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7063 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7063 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2024 : 12:18:50 PM
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Winnie, so happy you received it and like it. I have one too on my front porch bench.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3489 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2024 : 12:51:07 PM
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Weather is still so hot here also. I usually wait until September to decorate for fall, but I gave in and started yesterday. I am loving all the fall colors. I am cool in the house while doing it all and having fun.
Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019 Blessings ~Kelly~ |
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Across the Fence: Decorating for Fall / Autumn |
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