Thoughts for Thursday!

Hi!! How has your week been going?? Isn't it fun to have a "short" week??

So- I need some help today :)  I want to switch out my current "summer" porch decor to a fall theme this weekend- but am not quite sure what to do!

Here is what the current set up on my porch looks like...

I thought this would be such a simple way to change my wreath!  I could easily pick up a roll of this type of ribbon at Hobby Lobby as well as a letter for our last name!  I think these easy changes would make such a big impact! Loving this idea!

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The other option I liked was to add some fall type flowers, along with a fall bow.  A bit more traditional looking...but I do like the big, bold color flowers.  Again- so easy to pick up a few big flowers and make a big bow.  That's what I love about having a burlap wreath- it is so fun to change it up throughout the year with different accents!

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So- I need an idea for the space where my American Flag is currently hanging over my bench.  Here is the first "look" I like...a big chalk board with a pretty frame.  I would definitely not do something this ornate looking and I would have the frame hanging in a horizontal orientation...but you get the gist :)  I would definitely write "Happy Fall Ya'll"....with my husband being from Texas...'ya'll' is a word said frequently around our house! :)

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The second idea is to make a rustic pumpkin out of wood pieces.  I love this idea because it is specific to the fall season...and it works for both Halloween and Thanksgiving.  For my pumpkin- I would want it to be more wide than it is pictured below.  I would also just paint it a distressed orange and leave out the words.

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I found this piece of wood in our garage and I am wondering if my husband can work his magic and make a pumpkin wall hanging out of it??? If I had to choose between a chalkboard sign and the pumpkin- I like the pumpkin better....so cross your fingers he doesn't look at me like I am crazy when I ask him to make me a wooden pumpkin! HA!

Other ideas I had were to add some corn stalks behind my tall "welcome" sign and of course  we will be getting pumpkins to put on our steps!  I need to make some fall colored pillow covers for the pillows on my bench too.  I plan to find the cheapest material possible- because with the pillows being in direct sunlight- they get bleached out and faded super fast.  I don't want to spend a ton of money on fabric that is going to be covering outside pillows.  I was even thinking some natural colored canvas material would look good!

What do you think?? I would love any suggestions you might have!! 

Linking up with Annie and Natalie today!