Fall List/Potting Bench

It. finally. stopped. raining!  Finally!  Literally, the skies cleared for a hot minute so I decided to get my outdoor fall decor on.

I started with the potting bench.

I used the chalkboard shutters (repurposed cabinet doors) to make a fall list of things we want to do!  The kids really enjoyed making the summer list.  I thought it would be fun to continue the tradition.

Notice the "celebrate mom's b-day"?  That mom would be me.  ;)  My birthday is in October.  I like to leave my family little reminders.   ;)  Considering that last year my own dad who was visiting from California didn't remember my birthday until 8:00 PM (emphasis on the PM), I think reminding everyone early is a good thing.  YES, that. really. happened!  It wasn't even my 16th birthday!  ;)

I already had everything except for the wreath, flowers, and pumpkins.  I purchased the wreath at the Hob Lob at 50% off a couple weeks ago - $19.99.  I figured to buy the supplies to make my own would probably cost just as much.  Flowers and pumpkins came from the Home Depot.  The baskets I bought at JoAnn Fabrics a few years ago.  The yellow rakes belong to my two yard crashers.  I bought them at Lowes at the start of the summer.  My kids have used them a bunch.  They are like adult tools for kids and are very well made!  Gotta train them young.  ;)

The candy corn lights my mom gave me years ago.  I added them in for the kids.  Ok, ok, I'll make any excuse to string up some festive lights!  I tried to get a night shot, but Sunday nights are hectic.  I had to get inside and get the ol' dinner, bath, bed thing going.  Here's a shot with the lights on as the sun was just beginning to set.

Oh and I also busted out and dusted off the pumkinaries!  I'm using them on the patio this year.

I told you I like lights.  I keep white twinkle lights strung up on the patio all year round!  They are just so pretty at night! 

I know many of you have made your own pumpkinaries using my tutorial.  I just love receiving those e-mails!  Thank you so much for sharing your creations!

So, what did you do this weekend?  I still have a few more outdoor projects that I'd like to do before it gets too cold to work outside.  For now, I'm really happy to have a little bit of fall decor on the patio.  Anyone else bringing the pumpkins out?  I mean it's just a few more days 'til October 1st!  Crazy, right?!

Lastly, I'd like to announce the winner of the Pawmetto giveaway  using random.org is comment #3- Kristin!

Kristin said...

My rescued furbabies are Joey and Emma. We've been looking for a new, all-natural treat to try! Sounds like a great one. :o)


Congratulations!  E-mail me and I'll get your furbabies all hooked up with some awesome treats!

I'll be back tomorrow with my fall mantel!  I just love this time of year!

Happy Monday!

Take a look here at the other lists we've made!

Summer 2011

Winter 2011

Summer 2012

*Linking up to Inspiration Friday at The Picket Fence, Thrifty Decor Chick