Fall in my "neck of the woods"

I have been discontent, but I couldn't put my finger on the problem.

Last night while looking at all the fall decor on blogs, it hit me -I don't like the fall display on my porch.

The reason is that fall on our part of the coast is not like the fall I am seeing on blogs.

This is fall at the end of my street - not an orange or red leaf to be seen.

You can tell it is fall because the beach is empty.

I realized that I was trying to decorate like everyone else, but this morning the yellow bench was stripped bare.

The buoys always hang on the house, but I gathered wooden balls and shells to represent a coastal fall.

Some weights and shells were added to the bench and I stole buckets from the guest room.

This photo I saw on Coastal Nest this morning led to the final addition to the bench.

I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Greek Blue and Emperor's Silk on some white scrap fabric to create a banner for the bench.

I have nothing against fall, in fact I loved every single gorgeous day in September, October and now November.

But, fall for me is the Dutch door standing wide open

beachy items on the porch and

a variety of blues as far as the eye can see.

I am now content with a porch which reflects our lifestyle and our "neck of the woods"

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I am joining these fun parties

No Minimalist Here -  Open House Party

From My Front Porch To Yours - Treasure Hunt Thursday

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson - Share Your Cup

A Delightsome Life - Home and Garden Thursday

Rose Chintz Cottage - Home

Ivy and Elephants - What's It Wednesday