Sunday, October 30, 2011

My Fall Entry Is Coming Together

It's beginning to look like fall here...


Have you seen the October issue of Southern Living magazine??


 If so, then you know there's a lot of fall inspiration there for your front entry! With the rain and cooler temps that we have had over the past few days, I finally feel like fall is in the air. So, I decided to get out and start working on my front entry.



As you can see, I haven't gone too crazy! I added my wreath and a couple of pots of crotons. I used a couple of black bistro chairs as plant stands.  I also added a few pumpkins...for that 'pop' of orange.



The crotons pack a punch for adding seasonal color:

(I plan to add a small pot of ornamental cabbage, to the right of the chair, in this hole...lol!)

UPDATED PHOTO: I got my ornamental cabbage and a few more pumpkins and squash!!



As you can see, I haven't added my seasonal flowers (pansies and mums), just yet. It's still very warm here. However, my sweet potato vine and vincas are still going strong in my urns!

Here are my vincas in the landscape:


Once the temps cooled a bit; and we got a litle rain, these plants really started to spread!

These will probably stay until the first frost kills them off. (Gotta get my money's worth out of them!) The same holds true for my large urns of sweet potato vines:




UPDATE: I added an ornamental cabbage, additional pumpkins, and squash to this side, too!



I usually use a wreath that is very 'leafy'. This year, I chose to do something with more fall accents:



I love the combination of the pumpkins, gourds, and pinecones...


Love the mossy detail here...


I also adorned the entry with two pumpkins flanking the front door. I added a leopard print bow and a floral sprig to the stems; and hot glued my signature crosses to the front.



(A pot of ornamental cabbage will be flanking my little sign.)

UPDATE: Got my ornamental cabbage!!




That's my fall entry, so far.  Later, the pansies and fall flowers will be added; but, in the meantime, here are some of my summer flowers/plants...still going strong!

My knockout roses:

My elephant ears and jasmine:


My bougainvillea:


My lantana:



My caladiums:


And my yuccas:

So, as you can see, it is still very warm here! While the calendar officially says it's fall, we have a few more weeks before it truly begins to feel like fall.  Hopefully, I have captured a little bit of the autumn season, here. I hope you have enjoyed your visit!! Have a great day!!

Linking to:
Debbiedoo's Magazine Copy Cat Challenge
SAS Interiors-Trick or Tip Roundup
One Artsy Mama: CSH Thursday
Not Just A Housewife-Show Me What You Got
Sumo's Sweet Stuff- Market Yourself Monday
The Southern Institute-Creative Me Monday
The Project Queen-Link Party
Home Savvy AtoZ-Homemade Monday
You're Talking Too Much-Meet Me Mondays
Be Colorful-Motivated Monday
Under The Table and Dreaming
Between Naps On The Porch
Debbiedoo's Newbie Linkie Party
Dittle Dattle-Amaze Me Monday
The House in the Roses-Show Off Your Cottage
Lolly Jane Boutique-Whatcha Got Weekend
A Southern Daydreamer-Outdoor Wednesday
Boogieboard Cottage-Masterpiece Monday
Just A Girl-Show and Share
The ArtsyGirl Connection
Creation Corner-Friday Link Party
Simply Sweet Home-Friday Favorites
DIY by Design-Fall Into Fall
Home is Where My Story Begins- Home and Family Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating-Flaunt It Friday
Home Savvy A to Z-Freshmen Friday
Finding Fabulous-Frugalicious Friday
My Romantic Home-Show and Tell Friday
Decor to Adore
French Country Cottage-Feathered Nest Friday
At The Picket Fence-Inspiration Friday
Ohh Baby Designs-Fabulous Friday
Stuff and Nonsense-Fridays Unfolded
2805: Potpourri Friday
Katherine's Corner-Thursday Blog Hop
The Charm of Home-Home Sweet Home
Southern Lovely-Show and Share
Kristen's Creations-Share Your Creations
No Minimalist Here-Open House Party
Savvy Seasons by Liz-Autumn Arrives Party
Type 'A' Decorating-Anything Goes
Savvy Southern Style-Wow Us Wednesdays
Three Mango Seeds-Motivational Monday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia-Tuesday Treasures


Verse for today: "...Choose you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 25:14






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161 comments:

  1. Gypsy HeartOctober 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Shenita,
    It looks gorgeous, as usual! LOVE the wreath. Why don't you come over and do mine? :-)

    xo
    Pat

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  2. Keisha @ Captured FootprintsOctober 11, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Wow!! Where have you been all my life!! I am talking about the amazing wreath on your front door. I love it!! Thank you for following!! I just connected with you. Looking forward to stalking your past posts. Lol.

    CapturedFootprints.blogspot.com

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  3. DebbiedoosOctober 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    WOW that is gorgeous! I think your home can be the next cover for sure. This will be a perfect post for my magazine copy cat challenge...details in the making soon.

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  4. Yvonne@StyleBurbOctober 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    It's all so beautiful! The wreath is fabulous and I have to say how much I love the leopard print ribbon on your pumpkin!

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  5. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    WOW!! Love your entry! Thanks so much for linking up. I'm following :)

    Clydia
    threemangoseeds.blogspot.com

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  6. Barbara F.October 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Shenita, I love it! look absolutely gorgeous!! xo

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  7. KellyOctober 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You have a beautiful home! I love all your landscaping. I have seen that magazine since I am a subscriber and that's what gave me the idea to use the cabbages out on my front steps. I always look forward to their holiday issues. Your fall wreath is very pretty and I really like how you dressed up your pumpkins by the front door using ribbon and a cross. That was very creative. You are further south from us so that explains the warmer weather you're having. It's very Fallish here today with rain and wind. Yuck! My house is so dark when it's cloudy. It's supposed to get sunny again towards the end of the week.

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  8. MarieOctober 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Oh so beautiful!!! Love it all and your home is stunning! Love Love brick homes. We are having record high temps here in FL. High 80's feels like 100........... waaaaaa!!!

    Blessings,
    ~Marie

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  9. Donna~One Simple Country GirlOctober 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Very pretty and elegant! Looks like you've got a green thumb for sure!

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  10. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I LOVE your beautiful porchscape! I'm in TX, too and have a huge front flower bed to landscape...I'll keep checking back for tips from you. I'm your newest 'follower'. I'd love to have you come over for a visit at itsoverflowing.blogspot.com.

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  11. The Yellow Cape CodOctober 11, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Wow! Your home is gorgeous! Your entrance is breath taking!

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  12. Kim, Living to Seas the MomentOctober 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I was so glad you dropped by my blog so that I could "meet" you and follow your GORGEOUS blog. It is as breaktaking as your home! I will be following you and will be excited to read your posts. While I love everything on your entry and your door, the pumpkins that you decorated are by far my favorite. We don't carve pumpkins at my house and are always looking for some new way to decorate them. I might just borrow the cross idea :)
    have a blessed day!
    Kim livingtoseasthemoment.blogspot.com

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  13. LOctober 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    How beautiful, Shenita. Love the wreath. I really like the pumpkins adorned with the cross and the leopard print ribbon. So unique.
    What a beautiful entry to your home.

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  14. KrisOctober 11, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! What a fabulous welcome to your home!!!

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  15. Melissa MillerOctober 11, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Wow! Shenita your high, curved entryway is my dream. Stunning gorgeous! You really created a beautiful fall entry. It's just perfect in every way. I LOVE SL magazine and will be picking this one up.

    Thank you for the sweet words. I'm glad we are friends too...:) ~Melissa

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  16. jenOctober 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for your visit today. I would be happy to follow you, but there's no place for me to sign in?
    I thought my entry was tall and grand (two story brick), but I guess what they say about Texas is true! That is the most beautiful window/door setup ever. And here in AZ we have many of the same plants. We actually pulled our vinca out last weekend and replaced with pansies and alyssium and geraniums. That makes it feel more like fall, anyway.
    Glad to meet you.

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  17. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    What a lovely sight!! Once again an amazing job!!

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  18. RobinOctober 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I am a big fan of Southern Living and I think you did capture the spirit of that issue on your porch. I have so many of the same plants here in Florida. They are just now looking there best after the rainy summer. Still no pansies or kale here. The big mums are out but very expensive. Your pumpkin is so your style!

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  19. RobinOctober 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Sorry, I meant to say "their best"!

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  20. StaceyOctober 11, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Wow your porch is so pretty. We are Native Texans living in Oklahoma. :) It's nice to admire your beautiful Texas home.

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  21. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Love your entrance. Beautiful plants.

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  22. Calypso In The CountryOctober 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love your entrance - so festive and welcoming! Thanks for stopping by with your sweet comments! I am following you now!
    -Shelley

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  23. KarenOctober 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Shenita your entrance is lovely. You have a gorgeous home.

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  24. GinaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Your front entry is beautiful! It's very welcoming. I'm pretty jealous of your pretty yuccas, mine refuse to bloom.

    Thanks for visiting my blog, I'm your newest follower.

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  25. rachel@Acts of LifeOctober 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Your house really wowed me!! I have never seen an entry way so Grand, it reminds of of a big old brick apartment building you would find in the city...very cool! I love your plants, everything looks so nice for fall! Have a blessed week,

    Rachel~

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  26. ErinOctober 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I wish my annuals still looked that great! You did a beautiful job with your entry! Thanks for visiting me...I'm now you're follower, too!

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  27. pam {simple details}October 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    That is the kind of home I would stalk, you know walk by slooowly, drive by at night hoping I could get a glimpse inside! :) Such a great job, everything is lovely!

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  28. B is building a houseOctober 11, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    WOW! Your house looks amazing!

    B

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  29. The Tuscan HomeOctober 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Now that's an entry! WOW!! I must say, I absolutely love the iron works on either side of the windows. Just seeing the pictures, I feel as though I am about to enter into a regal chateau. The plants framing the walkway are gorgeous and the wreath on the door is not only beautiful but welcoming. Well done, Shenita! =)

    P.S. Thanks for the sweet comment on my kitchen post. *smile*

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  30. Life's JourneyOctober 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Your entry is very inviting. You definitely feel the warmth and anticipation of what's inside.

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  31. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 12, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    What a beautiful entry!! The wreath is stunning and everything looks so charming!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  32. tinaOctober 12, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Good morning Shenita, What a beautifully splendid entrance way-right out of Southern Living itself. They need to come to your welcoming home. I really like your choice of the crotons for fall color. They are perfect!!

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  33. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You have a stunning entry. Your style is so inviting.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    It is just stunning. I love that you kept the potato vines for that chartreuse color and along with the orange....it's fabulous. I haven't completed my front porch for Fall yet either because the pink and white impatiens are still so pretty. Don't want to put a feather wreath and orange pumpkins with it. :)

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  35. SueOctober 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Your porch is just beautiful ~ can't believe how great your plants all look. You have a green thumb. Love all of your embellishments on your pumpkins.
    Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
    Have a great day!

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  36. LynnOctober 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love your entryway! I wish it was still warm enough here for our summer foliage, but I think that the changes are what get me motivated for fall decorating. I just HAVE to add color back in!

    I'm following this blog now, so I can see what else you come up with!!

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  37. Dirt PrincessOctober 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Shanita! So glad you found my blog so I could find yours!!!! Love it!!! I am gonna keep on browsing!!! Have a great day!

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  38. Simply TasheenaOctober 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Fabulous! I love how the black entryway door looks paired with the fall wreath.

    ~Mrs. Delightful
    Ourdelightfulhome.blogpsot.com

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  39. Honey at 2805October 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I adore what you have done to your front porch. It is so festive and lush. Actually, my front porch wreath is a lot like you and I to made it myself. Great minds?

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  40. LizabethOctober 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    There is so much I love about what you have done I'm going to take the easy way out and just say- I love it all! Your entryway is gorgeous, just gorgeous!

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  41. Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~October 12, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    This sure says "WELCOME" and I love that you have a scripture greeting your guests....yep, gotta follow!!!
    ~~Wendy

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  42. Town and Country GalsOctober 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Shenita,
    Your entryway is absolutely stunning! Love all the plants and really like your wreath with the gourds and pinecones! All your plants are lovely. Thanks for visiting and following, I'm your newest follower and will be visiting often!
    Rebecca

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  43. JanetOctober 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Wow! Your home is gorgeous. I love the bright color of the sweet potato vine contrasting with the fall colors. I will be your next follower.

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  44. TardevilOctober 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your entry is fabulous! LOVE the red brick and crotons, pumpkins, etc. Never thought of putting a cross on one, but I like that idea & the cheetah ribbon!

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  45. My Dream CanvasOctober 12, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow! This looks so pretty! Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  46. ~Country Lady~October 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    You have a fabulous home. Thank you for following my blog even though I'm not very active right now. I do appreciate it. I will enjoy following your blog. You have exquisite taste and style. Blessings new blog friend.

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  47. RobinOctober 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    What an incredible entry!!! I love all of your Fall decorating! Thank you for your super-sweet comment and for following my blog! I'm your newest follower, too!

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  48. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your entry looks fantastic. Accessorizing is not my strongest talent but you have it handled. Love the cross on the pumpkin! And the plaque, great idea that I would never have thought of. I too love the ornamental cabbage and kale, but it is still too hot here to even think about planting them yet.
    I am so glad to have you as a follower and I am excited to explore your site.
    Traci

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  49. Cottage and BroomeOctober 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    What a pretty entry way!!! Love the wreath looks pretty without over doing. Thanks for stopping by our blog and becoming a follower. Will be your newest follower too! Laura

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  50. Helen's DecorOctober 12, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Shenita, I'm loving your porch and the way you have it decorated for fall. It looks very welcoming and fun, too. Thanks!

    Helen

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  51. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Very pretty and colorful entry! I really like the cross on your pumpkin and the color from the Crotons! I'm your newest follower. Thanks for stopping by my blog and following me too.

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  52. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    This looks great! The wreath you made is beautiful! I agree that you shouldn't pull out perfectly good flowers/plants until the frost gets them. Everything looks beautiful. Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a new follower! I returned the favor.

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  53. Kristens CreationsOctober 12, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Wow! Everything is just beautiful! I love the way you added the crosses to the pumpkins...great idea! Kristen

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  54. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Shenita, Thanks for your sweet comment & Thank you for following my blog...I'm new to this to, but LOVE it! Your house looks beautiful!! Your wreath is gorgeous too!

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  55. Something Nice and PrettyOctober 12, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Me too! It's doing the same as Sally's! I'll be back though to try again.
    I love, love your entryway everything is so pretty and your wreath is gorgeous!
    Thanks for stopping by and becoming a follower too!

    Rondell

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  56. Something Nice and PrettyOctober 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Hey, it worked! I'm now your newest follower!

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  57. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    wow, that is something else!! your porch is stunning!

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  58. Pinky at Designs by PinkyOctober 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    OMGoodness, your entrance is spectacular! Your wreath looks beautiful and I love the crotons and pumpkins too. XO, Pinky

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  59. AmandaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful entry! Wow! Thank you for your sweet visit and for following! I am following you back!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  60. PamelaOctober 12, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Shanita your porch is GORGEOUS!! And huge!;) I love all your fall touches and your Vincas are glorious! I plant them every year because you can NOT kill them! I wanted to plant some in the front beds this year but it was soo dry I passed. I could still probably get away with it though. When we lived in BR they lived pretty much all year.

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  61. Martha's FavoritesOctober 13, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Hi: What a beautiful porch entry! I love the wreath. You are very talented. Thank you so much for following my blog. I have become a follower as well. Have a great weekend. I look forward to many visits here. Blessings, Martha

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  62. SuzyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Your wreath is gorgeous! Did you make it? What a great idea to use chairs for plant stands! Why can't I think of things like that??? Take care.

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  63. SuzyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Oh - I forgot to say how much I love the leopard print ribbon on your pumpkin. So stinkin' cute!!! As I was scrolling down your blog, I noticed that you have my blog on your sidebar. Thank you so much for the honor! Take care.

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  64. Becca BertottiOctober 13, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    What a grand entrance! I've never seen so many incredible plants and florals ... so luch and inviting! Your Fall wreath and embellishments are beautiful! *Becca* (now following by way of Savvy Seasons)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  65. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GOctober 13, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Your entry is grand and stunning!!! And you have decorated it beautifully for the fall! :)

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  66. RobinOctober 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks for commenting on my blog! I'm your most recent new follower! Beautiful blog AND home!

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  67. ANNEOctober 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Wow Shenita! What a gorgeous front entry you have. Thank you for visiting & becoming a follower. I'm very happy to follow you back :)

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  68. reFresh reStyleOctober 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    That's amazing, jaw dropping, gorgeous! It definitely says Welcome in a grand way! I love it! Thanks for stopping by my blog, refreshrestyle!
    Debbie

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  69. Allyson PecilunasOctober 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous, Shenita! I love it!!

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  70. HIBISCUS HOUSEOctober 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful, I love what you have done!

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  71. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful home and fall entry! Love your lantana, one of my favorite flowering plants!

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  72. The Charm of HomeOctober 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Wow! Your front entry is a showstopper. I love the detail in your house. I also,love the leopard print ribbon on your pumpkin!! It is adorable and perfect for fall. Thanks for linking it to my Fall Open House.
    Sherry

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  73. My Dream CanvasOctober 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. I am following your lovely blog back :-)

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  74. the cape on the cornerOctober 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    holy smokes that is some entry! and some home! gorgeous, and i love that you hot glued your embellishment right on a pumpkin. i've never seen that before, which in blog land, is a pretty amazing feat!

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  75. My Shabby Streamside StudioOctober 13, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Shenita, love the exuberance and color echoes!
    Thanks for your blog hop visit @ Katherine's.

    xo

    Sandy

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  76. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    WOW! What a beautiful home!!! I am so glad you stopped by my blog and left a comment so I could stop by your blog! LOVE IT! Now following you as well! Look forward to getting to know you through your blog! ~Hugs, Leah

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  77. Natasha in OzOctober 13, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Your entrance is stunning! I love your home and I love how you gone all out for Fall!

    Gorgeous!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.
    xo

    Ps Thanks for your comment on my Christmas blog!

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  78. Karie @ The HoBOctober 13, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful front entry! Thank you for following my blog and I am now following you! Yay for finding another Texas Blogger!!

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  79. Sunny Simple LifeOctober 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    First of all just the entry way itself is gorgeous but then you added such lovelies with the plants and pumpkins. I love that you used the chairs. I will have to remember that. Your sweet potato vines are just beautiful. Can't wait to look around at your house.

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  80. BrandiOctober 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Wow! Shenita, you have such a gorgeous home. your entry is beautiful! I love all of your plants, flowers and pumpkins!!

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  81. Pat MOctober 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Absolutely stunning entryway! Wow! Thanks for sharing this! Hugs, GraceinAZ (I am blog hopping & already following you from Katherine's Corner. Pls follow back. Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/)

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  82. MonicaOctober 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    OH MY GORGEOUS!! That is amazing! I wish I had a front door that pretty! I am following you now, too...thanks for loving on my blog:)

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  83. ElleOctober 13, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I'm so glad you stopped by my blog because I am absolutely LOVING yours :) Your house looks amazing!

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  84. JessicaOctober 13, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love it! You have a BEAUTIFUL entry!

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  85. Honey at 2805October 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Your front entry is gorgeous and lush!

    I appreciate you linking to Potpourri Friday! You are such a big help in making it a success!

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  86. DebbieOctober 13, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What lovely pictures of your beautiful front door!!! The colors are gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing!!

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  87. High Street CottageOctober 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Wow you have a beautiful home, very "stately"
    Wonderful Fall colors, it's been in the 80's here this week, last week 70's, but much better than the hot summers. Have a wonderful week, going over to follow you now, wonderful blog.

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  88. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 13, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Hi Shenita, I loved the cover of that issue of SL. The exterior of your home is beautiful and you did a great job with adding the Fall touches. I bought ornamental cabbage today...one of my favorite Fall plants. Thank you so much for linking to the Open House Party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  89. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Beautiful!!!! WOW is what I say. I love your front entry, Southern Living does not have anything on you!

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  90. Myric October 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Your wreath is GORGEOUS!!! Some of your plants reminded me of home. The bougainvillea and elephant ears!

    xoxo
    Myric

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  91. Stephanie @ henry happenedOctober 13, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous entry! Love those crotons (never knew what they were called!)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, now following you :)

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  92. Alison @ The PolohouseOctober 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    LOVE your wreath!
    Your brick entry is stunning. What a beautiful home! Your cross embellished pumpkins are.... heavenly.
    :)

    xx
    Alison

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  93. dtbrentsOctober 13, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    You have your entrance looking so beautiful. We all know how important that is. My porch needs some love and help in a bad way. The wreath is a work of art. Doylene

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  94. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeOctober 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What a beautiful entry!! And, I am so envious of your gorgeous gardens.

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  95. Lana Kim White AustinOctober 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    gorgeous....truly GORGEOUS!!! both the fall additions and the actual stunning entry itself!! And all of your flowers!!!!!

    Love/hugs/blessings,
    Lana

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  96. San-leeOctober 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Your house and decorations look so gorgeous! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. You are so sweet! I am now following you too. You are very creative as well! :-)

    www.southerncraftygirl.blogspot.com

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  97. Cass @ That Old HouseOctober 14, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Not only is your entry way now beautifully decorated for Fall but HOLY SMOKES!!!! What a spectacular entry it is! The brick, the windows -- gorgeous!

    So glad you found me -- so that I could find you!
    Cass

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  98. AngelaOctober 14, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    You have the most amazing porch, your house looks beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  99. KarimaOctober 14, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Hi, thanks so much for following my blog, I am now following your blog too! Karima
    www.karimascrafts.com

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  100. Colie's KitchenOctober 14, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Your yard is beautiful!! LOVE! Thank you for stopping by Colie's Kitchen! I am a new follower and love your wreath!! nicole @colieskitchen.com

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  101. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Love Love Love your entry way. WoW! I am your newest follower and thanks for stopping by for a little Softer Side of Me and that sweet comment!

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  102. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I agree, wow is right! gorgeous pics,
    love your blog,
    your new follower,
    Karen
    Brayton Homestead Interiors

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  103. Decor To AdoreOctober 14, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    This is one of the prettiest fall porches I have seen! Thank you SO very much for linking this gem up.

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  104. Katalina JewelryOctober 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Your porch looks great! Thanks for following my blog and am now following your also.

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  105. AmandaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    That wreath is amazing, love it! The entry way just looks wonderful

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  106. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesOctober 14, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful ... I absolutely LOVE the cross on the pumpkin. I think I need to copy that idea! Thanks for following me ... I'm following you back.

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  107. KathleenOctober 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Gorgeous! Love all your beautiful flowers too. Still warm here in NY too.
    You did a wonderful job!

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  108. KathysueOctober 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Shenita, first I have to thank you for your visit to my blog today, it is always nice to see a new face there, also thank you for your sweet comment. I am so glad you invited me to view your beautiful porch! It looks as if your sweet potato vine is loving your urns. It all looks amazing, you have created a very welcoming site for your vistiors. Love it all, Kathysue

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  109. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    This is beautiful! You are very talented and your house is gorgeous! I am following you back. Have a great weekend! :)

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  110. L'Heure Bleue At HomeOctober 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Shenita,
    Your front entry looks fabulous! Thank you so much for your kind comment and becoming a follower of L'Heure Bleue At Home. I am following you back! Kind Regards, Chloe from L'Heure Bleue At Home.

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  111. Anita DiazOctober 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Wow Shenita!! First, what an entry!! And you have styled it so beautifully!! I love everything...especially that there are so many plants. Love it all!! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments!!

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  112. Georgie HornOctober 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Come to Nashville and embellish my front door! Wowsers! you go girl! Thanks for following!

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  113. KahliOctober 14, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Hey Shenita thanks for visiting and following our blog! I followed you too and I'll tell my sister to do the same! I'm really loving your entry. We live in an apartment so we can't really do too much :(

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  114. Lella Loves...October 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    As a pumpkin lover and wreath enthusiast, I love your photos of your front door. You are super creative.
    Thank you for taking the time and sharing your ideas.
    Lella xx

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  115. Lois ChristensenOctober 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Your photos are absolutely beautiful. Very nice detail in everything you've created. Yes, I'm a new follower! Thanks for following my blog as well! Enjoy your weekend!

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  116. ReviOctober 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Wowza! Your home is so lovely - it looks like it should be featured in Southern Living, no joke! I love your sweet potato vine, your wreath and all your fall cozy touches! I'm signing off to follow you now! I'll be back to look around a little more after I make my post. :)
    Blessings,
    -Revi

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  117. Dawn BuieOctober 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    HI Fellow Texan! Yes i live in Flower Mound, Texas
    I love,love your blog, Thanks for finding me so I could follow you!

    XX Dawn

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  118. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I've awarded you with the Versatile Blog Award. Go to my site to check it out and enjoy your award.

    Aimee @ ItsOverflowing.blogspot.com

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  119. Katherines CornerOctober 15, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Just gorgeous!!! Perhaps they should stop by your lovely home next time for their cover photo. My potato vines have all died now. We had a cold snap in between hot , hot temps. It'll be 79 again today. Where oh where is Autumn... Sending big hugs your way xo

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  120. MeOctober 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I love this. I especially love the pumpkin with the cross on it, great idea :)

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  121. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorOctober 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Wow! what a beautiful entrance! And your landscaping plants are absolutely gorgeous! I love that autumn wreath on your black door... it looks amazing against the black. You have a very beautiful home,Shenita. Thanks for letting us take a peek and for your sweet words on my autumn tea. I love having you over. Have a wonderful weekend!Hugs~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  122. Lady KatherineOctober 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    So pretty dressed up for fall, even your landscape is wonderful for fall!

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  123. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful house, gorgeous display. Thanks so much for visiting my blog, I'm here returning the favour! ... :0)

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  124. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Wow! I'm now inspired to do some landscaping! Thanks for the inspiration.

    I'm your newest follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog and giving me some comment love. It's nice to "meet" another Texas blogger (I'm North of Dallas, in Richardson).

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  125. Crafty MischiefOctober 15, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    The entrance to your home is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I love comments and I love followers. I'm now following your blog and loving all your great ideas!

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  126. MarilynOctober 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    This is awesome.. SO lovely.. : ))

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  127. Regina from The Queenly AbodeOctober 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Hi Shenita, your front porch is simply amazing! I love how you decorated the pumpkins...your wreath is stunning and the whole "porch scape", (I think I made that word up)haha,, is breath taking!
    hugs,
    Regina

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  128. WhitOctober 16, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    wow your entry is absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring. You should be so proud of it. Thank you so much sharing and for linking up to our party Show and Share this week! Come on back this Wednesday to link up your current projects.

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  129. Buttercup BlissOctober 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a beautiful entryway! Just gorgeous! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments! I am now your newest follower :-)

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  130. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresOctober 16, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Such a stunning entry and decor. I love all of your plants too.

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  131. Perfect Imperfections by JeanneOctober 16, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I especially love the wreath!

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  132. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    You did such a gorgeous job on your beauty home entry and the wreath is so pretty! It's pretty plain to see that you have uber talent.

    Have a bless day...Tracy :)

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  133. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 17, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Fantastic post! I especially love the fall wreath!Your decor turned out great and gorgeous autumn colours. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  134. LizaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful blog! I'm now following hope you'll follow me back.
    http://happylizard.blogspot.com/

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  135. Redfly ClassroomOctober 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Love your post. I also live in Texas. We are new though. We just moved here in August. I am just getting used to the longer summer. I love the warm weather, but seems weird to be fall without fall weather. I have enjoyed looking at your blog, and decided to become a follower.

    Melissa
    http://redflycreations.bogspot.com

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  136. Be Colorful CoastalOctober 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    What a perfectly stunning entry and what you have done to dress it for Fall is spectacular. I'm so glad you linked this fabulous eye candy post to Motivated Monday at Becolorful
    Pam

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  137. MarianneOctober 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Such a gorgeous entryway you have created. Your plants are just beautiful. This is all so magazine worthy.
    Marianne :)

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  138. JillyOctober 18, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Shenita, What a beautifully splendid entrance way-right out of Southern Living itself. It looks like as a welcoming home. I really like your choice of the crotons with attractive colours, They are perfect.
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  139. An Oasis in the DesertOctober 18, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    You have a beautiful front entryway. Such a nice mix of colors.
    :) CAS

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  140. JillyOctober 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    This looks great, what a sweet little wreath!! colour selection is perfect and there are no doubt about it. A big thanks for sharing a great Christmas decoration idea.
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  141. Katie @ Wildwood CreekOctober 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Love your front entryway decorated for fall! I'm your newest follower.

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  142. Creative Cupcake RecipesOctober 20, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    What a gorgeous front door. Your site is so pretty.

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  143. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Are you kidding that's your HOUSE? Your entry is a-maze-ing! Those big windows? The beautiful brick? The gorgeous wreath? Soo pretty! Jealous!

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  144. JessicaOctober 21, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Your house should absolutely be on the cover of Southern Living! Fantastic!

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  145. AshleyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    shenita, thanks for visiting and following me...i have alot of the same plants that you do...we have had a very dry summer in GA...my knock out rose is starting to bloom again...i think this colder weather has something to do with that...you know you are in GA when its 90 one day and in the 30's the next...LOL...pretty house! i will be checking out the rest of your blog!
    ashley @ creating love and joy

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  146. GailOctober 30, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful front entry Shenita! Awesome job copy catting although I have to say, yours looks better!!!!

    Happy Halloween,
    Gail

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  147. DebbiedoosOctober 30, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    My goodness girl, look at all these comments. You know I am a huge fan of this entry, you did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing with the copy cat challenge.

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  148. LindaOctober 30, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    LOVE THE WREATH!!! What a gorgeous entryway.

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  149. andrea@townandprairieOctober 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Very tailored and pulled together! andrea@townandprairie

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  150. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 30, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    You have such a grand entrance, absolutely beautiful! Love that wreath! Martina

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  151. Sonny GOctober 30, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Shenita~! this is the home that should be in a magazine.. wowzers.. Its just so beautiful I dont even have to words to praise you properly.
    wow wow and wow..

    thanks so much for visiting me. your words meant so much..

    Sonny

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  152. BabsOctober 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Your entrance is so gorgeous with your Fall touches and they work so well with your sweet potato vine. The croton works so well with it and your wreath and pumpkins. My plants are almost finished except for the lantana and mums, of course. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
    Babs

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  153. reFresh reStyleOctober 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your entrance is better than the magazine! Love the updates!
    Debbie

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  154. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your entry is SO beautiful! Perfect for fall.

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  155. CathyOctober 30, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    What a Picturesque entry. I agree you should be on a magazine.

    Cathy's Cupboard Calamity

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  156. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 31, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    What a beautiful porch! Love the sweet potato vine...so pretty! Have a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  157. BethanyOctober 31, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    This is really beautiful! I wish it was MY front door! Happily following you back :)

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  158. Grandma BonnieOctober 31, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you for stopping by. I love the photos. The fall decorations are beautiful. I am now following you with gfc.

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  159. LifeLessOrdinaryNovember 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Very pretty...and your plants look so healthy!

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  160. WhisperWood CottageJuly 16, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    That is one stunning entry way! Thanks for linking up to The Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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  161. StaceyOctober 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    What can I say that hasn't been said? Your porch is just so pretty! The porch entry area is so pretty to begin with and you've made it even better with all the plants and pumpkins. I especially love the wreath and your pumpkin with the cross. :)

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