Add interest to your fall porch decor by focusing on the differences in texture that happen when you group upright and fountain-like ornamental grasses with pumpkins and squash that are both smooth and bumpy. Also adding visual punch -- especially when viewed from the sidewalk or street -- are the contrasting colors of this display. Orange pumpkins look smashing next to the deep reds and purples of the ornamental grasses.
Remember going for drives on a Sunday afternoon with your family -- or whoever -- to look at the changing fall leaves? Somewhat carrying-on this tradition, a subculture has popped up in recent years that encourages "members" to take photos while doing fall porch "drive-bys." What this means is that design devotees get in their vehicles or take a walk in neighborhoods looking for picturesque porches with attractive seasonal decorations.
Not surprisingly, a few websites dedicate space to this pastime, like The Inspired Room. It's a fun idea -- just remember not to get carried away with the porch paparazzi thing by climbing on people's steps and railings to get the perfect picture.
