Decorating for Autumn: The Porch

I have kept the autumn decorations fairly simple.  Our front door has an oval window.  I have not found a good place to hang a wreath on the door that suited me.  I mentioned to W that I would like to have a wreath post, and he built me one.

We purchased the topper and a can of black spray paint.  Everything else was scraps/leftovers already on hand.  The hook came from the old house.  I had an idea for a wreath but could not find what I wanted to make it.  Instead I picked up the leaf decoration from Dollar Tree.

Second on my porch wish list was a new door mat.  I saw some online that had interchangeable inserts.  I searched around and found the best price on eBay.  The outer black section is very sturdy.  The inner part can be switched out for the season.  Thea thought y'all would enjoy the picture better with her in it.

At a yard sale earlier this year we had purchased two hanging baskets.  I think we only gave a couple of dollars for the pair.  I bought the coconut coir liners and two mums.  I plan to change the plants out with the seasons as well.  

Of all the porch decorations the door mat was the most expensive.  The inserts are affordable, and I feel like the base part of the mat will hold up well.  The last item on my wish list is a pair of tall flower pots.  I will be using my Swagbucks for a couple of gift cards to purchase them.  I decided it is cheaper in the long run to get exactly what I want.