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Home » Fall porch

No more wasted space

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Oct 6, 2015 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022

Shop Debbiedoo' stencil lineI’m the type of person who likes to utilize every square inch of our home. We don’t have a very large home, but it’s not small either.  I like all the space in our home to be utilized in some way. Whether it be the guest room, the little frog room upstairs and even our outdoor spaces.  We “live” here, and I want that cozy feeling  everywhere.

Today, I am sharing how I created a cozy outdoor deck.

outdoor fall and patio decorating

Finally, the sun came out today.  I want to say it’s been about 3 weeks since the sun has shined here.  I was starting to feel real crappy already.  I sort of get that seasonal funk, but it doesn’t hit me typically until the end of January.

It’s been a weird season already.  We were inundated with acorns on our deck this year.  It gets messy when the leaves start falling.  Seems every few years a big ole Oak tree we have in our yard produces these mass quantities of acorns.  The other evening it sounded like a hail storm. They actually woke me up in the middle of the night.  Man, I was mad! Poor Mike had to hear me grumbling and see me smash my pillow over my head.  I’m a crab apple if I don’t get my sleep.

pansies in clay pots

Remember back in the Summer I shared our outdoor deck?  You may have noticed the pretty table out there with the blue umbrella.

Carolina home deck and garden area

That pretty table has not been sat at in a few years.  We purchased that in South Florida around 13 years ago.  The set was built like an iron tank.  Very pretty and in good condition, but again, not used in a very long time.

And not to mention, does this look that cozy? Not really.  The chairs are heavy, and not that comfortable long term.  They are sturdy though, and if outdoor dining is what you do, then a table is your thing.

I decided to sell it.

Surprisingly, my husband didn’t even bat an eye.  He knew it was a waste sitting out there and why not have someone else enjoy it as we did for many years.  Considering we have this picnic table down below where our pizza oven is, we just didn’t need another table anymore.

affiliate link for Pizza oven

We built our own pizza oven, however, I found one that I know friends have and LOVE.  A whole lot cheaper too.  Would make for an awesome Christmas gift for your hubby:)

stamped concrete patio

 So with the proceeds of the sale:):) I decided to create a conversation area that would be cozy and that we may actually utilize a little more.  Especially, if we only have a few guests over and it’s a nice day to go sit outdoors for a bit.Ceramic owl table stools

These ceramic owl stool benches  (aff. link) were a must have.

Not only will they serve a purpose as a side table, they are also a stool to sit on.

SCORE! The white ones were on back order for a while.  But seem to be available now for the same price I paid. That is something you can count on with me. Shopping around for the best price. patio chair from Lowes

 Cozy rattan chair (aff. link)

These are very cozy and will withhold the weather.  I wanted something that will hold up all year round.  Rattan always does. At least, here in the South it does.

rooster and sunflower outdoor pillows

Outdoor rooster and sunflower pillows (aff.link)

Outdoor pillows add that extra cozy and fun pop of color, that I love. I always arrange my pillows in odd numbers, 3, 5,7 etc.  They don’t have to be all matchy matchy either.  As long as the color combo is the same, it will coordinate nicely.

decorating an outdoor bench for the fall season

Wicker outdoor bench (aff. link)

The bench can seat up to 3 people.  Fire up that pit and we will be snug as a bug.  I might have to get out the fall blanket.

outdoor gas firepit

Outdoor gas firepit (aff. link) I have always wanted one of these.  The nice thing about it, is it runs on propane, and safe for the upper deck area.  No real fire pits allowed up here.

Creating a cozy conversational back deck And you put it all together, and this is what you get!

Now if we can only get to enjoy it for a month or so before Winter hits here in the Carolina’s.  Although, we don’t get bad winters, and on occasion catch a nice day..I am hoping we can get out here soon.

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You may have noticed some acorns in strange places.  Took me two hours to clean up out here today, and I still missed some.

Roosters and pumpkins outdoor deck

Thanks so much for stopping over today.

This post contains highlighted affiliate links that I found similar or same items on Amazon for.

I receive emails often asking where I purchase this or that.  I decided I would put in links to my favorite things and you can find them just the same.  Easier too!

outdoor fall and patio decorating

If you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again.

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Comments

  1. Peggy

    October 06, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Looks so nice Debbie. You’ll probably wonder how you lived without it. We hardly used our outdoor areas this Summer either; too hot and allergies make me an indoor person, but I really like your deck and the cozy, happy area yo created. Enjoy!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 06, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks Peggy!

      Reply
  2. Dawn

    October 06, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    That rooster pillow is the best, what a beauty:) Love your cozy spot Debbie!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 06, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Dawn!

      Reply
  3. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    October 06, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Your deck looks great Debbie.It does look cozy and a great place to spend Fall days or evenings. It was nice to have the sun come out today, but we have a lot of cleanup to do after all the rain.

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 06, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      I know it was really bad here too!

      Reply
  4. Carole Zweizig

    October 07, 2015 at 8:24 am

    You’ve outdone yourself again looks so inviting. I would love to sit there with a cup of hot Apple cider on a cool fall evening and just cut with you for awhile. Love the large rooster pillow!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Carole! Day two of sunshine here. Might be out there later on for sure!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

    October 07, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Love the new look, so inviting.

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  6. Carol Turner

    October 07, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Hi Debbie, I read all of your posts via email and FB, but thought I would stop over and say hi. I love your porch redo. I recently redid the layout of my living room and I am so surprised how people now use the living room all of the time now instead of crowding around the kitchen stools. Happy fall to you!

    Carol

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      So nice to see you Carol! I keep up with you too on FB:) You are a busy lady.

      Reply
  7. [email protected]

    October 07, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Love the new sitting area Debbie…great choice and looks beautiful!…Now get some sleep!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      I need some, believe me! THank you Shirley.

      Reply
  8. Raquel

    October 07, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I love that fire pit! It is perfect for this time of year. And you have a pizza oven? Now I am hungry. Love your deck Debbie!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you! And yes we made it ourselves a few years ago.

      Reply
  9. Lola

    October 07, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Hi Debbie! Very Nice!!! I’m in love with the owl stool benches!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Yes, they are awesome!

      Reply
  10. Carolyn

    October 07, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Very cute and inviting. I love the owl stools. It is so hot and humid here that we don’t get to use our patio much at all. So glad that you survived all the rain. I thought about you. At least Clemson won their ball game in all that rain!!!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Yes, we were pretty water logged and thank goodness for rain gear. We looked like Barney but we were dry. It was a lot of fun!

      Reply
  11. carol bittner

    October 07, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Wishing you lots of nice warm autumn days to enjoy your beautiful deck. Very cozy and inviting. Wish I was there relaxing chatting with you right now.

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      That would be very lovely Carol!

      Reply
  12. Kris

    October 07, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    How cozy and inviting you made that space, Debbie! Much better without that big table. I love the upright fire pit and everything fits perfectly together! Enjoy your “new” outdoor spot!

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    • debbiedoo's

      October 07, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks so much Kris. We will be hanging here tonight.

      Reply
  13. martina

    October 07, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    So pretty Debbie…love those chairs!

    Reply
  14. Christy m

    October 07, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    This post is so timely. My mom and I were talking the other day about doing something like this with our deck.

    Reply
  15. dobi

    April 02, 2016 at 1:36 am

    You have given me what I was looking for, for our patio! the table top fireplace! My husband and I have been going back and forth on various things, but this is it and the price is right! thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  16. Jayne

    April 07, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Love that fire pit! Your deck looks great! I know you are enjoying it! Thanks for sharing!

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    • debbiedoo's

      April 07, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Jayne! We are getting ready to enjoy it this season now.

      Reply

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