By Dominique Paul 

Photography By Libby Lea Photography Creative

 

Is there anything more quintessentially Southern than a welcoming front porch? With fall finally arriving in middle Tennessee, our office porch at the historic Hyde-Daniel-Christian home on Bridge Street was in need of a refresh after the dry, dusty summer. Partnering with local businesses, we transformed our 100-year-old Craftsman porch into a cozy fall haven. Designer Gwen Traynor from Graham’s Living selected a neutral woven sofa, chairs, and soft rugs that seamlessly blended with the stone pillars and hardscape. The result is both sophisticated and inviting —the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the cooler weather.

To elevate the space even further, Danae Downing from Uncontained Joy worked her magic on our three large planters, filling them with stunning container gardens. The muted tones of lavender, dusty pink and peach, paired with kale, cabbages, and ornamental peppers, created arrangements that made our yellow front door truly shine. Then, Libby Waggoner from The Porch and the Pumpkin brought her signature autumnal flair, arranging a bountiful display of rare heirloom pumpkins, squash, and haybales. The result? A porch that looks like a real-life cornucopia. Many of the pumpkins, including the Giant and Cinderella varieties, as well as the beautiful peach mums, came from Reed’s Produce & Garden Center, just down the street from our office.