A Fall Gathering Spot

Nov 11, 2019 at 05:33 am by adminjen


By Jennifer Parker 

A Fall Gathering Spot - Porch design by Miriam Wiggins and Parker Haven Interiors. Photography by Soloman Davis

There is no doubt in my mind that fall is one of the busiest times of the year. This favorite season of mine showed up late this year, but alas it’s finally here! Hooray! I love that we start the holiday season with Thanksgiving as it’s a true favorite holiday of mine. I love it because it’s about gathering for great food with family and friends without the pressure of gifts and timelines.

Our front porch is a gathering spot that we use year round, especially Thanksgiving. I had the pleasure and honor this year to enlist the help of the fabulous Miriam Wiggins to assist me in making our porch a welcoming place for this wonderful holiday. I first saw Miriam's amazing work on the steps of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County in downtown Franklin last year and it stuck with me. As crazy as the fall is with running my own company, kid schedules, and social commitments, I needed help this year and thankfully, Miriam came to the rescue!

Using a true cornucopia of multi-colored pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, and mums, Miriam created this delightful landscape on our front porch to welcome in the season. I added two magnolia wreaths on the front door as well as some large lanterns were placed strategically around the area. I adore electric flickering candles in my lanterns and use a few that work on a timer to highlight the porch at the start of dusk. This simple added touch makes for amazing fall ambiance.

So in the season of thankfulness, I am grateful for friends who are generous with their talents and I am thankful for a thriving business that allows me to help bring beautiful designs into the homes of others.

I hope this season of Thanksgiving brings your family Joy and the gift of Gratitude.

As always, let me know if I can help you bring some fresh design into your own home. You can follow me @parkerhaveninteriors, and give me a shout if you need Miriam’s number!