Al fresca inspiration in Quincy

I recently had the pleasure of going to Quincy, Illinois, for a dear friend's wedding. While there, I went on a tour of historic Quincy homes, including this beauty above.

My favorite feature of this home was its gorgeous porch, which was chock full of outdoor design ideas. Summer is drawing to a close, but fall can be the best time of year to linger outside with coffee, a newspaper, and a heavy knit sweater.

With Pottery Barn, you can recreate this look in three simple steps:

Start with a color-bound sisal rug...

Add some all-weather wicker...

Finally, accent with a few lanterns, and tada!