red door with pumpkin
This weathered door has seen a lot of Octobers. This door on Elliot Row, a few houses in from the sea in one of the oldest parts of the city, has seen thick fog and hurricane rains, hot sun and freezing gales, and everything in between. You can see the marks where the door has been pushed, shoved and bumped, where the paint is worn down to the wood by frequent use. It looks like this door was painted white before it was red, and before that — before the new owners refinished it and repainted and re-sided and renovated the house from top to bottom — I wonder what it looked like then?
When the Nor’easter rolls up the Eastern seaboard and sends the Bay of Fundy waves pounding against the shore, it will stand firm. When snowbanks ploughed off the street climb all the way to the top of the railing, and ice encases the steps, it will still open and close, firm against the weather. For now, it’s strong enough. For now, there are flowers, and a pumpkin to mark the season of harvest and Hallowe’en. Welcome.
Taken on October 2, 2010
I love red front doors – they’re supposed to be very welcoming! You can tell these doors have indeed had an interesting life. Very nice!
October 18, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Thanks, Holly! I would love to paint our front door red, too — maybe in the spring.
October 18, 2010 at 6:17 pm
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I really love that door, it’s so full of character, lovely shot and description.
October 18, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Thank you, Leanne!
October 18, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Very inviting with the red and orange, green and yellow. Good things must surely happen there, don’t you think?
October 18, 2010 at 11:05 pm
The colours are very warm and inviting, aren’t they! I’m thinking we could create a similar arrangement to make our house look welcoming for Hallowe’en guests… coming soon!
October 19, 2010 at 10:20 am