We live in an older home -- a home that I just found out has absolutely no insulation in any of the walls! Yikes -- you don't want to know about our utility bills in the summer and winter for this quaint, two-story home built in 1924 without any insulation whatsoever. So, to take my mind off the rather pricey cost of insulating (the house is brick so that makes insulating a little trickier and probably costlier!), I thought I would share with you my recent entryway re-do.
Do you love it? I do!! That striped cabinet makes me smile every day! Plus, more storage and . . . bonus -- the inside is painted a gorgeous aqua-blue which happens to be my and Maddy's fave color! Previously, I had a blah-looking table in the entryway that lived there for years and years. It was fine and functional (no storage though), but I really wanted something different for this little space. I tried zzzzing it up with a DIY-redo on a mirror. Do you remember how that turned out? Yep, DIY-disaster! Then I had to also replace the mirror! Oh bummer, more shopping!!
Though I didn't get a photo yet, there is an equally adorable little black bench across from the cabinet from none other than Hobby Lobs. I forgot Hobby Lobby even had furniture! Coworker and shopper extraordinaire Jodee (who frequently visits Hobby Lobs-do not tell Chef Daddy) reminded me and I just happened to find the bench last weekend! Bonus, it was on sale plus an additional discount due to a couple minor itty-bitty scratches. Love a good deal, don't you!
11 comments:
love it!!!
I LOVE this..great job!!
It's wonderful!! I don't have a decorator's eye....but you most certainly do!
It's so beautiful! Now, I really want to see pictures of your quaint house!!
Love, love, love your entry way makeover! It's perfect! I especially love the stripes, and I can't wait to see the bench! Next week is coupon week at Hobby Lobby so we may have to make a run over the noon hour. HA HA!
Love it! Makes me want to do a make over for my entryway too. Look forward to more pics of your home.
Love, love, love, the front hall. ADORABLE!
and, I love, love, love, the new blog look! Did you do it yourself?
lea
xo
Looks great! I can see why it makes you smile! Thank you for having tea on Thursday! Try this tea recipe, it's good!
Ginger - Honey Iced Tea
3 cups water
2 family sized tea bags
1/2 cup honey
1Tbsp. Grated Ginger
Garnish with lemon slices
Bring 3 cups water to boil, add tea bags. Boil one minute, remove from heat. Steep 10 minutes covered.
Discard tea bags, add honey and ginger dissolve. Add 7 cups cold water. Serve over ice.
Have a happy 4th!!!-Joy
It looks beautiful!!! LOVE the stripes and that mirror too:)
Very elegant! Sweet! Good job!
Alyzabeth's Mommy
Gorgeous and elegant. I especially like the fern as an accent.
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