This week I focused on my entryway which has needed help since I moved in last year. On the left side we have a bench and shelve we bought at Downeast Home. It has been there this whole time, but just didn't look lived in or I should say it had a lack of personality due to the fact that nothing was on it. I've been buying things as I see them from places like Tai Pan and finally put them all together. I also wasn't sure what to do for the cubbies so I just bought baskets. It certainly adds to the piece. I can't tell you how hard decorating is for me, but I must say I love it and so enjoy the changes it makes to our home. It so much more inviting when you walk in.
We just put money down on custom bookcases for our study/library (I'm so excited about this) so we moved this big old antique desk/buffet out into the entry (right side). It works really well, but was a challenge to think of how to fill it. I decide to put a bunch of picture frames all over the desk. I only have a few right now, but I've been buying frames one at a time and hope in the next few months it will be covered with my favorite photos. The blue picture at the end is a drawing Tess drew at school. She was thrilled that I put it up so I thought it would be fun to change the drawing every week for the girls to see their art displayed. The word "sweet" is from Target to represent Valentine's Day. I will switch it out with something after feb 14.
Perhaps you can tell from the 2nd photo that my entry is rather long, which is why I feared it so much. Since we moved the buffet into the entry it booted this small table so we moved it into the middle section of the entry. I know that sound sort of strange...I guess you'd just have to see it. Anyway I finally framed one of my favorite photos of Tess blowing a dandelion and hung it right above the table. The frame is 16x20 and the photo 11x14 so it makes quite a statement. Adam didn't see it until he came home from Las Vegas (Wednesday) and couldn't believe what a difference it made to the space.I feel so proud of myself for getting it done even though it wasn't the most comfortable thing for me to do. I still have some work to do, adding more frames and what not, but love what I got done. I seriously just want to sit on my bench for hours and enjoy my efforts.
I hope you are all enjoying a fabulous weekend.
22 comments:
I love it all! I hope you do sit on your bench and take it all in on a regular basis. I love the last picture and how your have it presented. I have such a hard time with home decor as well- but from these pictures it looks like all your hard work is paying off.
It looks great. I wish there was a way to photograph the entire entry at once so we could see the effect of the entire project, but that's the problem with long areas. Not really possible! Good for you for overcoming your hangups. Decorating may not be your "thing" but you do it well.
Amy, I love your project a week. It is so simple yet it really makes things happen. Simple things that make a big difference but that don't happen when you don't make a plan on how to get them done. So thanks, and thanks for posting about your project each week, it keeps me inspired! Love your pics they are all so amazing and beautiful.
Excellent. You have to feel a real sense of accomplishment from getting things done that you can see and appreciate every day!
I would sit on your bench and enjoy your efforts too! I love everything you did. This kind of thing is totally out of my comfort zone too. I need to set aside some time each week like you do. If it were a priority maybe I would be better about finishing it. Great job!
It looks so nice Amy, and I love that I can visualize it all since I have been there. I just love that bench in the entry way and I think the photos you have added really make it warm and inviting. I always love everything in your house.
I have to agree with Amy - that decorating might not be your thing - but you do a GREAT job! Your home looks amazing! I think that you really must have talent for that and you don't give yourself credit! LOVE the blown up photo! I love displaying artwork from the boys. We have an entire wall of some pieces they did throughout the years. LOVE that!
everything looks so great amy... cabt wait to see it in person!
love the big photo of tess.
It may be hard, but you do a seriously beautiful job of decorating. Every picture I've seen of your home has made me want a virtual tour of the whole thing. I love your style.
And I love your project of the week! I love that you share them with us. They are inspiring in many ways!
Love the dandelion photo!
Please do write about you make those fabulous personalized mouse pads!! :) Amanda
That picture of Tess is wonderful. I always show my husband the pictures you post on here. You inspire me to take more pictures and to try new things. Thanks.
Amy your entry looks wonderful. You should take time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Amy-
I love it! What a great job you are doing with making your home so personal. :)
And you say you can't decorate? It looks so great. I totaly don't have an eye for decorating! I actually saw those metal words at Target a couple of days ago. I didn't get one, but I was pretty tempted too!
I am so glad you are able to get your projects done. It must be so rewarding. Thanks for sharing them.
At this rate, you'll soon be running out of projects. Perhaps you can then visit me for some help.
it's awesome amy! so happy for you getting your projects done. i have found that everytime i work on one and find success with it fires me up to do the next one. thanks for inspiring me with this!
That dandelion picrure is so beautiful! You did a great job!
I just think the hall looks terrific and can't wait to see it in person! Congratulations on doing something you are not comfortable doing! The more you do something it becomes easier...."it's not that the task has changed but that our ability to do it has increased"...or something like that. Can't remember who's quote that is.
I love seeing your weekly projects and love seeing the progress you're making on your house. You have a big, beautiful house and are better at decorating than you think you are. Just think of it as a blank canvas (or scrapbook layout) and then work your creative genius all over it! The photos look amazing and I love those words from Target.
You have a beautiful home! I envy it with every photograph I see. I am not a great decorator, I don't think I have an "eye" for it. I am finding that if you just do what you like, then you will enjoy it more. Everything looks wonderful, I love all of the frames, such a great idea.
I just love your projects - makes me want to decorate more too .. I have a new honme - so I still have some decorating to do ... where did you get this shelf - it's amazing!!
your entry way looks terrific and i absolutley envy the way you capture your family in photos. i just don't have that talent and i wish i did. keep up the projects!
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