Monday, February 7, 2011

Before & After

I've posted off and on over the past year about getting rid of some of the red in our house.  I've repainted kitchen chairs from red to cream, replaced a family room sofa from red to khaki, and now the red walls have been repainted a straw color.  Here's an OLD picture of our entry in 2008.  Very plain!

Here it is today with the new paint color and another attempt at a gallery wall.  
I'm kind of hooked on the gallery walls right now.

The watercolor in the center is the chuch where my husband and I were married.  
His father was the minister there for years.

The 'peg board' I posted about here ~ was a dragon in it's previous life.
Pictures to the right are my kids art and a painting of a boy and a girl at the
beach that reminds me of my kids. (sorry about the glare)
The pictures to the left are a magnolia picture I took out of a book, a painting of row houses
in New Orleans that I printed off the web, and a photo of my parents on their wedding day. 
(All these pics have special meaning to me having grown up in the South)


This is the wall opposite the front door.
See the gallery wall in the mirror reflection?
 The view from upstairs.
 Thanks for stopping by!

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  1. JemsmomFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I think that is fabulous and the dragon piece is awesome there! I love that the pictures all mean something to you. I t just makes it so special. I adore that you have your children's artwork up. I try to always have a something up that Jemma made. Makes them feel special too!

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  2. Kat @ Black Kats DesignFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Cheap Thrills Thursday over at Black Kats Design! I hope to see you again this week.

    BTW - I'm your newest follower!

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  3. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love your gallery wall. I especially like that you have used things that remind you of the south.

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  4. ALRFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love how you incorporated the watercolor picture. This is a sweet way to enter your home.

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  5. DonnieFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    That is a gorgeous entry and that shelf over the door is really unusual and attractive.

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  6. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Wow, the paint made a huge difference! Great color and the gallery wall looks great. Love that you have a painting of the church you were married in. Very sweet. The whole foyer looks great!

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  7. foreverdecoratingFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I love your new look. I bet it's a challenge to decorate and clean that ledge, but it adds so much interest and character. Love your foyer light fixture too.

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  8. At The Picket FenceFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    It looks gorgeous Petie! I love seeing the "dragon" find its new home. :-) The entire entry is just lovely and you did a fantastic job!
    Vanessa

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  9. Barb@curlywillowdiyFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Wow! You have an impressive entry. Very nice. I really like how you've lightened it up.

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Wonderful color and the wall gallery looks super. Great job. Hugs, Marty

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  11. RenéFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Wow what a nice transformation! I love your natural elements - the rug & baskets. And I always love a gallery wall.

    -Rene

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  12. Tammy@InStitchesFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I love it ! I've been thinking about changing my kitchen chairs from red to either black or cream.

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  13. dixymissFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful metamorphosis, Petie. I have a similar entry layout (sans the gorgeous millwork) and an empty plant shelf that mystifies me. I'm grateful for the ideas ~ thanX! PS: Love that console table. I've been scouring Craigslist for something that scale to revamp.

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  14. At The Picket FenceFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Hi Petie! Just coming back over to say thanks so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday this week! :-)
    Vanessa

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  15. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    What a beautiful entry - I love the generous shelf! WOW! Your new wall design looks beautiful too- Stopping by from At the picket fence- nice to meet you! :)

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