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All That Glitters in my Entry Hall

November 9, 2013 by Patti 28 Comments

18-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 050Step into my entry hall where all that glitters is definitely not real gold but I hope you’ll still feel a big, warm welcome!  I am so happy that gold tones have made a comeback in home decor.  If you’ve read this blog for any time at all  you’ll know that I am a big fan of blues and greens but I have always loved using touches of gold and red as well.  This Fall I’ve been busy changing things up a bit to give my entryway a warm feel for the chilly days ahead.

1-Pearlized Walls 003It all began with the wall color, the same tan tone I have in my living room with a Valspar Brushed Pearl Finish painted over that base color.  This finish is very subtle, unlike the sponge paint that was previously on this wall, and I think it adds just a touch of elegance.  FYI: Lowe’s doesn’t carry the same color I used in my entry hall any longer but if you look at the link to the Brushed Pearl finishes, “Simply Elegant” looks pretty close to what I have here.

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04-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 014The first thing I did to welcome Fall was to take off my summery linen pillow covers, exposing the heavier Fall fabrics beneath.  I don’t buy new pillows, I just swap out pillow covers for each season, saving money and space.

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02-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 010This is a bench we picked up at our local Habitat Re-Store.  I’ve left it unpainted for now as the wood is nice but I’m contemplating painting it Pottery Barn black.  What do you think?  I’m open to suggestions.

14-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 042It’s nice that the lid on this piece opens for storing our scarves and gloves.  I’ve  added two pillow top cushions for comfy seating and four baskets beneath for more storage.

Next I started rearranging my wall to make space for a very special new arrival which I’ll share with you at the end!  Each of my wall hangings have been collected over time and all have special meaning to me.

08-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 022I love antique frames and picked this one up at a local antique store.  I think it’s funny when people comment that a frame isn’t in good shape because of the pieces that are broken off of it.  The imperfections of this frame are exactly what made me want to take it home.

09-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 023The monogram was a cardboard letter from JoAnne’s painted with gold paint and aged with dark wax.  I added some rosettes made from old book pages and dry brushed them with a bit of gold.

2-Golden Entry Hall 018I was only a young child but I remember the day my mom purchased this picture of a little girl at her piano lesson.  She found it at an oceanside antique store on our way home from a trip to southern California.  For many years it hung over the organ in our home and was meant to be an encouragement to me to practice, practice, practice . . . something I didn’t really want to do.  It later hung over my own daughter’s keyboard where she practiced for the pure joy of making music.  Needless to say, she became much more accomplished than I.

6-Entry Hall 023Antique mirrors are also something I’m drawn to and this little one is perfect for that one last check before I head out the door!

3-Golden Entry Hall 027This sweet little brass hand was one of those things I just couldn’t pass up and how lovely it is for holding a few flowers from my yard.

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07-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 021This is an oil painting we purchased in Israel in 2007.  I first saw this painting through a shop window on the Cardo, the main street through the old city of Jerusalem. I was so touched to think of the brave soldiers who protect the nation of Israel praying at the wailing wall for their own protection, that it brought tears to my eyes.  The shop owner, the artist himself, came out of the shop to talk to me and when he saw how moved I was he offered to give me the picture.  Of course I couldn’t let him do that but I did purchase it and had it shipped home.  The oil paint used in the wailing wall portion of the painting has actual crushed wailing wall stone mixed into it.  I later came to find out that the artist is quite famous in Israel and throughout the world.  His paintings hang in many prestigious places, including The White House.  If there is anything pure gold about my entry hall, this is it!

1-Golden Entry Hall 008Next is another old frame I fell in love with at another antique shop and made into a chalkboard modeled after one I saw at Worthing Court.  2004 is the year we bought the home we live in now.  Suzy’s tutorial on how to transfers letters to chalkboards is just great!  I look forward to doing more chalkboard art in the future.

10-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 028Finally, my most recent purchase and something I find to be such a fun addition to my entry hall are these lovely horns!  I thought they were supposed to be antelope horns but they don’t look like any of the pictures I’ve seen online, so I don’t really know what they are.  Can anyone tell me?

This is a before pic of our friend John (you remember the photo bomber from my last post?) attempting to attach them to his hat.

12-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 034This is the after, with the plaque cleaned up and stained, the horns bleached to remove the greenish tinge and the tips gold leafed.  Aren’t they amazing?

06-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 017Did you notice how the sunlight catches the gold on these horns?  And it’s a cloudy day!  I think these horns are going to bring great joy into my life! Haha!

I know it isn’t everyone’s style to have horns hanging in their home.  I guess that’s why they call my style Farmhouse Glam!  If you’re interested in finding out what your particular style is you can take a test right HERE.  It has actually been very helpful to put a name to my style in that it has helped me to stay focused when I go shopping. I just like so many different things!

05-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 016Of course I had to add  a little Fall wreath for embellishment!

7-Entry Hall 031So that’s the update to my Entry Hall, and here’s Sasha, eagerly awaiting the arrival of company.

Though I’ve resisted until now putting away the summer decor I’ve finally embraced the season and I’m enjoying the changes to my home.  It will be nice to sit by the fire on the long dark winter nights ahead and sip on a hot drink.  What a nice break it will be from all the outdoor work of Spring and Summer.

 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven . . . Ecclesiastes 3:3 (KJV)

1-Entry Hall & Fall Decor 094I hope you are enjoying this season of life too.

Blessings to you,

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Decorating Style Quiz

February 1, 2013 by Patti 20 Comments

A few months ago I received an email from Home Goods that included a short quiz to discover my decorating style.  This was GREAT since I’ve always had a hard time pinpointing what it was.  I’ve changed my decor as the trends have changed, but when I took this quiz I realized that, deep down, my basic decorating style has remained the same . . . a little bit plain and a little bit fancy.  So what did the quiz say about me? That my style is Farmhouse Glam!  That’s it!  I’ve  finally got a name for how I decorate! 

The quiz is very quick yet surprizingly accurate . I emailed it to some friends and it really seemed to pinpoint their tastes as well.  To take the Home Goods Stylescape quiz click on this link.  Once you’ve found your style you’ll also find some tips on decorating in that style.  But before you start, here are a few pics taken throughout my home that will show why I am Farmhouse Glam.  Duh!  Was I blind?

Farmhouse furniture
 
 Glam furniture
 

Farmhouse curtains (made from painter’s dropcloths)
 
Glam curtain hardware
 
Farmhouse bench

Glam wall decor above the bench

Farmhouse cabinets with a distressed finish


Glam backsplash

Farmhouse picture frame hung above a Glam picture frame
 
Farmhouse burlap cord cover . . .
 . . .on a Glam chandelier

Farmhouse copper pots

Glam silver & crystal pieces

 
 Farmhouse catch-all in entry hall

 
Glam “Welcome” in entry hall
   Farmhouse light fixture
 

                                                            Glam light fixture

And finally . . .  it isn’t just our home decor that defines our style, but our choice is clothing is often similar.  Case in point . . . here is a typical outfit I’d pick to go out shopping or to church.  I am all about jeans and boots (farmhouse) but I love to add sparkle to my outfits (glam). I also love the soft cozyness of this little faux fur jacket.

This was such a fun quiz and it only takes about two minutes.  Give it a try!  I’d love to hear back from you what you find out about yourself and your own unique style. Enjoy!

Patti

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