Entryway Makeover

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When we moved into this house, this was the entryway...


And after a coat of paint and some things I found around the house, we had this...







Table: Thrifted
Chair: Thrifted
Lamp Base: Thrifted
Lamp Shade: Target
Rug: Target
Bowl: Marshalls
Candle: Target
Eiffel Tower: Paris! :)
Pillow: Etsy DiyPillows (which I just found out their shop is closing)
Mirror: Garage Sale
Books: Andrew Wyeth (my favorite artist)
Paint Color: There is a fun story about how we came up with the color.
One day we were eating Cape Cod's Salt & Vinegar chips 
and I looked at the blue on the bag, and said, That would be such a pretty wall color! 
So we brought the chip bag to Home Depot and they made us up a gallon. 

Comments

SkinnyMeg said…
I'm gonna need the name of that blue color on the wall STAT! It's so gorgeous and looks amazing with that mirror, what a fun makeover!!!
March 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Unknown said…
Holy Mackerel I love that blue! (AND LOVE THOSE CHIPS! MmMmm Salt and Vin)
March 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Kristina P. said…
I was reading a design magazine yesterday, and they featured a room with almost the same color. It was amazing. You have such a great eye so that it's not crazy and overwhelming.
March 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Cassie Bustamante said…
i love the cape cod chip bag color! so pretty! and i love that mirror, the chair- it all looks fabulous together!
March 20, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Michelle A'etonu said…
holy cow! it's awesome. that blue really does pop out. i love it!
March 20, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Jess said…
That's GORGEOUS! I am in love with the wall color.

Jess of A Winding Road
March 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Stephanie @ henry happened said…
What a transformation! I love the white and the chevron pillow, so cheery!
March 21, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Abbie said…
Oh, WOW! What a fun, high-impact makeover. LOVE the bold colors you chose!

I'll be sharing this on our Facebook page a little later!

Thanks so much for linking up!

~Abbie
March 23, 2012 at 8:17 AM
A said…
Super cute spot. Great job.
March 23, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Jenny@NorthwestLovelies said…
It looks amazing!! I love how all the pieces work together! What a great wall color!
March 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM
the cape on the corner said…
i LOVE that fun blue wall, and it's perfect with the yellow. i also think it's great that you carved out this as an entryway. i've got a small cape, and we definitely don't have a seperate entry.
March 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Janel from NellieBellie said…
Abbie is right...this is a great improvement!
March 25, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Mandy Ford Art & Illustration said…
Very cute! What a fun place to come home to!
March 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Lauryn Ashli said…
this is absolutely amazing! so cheery and fun. i have that target lamp shade! love that you put it on a different base.. how fun! thanks so much for linking up. i would love to see you again next week!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
March 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} said…
Love it!!! That mirror is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing... xoxo- Rachel
March 25, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Kim @ Plumberry Pie said…
love this transformation! found you over at Bubbly Nature Creations linky party.
March 26, 2012 at 10:20 AM
cathy@my1929charmer said…
Boy that blue color is beautiful, really makes a statement. Love the lamp and shade. A incredible transformation. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best. Following you on Linky!
March 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Morgan said…
Wow, I love the after!! Beautiful job!
March 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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