Sunday, August 7, 2011

The Entry

I love an Entry Hall. It sounds so "English Manor House" to me. "The Entry"... In reality we all have one whether our home is large or small, grand estate or intimate cottage. If you have a front door...then you have an "entry". One thing I remember hearing is that it always needs a mirror. You know, a place to check to see if you are "presentable" to whomever it is that's arriving. Hair in place, no broccoli in your teeth, try to eliminate the scary factor so the UPS guy will be sure and show up next time.

So here are some photos of mine. If you've been with me a while you've seen it before, but just for the fun of it, pretend it's new! Well, I DO like to keep the faux flowers current, I'm just about to break out the sunflowers and Blackeyed Susan's, just been too busy painting furniture to brave the storage room boxes.



Recent painted small dresser that holds hats, scarves, and gloves.


View into Dining Room


The crossroads, you can go three different directions.


Straight ahead is the Living Room

(please ignore the mantle, I'm still tweaking it) 



Hallway to kitchen with my sweet little sideboard.


 is hosting a new monthly series of parties,
Room By Room.
Be sure and go by and join in.
And Metamorphosis Monday,
 because something's always changing around here.




Table Top Tuesday with Marty,
and Tuesday's Treasures with Kristin



(Links are on the sidebar)

See you tomorrow, and Tuesday is another



xoxo,


49 comments:

  1. So pretty! I love the little dresser by the front door... excuse me. Entry! :-) Thanks for the little tour. Y'all may never see mine. Not sure I could get any room clean enough to show the whole room.

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  2. I have only seen bits and pieces...I am lovin' all of your white pieces...so pretty!
    Rene

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  3. Gorgeous entry! I love your house, it's so inviting and love the tour. Beautiful white dresser and I also like your sweet sideboard, I really love all your white. Thanks for sharing, I just dropped from Met Mon., too. Have a great week. FABBY

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  4. Your home is beautiful and your entry is so nice and large. We live in a split entry house with an entry which is 3 feet by 6 feet - stairs up and down, very little room, has a mirror (antique) and small vintage side table with a lamp, some decor and ugly flooring. Therefore no pictures!! :-) You look like you have lots of room to accomodate a lot of guests. It's very beautiful and I love the white painted furniture! ~ Pamela

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  5. Your entry is so gorgeous just like the rest of your home. You have such a wonderful decorating sense!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. Love the idea of using a piece with drawers for all the goodies you mention. And it is so pretty in white.

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  7. How very beautiful! Thank you for taking us on a tour! Your foyer is soo welcoming!

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  8. It's wonderful to see your beautiful rooms this way Debra! It's been a long evolving progression that has paid off BIG! I love every corner! xx

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  9. Oh I love everything I see in your home. I love the foyer, so welcoming. The white dresser is lovely and so is the basket of hydrangeas. I love how you use all your whites and the statuary. I just love everything, its just stunning. Thanks for the tour.......

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  10. I just love it Debra! Your whites and neutrals are so serene and beautiful!

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  11. I never tire seeing the beauty you have created in your home :)
    Thank you for sharing , and by the way the mantel looks great!!
    Are you planing to paint it white??

    Have a beautiful week, come and see my Opera theatre :)

    xoxo
    Dore

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  12. I had such a good time looking through these pictures and seeing more of your home Debra. Your entry is so pretty. Your entire home is!
    sending hugs your way...

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  13. Debra, your foyer is so pretty and welcoming. What really caught my eye is the beams in the living room. Wow! What a pretty space.

    Thanks so much for joining the party!

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  14. You have such lovely things! That round mirror is calling my name.....

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  15. What a romantic look everything has. Coming home would be a joy when you open your front door to that beauty! I'm inspired. Thanks

    peace

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  16. Just beautiful, the entryway is so pretty, love the dresser you have there for gloves and things! Also the chandy is gorgeous!

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  17. Debra, everything is so pretty. Seeing the long view in the rooms helps show how all of your new white fits together. It's gorgeous!

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  18. Beautiful!! I love your vignettes, and how they contribute to the romantic feeling of your house as a whole.

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  19. An entry should refect the people residing in the home and should say "welcome". Until someone has the opportunity to walk into your home and feel that "welcome" wrap them up in love, they'll never know the hug they missed.
    Deb
    P.S. This makes me miss you so much and the new header shot makes me teary eyed.

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  20. You have a gorgeous home Debra!! Love your entryway and everything that I see! lol
    Blessings~

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  21. Your entry is so beautiful. It definitely invites you in! :)

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  22. Wow! Everything looks gorgeous, Debra!

    S
    xo

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  23. It looks so stylish and I am loving your floors!And of course I am an urn addict of note so very pleased to see your urns...
    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  24. You have a lovely entry. I especially like the wood floors, wood door/rail accents and the gorgeous white painted pieces.

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  25. Debra, so very beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing

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  26. Looking good! Loving your new header too!

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  27. So much to see in your beautiful home. I love the repurposed dresser by the door - very pretty! Visiting via Cottage & Vine. New follower!

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  28. I really hope one day to have a beautifull entry way like you do!!

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  29. Such a beautiful entry hall you have...I love all of your white pieces and love how you've mixed the natural wood and white throughout your home.
    Marianne :)

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  30. You have a gorgeous entry! Love your furniture! You have a beautiful home!...Christine

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  31. Oh Debra everything is just so beautiful and welcoming. I won't even go into what the UPS driving saw me wearing today. I need a mirror;) lol
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  32. The entry is beautiful and so is the rest of your home.

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  33. Your entry is beautiful as is the rest of your home. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  34. Hi Debra: I love your entry. It is just stunning, as is your entire home. Blessings, Martha

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  35. I just love your home Debra. It has such a welcoming feel. I'm drooling over that entry table.

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  36. What a pretty and welcoming entry. Designed with such thought and care, everyone must be please to come into your home. Lovely.

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  37. Debra,
    I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, it is gorgeous.It has all the elements of a happy home that reflects the family within.
    Beautiful!
    Patti

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  38. Debra, your foyer is so pretty and welcoming. Each and every furniture is perfect and impressed to watch how you have mixed the natural wood and white throughout your foyer.
    detektiv

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  39. Beautiful entry and love the white table. Enjoy seeing photos of the rest of your home...everything is perfect!

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  40. I love your comment about the UPS guy. How often do I open the door covered in thread from sewing, silver polish, or dirt from sorting through thrifting finds. It's a wonder anyone ever rings my bell more than once.

    Love your house and can't wait to see more.

    Happy to have found your lovely blog through White Wednesday.

    Laura/ImSoVintage

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  41. Absolutely beautiful as always, Debra! beautiful. t. xoxoox

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  42. Debra, Your entry is beautiful! The white chest is perfect for that spot and I adore the basket on top. I have always loved your sideboard and this time I noticed the fabulous urn on the floor next to it. Everything is gorgeous! Thank you for joining the Open House party this week.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  43. I love how you incorporate so many beautiful pieces and accessories into your vignettes, Debra. Love the shot with the topiaries in it. Such a pretty entry!

    Nancy

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  44. I love the color of the paint! Do you recall what you used?

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  45. I am new to this blogging stuff. So forgive me if you receive several of the same messages. Do you recall the paint color that you selected. It's delicious!

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