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Monday, August 8, 2011

Room by Room Entries & Foyers Party by Cottage and Vine

This was my first post about my entryway back in May of this year.
 
I live in a 1939 side-hall colonial which originally had white siding and a white door. I decided to change the color of the outside to a pale yellow and for a soft but noticeable contrast, this blue door. The color of the door is somewhere between Marlboro Blue and Blue Hydrangea by Benjamin Moore

The Entryway
I love the effect of the blue against the yellow walls. The walls are American Cheese by Benjamin Moore, where it is described as a "happy yellow-orange". This side of the house gets less sunlight and this shade of yellow lights up the foyer during the day.


Ignore the runner going up the stairs - 10 years old, faded and well-worn it needs to be replaced. The bench is one of my favorite finds. The tiles drew me to it.


This mirror is one of my first consignment store purchases. I loved the unusual shape and this space needed a mirror and some curves!


Cactus from the local Trader Joe's where I shop often.




Another favorite, really good purchase from a trip to India - this multiple votive holder.





                                                       
I received flowers in this stunning royal blue vase from a dinner guest many years ago. It's a sizeable piece.



Well, I hope you have enjoyed this post. Over time, I shall elaborate on how this space fell into place and continues to evolve...stay tuned.

Today, I have linked up my entryway post to Room by Room hosted by Rene of Cottage & Vine. Click on the button below to join in the fun and/or to visit others who are participating!

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Lisa