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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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I am back from vacation, it is so good to be home. I am also partaking in a entryway linky party over at Cottage and Vine.
http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/

I am not sure if I have ever done a post specifically about my entry. My entry is open to my living room and it might be my favorite part of my home.


I changed a few things about the entryway in the last month. I bought new pillows for the bench and moved two matching lamps on top of the dresser, two is better than one, right?


The big bookcase is built in and original to the house. Thank goodness for it, it holds a lot of my junk! 


I thought since I am doing and entryway post I would show you a before and after of my stacked dresser.



{before}

{after}

I decided on painting it black and white to match my stairs. I wanted it to almost look built in, as if it might have always been part of the home.  For this same reason I decided not to distress it. I primed, and painted it the same color as all of my trim. I think it turned out lovely.

It is so good to be back!

linked up to:
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/
perfectlyimperfectblog.com/
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/
http://justagirlblog.com/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
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31 comments:

  1. Be Colorful CoastalAugust 9, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    love it. Cozy but with a modern twist. So glad I stopped by.
    Pam

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  2. Gayle from Vintage FarmhouseAugust 9, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Glad you are back, I missed your posts! I love how you have two different dressers in the entry.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Comeca JonesAugust 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful and the little white dresser has won my heart!

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  4. RenéAugust 9, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing your foyer today! Your entry is like a breath of fresh air with the colors you used. I really like the wood detail on your stairway and would love to have room for such a bench in our home. The stacked dresser looks like the perfect piece there on the stairs in its new coat of white.

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  5. xinexAugust 9, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Great job on the chests, looks very pretty. I like your whole foyer, looks very inviting!...Christine

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  6. KLMAugust 9, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    My goodness. Your entryway is so darn charming. Love it!

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  7. RachaelAugust 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    very, very, very lovely. I love it! The entryway and the dresser.

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  8. Megan @ Restoring the RoostAugust 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Your entryway is beautiful- I love all the color choices you made and the cottage feel. Stopping by from Cottage and Vine!

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  9. Cassie BustamanteAugust 10, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    i can see why you had to keep it! it's beautiful- love those details!!! they just don't make em like they used to.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Ooooh that coat of white really highlights the pretty shape if the stacked dresser. Did you change something about the way you take pictures? They look great!

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  11. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Found you over at Rene's blog and glad I did... You have a beautiful home and I have enjoyed looking over it... thanks for sharing...Your newest follower

    Pattie

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  12. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 11, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I *love* this in white!! Gorgeous.

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  13. vintageshabbychicksAugust 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    WOW...I love this dresser! So charming..I just became a new follower :-)) Julie

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  14. {hooked on hickory}August 11, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    just found your blog! your entry is so welcoming! job well DONE! ;)

    ashley

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  15. sheriAugust 12, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I am in love with your home. It's warm and welcoming and current all at the same time. That's a hard feat to accomplish :) LOVE LOVE LOVE the turquoise in the kitchen!

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  16. Decor & HarmonyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I want to come over and sip lemonade with you! What a great dresser you have a lovely space.

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  17. Alicia @ Sweet Ava KateAugust 13, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I'm in love with your entry way! The stacked dresser is lovely! I'm your newest follower and found you on Just a Girl's Show and Share.

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  18. BeingBrookAugust 13, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    So pretty! Love stacked dressers. Great entryway.

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  19. ChristineAugust 14, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    LOVE it! What a pretty piece!

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  20. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 17, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful entry and I love the blue chest! The built in seat is wonderful.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  21. ShaunnaAugust 25, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! I'm featuring your WHOLE entry today, if that's okay!!!

    Lovely.
    :)
    shaunna

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  22. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    An amazingly beautiful,uncluttered and welcoming entry! Well done. I love the matching shade of blue on your dresser and lamps.

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  23. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous entry! I'm following along. I need to see more!

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  24. vintageshabbychicksAugust 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    This is just a stunning entryway... I love everything about it!! Julie

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  25. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Love! Found you through Perfectly Imperfect today. What a gorgeous entry.

    Dana
    CraftedNiche.wordpress.com

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  26. Urban FarmgirlAugust 25, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Alison, I {LOVE} your entry! So much detail...it is just fantastic! I popped over from Perfectly Imperfect to check things out, and see out of the corner of my eye that I am on your blogroll. Thanks so much, girl! You are the best! Ok, off to check out some more eye candy as I scroll through your posts! ;o)

    Mary

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  27. Tonya @ Love of Family And HomeAugust 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    your entryway is just GORGEOUS!! Found you at Perfectly Imperfect!!

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  28. KikiAugust 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I totally need to know how you painted your steps! It's gorgeous!!

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  29. HeidiAugust 31, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Came over from perfectly imperfect. I adore your entry ~ I too have a dresser in mine and love the storage! I can't wait to read more of your blog!
    :)Heidi

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  30. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Wow! Love that entry ! Visiting from perfectly imperfect..I'm a new blogger and just started redoing our home :) Look forward to keeping up with you!

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  31. The Corson CottageSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Love the space! You did a wonderful job! I hopped over from Perfectly Imperfect! I'm your newest follower. I hope you'll stop by and check out The Corson Cottage sometime.

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