Well Hung

If you read my blog regularly (which is only about 4 people of which I am aware and one of those is my mom), you may recall that I hit the jackpot when I found an entryway light fixture I had been wanting on clearance for $35!

My husband and I hung/installed it last week and here it is:

 Ain't she purdy?

This is what my entryway current looks like.

YAWN!

After viewing this photo I realized how incredibly bored I am of this area of my home.

I decided a makeover, and henceforth, a mood board is in order.

Often I will start decorating a room and change my mind about what I want several times along the way.

The result is that my rooms are constantly in a state of mishmash and redo.

I have found mood boards to be a great way for me to stay on track because I can tweak things without having to make a purchase.

This is what I envision for my entryway:

I call it

The Super Fantasmagorical Entryway of Love

Actually I just call it Entryway Mood Board but the other one sounded a lot more exciting!

Several pieces I already own such as the vintage sideboard, my Stiffel lamp (which I got for a steal at a garage sale over 12 years ago for $10!), my new light fixture, a tray for holding keys, etc and the coat hook.

I know - it's not a great coat hook but it works hard and I haven't found anything I like better.

To do/buy:

 

1) Wall Paint

I am actually hoping to paint the entire house this nice gray color but I have LOTS of large walls and high ceilings and getting motivated to paint (again) is proving to be a challenge.

2)  Brass Bench

I'll be on the lookout for a brass bench or a metal bench that I can paint gold. 

3) Art

The art in my mood board is a piece by Jenny from the blog My Favorite and My Best.

She is a riot and quite talented, too.

Her piece above was sold long ago but I love the colors and would like to find something similar.

4) Turkish Rug

The one in the mood board is one of several Naomi from Design Manifest found for under $200.

I love the rich colors in this one and have my fingers crossed that I will eventually find one comparable.

If you find one somewhere email me right away!

5) Bonsai

I don't know why but I have always loved Bonsai trees.  

I can almost picture myself miniaturized sitting underneath this one reading a book.

Also, if I had a Bonsai tree I would probably instantly know how to do karate.

And make fortune cookies.

Or not.

OK, so there you have it!

My well hung light fixture and my entryway mood board.

À la vie et à l'amour

-Cortney