I honestly can’t believe I haven’t shared this space with y’all yet. Well, I take that back. I can.
Remember when I mentioned that I like to finish projects about 90% and then move on to the next? That last 10% kills me! And it also holds me back from being able to reveal my makeovers to you. Gah!
Character flaw. Character flaw.
So what exactly was holding up this project?
The big green collage! Err, frame? Err, not sure what to call this fine piece of work now? It use to be a collage of pictures with glass. Oh, glass! That stuff is breakable. Who-da-thunk-it?
The lovely person who decided to take this off the wall and spray paint it {it wasn’t me I swear…or maybe it was} did not do a very good job of being careful.
Long story short…well, not really. Short story short…I broke the glass during my spray paint frenzy.
And that folks, has been holding up this project reveal like nobody’s business. I’m sure you’re thinking, “just go get a new piece of glass cut”. I get it and that was my plan.
However, I am lazy when it comes to that kind of thing. The glass shop is only 15 minutes from my house, but I tell ya…if they don’t sell it at Wal-Mart…it could be a year {or in this case 9 months and going} before I do anything about it.
And so it sits. On the wall. Glass-less! I started browsing Pinterest {shocker} and I noticed that distressed window frames are pretty “in” right now. And then I thought…this kind of resembles a distressed window frame? Sorta? Lie to me, please because I’ve convinced myself the frame looks good like this.
And I don’t need any of y’all bursting my decor bubble right now. Ya hear me?
Oh yea, this post is suppose to be about what I’ve painted lately. Back on track.
I painted the glass-less frame like I mentioned. It went from black to green. But I also painted the two frames you see on this little shelf.
The one with the “R” use to be black with a white mat. I painted the frame off white, the mat green and the “R” blue.
Did you spy the cute little bench and coat rack that my dad built? It’s pretty fantastic. Unique {my favorite}.
It’s probably hard to tell from the picture, but the hooks spell out ROSE. 🙂
The bench design was my idea so that the boys would have a place to put on their shoes. I still need to get a cushion made {this is where that 10% creeps back in}. But, the wall coat hanger piece was all my dad’s idea.
Of course, you know I wouldn’t show you a space that lacked any chevron. Bahaha!
I painted this frame green as well and the chevron board is actually fabric over a cork board. Just a little spot to hang last minute reminders.
I probably failed to mention that the biggest paint job in here was the board & batten on the wall! We did a similar board & batten in my dining room last year and absolutely loved how it turned out.
For those of you who are waiting on my kitchen command center reveal? I overcame the 10% and finished that project last week.
Proud? I’ll share the details soon.
The hooks on the wall are so functional! For the staging of these photos I thought it looked prettier without the backpacks or jackets hanging, but the truth is…these hooks are usually being used at all times!
So there you have it. Another entryway idea for your fabulous little {er, big} brains!
In case you missed my last entryway reveal…
…just click here.
Ooh your blog kills me! I love it. It makes me miss my house in Alabama. We are currently in South Korea. One year down, one to go!
This is amazing! It looks so pretty…I want my home to be like that!
Love how open it is and a bench for putting on shoes, the hooks for coats. I also love all of the wall art it compliments all the other pieces so well!
It looks great! I love the green frame sans pictures…and glass…it works! 😉 Where did you get that cute little chandelier? It’s adorable!
Looks amazing. I love your house! I am hoping to do a little redecorating while the hubby is deployed this summer. shhh don’t tell him. LOL
I love it! Definitely tagging this post for the reno of my next house.
That “frame” totally looks like an old window! In fact, I thought it was till I read that it was the old frame! I think it looks great as is!
Wow looks so nice! I need to stop being lazy and make my house look awesome like yours 🙂
i like the green frame…I would keep the glass out and just pop a big print or two or some pics behind it on a cork board and call it a day- I have glass frames in the house and they still make me nervous with little ones- also- i have that same rug- I think I got it at pier 1 or something-
I love this, Mandy! It looks so crisp and clean! And that coat hanger is just plain AWESOME!
Looks amazing!!! When you pair the frames do you use primer???
I love the “collage!” You could paint metal binder clips, and change out the pictures or the kids artwork! No glass! Love it!
This space is beautiful, and I love the frame just as is! It’s clean and keeps the light bouncing around the space.
Looooove your entryway! So bright and inviting. You always amaze me 🙂 xx Liz Marie
I love it! It looks so pretty! What is the name of the wall color you used? And what color is the green spray paint?
I like the look of the frame without glass, keep as is.
It is gorgeous!!! And hey, what if you just leave the glass off that green frame and have some instagram photos printed – then maybe you can add some kind of clip on to each square so you can change the photos whenever you want. Just an idea – because the squares look to be about the size of insta prints.
Well. I’m going to need you to just pack a little carry-on bag, and then stuff a week’s worth of clothes into one you’ll probably have to check. And then you sit back on that plane, get yourself a little bag of trail mix and a half-cup of Sprite that sets you back $8, and then you fly yourself on out to Small Town, USA (which is a whole lot more West than y’all are at), because you’re going to have to do some decorating at my house. I will keep you supplied with a very steady intake of little white cups decorated with green mermaids, straight from the Starbucks at the bottom of the hill, and I will talk your ear off while you work and rearrange and say, “How can you live in this house with nothing on THIS wall?” Because honestly? I’m sick of having that big blank wall, and I wish that I had a giant picture frame to break the glass out of, so I could spray paint it and say, “Look! I broke it on accident, but now it looks fabulous like this, and people all across the globe are pinning it like wildfire!” And you might need to bring your dad with you. Hubs is VERY GOOD at building things, but Hubs has this thing called a full-time job, and then there’s televised hockey games to watch in the evenings, and Hubs isn’t always EXCITED about dragging out the table saw and the staple gun. But it looks like your dad is fantastic at throwing things together with wood and glue and tiny nails, so have him sit next to you on the plane. I can pump him full of Starbucks’ goodness, too, or I can grab him a twelve-pack of tacos from the local Taco Bell, and maybe he could build me an entryway bench too!
Your house is amazing, and I’ve turned into your little groupie, following your blog along. Well done with this entryway, and I’m trying to patiently wait for the kitchen command center reveal, because listen! I need one of those like I need oxygen! I feel like mission control is losing control over all the scheduling and whatnot that happens in a household, and we all know that a PRETTY command center that’s ORGANIZED and also VERY CLEAN will perk things up and make me use my best handwriting on the calendar!
Love your blog.
Amazing! as always. You have an amazing home. I think I’m gonna have to convince the hubs to do some of that board and batten around our house.
I love it! The frame looks great just the way it is….and the color is perfect!
Get ya a package of clothes pins at Walmart and use them to attach pics of the kiddos to that green pic frame. Randomly, all over the inside. No need for the glass! And it makes it easier to swap em out or add new ones.
You could use clothes pins or paper binder clips and just use it for pictures, notes or reminders, anything like that. Why spend the money on more glass!
This is so gorgeous, Mandy! I love the board & batten! I popped over from Beneath My Heart. Thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
It looks great! I have the same problem with getting distracted for the last few things in a makeover and letting them go for months on end. I don’t think I would have realized there was supposed to be glass there if you hadn’t pointed it out. I had the same idea a few other commenters had; get some mini clothespins (Hobby Lobby sells them 20 for $3.47, I think, then use a 40% off coupon) and clip the pictures onto the frame. It’s the best kind of project: easy, quick, no special equipment required.
I am so in love with this. It is so bright and posh. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Love what you have done! What is the white color used on your trim work throughout your home?
i`m in love with everything , the colors , the rooms … thanks for sharing your ideas.
Love this makeover! Just a thought for the re- vintage collage/frame.. Hang up a few of your kids pictures or artwork with clothes pins! You can change them often and it’ll keep the room fresh and new!
Hi Mandy!
Love your home- such a beautiful inspiration!!
I couldn’t find the name of this ‘griege-y’ color you used for the garage entryway…would you mind sharing? Looks perfect for what I’m searching for.
Thanks!
Sorry for the delayed response…it’s Valspar Signature Lamb’s Ear, but it’s more light tan than grey. 🙂
Please oh please let me know materials used to do your board and batten or direct me to a tutorial 🙂 This is just amazing 😉
Love the back entry.i think a chevron runner would really top it off.
I’ve enjoyed each room of your house! it’s so expressive of your personality…your ideas challenge me! I’m particularly curious about the chandelier in your back entry way. It caught my eye right away and was hoping you’d mention where you purchased it, but i didn’t see a comment about that…it’s just what i’d have in mind for our bedroom remodel now
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was
curious what all is required to get setup? I’m assuming having a
blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
I’m not very internet savvy so I’m not 100% sure.
Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Kudos
I love before and afters! And this is a perfect example why. What a difference. I would have thought the before was nice but than you see the after and the before doesn’t look so nice anymore, ha:).