Wednesday, May 21, 2014

More Changes to the Foyer

Hello everyone!

Well, I got the urge to make more changes to the foyer.  I know, I know, I know.  Didn't I just make changes recently? Well...............yes.  But, a girl can change her mind right?  I do that a lot!  I'm sure you already know that about me by now.  

So, here's what I did.  I moved my chest of drawers down just a little bit so it was facing the opposite room more squarely. It just seems better centered to me.  Then, I moved my lamp to the opposite side of the chest.  I added some accessories that weren't previously on the chest for a fresh new look.


Some old black books were topped with my wooden beads and cross. I kept the dog artwork propped up on the stair wall.



Then, I added some white soup tureens to brighten up the top a bit.  These came off my mantel.



I added a faux olive branch in my olive bucket.  Pretty well coordinated, don't ya think?!  



And I'm calling it done.......for now!  


But, if that wasn't enough, I made yet another change to the wall leading into our family room.  I hung my preserved boxwood wreath there.  My dog picture  (it replaced) is slowing making its rounds to another place in the house. I believe it will end up in my upstairs hallway where the wreath used to hang.  


I love making these simple changes to the house for a fresh new look.  I just shopped the house for all of these goodies.  

I may work on cleaning up my basement storage area soon and  show you where I store all of my unused pieces.  Right now, it's a complete disaster!  

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~



31 comments:

Art and Sand said...

No way would I ever show my attic which is where I store my pieces that are resting at the moment.

I am seeing so many boxwood wreaths lately - I must get one.

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

Pretty vignette! Love the soup tureens:) I am loving the look of your beautiful foyer looking into the living room, beautiful space so bright and inviting!~hugs, Poppy

Deserae said...

Such a pretty vignette.....I really love the white ironstone pieces you added!
~Des

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Pretty changes, Kelly! I have been looking at adding some boxwood wreaths to the home office doors. Yours looks great!

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

I love the changes you made! The soup tureens look great there. I have a pale yellow one that I'm storing in my laundry room, but I'd like to display it somewhere. I've always loved boxwood wreaths and your looks great on that wall. And the olive branch in the olive bucket...perfection! :)

Debra Lea said...

It looks really lovely! I also love making changes, makes things feel fresh! :0)

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

The changes you made a great! I love those wooden beads.

SImple and Serene Living said...

It looks great, Kelly. Love your ironstone. xo Laura

White Lace and Promises said...

I look your little corner. Yes, it is always perfect. Love the galvanized bucket. I have got to find me one of those!

Calypso In The Country said...

Beautiful changes - love the bucket!
-Shelley

Unknown said...

Luv the changes...manage is always good. I change things around almost weekly...maybe even more often. I like changing things up it keeps the home fresh!
Crushing on those two tureens .
Hugs, Gee

cynthia lee designs said...

Love the changes that you made to your foyer. Also love the white wood beads with the cross. I'm wanting to make some of those for my shows this Fall.
hugs,
Cindy

Susie said...

Kelly, One thing I really like about you...you will use a fake greenery and tell us. :):) It last longer than real. I like the wreath and olive branch. xoxo,Susie

Linda said...

Cute changes to the foyer! You are so lucky to have a foyer where you can make beautiful displays. Whenever I see boxwood wreaths on sale I snatch them up.....

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Great changes Kelly...love the tureens on the chest..and had to chuckle at "I'm calling it done"...yes for now!... :) . . I always look forward to your wonderful changes!

Pamela said...

It all looks wonderful Kelly!

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

It looks wonderful, Kelly! I really like the white tureens on the chest. Your olive bucket is one of my favorite pieces. I started working on my basement storage room. Ugh, what a project. Made a lot of progress, but now that it's nice out, I don't want to be inside working on it!

Marissa said...

Love the changes!
makes me want to re-do something.
its always nice to have something moved around or change up things..

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Wanda said...

Sometimes those small but subtle changes are the best. Like what you did.

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

It does look "fresh". Also if you ever want real olive branches, I can hook you up :)

Moni - Zuhaus at Home said...

Love all of the changes you made for a fresh new look in your pretty foyer! Happy Memorial Day weekend to you!!

Anne said...

Love seeing all of your changes.Love this newest vignette!

Cynthia said...

Beautiful changes Kelly and what a great collection of ironstone. Love that mirror on the little walls. Boxwood my favorite.

Cynthia

Sherry @ Thrift My House said...

I love the changes Kelly! Your home is always so pretty. You know, the perfectly placed nail in the wall is a changaholics dream :)
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