Hello everyone, it's good to be back! I had to take a longer than anticipated blogging break to help get my kiddos caught up on all of the schoolwork they missed while they were sick. They have state standard testing this week and I'm hoping they are prepared enough! Let me tell ya, we have all been busy little bees.
On a different note, I am excited to say that I am finally finished with the entryway makeover I posted about here. It only took me forever....but, the important thing is that it is done and that part of the house is organized. Here's a little sneak peak....
I was inspired by these pictures from Pottery Barn...
and these great entryways from BH&G.
I love the long, comfy benches and the basket filled shelves above. And of course, the coat hooks are a must....
Sadly, I do not have a PB budget, so in an effort to keep down the cost, I repurposed my dark wood furniture that we brought with us from Arizona. I have a beautiful farmhouse table with two benches that doesn't fit in the dining space in this house. Instead of putting it in storage, the table has been re-purposed for use as a desk in the den/craft room and one bench found a home at the foot of my bed. The other bench was a perfect fit for the entryway. Here's what the entryway looked liked before...
The bench was definitely useful, but not very organized.
And certainly not pretty to look at. Here's what it looks like after its makeover:
I already had the seagrass rug so I moved it into the entryway. I added a shelf, some coat hooks, and a couple of large baskets for storing small stuff like gloves, scarves and umbrellas.
A pillow was added for sitting on while putting on shoes...
And some accessories were added ....for fun...
One more picture before:
And after:
Entryway problem solved.
What do you do to keep your entryway organized?
Until next time,
Amy
*Please click on the "Linky Parties" tab at the top of the page to see all of the fabulous parties I'm linking this to!
*Please click on the "Linky Parties" tab at the top of the page to see all of the fabulous parties I'm linking this to!
I love this!! I am wanting to do the same things and love the SAME pictures from PB! But.. I don't even have the hallway to do it in! lol I'm planning on using part of my dining room. I like the bench idea. Maybe I'll start looking for one I can refinish instead.
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job on this.
I'd love for you to link it up to my Organizing Mission link party!!
That turned out beautiful! Love the baskets you added to the shelf. I wish I had room in my entry for something like this.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It looks like a pottery barn entryway...except much better! :)
ReplyDeleteYour entryway is adorable and full of character! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! new follower after seeing you on link party at TDC. Would love a visit and follow back. Did you buy the shelf or build it and where? I love the size... laura
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This is fabulous Amy~ bravo!!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your accessories too.
xo~
T
I'm not usually a commenter, sorry, but this deserved a comment! Your entry is amazing! It really is just so gorgeous and you did a great job! I'm inspired :)
ReplyDeletePopped over from Uncommon slice.
ReplyDeleteLove the baskets and the blanket and your subway sign. the shelving and the hooks really cleaned up your entry way.
great job!
oh my goodness... my jaw LITERALLY dropped when I saw your result. Awesome great fabulous...every piece is perfect.
ReplyDeletelove to have found you. would love to have you swing by for a visit sometime!
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love all the shelving and cubby hole space
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. I love the numbered hangers and the baskets. So much more organised and lovely :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous! I wish I could have it in my house :)
ReplyDeletelooks great. I have enterway envy. for me I walk staight into the living room .
ReplyDeleteWell done !
love your entryway...i envision something just like it for our mud room. I stopped by, though, because I noticed your Va. Beach themed artwork...I, too, live in Va. Beach. I did a little stalking of your blog and noticed you just moved here...welcome:)
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www.vabeachhousewife.blogspot.com
I love the way everything is organized. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteAmy ~ AWESOME job, girl! What a huge transformation! Your entry looks so much more warm and welcoming now! :) LUV!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
That looks great! Love it...I would like this in my home :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover! I love makeovers...they are such a sense of accomplishment. New follower from Wandering Wednesdays hop... www.fingerclicksaver.com
ReplyDeleteLooks Amazing!!! I love it! Better than pb I think;)
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! It looks better than some of your inspiration pictures! We are working on our entry hall, it needed a big overhall.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired!
Londen
What a difference! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat re-do! Efficiency with style!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job!! Absolutely lovely and looks like something in PB.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up! Always nice to see a new face. :)
What a great makeover! I thought it was another photo from Pottery Barn! It looks straight out of a magazine. I'm having a giveaway on my blog that I think you'd like..come by and check it out.
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I love this! So very pretty! Yes, this could go into a PB catalog :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking!
Great job! Stylish and practical too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job....looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. Really like your blog. I am a follower. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful...magazine worthy for sure :) Visiting from S&T Friday...Laurel@chippingwithcharm
ReplyDeleteThat turned out fabulous. I'm a new follower. Hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet Home on Monday for More The Merrier Mondays Link Party.
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Wow! What a transformation! I am lovin it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome! It looks every bit as good as the Pottery Barn inspiration. Love it! Just found your blog via My Romantic Home. I'm your newest follower and would be delighted to have you follow me back. Thanks for letting me snoop around today.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Tammy
Hi Amy. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog. I had to come over and check you out - and I'm so glad I did. I love your entryway re-do. Those numbered hooks are adorable. I'm going to Follow so I can come back again when I have more time. Nice to 'meet' you.
ReplyDeleteLove love it! Wish I had an area in my house to do something like this. Looks like it was ripped from the pages of Pottery Barn. Awesome job girl!
ReplyDeleteAngie
That looks incredible! It seriously looks like it could be from a magazine. well done!
ReplyDeleteOh! so pretty. I know you like coming through that door now.
ReplyDeleteYou did an incredible job-- I love to find some kind of inspiration and then run with it!
Good job!
It looks great! I wish i was that organized! I bet you love walking in the door now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great makeover! I LOVE using Pottery Barn for inspiration too! You have inspired me to makeover my entry way ;) Thanks so much for linking up to Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions. I hope you stop by again soon :)
ReplyDelete~Lori @ Paisley Passions
Wow! Such a beautiful makeover! Found your blog at The Shabby Nest. Love it!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!! What a fantastic makeover!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an amazing job! So many cute little details. VIsiting from BNOTP.
ReplyDeleteJen
Scissors & Spatulas
What a fantastic makeover. You did a great job of mimicking the PB look, bravo. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmy this is beautiful!! You did an amazing job. I love the baskets and the numbered frames add such a wonderful touch!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on this. Just a great makeover.
ReplyDeleteThat looks AWESOME!!!! I LOVE how you styled it! What a way to walk in the door - This MUST put a smile on your face as it clearly says, "Welcome Home and Welcome Spring!"
ReplyDeleteLOVE the B&W and LOVE the daisys hanging in the tote!
GREAT job!!
:D Lynda
Love it!!! You did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a transformation! This turned out amazing :)!
ReplyDeleteWell done! You did a great makeover with your entryway, looks fabulous. Love the details.
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job! I love it! I featured this on Hoo's got talent! Thanks for linking to the party!
ReplyDeletePopping over from Finding Fabulous to say what an amazing transformation! I love what you've done ... you truly nailed it! And, I love your subway art, especially because many of those places hold special meaning for me ... I graduated from ODU, and we vacationed in Sandbridge for years. And, we lived in Virginia Beach for several years before moving here to Myrtle Beach. I miss the area! Good to "meet" you ... I'm your newest follower. Come *see* me sometime. *Becca*
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Beautiful makeover. I adore it all. Love the subway art too!
ReplyDeleteI shared it on my TT&J FB page and linked to you :)
xox
Jen
Completely adorable! You did an awesome job! I too can NOT wait to make my subway art. I keep toying with what words I want to put on mine. I also have that SAME bench! You did an awesome job. Don't we all wish we could have PB taste? I think yours looks super cute!
ReplyDeleteI think I like yours even better then the one you got your inspiration from...very nice.
ReplyDeletecame from TT&J - sooooo PB worthy! Awesome transformation! I mean, who doesn't have a bag full of flowers hanging around? ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great! Great job on it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is absolutely beautiful! I featured you over at Just Pleased as Punch . Check it out!
ReplyDeleteReally well done, better than the Pottery Barn inspiration! Have a great night, Laura
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Just like the pictures in the catalogues :) Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great. Most of the time I think we can take an idea from Pottery Barn and make it for much cheaper.
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful transformation!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteAmy I am so glad I found your blog! Your entry looks like a page out of PB or Ballards! Martina
ReplyDeletePottery Barn always has such nice storage solutions, don't they? I sure like how yours turned out too - very well done! I linked it to my mudrooms and entryways post too today, come on over and take a peek!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'm in LOVE with your hallway redo! I'm your newest follower and I'm pinning your project right now!! =)
ReplyDeleteI really like your new entryway. It inspired me to work on my oh so small entry and try to make it more attractive. Congrats on the being featured in Cottages & Bungalows...that is where I found your blog.
ReplyDeletemaybe im slow.. but what do the #'s mean? :/
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that you are the inspiration photo for this week Friday Flair at WhipperBerry, Nice Job!!
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heather
Where did you get the b/w plaid blanket??? LOVE everything you did!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this. My entry is the same where you walk into a hallway. I wasnt sure how to decorate it but this is perfect. Great Job!!!
ReplyDeleteNever-mind lol!! I found your entryway breakdown and love it again thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you totally nailed it! The bench is gorgeous and now the whole entry is simply amazing, I love it all!
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