My Entry way. It's a quirky little space. Emphasis on the word little. But I do like to doll it up by season.
BEFORE
As you can see it's been sadly neglected since about...er uhm ..Fall! And not just neglected. Picked on. Cause I have taken things off here and there and moved them to other parts of the house. So it needed a bit of a "refresh". Greatly. Poor little sad,neglected entryway.
AFTER
Much better. A little more "Springie" anyway.
"Mr. Bunny" has been around for eons. He's some sort of plaster, one of the first things I'd ever painted. About 20 years ago. I think his faux concrete needs a little touch up here and there. Move's have not been kind to him.
Little nicks on his paw and ear. Don't you love that paper tape measure? I love that thing and it just felt like it needed to be tucked there.
I would have preferred to use real ivy. But I read somewhere that it is poisonous to cats. With our "Hoover" that's a risk I don't want to take. He "sucks" up everything and plants are a specialty of his.
Are'nt the chicks cute? Can't remember where I picked those up at. And the eggs are from work.
On the other side I still had a huge basket of Fall stems, berries and leaves up. Sad really. The cobbler's kids I guess. So, a change to a window frame with a little nest and vintage pic tucked into it. As well as a change of pillows.
This frame has been white, now black. Wonder what it would look like red or turq blue? Hmmm. I love spray paint. LOL.
And this funny little thing. Not sure if it is shelf or what. Today it is a footstool. LOL. It has been one of those pieces that is in the house, then the booth, the back to the house again. A piece that I can't seem to part with.
There. A little fresh and springier looking. Hopefully It won't have to wait almost seven months again before a change of scenery.
"Hoover" approved! :)
Happy Friday!
your entryway looks all ready for spring now...i have several of those little benches...some are on the floor...and i have others up on chests...they are cute for showing off little things...
Posted by: Lori | April 03, 2009 at 03:14 AM
Of course I love the bunny, but the frame tucked in the ivy is really a GREAT GREAT GREAT idea, love it!
Posted by: hazel | April 03, 2009 at 03:35 AM
Love those eggs...Easter and spring at the same time, so natural and woodland looking that they can stay around well into summer...and your stone rabbit just looks at home and so comfortable...very fresh and welcome looking...happy spring!
LaVerne in New Braubfels
Posted by: LaVerne Johnson | April 03, 2009 at 06:37 AM
oh Yea, break out the spray paint and sponges and paint that baby~ Give that spot a pop of color :)
Posted by: Tina Wright | April 03, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Love it all! The paper tape measure and Mr. Bunny are my favorites...oh, and the bench and the framed birds pic and Hoover! Spring has definitely arrived at your house:)
Posted by: Marilyn | April 03, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Cute stuff. Makes me want to go home and decorate. :) But it will have to wait. Baseball tournament tonight... double header. ugh!!! Hopefully, I'll still be inspired tomorrow. tee-hee. have a great one. hugs, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | April 03, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I love your cute bunny! I may have to go by the store and pick up some of those eggs! Very cute display. You ROCK!
Hugs, Kerri
Posted by: Kerri | April 03, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Love your makeovers! I have a similiar bunny I may need to dig out and use like that. And I love the bird print-the yellow chicks really pull out the bright yellow in the print.
Posted by: patti mullican | April 03, 2009 at 04:55 PM
I love the last pic w "hoover" scanning the environment. I think he should just make that bench his little cave
Posted by: [email protected] | April 03, 2009 at 08:44 PM
It's amazing how much a huge rabbit can improve the look of a room!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | April 05, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Wow Cindy your entry way looks so fresh and inviting! Love the big bunny and your cats name, to cute.
Hugs,
Mary
Posted by: Mary | April 05, 2009 at 06:05 AM
I love how wonderful and springy it looks. What a great bench in the hall and I love your bunny!
Posted by: jen R Sanctuary arts at home | April 05, 2009 at 09:06 PM
looks like your entry is back to being a beautiful welcome. :)
(though I have to admit the before had an understated simplicity that I like)
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | April 06, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Peter Cottontail could not have done better himself! This looks beautiful and I love that bird print. YUMMY!!!
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley | April 06, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Your little entry is darling and welcoming! Good Job!
Posted by: Linda Harre | April 07, 2009 at 06:14 AM
The eggs are so perfectly Spring. Nice update. :)
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | April 07, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Oooooh la la! Cindy, you've done a fabulous re-style here! Love love loving the "springie" entry vignette. Really great arranging! I do so love that paper measuring tape, too. You're right, it totally belongs there. My fave part of your post, though? Your casual "cobbler's kids" comment. Hee Hee. That made me giggle. I mean, I TOTALLY know what you mean by it, but I wonder just how many others know what that means? It's one of those "throw back" kinds of euphimisms that seem to have lost their place in society today. Good for you for using it! We should take a poll and see how many "old skool" phrases like that people nowadays know or understand! Again, GREAT job, Cindy!
Posted by: Cheryl Bass | April 15, 2009 at 03:21 AM
I love your entry is looks fantastic so cheerful, warm & welcoming! Beautiful job!
Posted by: susan | April 23, 2009 at 04:47 AM