Wednesday, May 16, 2012

New Entry! Before and Afters!!

Before

Hey Mr.Green table. I still like you but you need to retire.





After



Helllooo Mr.Blue farm table! Not sure if I'll keep you blue. But for now you'll do. Scored this cutie for $40 and a trade today. I love trades!




Lighter!





Brighter!







Chippy-er!








 And just plain...farm-ier.





The wrinkles on that one pillow are really bothering me. But I can't think about that now, I'll think about that tomorrow. :)







Like my vintage potato masher? haha







And eventually the cheapy blue and brown rug will be replaced by a sisal. I'll let the kids and lab beat it up first. Shouldn't take long. : /


And next to all of this, further down the entry way under the stairs...

Remember the French pie safe? Painted the same pale blue?






Most of these items were things I had stashed away or hand me downs. Somehow when you move them around they seem new again.

So there you have it. More of my attempts to make a brand new house look old and beat up. Sometimes I wonder about my sanity. :D

♥Linsey



41 comments:

Shabby chic Sandy said...

I am loving the lighter, brighter, chippier, farm look! Did you mix that color yourself? What a great blue color. Good job! Looks great for summer. (I love the summer look all year round ;))

Designing Domesticity said...

nice update...love the farmier feel to your entry. thanks for sharing, liz

Princess Kate said...

this looks so refreshing. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

LOVE the new table and the lighter and brighter look it gave your entry!! Pretty accessories too!

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Heh.

You are hilarious.

Hubs thinks all the chippy lovers are insane.

But we won't think about that now, we'll think about it tomorrow, eh Scarlett?

Hugs.

Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...

Love the new look, Linsey. I know what you mean about your sanity. I think we all suffer from this dilemma in some shape or form!

Blondie's Journal said...

I love it! It looks perfect there and I like the basket of pillows and those gorgeous windows! I love when everything falls into place! Great job! :)

XO,
Jane

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I have an abundance of cracked plaster walls I could share with you. And lots of chippy paint...on the front stairs outside. I'm trying to make my house look "newer" and you're trying to make your house look "old". :@

Fun farm table to display your old chippy treasures!

Anonymous said...

Swoon! I love everything about this! I've just added myself as your newest follower and would be delighted if you came to visit my blog sometime :)
Cas x

michele said...

i'm loving i'm loving!

michele

chateau chic said...

I love trades and you got a great one! The table with the chippy windows on top really do lighten up your entry. So much chippy goodness!
Mary Alice

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Yep I love it all. Love those old windows best of all. How can you go wrong with something that wonderful? You decorate so beautifully. I'm certainly enjoying your blog!
Blessings,
Debbie

Linda @ it all started with paint said...

Linsey,

So much lighter and brighter and freshened up! I adore those chippy windows too ..

:)

Linda

Paula said...

Oh it looks fabulous! SO much fresher and lighter, and personally, I'm LOVING the blue! Beautiful styling and great blog!
Paula x

Pamela said...

Looks fabulous Linsey! So what did ya trade? I love a good trade!

summersoul said...

I can hardly believe that transformation! I love it!
MC

Pura Vida said...

very fresh. I love it!

Terri said...

love the new look..... you did keep that lovely green table though... right?? love the curves and the legs!! But... the blue is just stunning!!!! What a way to change things up!!

Cynthia said...

Looks wonderful, I love that lamp on the table. I have to tell you.

Cynthia

Erin said...

Love the lighter feel that pretty little table brings to the hall, Linsey!

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Linsey, the new table is so "you". The other piece with the map was very nice, but not "you." I love all of your old stuff, and I look forward to junkin' with you!!

Cyndi ✪ Blue Star said...

Love it! That's so much better!

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

Love it all... the blue is such a pretty shade and a great backdrop colour. Don't you love it when you rediscover your old loves... you get to enjoy them all over again!

I'd love it if you'd consider sharing this post on Shabbilicious Friday ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-2.html

Gail said...

Gorgeous entryway Linsey! I love that farm table!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail

Unknown said...

Your color choice was perfect, and it is much farm-ier! Tanya :)

Debra@CommonGround said...

Hi Linsey, I was really liking your before shot of the entry, then wow, that farm table has lots of pow! so cool. love the new chippy farmy look! the windows really add so much to the space. thanks so much for linking up to Vintage Inspiration!

Anonymous said...

what are going to do with the green table ? if you live near my i would buy it.ang in iowa

Tania Pelletier said...

OMG... I think I'm seriously in love! It's so beautiful now!

Tania

Art and Sand said...

Beautiful...where do I start?...the table is wonderful...the numbers on the table are fantastic...EVERYTHING is perfect!

Shannon Fox said...

Found you via the BNOTP linky. Love the new lighter look. It's fab. I like moving stuff around too, nothing is safe long at my house! Those "book ends" are great. I love them and all the shabby/chippy goodness!

New follower.

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Beautiful!

Your so funny .... I live in an old home and I try to add things that look new :)

Dee

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Oh my goodness what a great transformation. The changes made that whole area look so much brighter. You did a wonderful job decorating!!

Stuff-n-Such By Lisa said...

Oh goodness! You have such lovely things on your blog!
I love your design taste!
I am now a happy follower!
Thanks!
Lisa H.
lisastuf.blogspot.com

Kelly said...

Oh my goodness! I love your table there. I like the blue. Don't change it! I also love how you've styled it. The basket underneath holding pillows is perfect there. I love the book bundles in those chippy old looking bookends and the house numbers scattered on top. Really cute!

Anonymous said...

Love that table, not only beautiful things, also funtional,amazing how practical antiques and collectables are!

Kayli @ Head Over Heels said...

Linsey, I'm loving it! I'm looking for entryway inspiration, and found some here. Love the old windows and bookends! Can you come do this at my house? :)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

LOVE the new look!

Linda @ it all started with paint said...

I'm loving how you're making your new house look old and farmy!

:)

Linda

Every Little Birdie said...

Ohhhhh, what a difference. I love the new look. Right up my style! You did a fabulous job.

Anonymous said...

LOVE THE TABLE, WHERE DID YOU GET IT?IT LOOKS WONDERFUL IN YOUR ENTRY.

Anonymous said...

You have the most amazing stuff! The potato masher and the bookends make my heart pound. :)

Nan
Toronto, Canada

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