Hello, hello!! How was your weekend? We had a belated celebration for our son’s 13th birthday Saturday night. Since he’s a Summer birthday, it’s difficult to find a time when his friends are all in town, so for the last few years, he’s hosted his party the weekend before school starts. It was great for them to celebrate one last time before the obligations of middle school kick in. I stayed mostly out of sight, so there aren’t enough pictures for a post, but you can see past parties here, here, here and here.
But today, my teasing and taunting of the past two weeks ends…finally the full reveal of our Entrance Hall!
The fifth and final step is to inject personality into the space with color and fun accessories.
Now the Foyer finally reflects who we are, and offers a welcoming first impression for our guests.
I have been hunting for one of these planter-heads for ages, and literally gasped when I finally spotted this one at Home Goods. Mr. SP thought I was punking him when I placed it in the cart. But the joke’s on him, because I brought him home and promptly stuck a fern in his head. I think I’m in love.
A small bowl provides a chic spot to drop keys and sunglasses and the mirror is perfect for last-minute checks before dashing out the door.
The small table provides some function, but isn’t so large that it will become a dumping zone.
And to see what a big difference the 5 Steps made, let’s compare a Before and After.
I’m so thrilled with the results, and to have the space reflect the true aesthetic of our home. A Fab Foyer should restore you after a long day away, and invite you to leave the troubles of the world behind.
So who’s coming over so I can show it off in person?! And let the record show, I started and completed a room makeover in less than a year! Well, not completely. I still need to repaint the walls and doors. But close enough.
I love the whole look! That planter is awesome, what a great added interest. I love that you also mentioned that the table is smaller which helps to minimize clutter being dropped, music to my ears! 🙂
Oh yes, if there is an open space, it will collect piles of STUFF!!! :0
i luv that planter head! I've been downsizing stuff here and there for that exact reason – the dump zone. I find that I have one in nearly every room – and it grates on my nerves. so I'm either finally putting out décor that I love so there isn't the room, getting rid of furniture pieces that I really don't need, or (my favorite) pledging a completely clean surface (no décor, no nothing so my eye doesn't just sweet over the dump zone)
It looks great I luv your banner at the top of the mirror.
Thanks so much…and what a great feeling to be clearing out all your rooms!
It looks great! I'd like to steal that rug!!
It does remind me of you!!! You'd have to come visit in order to snag it! 😉
GORGEOUS!!! Okay, I have to know where the curtains are in the room to the right. the blue and white ones!! Pretty please! Also, just a quick tip…the light coming in from outside looks fuzzy only b/c your camera lens might have a smudge! 😉
thanks girlie!! I made those drapes using Shumacher-inspired fabric I found at Hancock a few years ago. Check my home tour page for exact post! xo
Looks so good!
Huge difference! It's like its own little room! I think I'm falling for Plant Head too!
Don't even think about stealing my man!! 😉
Looks happy and fun–like a house full of Sugarplums live there 🙂
Would that be similar to a house full of Clarks?!? Except a few less. 😉
The first thing I thought was – She found her planter head!! 🙂 My husband totally raised his eyebrows at mine, too. Love your fun entry and those layered rugs!!
YES! I drooled over yours and Kristin's long enough…now I can drool over mine. 😉
This looks great, what a great entrance into your space!
Thank you, thank you!!! xo
What a difference the " little" things make!! It's gorgeous, Cassie!!
Thank you, my dear! The little things are my favorite I think!
Looks fantastic Cassie!! Love the planter head, and agree with Pam, my hubby would roll his eyes too!!
Thanks Lauren!! My planter head just rolls his eyes right back at him! 😉 xo
Nice Cassie! I love it all especially the basket for the plant- need to get on that STAT!
I had to squeeze a little DIY in there! 😉 Thanks, girlie!! xo
Ah I love it!! It looks beautiful and so welcoming!!
xo, Taylor
So much style in that space! Definitely welcoming and so fantastically Cassie! Love it!
I love it Cassie! It is fun, bright and welcoming. It think it reflects your personality perfectly. Love the planter head!
I have been loving the step-by-step process of these posts! And the final result is great!
Your new entryway is fabulous Cassie! I love the planter head and the fun garland you draped across your mirror!
I love the plant- what kind of plant is that? I would love a DIY post on the basket too!
Thanks Staci…the plant is a fiddle leaf fig, and just click on the 'ombre basket' link for tutorial on it!! xo
Ahhh hahahaha!!! I love that he thought you were punking him with that vase 😀 I absolutely ADORE it and it was the first thing my eyes went to! Just love how everything turned out. Definitely reflects your style perfectly 🙂
Looks great! I love how it turned out! Especially the way you layered textures and patterns!
it looks amazing! that rug is a stunner! beautiful space, cassie!
You did an amazing job! I love the little fern planter head!