Kendra Repainted The Front Door
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Yesterday was a nice warm day, so Kendra repainted the front door. I had the girls over to celebrate their birthdays, which are only two weeks apart. Kendra’s birthday is on Thanksgiving Day.
Whereas the door was a peach color, now it is the green Kendra initially visualized for Mamie.
It’s very overcast outside today, but I wanted to show you the door even though the light is kind of dim.
A Fancier House Number On The Wall:
It’s hard to see in this light, but Kendra also DIYed a house number sign for the front showing the house address.
I didn’t bother moving the garden art the movers set out front, because well, this is real life here. And I don’t want you to see a sanitized version of reality.
Here the house is from another angle. I lightened the photo a little to give you a better indication of how the green door looks. The fancier house number sign gives a little bit of “class” to the front of Mamie.
I love the green paint against the periwinkle blue on the siding and bricks. Kendra will stain the wood rails along the steps another day, probably in the spring.
Now Mamie is possibly the prettiest house on the block. Or, as I like to say, Mamie is possibly the prettiest girl at the dance.
Something just arrived that is going in the back south-facing room. And then one more piece for the living room should arrive this week.
Scott, Kendra’s boyfriend, came over and got the bed frame put together and laid the mattress out to inflate. But they had to leave before he could put the box springs together.
Getting The Box Springs Put Together:
Hopefully I can get grandson Riley over here to put the box springs together. And once the bed is set up, I can put linens on the guest bed. Then I’ll have Mamie ready to show you, room by room.
Kendra put motion detectors and a carbon dioxide detector up while she was here yesterday and hung a few more paintings on the wall.
My daughters have helped me whip this 103 year old house into shape. Lots of things have been done in the past few weeks and I couldn’t be more pleased. Especially with the holidays ahead of us.
I plan to look into curtains at a later date. The ceilings are very tall, thus the windows will need long curtains. It will probably take about 115 inches of fabric to cover them.
For now I want to rest and enjoy my new/old home with Ivy. Come spring, I will add landscaping and plant herbs and plants and flowers. Then we can look into doing something about the porch floor, which is still a drab color.
The Peach Door:
And now…
The Green Door:
What do you think about the green paint instead of the peach painted door? I’ll be so glad when I can plant things in front and visually soften the angles of the house.
Love the green door. Certainly a lot accomplished in a short time. Glad you are happy there. I’m sure Ivy is as well.
I actually like both door colors!
How are you able to go up and down those stairs?
Your daughter has definitely inherited your eye for design! It looks beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving my friend! So glad to see you in this lovely home…
I love it here!
When I started reading your blog, you were moving from a small rented blue house.
I went from that small rented house to an apartment for 8 years. Then to the last apartment for over 2 and a half years. And now I’m here.
Love the green door!! Your new home is so cozy and comfortable…Enjoy!!
I could not be happier!
Love, Love the green door!
Hi Brenda, it’s been a long time since I’ve visited the Cozy House. Yesterday morning I thought about you and decided to see what you have been up to. Congratulations on Mimi and all of her green door goodness.
I am really looking forward to spring when you begin to show us your yard.
Suzan Ladybug cottage
It really makes a statement!
Winner! The green is a much better compliment to the periwinkle and Mamie looks happy. Congratulations on so much progress.
Someone said the peach couldn’t stand up to the bright blue. But I think the green door holds its own.
Your blog is so much happier. It was hard to read (I understand that it was real life) when you seemed so unhappy in the apartment.
I was unhappy. The last 7-8 months there I felt like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I think the green door is the perfect choice! Very charming!
Thank you!
I love the green door!
I do too! She did a good job with the door and the address sign.
YES!!! to the green door. Have a very happy Thanksgiving.
Hugs from Linda in Keno, Oregon
Hugs from Tulsa, OK!
Love the green door best! I’m happy for you getting Mamie. I’ve tried to comment before this but it would never post so let’s see if this does. I enjoy your blog and seeing what you’ve done so far in your new home. And always, always enjoy seeing Ivy!
It did post! Ivy has a good life. She does whatever she wants. But I must say that she is a very good girl!
While I did like the peach door…I like the green door even better. I am thrilled for you that Mamie is making you so happy.
I find myself smiling for no reason.
What a wonderful green door and number board that loves the blue Mamie outside. You have changed so much in your blog and it is so easy to find and see quickly to see what else you have done.
Joy
I’m glad that it’s easy to navigate.
I love love the green door. Its perfect with the blue. You have such a beautiful home enjoy it.
I’m very much enjoying it!
It looks lovely 😍 things are going smoothly now…big sigh of relief.. I love the green door💕
It is so peaceful here.