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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



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41 comments:

  1. Shabby chic SandyMay 16, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    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 ;))

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  2. Designing DomesticityMay 16, 2012 at 5:03 PM

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

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  3. Princess KateMay 16, 2012 at 5:11 PM

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

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 16, 2012 at 5:55 PM

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

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  5. Michele M./ Finch RestMay 16, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    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.

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  6. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMay 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    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!

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  7. Blondie's JournalMay 16, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    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

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  8. Vickie @ Ranger 911May 16, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    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!

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  9. AnonymousMay 16, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    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

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  10. micheleMay 16, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    i'm loving i'm loving!

    michele

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  11. chateau chicMay 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    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

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  12. Ribbonwood CottageMay 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    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

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  13. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 16, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Linsey,

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

    :)

    Linda

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  14. PaulaMay 17, 2012 at 7:35 AM

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

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  15. PamelaMay 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

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

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  16. summersoulMay 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM

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

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  17. Pura VidaMay 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    very fresh. I love it!

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  18. TerriMay 17, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    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!!

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  19. CynthiaMay 17, 2012 at 3:01 PM

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

    Cynthia

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  20. ErinMay 17, 2012 at 5:37 PM

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

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  21. Anita at Cedar Hill May 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    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!!

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  22. Cyndi ✪ Blue StarMay 17, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Love it! That's so much better!

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  23. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueMay 18, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    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

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  24. GailMay 18, 2012 at 4:02 AM

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

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  25. UnknownMay 19, 2012 at 1:57 AM

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

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  26. Debra@CommonGroundMay 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    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!

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  27. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 8:22 PM

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

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  28. Tania PelletierMay 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

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

    Tania

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  29. Art and SandMay 20, 2012 at 12:18 AM

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

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  30. Shannon FoxMay 21, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    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.

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  31. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 21, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful!

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

    Dee

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  32. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMay 21, 2012 at 11:11 AM

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

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  33. Stuff-n-Such By LisaMay 21, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    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

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  34. KellyMay 22, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    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!

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  35. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 6:57 AM

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

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  36. Kayli @ Head Over HeelsMay 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    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? :)

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  37. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    LOVE the new look!

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  38. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 25, 2012 at 3:02 PM

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

    :)

    Linda

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  39. Every Little BirdieMay 26, 2012 at 7:20 PM

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

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  40. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 10:44 PM

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

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  41. AnonymousJune 10, 2012 at 6:32 AM

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

    Nan
    Toronto, Canada

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