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Farmhouse Foyer

I decided to try to make our foyer a little more "farmhouse-y".

( i love how we get to make up words in blogland )

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So I cleared off the little bench I already had there and
just added four simple items that gave me that 
farmhouse feeling.

For the wall, I removed an old picture from a frame,
beat up the frame a little bit (great for stress relief), and added a wreath.
I attached the wreath with a strip of corrugated cardboard
and some twine all fancy, schmancy like!

( love how this turned out )


I also added a plate and platter that I've had forever.


And that's it!
Simple, quick, and easy.


Aren't little areas like this fun to redecorate?
It doesn't take a whole lot of stuff or a whole lot of time.


I'm so glad you stopped by ~ every visit and comment
 is truly appreciated!!

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  1. Debby7/16/2012

    It looks so nice. It's fun to change things up.

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  2. Chubby Chieque7/16/2012

    I love how you transform you foyér. The frame is gorgeous. I have a project forever that I still didn't finish. Exactly as yours.

    Have a blissful Monday and a blessed week to come.
    /CC from Stockholm

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  3. Laura7/16/2012

    this looks delightful! I really love your bench!

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  4. Polly7/16/2012

    cute! very creative with the cardboard!!

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  5. Keeping It Cozy7/17/2012

    I just love that frame with the wreath! It all looks so pretty and definitely has a farmhouse feel!

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  6. Turquoise and Trine7/17/2012

    Your foyer looks great! I love how you used items you already had to create a new look. The wreath is awesome!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  7. Cynthia7/17/2012

    I love the way it looks and I like the idea of using items you already have. I do that in my home. The wreath is very pretty.

    Cynthia

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  8. DIYbyDesign7/17/2012

    I love your new look for your foyer. It's fun to change things up. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  9. Buttercup Bliss7/17/2012

    So sweet! I love the little white pitcher :-)

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  10. andrea@townandprairie7/17/2012

    That little bowl with the blue stripe has such a time worn charm to it!

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  11. chateau chic7/17/2012

    I love those little places to decorate in our homes. And I like easy and quick. You did a great job for that farmhouse-y look! Very cute.
    Mary Alice

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  12. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living7/17/2012

    JoAnne, your "new" foyer looks great! Love all the farmhouse touches.

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  13. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin7/17/2012

    It all looks so lovely. Visiting from DIY by Design. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-6.html Wishing you a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  14. Erin7/18/2012

    I'd say you accomplished your mission for a more farmhouse-y feel, Joanne. :) The wreath layered over the frame is particularly pretty!

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  15. Anonymous7/18/2012

    Great job! I love all the goodies on your table- very "farmhouse-y"!

    Visiting from Savvy Southern Style, and am a new follower!

    Ashleigh @ rusticanthology.blogspot.com

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  16. debra7/18/2012

    Looks great...I love the wreath in frame idea!

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  17. THE FARMHOUSE PORCH7/18/2012

    Cute! I love the simple fresh elements and that stool!
    ♥Linsey

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  18. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin7/22/2012

    Thank you so much for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  19. cathy@my1929charmer7/23/2012

    What a great transformation of your foyer, you certainly achieved the farmhouse look! Really love the frame with wreath and the addition of the plates. I also like all the treasures you have on the bench, great bench by the way! My fingers are crossed that you will share this creativeness over at Sundays' Best going on right now - sharing is a good thing!

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