I loved the monogram’s blue accent so much that I decided to take it a step further and paint the whole door. This turned out to be WAY easier than I had anticipated! I actually did the whole project during my little guy’s nap.

I purchased a sample from Home Depot to make sure I got the right color and that it would not end up looking purple. I can’t imagine anything worse than a big purple front door. I used a regular paint brush and did the whole door with the sample. I was shocked. I am going to buy more to do the side door and maybe the panel next to the front door.

This is where I need your help. Do I paint all the white in the above pic blue? Do I leave the door frame and paint the right panel? Do I paint blue accents on the window frame and square inset and leave the rest white? Or do I leave it as is? Please help!!! I did a little altering in photoshop to give you a preview. Keep in mind the color is a little off and the shaping is not perfect.

Option 2

Option 3

Your front door is the first thing people see and for many, the only thing they will see. Why not have it make a statement? Personalize it with a monogram and add a little flair with some polka dot pots. This is such an economical idea that makes a big difference!

This project was inspired by this front door I found on one of my fav blogs to check out…Reinvented (also featured on Today’s Creative Blog). Her black and white theme is amazing, but my house is yellow so I went with navy blue. I also did mine on a much smaller scale because I had all of these items on hand.

Supplies needed for PolKa Dot FloWer PoTs:

• Pots of any size
• Acrylic paints
• Sponge brush
• Modge podge

I started with some pots I had lying around that I had tried to grow spices in, unsuccessfully.



I painted them with one sloppy coat.



Then, added a second coat. Next, came the polka dots. I found the easiest way was to dip a small foam brush in white paint, touch it to the pot and twirl in place. It takes a little practice at first, but once you get the hang of it it’s easy.



Next, I covered them with modge podge since they would be outside. I used glossy because that is what I had on hand.



That’s it!

Now for the FroNt DoOr MoNoGraM!

Supplies needed:

• Wood letter (I got mine from Robert’s for about $3)
• Sand paper or block
• Acrylic paint
• Modge podge
• Ribbon

I started by sanding my letter. Mine was primed so I had to rough it up a little. The plain wood letters would need a little smoothing.

Then, I painted it with two coats, modgepodged it, and tied the ribbon on.

Here they are all together. I have since moved the pots together by the right side of the door because they are small. (And I centered the rug, I know it is bugging someone out there that it is off centered.)

Today’s Feature Friday is my cousin ChRistY (Ok, so our husband’s are cousins, a mere technicality). They recently moved in to a new home and have done some amazing things with their space. Here is a snippet of what’s to come, hang a picture, hang a pan, close a loft, cover a cushion, cover the food, and happy birthday to you…Woow!

Don’t you just love this picture grouping? I do. I have been collecting frames to copy it for a couple of months now. It is a great use of a usually big wasted space! You could even make it all meaningful and deep and start with a pic of you and your hubby and progress through the years as you climb. Aaaw, walk your family story every night before you go to bed.

Here is the kitchen before.

And now, after. I love this simple pot storage!

And after. Fan moved out and loft closed up to be used as the baby’s room just off of the master. Ingenious! I’m telling you, she is the queen of using wasted space!

I just had to put this one in for laughs! This is what she found after she asked her hubby to cover the food. He is very obedient.

And Christy, this is just 2 darn sweet! She made this sign for her hubby’s b-day. Can you decipher? This is an IQ test!

Great ideas Christy! You are now entered into the hall of fame as Tipper of the Week!