Monday, November 2, 2009

My Entry Way - from Green to Gray

A while ago I posted about my living room color change - from yellow/green to a blue gray. Well, this meant the entry bureau had to change too. It's now painted Farrow & Ball's Pavilion Gray with a narrow trim painted around the edges for contrast in F&B's Pigeon. With the change in weather it felt a bit cool so I added this ribbon. The gold dish is from Pear Tree Cottage in Vienna, VA. I rather like it empty although it's often full of sunglasses, keys and other stuff. Here is my entry way from a post last December 2008. In all honesty, I don't think I ever really liked it green.
It's really hard to get a photo since the entry way is fairly shallow, only 78" from the front door to the wall. There used to be a claustraphobic closet where the bureau is now. For this picture, I'm pushed to the very edge of the outside entry. Off to the right you can see the beginnings of a gallery wall, currently stalled and w/crooked pictures!
What's in this lovely pink package? The incredible book, The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Berge, that I was very fortunate to win from Little Augury. She has impeccable taste as evidenced by this book choice for a giveaway - it is a visual feast. Thank you!!
(Photography in this book is by Ivan Terestchenko)
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20 comments:

  1. Red Door HomeNovember 2, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    The new color looks terrific. The ribbon is a nice touch - a great idea especially with the holiday season fast approaching.

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  2. Mason November 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    I love both! But the gray is much more my style....nicely done! :)

    Susan @ www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com

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  3. Boxwood TerraceNovember 2, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    I really like the gray and the bureau looks like a completely different piece of furniture--love the hardware too! Your entry way looks fantastic.

    Deborah

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  4. Chic ColesNovember 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I love the grey! The whole entry way looks so nice and sophisticated.

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  5. maría ceciliaNovember 2, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Hello, I love your entry way both ways... but oh, I think green ís better for me... but of course you get tired of it. Nice change though.
    Cariños
    María Cecilia

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  6. Visual VampNovember 3, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    It was pretty before, and it's mo' pretty now.
    xo xo

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  7. pve designNovember 3, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Loved the green, and now love this grown up calm gray- what about a marble top? My eye tells me that your mirror needs a coat of gray too- one thing always leads to another. Your wall will surely be a fabulous collection.
    I will send you some "gray matter" to add to your collection. (love your blue door)
    Silver Fox en route!
    pve

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  8. Greet LefèvreNovember 3, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    You did a nice job! Congrats!

    Greet

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  9. VieraNovember 3, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Grey is so stylish and elegant.

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  10. Jeannine | The Small and Chic HomeNovember 3, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    I think it looks lovely! What a great vignette!

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  11. CRICKETNovember 3, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I just never get over what a change of color can do to a space. FAntastic!

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  12. Haven on HanoverNovember 3, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I personally can't get enough gray! Great job!!

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  13. LaurenNovember 3, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    love it michele! i think the gray is so much more 'you!'

    xoxo,
    lauren

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  14. Sharon@Sharon at HomeNovember 3, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Love the grey. Serene and elegant.

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  15. ThomasNovember 4, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I love the updated look. Excellent! :)

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  16. paulaNovember 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    love the gray. what a perfect shade, so calming.

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  17. Porchlight InteriorsNovember 4, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Looks so much calmer now...love that accessories you have used! The pineapple is adorable! Tracey xx

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  18. Crystal @ Plush PalateNovember 4, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Love the new paint color! It's such a soothing entry now! Great job :)

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  19. YansyNovember 5, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    I love, love what you've done. The new color looks amazing. You're so talented. Sorry I've been MIA for the last couple of weeks.

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  20. Annie, bossy colorNovember 6, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    I love the change, Michelle! Change is good, as they say :) And I think the grey makes the piece a little more contemporary without losing the antiquey effect. Nice job!

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