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Colorful Fall Front Porch

September 17, 2015 By Erica Deuel 5 Comments

Disclaimer: The paint I received for free. Thank you Modern Masters for so generously gifting it to me. All opinions are very much my own.

Fall is here. With the new season comes change, fresh starts, and lots of color.

As much as I love the simplicity and beauty in white, clean, and simple, my heart goes pitter-patter for color. It always has. It should be no surprise then that fall is my favorite season. The change of weather, the colorful layers of clothing, and the brilliant leaves have me looking forward to fall all year-long.

Last year, we kind of missed fall with our move from Georgia. We moved before Georgia’s fall and after Indiana‘s. I was robbed, which made me all the more excited for it this year. I started prepping my fall porch mid summer.  Let me give you a little before preview, so you can see what I had.

There is nothing horribly wrong. It’s actually pretty simple, clean, and neutral.

I don’t think any of those words describe me though. I have big dreams of expanding the porch and replacing the white columns with thick wood ones, but until that day comes, I did a few more inexpensive changes to make the front entrance of my house feel a little warmer and colorful.

One of the first things I did was brighten up the light fixtures with a fresh coat of spray paint. Next, I stuck a few flowering bulbs into my plain wreath to give it a little life and fun color as well.

natural_fall_wreathI bought a few new things like a metal mail box, rug, and yellow chair to add some fun textures and color to my space.

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front_porch_decorAs fall came, I added some mums to my hello pots and got some pumpkins.  I feel like my front porch is one of the few decorated for fall (let alone with a pumpkin out front) in town. I joked with a friend that this southern girl’s style may stick out like a sore thumb up north. She assured me fall decoration is done up here, it’s just that no one wants to admit fall is here because that means the snow is coming.

fall_flowersThe biggest change was switching out my front door paint. I needed color. I have never lived in a red brick house, so I was not sure which direction to go. I knew I did not want to choose the wrong color and have to do this project more than once, so I turned to my friends for help. I got lots of helpful opinions in a poll on Instagram. Navy, Yellow, Mint, and (my pick) purple were the top runners. I wanted to use Modern Masters Front Door Paint and lucky me they have an app to help. I was able to try these different colors on my front door by just taking a picture in the app of my door.

picking_front_door_paintI had a lot of fun with the app (available for both iPhone and Android) and landed on purple. I love how it adds a fun pop of color, yet it is not as out there as the yellow.

Modern_masters_front_door_paintI love how it turned out! I liked the look of the yellow against the red brick (just not for the whole door), so that it why I ended up using lots of accents for my porch in yellow.

I was a little nervous when I painted the first coat. It was so bright. I wondered if I would regret my decision, but I pressed on.

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purple_doorI realized the color I was using was such a dark color and contrast to the white-it just needed several coats. I ended up doing three coats, and it was worth it!

purple front doorI only have good things to say about this paint! Your front door is the one of the most important elements on the exterior of your home. Let it express you and say welcome. Modern Masters has created 24 beautiful colors inspired by the emotional color wheel. My purple is actually called Spiritual. Which may not be a surprise.

Their paint is water based, quick drying, and contains non-fading technology that allows you to paint and close the door all in the same day.

Available at HomeDepot.com, selected Lowe’s stores nationwide, and the Modern Masters online shop.

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colorful_fall_porchPainting your front door is easy, quick curb appeal. Don’t be afraid to try something new and bold! If you would like a more detailed tutorial on how to paint your front door, watch this one minute video.

Fall is so colorful with the beautiful leaves and now so is my front porch. It felt like the perfect time to share this little makeover with you.

There is one little addition to this porch makeover that I did NOT contribute. Did you catch the beautiful chalk heart behind my yellow chair? That was created by my Jeremiah because he “loves me”. I have not had the heart to wash it off, although he did get a little “please keep chalk on the driveway” from now on talk.

Do you have any fall projects on your list? I can scratch painting my front porch off mine. It’s time for another project.

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My Little Girl’s Bedroom

January 14, 2013 By Erica Deuel 9 Comments

little girl's bedroom

Now that my little girl has turned two, she is officially a toddler.  I have been thinking of all the big changes that will occur in this next year of her life, and I want to press “pause” on life.

She will give up her “pass” by choice or by force :).

She will get moved to a toddler bed.

She will hopefully get potty trained.

She will learn so many new words and countless other things.

Before much else changed about her little life, I wanted to capture her room as it has been for her “baby stage” of life.

Please join me on this brief tour of Reagan’s little girl’s room.  When you open her door, you will realize it is the only bedroom in our house that has a wreath on it.  Ahem…I went a little crazy on having a girl.

girls bedroom wall art

I’m going to try to tell you a little about what I have made or you might see in these pictures as I go along.

The red dresser we made with Crackle Paint when Jeremiah was born, so it is about a four-year old project.  The little bird and owl hook signs I had started painting and selling, before getting pregnant with Reagan.  I was thrilled to be able to make some and actually keep them.  I love to hang girly things on them in her room.  Currently there is fun dress up stuff being displayed.

girls painted dresser

We don’t use the changing pad anymore as she is big and doesn’t really fit, so I just took that away the other day.  I keep her most worn shoes in the little basket and I love the crochet hat I found online.  The headband display is a little coffee mug holder I found at a thrift store and just repainted.

hair bow holder

She has a vast collection of hair bows.  I still make her new bows all the time as my designs change and they get lost in the car, diaper bag, etc.

ikea light in girls room

I love the Ikea light we filled with fake flowers.  The huge ‘R’ in the background is a cardboard letter from Jo Anne’s.  I spray painted it plum purple, which is Reagan’s favorite color.  🙂

girl quilt

I still love the quilt I made for her before she was born.  I hope it is a good size to use on her toddler bed, when that day arrives.

girls crib

Her crib is getting quite full with all the stuff she likes to take to bed.  There doesn’t seem to be any showing, but she must always have a matchbox car in hand when she goes to bed.

girl's wall artReagan’s handprints over some scotch taped letters made the pretty “REAGAN” art piece.  I love the two framed baby pictures and the last piece on the wall in the gray frame is song lyrics.

Since before Reagan was born, I have listened to Lady Gaga’s lyrics in Born This Way and prayed my girl feels confident and knows

There’s nothin’ wrong with lovin’ who you are

She said, ’cause He made you perfect, babe

So hold your head up, girl and you you’ll go far

Listen to me when I say

I’m beautiful in my way

‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don’t hide yourself in regret

Just love yourself and you’re set

I’m on the right track, baby

I was born this way, born this way

girls room decor

When Reagan was born, flowered felt pillows came out and were everywhere!  I (of course) fell in love with this trend and had to make her that hot pink pillow.  I also came up with the fabric, child safe doll.  I made a bucket full of different ones of these.  I am addicted to fun fabrics paired together with contrasting colors.

kids kitchen

Matt made the kitchen for the kids the Christmas before she was born.  We always knew it would end up in her room.  I love how he kept it neutral, so the boys can play with it too without feeling it’s too “girly.” Plus, it looks so good against the bright-colored walls.

painted girls room

I painted the room.  It took forever.  Before this room became Reagan’s it was J’s room.  There were giraffes and elephants on the walls then for his safari theme.  When we found out we were having a girl, J moved in with Caleb and this became a long project.  We sanded the walls, primed, and painted them purple.  I then went back and painted all the flowers, birds, and owls.  The big tree in the corner is left over from J’s room.  I had to keep a piece of his theme.  The textured walls made all the painting so much harder for this OCD girl, but it was worth it.  I love her room, and it is still one of our favorite places to go “chill” and play.

Did you go crazy decorating for a girl?  Is your baby growing up too fast and making you sentimental too!?  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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