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Thanks for all of the compliments on our
front door project. It really was fun (as much fun as DIY home improvements can be!) and we're pleased to have finally gotten it done. Well,
done is relative -- there are still a couple of things I'd like to do.
Ann Ever asked if we'd considered adding a door knocker, and yes, actually, the first thing I did when I saw
Keller Donovan's gorgeous one was check the inventory at MyKnobs.com. I found
a pretty version from Omnia, but wasn't expecting the $100 price tag. Ouch. It'll go on the wish list, for now.
I'd also kind of like a kick plate, just to dress the door up a little. It'd be nice for practical reasons too (like
pups who impatiently paw at the door when they want to come inside).
Star noticed that both of our inspiration doors had topiaries on either side, and asked if we planned to do the same. We have had two footed pots on the porch in the past. You may remember that
Maddie pulled everything out of them this summer, and I had
yellow mums in them in the fall. I would like to put them back out, and now that Maddie's contained in the
new backyard fence, what ever we plant will be safe.
Many of you seem interested in our little column project -- are you in similar situations? We've definitely tossed some ideas around and consulted with Wes' dad, who is a construction guru, now it's just a matter of getting down to it. And, of course, funding it, though we don't plan to spend much (fingers crossed on that one).
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And finally,
Amanda asked about choosing a front door color for her red brick rancher. I'm no color expert (in fact, I fully admit that landing on Cafe on the Riviera was a matter of divine intervention!), so my best advice is to try a few things out. The good thing about this project is that it doesn't have to be much of a commitment of time or money. If it doesn't work the first time it can be easily changed.
One thing I like to do for inspiration is take Saturday walks through pretty neighborhoods, and we've got a quite a neighborhood online, too. So, let's help
Amanda out! What color is your front door?
(Eek, I hate to post an image without a credit. Do you recognize this one? I couldn't resist though -- another great ring door knocker!)