Decking the Foyer

12.09.2012

 I shared the front entry and figured next stop should be the foyer. I have not had an easy time decorating this year. I told y'all I had to tweak the mantel more than once and now the foyer vignette has been giving me the same fit. I have completely changed what I first had here, but think I finally have a look I like. It blends well with the rest of the home now. After all the first thing your guests see is the entry.

I love these frosted pine cones I found the other day at the antique mall. I pulled out this old Southern Living at Home bowl from my stash in the forbidden hoarder's room and placed it on two vintage books.


At first I had some Santas on this chest and my Santa face hanging on the mirror, but when I changed everything I hung this little twig wreath to better blend with the greenery and pine cones.

I decided to use the same Ballards lantern I had here last Christmas. There is just something about lanterns and holiday decorating that goes together.

This little fella is a candle holder so I left him here to add some flickering light at night.

This felt stocking that I bought last year hangs at the bottom of the stairs.





 I got this huge grapevine angel at the antique mall with plans to use it in a different spot, but it is too big for that place so it welcomes guests at the door.


I have so much more Christmas decor to share.
Hope you aren't tired of it all yet.

Have a super week.

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41 comments:

  1. Carlene @ Organized Clutter12/9/12, 3:14 PM

    It all works very well together, Kim. Love it. I wish I had a forbidden hoarder's room. I am running out of cupboards and closets.

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  2. Unknown12/9/12, 3:27 PM

    So pretty Kim.
    Forbidden hoarders room?? I think I want one of them. Storage space is limited here... Even with my creative storing ideas, I am running out :-)
    Cheers, Gee

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life12/9/12, 3:27 PM

    Oh it all looks wonderful Kim. Love the red bowl and the stocking on the stairs. So pretty. Great wreath and angel too. Beautiful vignette. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage12/9/12, 3:37 PM

    I'm not tired of it at all! Your foyer looks beautiful! I love the angel! I have been having trouble this year too. I'm kind of getting sick of decorating, but ironically I keep coming up with ideas for next year. I need to write them down somewhere!

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  5. Unknown12/9/12, 4:02 PM

    Hi Kim! Everything looks great! I am having a hard time this year. I don't know what it is, but I can't seem to finish anything! At least it is still early!

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  6. Bonnie@Creative Decorating12/9/12, 4:14 PM

    I understand what you mean about struggling this year. I am late getting things out AND trying to get things to complement each other has been a challange. It may be taking you some time but it has been worth it. I really like your foyer!

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  7. Ann from On Sutton Place12/9/12, 4:25 PM

    I love the wreath on your mirror and the big angel. I think it's perfect!

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  8. Anne12/9/12, 4:52 PM

    Kim everything looks so pretty!It does feel like Christmas is coming early this year.I have so much to do.This week I will be working hard to finish it all!
    xx
    Anne

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  9. NanaDiana12/9/12, 4:58 PM

    Kim- It all looks really great. I LOVE that Holly pillow. It is just beautiful. Looking like Christmas at your house and looking forward to seeing more! xo Diana

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  10. allisamazing12/9/12, 5:13 PM

    I just love it all! It looks amazing :)

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions12/9/12, 5:38 PM

    Very pretty, Kim. I love the red bowl with the pinecones and greenery. It's simple, yet festive.

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  12. Unknown12/9/12, 5:48 PM

    Forbidden hoarders room....I know of what you speak! I often forget what I've got in there,so when I go in,I can be inspired by what it's hiding.
    I think your foyer decorating is beautiful! Love the mirror too.

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  13. Pinky at Designs by Pinky12/9/12, 6:12 PM

    I will never get tired of looking at what you do! I love it all. That angel is great, where WERE you going to pur her??? XO, Pinky

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  14. FABBY'S LIVING12/9/12, 6:23 PM

    Everything looks wonderful dear Kim! I love the angel by the door, it's awesome!.. and the foyer decoration elements are so pretty, I specially love that wreath hanging in front of the table. Really great! Happy Holidays.
    FABBY

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  15. Eclectically Vintage12/9/12, 6:25 PM

    Never enough Christmas! Your foyer looks amazing - love the twig wreath and that cute angel!
    Kelly

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  16. Unknown12/9/12, 6:34 PM

    Beautiful Kim! I just love the pine cones and those books so incredible. I would love to have a mirror like that in my entryway!

    Kristen

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  17. Dawn12/9/12, 6:46 PM

    Kim, It is all just perfect. Just the right amount of red added to the natural decor. I think your guest will be happy to see what you have done. What a beautiful display:)

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  18. Gail12/9/12, 7:21 PM

    Kim, your foyer looks beautiful! I've been done with Christmas decorating I'm just having a hard time taking the pictures and blogging about it. Enjoy your evening, Gail

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  19. 20 North Ora12/9/12, 7:34 PM

    Your entry looks beautiful and inviting. All ready for the holidays.

    Judy

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  20. Kelly12/9/12, 7:57 PM

    Love the natural elements you used this year. The twig wreath is my favorite.

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  21. Southerncook12/9/12, 8:19 PM

    Now I'm thinking I need to tweak my foyer??? Love what you have done with the fresh greenery. I am trying to focus on using more fresh greenery, live plants and not all the faux "stuff" with some exception. Trying not to decorate every nook and cranny of my home, less is more theory. It's more appealing. I always enjoy visiting your blog.

    Carolyn/A Southerner's Notebook

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  22. Shelia12/9/12, 8:58 PM

    Hi Kimmie! Oh, your foyer looks so beautiful! Love your fresh greens and the cute little Santie peeping around.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  23. Andrea12/9/12, 9:28 PM

    while I'm sure the first look was beautiful also, this looks wonderful now. I don't think any of us will get tired of seeing your Christmas posts!

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  24. DIYbyDesign12/9/12, 9:30 PM

    Your foyer looks beautiful. I love all of your Christmas decor. I agree with Andrea - no one is going to get tired of looking at it - it's all so gorgeous.

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  25. chateau chic12/9/12, 9:31 PM

    Your foyer looks beautiful, Kim. The red pedestal dish adds the perfect pop of red in your vignette. So pretty!
    Mary Alice

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  26. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces12/9/12, 9:40 PM

    I never get tired of seeing Christmas decor especially when it is as pretty as yours, Kim!

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  27. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting12/9/12, 9:42 PM

    Your entry looks wonderful Kim! I love that big angel!

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  28. Debra@CommonGround12/9/12, 9:45 PM

    gorgeous, love those white pinecones and the wonderful lantern!!

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  29. Debbiedoos12/9/12, 9:48 PM

    I am loving that red bowl that you found in your hoarders room LOL. My boys TV room will someday be that very same room. You should see our closets. Your foyer looks pretty and I love vine angel.

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  30. sweet violets12/9/12, 10:47 PM

    Everything looks wonderful and I never tire of seeing it all!!! I am also struggling with decorating this year, I had a great start with lotsa energy and then, pouf, it all went away!!! Wish I had a Hoarder's Room.....its getting pretty packed around here.......gonna be hard to move around pretty soon.....

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  31. Jemsmom12/9/12, 10:50 PM

    I never get tired of your Christmas decor!!! It is all looking so festive!

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  32. foreverdecorating12/9/12, 11:13 PM

    Lovely...can't wait to see it all!

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  33. Anonymous12/10/12, 6:00 AM

    Your foyer looks so festive.Love the angel!

    Kathy

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  34. Keeping It Cozy12/10/12, 7:16 AM

    Looks beautiful! I love those frosted pinecones. No, I'm not tired of seeing your Christmas decor at all, so keep posting! Hope you have a nice day.

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  35. Anonymous12/10/12, 8:04 AM

    It's gorgeous and I love the photography!!

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  36. Shirley@Housepitality Designs12/10/12, 9:46 AM

    Great vignette....the first impression of your home's decor this year..perfect...love the angel by the door...it is as if it is announcing your visitors...so wonderful!

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  37. An Oasis in the Desert12/10/12, 10:19 AM

    Adore the red bowl and the frosted pinecones are the perfect addition!

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  38. SHERRY HART12/10/12, 10:21 AM

    Don't know what it looked like before you tweaked it but loving it now :) Pulling out that red bowl was perfect. I also have a room like that :)

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  39. Carla Aston12/10/12, 8:45 PM

    The Ballard lantern is divine! And I love the grapevine angel by the door...very charming!

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  40. Unknown12/11/12, 7:51 PM

    Kim,
    I love looking at your vignettes anytime of the year, but your Christmas decor is exceptional. Thanks for sharing.
    p.s. I thought I was the only one with a hoarders room.
    Karen

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  41. Kim @ French Country Antiques12/12/12, 10:42 PM

    You're right about lanterns and Christmas. I'm gonna have to get some to use inside. All of mine are outside. I really like what you did with your foyer this year.

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