Wednesday, February 15, 2012

A Little Hallway Love

As I mentioned in my last post, I've decided to try and make my hallway a little less boring and to spruce it up a bit.   I didn't have much for wood, but happened to find some 2x4's, 1x6, and 1x2's in the shop, so I threw together this bench.



I stained it with dark walnut and then painted it with a creamy white paint.  I wanted to give it a weathered appearance so I removed some of the paint to reveal the stained wood.



Added a canvas pillow and basket for accessories and decided it would look great along the wall with my kids pictures.




I added their initials to their picture groupings to add a bit more interest.  I simply printed off the letters in the font I wanted, traced them onto mdf board and cut them out on the scroll saw.  A quick sanding, some stain and paint and they were ready to hang on the wall. 




I think it looks much better, but I'll let you be the judge!




Thank you for stopping by...

Lesa
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8 comments:

  1. ANNEFebruary 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Love it & I have my eye on that cushion too!!

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  2. HavenFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Love that you just "threw this together!" Perfect in your hall!

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  3. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Love the bench and the letters! It looks really great.

    Holly

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  4. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Hello Lesa- I LOVE it all! Your bench is amazing and I Love the idea of the letters.
    I can't seem to e-mail you, it keeps coming back to me. I wanted to let you know that I recieved the dishcloth in the mail and I LOVE IT! The colors are awesome. Thank You very much, that was so kind of you. I will treasure it always.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  5. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Lesa,

    I love what you have done with your bench and your home-made letters grouped together with your family photo's are a great idea. Hope you will visit Magnolia Cottage.

    Lisa

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  6. ValerieFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Lesa - It looks great!! I love it all. You come up with the coolest ideas!

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  7. KathyFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    My Goodness, What a wonderful gift you have to take pieces of wood and make a bench -it looks very nice in the hallway with you children's picture -what color are the ways in the hallway?

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  8. MichelleFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday! You've been featured on www.thrifty101.blogspot.com Hope to see you again this week! Stop buy and grab an "I was featured button.

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