Desiree is a proud Canadian mother from Peterborough, Ontario. She lives with her partner, their daughter, a dog & two cats. Desiree completed her degree in Philosophy and Cultural Studies before starting her family and becoming a work at home mom. She is a passionate photographer and has experience with pregnancy, baby and wedding photography. As a self proclaimed blogaholic, she is constantly checking her RSS feeds for inspiration and dedicates some time each day to writing in her own blog, So Fawned.
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February 12, 2009 Leave a Comment
Cool Finds: In My Dream… Foyer!
September 6, 2010 4 Comments
Maybe “foyer” is too grand a word to describe what most of us have in our homes, but whether you have a mudroom, a tiny hallway or an entrance with 10-foot ceilings, this is the first room that people see when the walk in and so it should be a lovely sight! (Even if beyond the foyer you may have books shoved under your couch, dishes in the oven and toys hidden away in every nook and cranny!)
In our little wartime 1 1/2-story home, our “foyer” is a rather small hall with hooks for hanging coats & bags, and a little mat for shoes. It’s certainly lacking inspiration at the moment, but we have plans to paint (a warm, welcoming colour) and I know it could use a bit of de-cluttering, and perhaps a little more storage. Here are some functionally fantastic foyers that I’ve come across over the last little while.
What an incredibly calming atmosphere to walk into! This entryway feels cozy, yet spacious at the same time. There’s so much charm with the molding, radiator and neutral palette — definitely a favourite in my books. There’s nothing in the way of storage here, but I do like that bench with it’s lovely woven seat.
What I love: The gorgeous floorboards, the door and surrounding windows, the ornately framed art & the house number in the transom. [Read more...]
