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More Goodies In the Entryway...


Recently, I had a couple of thrift store finds that were perfect to use in our entryway re-decorating project!  This great clock is perfect for the big wall going up the stairs.  It is new, but with lovely vintage styling, and is a huge 31" across!  Sometimes, I'm amazed at what people give away...


I already had this old wood piece that had been used over a window in an old house.    I used it under the clock as an anchor and to break up the tall 14 foot high wall space.  I love the  crackled and chippy patina...



From downstairs, you can see how high this wall is, but I wanted to keep it simple and uncluttered...


We are very happy with how it looks from both upstairs and downstairs!


I also found a charming vintage bread basket which previously held baguettes.  I decided to use it on the mantel to hold some of last year's dried hydrangea instead...
 

Love the colors...



It's very simple, but just enough for me...





Until next time...

34 comments

  1. Great clock in the entryway Linda. And I love the dried hydrangeas in the vintage bread basket.
    I hope we get the rain tomorrow that they are predicting. We really need it.

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  2. I planted Hydrangeas last year, I hope they come back, but at the end of the season they didn't look so good....

    ~Bliss~

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  3. Wow, you have some great finds! Love your new clock up there.
    Tracey

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  4. Just the perfect scale for the location...great finds!
    Love the hydrangeas, too!

    Jan

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  5. I am totally loving your giant clock, Linda! What a lucky find, and you are so right, it's hard to believe what people give away!

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  6. WOW Linda, I love that clock and the way you have it displayed! It looks great and so does that vintage bread box!! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  7. I love the clock with the wood piece under. What a great use for the bread basket. I will have to keep this in mind as I have a long bread basket and hopefully I will have hydrangeas this year.,.

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  8. LOVE the simplicity of the clock and the basket. Still working on "simple" at my house...but I'm such a "collector" it's hard to hold back :) Laurel

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  9. It's looking quite lovely! I have dried hydrangeas around here, too, and I love them. Love the clock!

    xo
    Claudia

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  10. Love the look of the clock. It amazes me too on what people give away...and throw away.

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  11. Lovely! I like the "not so much" look too. How did you get your flowers to dry so beautifully???

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  12. Love the clock...what a nice finishing piece for the area. I love dried hydrangeas! xo Diana

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  13. Great additions to the entryway. The clock was a wonderful find. I love all the goodies you pictured in your previous post too...that lamp was gorgeous!
    Jane

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  14. I have been so focused on my sewing and have not been out looking for things for our home. I really love the clock and must start looking for one for our livingroom. The hydrangeas in the basket look great.

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  15. Love that clock! It also amazes me what people just give away...that's why I thrift!

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  16. Looks great! It's coming across finds like that clock that keep me going back to the thrift stores almost daily!

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  17. I love both of these looks, Linda! I love dried hydrangeas, and that basket is perfect for the mantel. I have a basket like that I haven't thought to use. Great idea!

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  18. Linda, I found an old bread basket just like yours last fall at a flea market and I did the same exact thing...put my dried hydrangeas in it! great minds!!!
    Faye

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  19. I'm a huge fan of clocks, too. WOW, what a find! It looks just wonderful.

    Sure wish I could grow Hydrangea's here at 8,000' but have to settle for silk. Your basket filled with those gorgeous flowers is so happy!

    Happy Spring!

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  20. I love hydrangeas but sadly they do not grow where I live. Your thrifted clock is wonderful!

    Danielle

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  21. Love those dried hydrangeas in the basket...they look so pretty! I can't wait to grow these things!!!

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  22. Your clock is just gorgeous! Yours looks great just the way it is. Lucky you. You didn't have to alter it like I did mine. Ha!

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  23. wow!! great finds for sure!! lucky you!

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  24. You find the best things at your thrift stores!

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  25. Your clock is beautiful and I love the piece of old architecture below it. Your mantel looks lovely!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  26. your entry is just so awesome and that clock is set off perfectly with the wood trim. I always want to be simple and stylish, but I just can't!
    Lezlee

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  27. Came back for a run through of your blog. Enjoyed all your treasures & ideas alot! Would love for you to come visit too! mcreatesdily.blogspot.com

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  28. Wow, those are some great finds, Linda. I love that clock :)

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  29. I am a hydrangea fan, love how they look filling that basket tot he brim. Hugs and wishes for a lovely week ahead! P.S. I'm your newest linky follower

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  30. Love the clock and how you have the dried hydrangeas in the bread basket. I agree that sometimes simple looks gorgeous - sometimes there is too much clutter!

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  31. LOVE that clock Linda. I love Hydrangeas too. My Mom dries hers and has them for so long in pretty vases.

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  32. I love the way those huge clocks look....And with age, I appreciate them LOL! Heard you are having fabulous weather!

    Carol

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  33. Linda, as always, your arrangements are lively. Nothing better than dried hydrangeas!
    xo
    Lynn

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  34. What a great clock Linda! My hydrangeas are in my living room. Love the colors they bring when dried. Looks like you are getting ready for Spring.
    Have a great weekend,
    xxx Liz

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