Shut the Front Door!

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Everytime I did, I thought, "Man, this thing needs help!" and help it got:
I chose a bright, cheery yellow.
Here's the "before" shot:

If you've been following, you'll remember the rescreening project - which was just the beginning.  You can read that story HERE.  The rest of the door needed some TLC, which is evidenced here:

After scraping and sanding...

Did I mention the scraping?
The driveway was a mess!

After finishing the screen door, the main door also needed some attention.  It didn't need a lot of scraping and sanding, but it did need an update - it was white:

Not anymore!


The transformation is striking, don't you think?

From here, we're moving on to the shutters.  My hubby has been painting the house, so stay tuned for the cottage's new look!

Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by!

Linking to:
That DIY Party
Amaze Me Monday
Merry Monday
Make It Pretty Monday
Grandma Ideas
Oh My Heartsie Girl
Creative Spark
Before and After Wednesday
Shabbilicious Friday
Friday Finds




Comments

  1. Donna WilkesAugust 9, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    What a welcoming color - so bright and cheerful.

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    1. AnnAugust 10, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Thank you, Donna - so glad you stopped by!

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  2. UnknownAugust 9, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous !
    What a welcoming touch - we're hoping to paint ours before winter sets in ( we're in a fixer upper so working on things bit by bit ) I'm torn between Red or Yellow - you may have just swayed me in one direction :)
    xxx

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    1. AnnAugust 10, 2015 at 1:27 PM

      Thank you, Suzan - we're working bit-by-bit also! Can't wait to see what color you choose!

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  3. UnknownAugust 10, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Ann! :)
    I love the color, it's beautiful and what a big change it made! :)
    Our door used to be a similar yellow and I loved it for almost 2 years...but because I seem to like change (lol) I just painted it red.
    Beautiful job!

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    1. AnnAugust 10, 2015 at 6:56 PM

      Thanks, Kimberley - red & yellow - popular colors!!!

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  4. Art and SandAugust 11, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Our Dutch door is read, but out next door neighbor's Dutch door is yellow just like yours.

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    1. AnnAugust 14, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      I love Dutch doors! How lucky you are to have one!

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  5. LindaAugust 11, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Sure do like the cheerful yellow! I need to do the same for our back door but since there are so many more pressing jobs, it keeps being pushed down the list! Good for you for great job! From Amaze Me Monday

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    1. AnnAugust 14, 2015 at 9:03 AM

      I can certainly relate to "the list". We have one too!!
      Thank you for stopping by!

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  6. Karren HallerAugust 12, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Good morning Ann, this is a welcoming door now all bright dressed in pretty yellow, so cheerful. You did an amazing job!!

    Thank you for sharing on Oh My Heartsie Girls ww this week and thanks for having my banner in your sidebar as well!!!

    Wishing you and hubby all the best!!
    Have a beautiful week!
    Karren

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    1. AnnAugust 14, 2015 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks Karren. We are certainly keeping busy!
      Have a great weekend!

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  7. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeAugust 16, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    FUN color...great job!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  8. BetsyAugust 16, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I saw that yellow door and had to take a look. I love it!
    I painted mine a version of a yellow, not sure the color exactly, my husband purchased the paint for a chair. I think your door is so cheery and welcoming.
    betsy

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  9. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 25, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I love your pretty, yellow door! I wanted to let you know the Weekly Feature Series is live in which your post is being featured. Sorry for the delay in letting you know. It's the first week of school and I'm super behind. Anyhoo, thank you for joining in my parties! Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/08/weekly-feature-series_24.html Have a lovely week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  10. Patrick ArmeenFebruary 4, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    If you would have said to m that you wanted the front door painted yellow, I would have said please choose any other color. I rarely if ever see a yellow door, and besides, it doesn't go with anything, right? Boy was I wrong. That not only looks great, I am now a real believer that this color does look great on a door.

    Earl Mark @ Eastway Lock

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    1. AnnFebruary 4, 2016 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you, Earl. I decided to think "outside the box" and I really think it paid off.
      Glad you like it!
      Ann

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