(Click on pictures to see detail better)
This summer I fixed up our little entryway, but I also redid the the small area when you step from the entryway into the kitchen. This is the space that holds our coats, umbrellas, slippers, etc. I liked the pale yellow I had painted the pantry (on the other side of the kitchen) and decided just to paint over the wallpaper the same color.
I call this my storybook corner, well looking at it, you can see why. I have my wonderful Cozy Whimsy prints and also my black apple print. I painted a round frame intense blue and put in a red silhouette.
I have my little paper cottages out. I am planning on getting a few trees and a silver glittered banner that says storybook to hang above the cottages.
The hooks are new. I have black iron in the pantry and love it. So I found a site with a lot of different black iron hooks. I decided it would be fun to have them all different. I did not realize the hook with the white knobs was so small. So in time I will replace that one. But I love how they are all different, yet have the same feel.
My sweet gnome tassel is from Selia, I LOVE him, thank you.
I have my doll from Angie, a gnome plate and other storybook bits. I hope when you walk in and see my storybook corner, you feel you are in for a special visit.
The wall needed one more picture. So I took a pretty carved fame, lined it with red polka-dot fabric and added a vintage cottage I had with some museum wax. I am just over the moon with my storybook corner and hope you find something in it to inspire you xoxox
Storybook corner looks so ready for the holidays.
xoo
Posted by: Jill | November 11, 2009 at 04:31 PM
what a cozy little corner! Enchanting~
Posted by: heather | November 02, 2009 at 12:58 PM
It looks like the entry to a cozy cottage tucked away in the woods:-)
Posted by: Suzanne | November 01, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Clarice, your home is just adorable. I ADORE all of the cottage-E touches and prints. Now I am on a mission to find some of those paper houses. Are they German? You did a lovely job!!!
LOVE your new banner, too!
It was nice to catch up with you.
Your daughters are just as lovely as you are.
Happy Fall,
becky
Posted by: sweet cottage dreams | October 31, 2009 at 04:10 PM
What a fantastic corner Clarice. I always like seeing your little homely spaces and loved your entryway. Keep the ideas coming. Happy Halloween to all, love Eli
Posted by: flutterbypatch | October 31, 2009 at 09:23 AM
I LOOOOOOOOOVE it! Thanks for sharing:)
Posted by: Molly | October 31, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Oooh, it's beautiful! I love all those little paper cottages lined up on the shelves too -- sooooo cute!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | October 30, 2009 at 05:18 PM
I love your little paper houses, are they vintage?
Posted by: Wendy | October 30, 2009 at 07:50 AM
So sweet and simple!!!
Have a GREAT weekend Clarice!
ox,
Joy
Posted by: The Vintage Rabbit | October 30, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I just LOVE your new corner. The cute details are precious, especially those paper houses. You know, it reminds me of a corner from one of Mary Engelbreit's homes.
Posted by: Kim | October 30, 2009 at 07:09 AM
I just love your Storybook Corner. I could just stand here and look and look at all the details. I'm very fond of iron and have bits of it here and there in my home too. I like that you've chosen different shapes and sizes for your hooks.
I especially like the whimsical feel of your space. Good job.
Jody
Posted by: Jody | October 29, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Dear Clarice,
What an absolutely charming and adorable area in your home! I love everything you have done. perfect! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Have a beautiful evening!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon D. | October 29, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Oh Clarice! It is just perfect and such an inspiration! I love the color of the walls and the picture with the polka dot background...and museum wax is sooooo adorable! What a happy and welcoming corner! (the little gnome looks quite at home) :O) My grandmother had a little cottage thermometer like the one you have, I just love it. Is it German? Thank you for all you share!
Blessings to You and Yours!
Selia
Posted by: Selia Renzetti | October 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I think it's just darling and I love all those different black hooks and the blue frame and the paper houses...really everything!
Manuela
Posted by: The Pleasures of Homemaking | October 29, 2009 at 11:54 AM
This looks like such fun and a wonderful corner to explore when someone is visiting your house. I love the idea of adding trees and the silver glittered banner.
Posted by: Junie Moon | October 29, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Clarice, this is so sweet! I would love to be greeted with this entrance.
It's so cheerful and inviting ~ your lucky, lucky family and friends. ((hugs)) ~m
Posted by: Mari at Once Upon a Plate | October 28, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Dear Clarice,
Your storybook corner is so sweet! I love the shade of yellow you chose to paint the walls. It is very cheerful and light. You have made such a charming vignette! I noticed the beautiful gnome tassel dear Selia made for you right off, and Marjorie's prints are so pretty! I love the frame you used for your cottage home. That was such a good idea! The blue frame with the red silhouette is darling! Your cottages are so sweet and the hooks add the perfect touch. The doll Angie made you is so pretty! Thank you for sharing a lovely corner of your storybook home!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | October 28, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Clarice, I *love* how this turned out! Nice to see you and your lovely girls today! And I forgot to tell you, the first thought I had when I saw you at Angie's today was how beautiful you were--your hair looked just lovely : )
Posted by: country mouse | October 28, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Sweet! It made my eyes smile!
LaVonne
Posted by: LaVonne | October 28, 2009 at 03:23 PM
I love all of the MarmeeCraft prints! Your nook looks so very cozy indeed. :) Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | October 28, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Such a cute idea!
Posted by: Matty | October 28, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Just perfect Clarice!
Posted by: janet | October 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM
It looks great. Even though there is a lot of small things it doesn't look cluttered, it looks very clean. I love the picture you made with the cottage card. That frame is so cottage looking. Love, Mom
Posted by: Linda | October 28, 2009 at 11:28 AM
It looks sweet and cozy and oh, so you!
Posted by: Lorrie | October 28, 2009 at 10:55 AM
How cute Clarice! I really liked the picture that you made - how creative!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | October 28, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Dear Clarice,
Oh, how magical! Everything looks like a little grandmother's cottage in the woods, full of precious knick knacks and love.
Thanks for inviting us to see the nook!
Love,
Marqueta
Posted by: Marqueta | October 28, 2009 at 09:25 AM
I would love to just cozy up in there with a cup of lavender Earl Grey!
Such inspiration!
Posted by: Nikki | October 28, 2009 at 09:12 AM
It is so cozy in the storybook room! I really do like your black iron hooks and the fact that they're all so different really do add the intrigue factor! Nice job!
Posted by: HouseHold6 | October 28, 2009 at 09:11 AM