Front Door Makeover

My good friend Tara recently posted pictures of her front door makeover. Check it out, she did a phenominal job. Now this lady is a creative lady with a Can Do attitude, I love her. She attempts the things I talk about. The before and after is drastic! Thanks for asking me about my front door, I'm pretty pleased with our little rancher. No kidding- before we bought it I happened to drive past it and say to myslef " Wow, that's one ugly house"- who knew I'd own it one day??

Here's our home when we moved in:

Nasty lamp post, tired boxwoods, monkey grass (yawn), funky rust colored paint, brassy mailbox, patchy grass. Whew- needs help.

and after some paint and landscaping:

I smile when I pull into the driveway now! The rundown:

1. Door paint- Kingsport Gray by Benjamin Moore
2. Trim- Deserted Island by Benjamin Moore
3. Mail box- silver spray paint
4. Flowers on door from Tallulah Trading Co. (they are so nice and will spend a lot of time with you creating the perfect wreath, etc)
5. Flowerbox- White and pink Vinca's & asparagus ferns
6. Large Bush- Hydrangea from Lowe's
7. Plants in front of Hydrangea- Lamb's Ear (gift from the lady who did my centerpieces from our wedding) It grows anywhere you plant it! Go plant this!
8. Flower Bed- Pink and white impatiens with hostas from the nurseries in Alexandria