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    Summer Front Door Makeover

    June 7, 2012 |

    Are you guys ready? It’s Summer Block Party time!

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    Hi everyone. I am super excited to kick of the Summer Block Party Series. Thanks to Ann for having me!!

    Let me quickly introduce myself.

    My name is Connie and I blog at Measured by the Heart. I write about DIY-home improvements, crafts, cooking, hair tutorials and book club. A little bit of everything. I love to meet new people and I hope you will stop by.

    Ok enough of that...let's talk summer!!

    My sweet girls go to year round school so they are still in class until mid July. {I know it's sad now, but having 3 weeks off in Sept. and and Jan. is so nice!!} Since I can't really plan a ton of fun summer outings with my girls, I decided to give our house a summer makeover. Starting with our front door. I wanted to brighten it up and let summer greet you first thing when you come over.

    Here is a before:

    Not bad right, but not great either. Definitely not bright and summery. So I decided to pick a yummy yellow. It took three coats but that isn't bad when you are working on a small surface.

    cute yellow front door

    That's definitely better, but I really didn't love the black molding. I decided it needed to go white and I think it MADE the door.

    cute yellow front door

    Isn't it funny how that white molding makes all the difference. I LOVE it. Want to see a side by side?

    cute painted front door

    I completely love it!! It's such a fun way to freshen up your home for summer.

    I'd love to have you stop by Measured by the Heart. You can also connect with me on social media:

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    Lately I’ve been loving yellow, and it just makes that door pop! I love the before and after! Thanks, Connie for hosting today and kicking off the series! She has so many great ideas, you’ll love her blog.

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    Comments

    1. Alicia

      June 08, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      I LOVE the door! So much better than the black one!

    2. Lori

      June 08, 2012 at 2:36 am

      Very Pretty!!!

      Hey AM, would you be able to do a post of your kitchen cupboard storage and specifically how you store items for your kiddos (bibs, baby spoons, cups, bowls, etc.) I need some ideas!! Thanks! : )

      • Ann Marie

        June 08, 2012 at 2:48 am

        great idea, Lori! I'll take some pics and let ya know when I have it up. 🙂

    3. Emily

      June 07, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      LOVE! Your door is so bright and cheerful! What an awesome transformation. The white molding really makes it pop.

    4. tiffany

      June 07, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      So pretty! What is the name of the color? I am planning on painting my front door yellow, but can't decide on a color!

    5. Mandy

      June 07, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      Very nice!

    6. Laura / Pet Scribbles

      June 07, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      I love your yellow door Connie! And the white trim! We just went from a neat blue shade to black, as my husband wanted the door color to match the black shutters. 🙁 I long for a different color... Great way to kick off Ann Marie's Summer Block Party!

    7. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

      June 07, 2012 at 1:46 pm

      Love it. Such a cheerful color and really brightens up the entrance. Hugs, Marty

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