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Foyer Decor, a Big Girl, and High School All Over Again.

Melissa Beene Ford/ Annie

So this morning as I was getting ready to take Baby A to school, she found a new place to wait for me.

And I had to take a picture because it was so darn cute, because I got a new camera (though not the one I really, really want, this one is really good for now), and because one day when she’s 6′ tall I’ll look at this table and remember that once upon a time she used to be able to sit in it. And be sad.

But then I saw this picture and noticed how sad my entry way looks (or ‘foyer,’ pronounced ‘foy-yay,’ if you want to be sophisticated) and realized that I really need to do something about this space and I’m at a total loss here. How do you decorate an entry way?

I have a sad little WalMart vase with sticks in it, and a pedestal with a 90% melted candle sitting on top.

The table, I scored for $49 when Bombay Co. was going out of business, and while its not the most beautiful table in the world…..$49. You can’t beat $49.

The mirror I bought at Canton 10+ years ago and my friend Stephanie helped me haul the ridiculously heavy 372 pound mirror to my car.

Remember that, Steph? 🙂

Come to think of it, I haven’t seen her since then.

Stephanie, I promise if I ever see you in person again, I won’t make you carry heavy things.

Unless its really, really cheap at Canton.

My next project? Decorating this entry.

No I haven’t finished the girls’ room yet, but I really like to start new projects while 10 others are still unfinished. That’s just how I roll. So if you have any help or advice to offer, comment away.

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So this Big Girl sitting in my table…..is a Big Girl because she wore Elmo panties to school today. Today is her first day to wear Big Girl panties to school. She’s pretty much mastered it at home, but I was too nervous to send her to school with nothing but a thin layer of cotton protecting poor Mrs. Teresa’s floor.

I’m praying for sanity for Mrs. Teresa today.

Poor Mrs. Teresa.

But I guess I can’t really call her Baby A anymore since she’s big.

Before I get ahead of myself I guess I should see how this day plays out with the Big Girl panties before I change her name just yet….

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Have you noticed the new addition to my blog? Up there, on the top left? Its my lonely little group of followers. Just like high school, I’m grateful to have two friends, but I sure would like a few more.

I’m feeling a little lonely here today what with my two girls back at school after spring break, and only my two friends to keep me company. (sigh).

So if you want to make my day, could ya please just follow me? I’m not asking you to go to prom with me, or sit with me in the cafeteria or anything.

Unless you just want to…

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  1. Shanequa says

    March 17, 2009 at 3:00 am

    You are so funny…I am soooo proud of AC! That is awesome!

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  2. Cindy and crew says

    March 17, 2009 at 4:01 am

    You are so funny! I thought your foyer looked pretty good – I love the Bombay table! And, look at those clean floors!! Don’t come to my house… Has Alice been hard at work at your house? I need one of those!

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  3. Steph says

    March 19, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    you are killin’ me. seriously. <BR/><BR/>my friend have you forgotten one mAJoR event you were apart of in my life? uummm? let’s see march 4, 2000 3pm FBC Mad’ville. me in a pristine white sparkly dress (hahahahaha) you in a slinky purple dress….flowers, preacher, groom, bridesmaids, one armed groomsmen…………me choking on the words, "…obey…."<BR/><BR/>ring any bells? you have seen

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Hey there... I'm Melissa! Texas girl. Mom to three + one goldendoodle. Believer. Old house fanatic. Creating a happy + healthy home with purpose is my passion. I'm so glad you're here!

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Every year I think, “next year I’ll do better. Next year I’ll have it together.” And then, here we are on the SIXTH Christmas that we’ve been in this house, the sixth Christmas I’ve dragged our chaotic bunch of Christmas mess out of a chaotic garage I still haven’t unpacked from our move six years ago. 
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Maybe this year is the year I’ll organize it all and put it back neatly so that by Christmas number 7, it will be smooth sailing. People will flock to my social media to see how I’ve pulled everything off SO PERFECTLY. Next year will be my year. 
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I put this sign on the wall in my office so I could keep it in front of my eyes: Love. Joy. Peace. And all that. I am SO unlike Jesus most days. So lacking in all of these character qualities. And that’s WITH waking up most mornings and spending my first 30 minutes with God Himself. 
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How lost would I be without that? Geez. I can’t fathom. I REQUIRE being transformed by renewing my mind every single morning, and even then, responding to people and life with love, joy, peace and patience doesn’t come naturally. 
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