Project Inspired by Sherlock Holmes (the movie)

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Inspiration can come from anywhere...  in this case it came from the movie Sherlock Holmes.  There were several scenes in the movie that showed the entry to Dr. Watson's London flat which had a lantern with the house number burnished onto the glass.  Well suffice it to say that I had a hard time concentrating on the rest of the movie after that.  I couldn't wait to get home to order some house numbers from Wonderful Grafitti where I remembered seeing them when I purchased my laundry definition a few months earlier.



Well... they arrived a few days ago



and we just finished putting them on.



What do you think?


Comments

Kathysue said…
Terri, Ilove this idea. See I told you, you have special eyes!!! Always open to new inspirations and adventures. I am sure you will start a new trend with this one. Love it!! You are a design diva. xo kathysue
February 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM
savvycityfarmer said…
it screams "come on in" ... wish we were neighbors!
February 15, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Kat said…
Love it! I've yet to see the movie, and now I'm afraid I'll spend the whole film looking for the entry lamp. Kathy
February 15, 2010 at 3:12 PM
A Perfect Gray said…
No fair! I want this and YOUR HOUSE, too! Wonderful job, you talented gal!
February 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM
beachvintage.com said…
It all looks lovely. I love that front door!
February 15, 2010 at 5:39 PM
koralee said…
So so lovely...what a grand idea. I love your square boxwood wreath...thank you for your sweet comments you left on my blog! xoxo
February 15, 2010 at 6:07 PM
FrenchBlue said…
YOU are BRILLIANT! NUMBERS?!?!?Numbers on porch lamps!!! THERESE YOU MUST market these!! YOU my friend are AMAZING!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!!! They look beautiful and complete your house!!
XO
February 15, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Unknown said…
It looks fantastic! Very chic! Have a sweet day!
February 16, 2010 at 12:10 AM
joanna said…
What a keen eye you have for it is in the details. . . that complete the whole look....

The whole entryway draws you right in ,, looks like a framed picture pretty postcard, lovely,

Joanny
February 16, 2010 at 12:38 AM
Cashon&Co said…
OH. My. GOsh.....PERFECTION! (i haven't seen the movie yet, but you can be sure that now I will!) Your front entrance is stunning. Those numbers couldn't be more wonderful on your lantern, but your perfect boxwoods are stunning. As is that doorbell! Show more!!!
February 16, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Karena said…
Therese, it is perfect! Love it. I am on the look out for a reasonable lantern similar to yours!

Karena
February 16, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Karena said…
PS It is also the movie at the top of my list!

Karena
February 16, 2010 at 7:52 AM
cjsullivan133 said…
It looks really good. I noticed that lamp as well, as Guy Ritchie held the camera a bit on it, but I have always loved letters and numbers too. Did you also notice the receptacle's that were used to light up the London streets at night? You did a really good job putting them on Terri. I like your square shaped boxwood too! Your house looks really pretty.
February 16, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Rebecca June | Sea Island Drive said…
I am BEYOND jealous!

xoxo

Rebecca June
February 17, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Ever since I saw Sherlock Holmes, I have wanted to do the same thing. Where did you get your beautiful lantern?
February 18, 2010 at 7:01 PM
La Dolfina said…
Hi Anon!

I'm glad I was not the only one who was fixating on that lantern! I found mine at The Restoration Hardware Outlet in Vacaville. I wish you the best of luck in finding one!!!
February 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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