LA DOLFINA

A few months ago I was inspired by this photo of a painted gray & white striped doormat. Last weekend, I showed it to my husband and we discussed the idea of painting one in our front entry. At first we considered wide black & white stripes like the inspiration photo.   But the more we brainstormed we came up with the idea of painting a 36" X 48"  black rectangle  with a classic off-white clam shell in the middle.   This is the best mock up we could come up with but I think it gives you a pretty good idea. I'd love to know your thoughts...

image via Little Green Notebook I'm sort of stuck on the details at the moment. I was wondering what you all thought of this staircase with 4 different style spindles. Is it too much detail, or is it pure genius? I'd love to have you weigh in. I just love the fresh interpretation of the traditional details in this front entry. The striped doormat is painted on, and instead of just a pair of planters flanking the door, there is the unexpected placement of two sets of planters varied in size and pattern but linked in color and plantings. I find these photos so inspirational! I have a similar entry and can't wait to try out this look!