My New Blue Front Door

y family moved to Sutton Place in the spring of 1993. It looked vastly different then. Our yard was full of trees both in front and in back. We had no grass, no thriving landscaping and absolutely no curb appeal. We bought it mostly for the location and size...and of course the price. I experienced a dreadful case of buyer's remorse soon after moving in. So after years of blood, sweat and tears...

here is what our house looks like today.

We have, by necessity, removed most of the trees from the lot.

Our plumbing was compromised by tree roots.

Our foundation was cracking.

Our patio, porch floor and garage floor were cracking as well.

We have pretty much replaced or fixed everything.

New roof.

Painted siding and trim (twice.)

Replaced every exterior door.

New landscaping.

New lawn.

New lights (twice.)

New deck.

Added porch railing.

Two things we haven't addressed are the windows and asphalt driveway.

We recently finished putting our 2 children through college.

8 years of tuition sort of got in the way of any recent home improvement.

I so wish I had a picture of my old front doors.

They were double doors in the barn style...with  the "X" on the bottom

and diamond mullions on the top.

They were O-L-D.

The first few years we lived here snow actually blew inside. 

So here is my front door today.

It recently went from this...

To this!

I loved my red front door but I was ready for a change.

This color is the same navy I just used in my kitchen.

Sherwin Williams Naval.

I had almost everything I needed to make the wreath.

I picked up the green berries at Joann to add a little more color.

I love my new door mat.

Should I be worried if getting this really made my day?

Here is the source in case you want to check it out.

Owning this home has been a character-building experience.

I have learned patience and perseverance.

I have learned that hard work pays off.

I have learned to never under-estimate the value of a good handy man.

At the end of the day this is where we return.

It's a safe place for my family.

It's where my heart is.

It's home.

Thanks for stopping by...

Linking to:
Strut Your Stuff at Saturday Mornings
Sunday Showcase Party at Under The Table And Dreaming

Summer Color Paint Party at Debbiedoos
Masterpiece Monday at Boogie Board Cottage
Power of Paint Party - Summer Paint at Domestically Speaking