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My love of topiary is reflected at my front entrance for this year's Christmas decorating. There is a topiary dog, a Christmas gift, and even a turtle. In the foyer is a topiary reindeer.

Orangerie

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I promised photos of my new Calamondin citrus trees. They arrived late on Friday so I "installed" them yesterday. As you can see, I put them in a pair of blue and white Chinese fish bowls and topped them with lots of moss. They are beautiful and the quality is excellent.

Paint Color Decisions

Sherwin Williams Alabaster 7008

After playing around with my Samplize paint samples, these are the colors I have decided on for the exterior of my home. Sherwin Williams Alabaster on the stucco, Sherwin Williams Extra White on the trim, and Benjamin Moore Glass Slipper for the ceilings in the entrance and lanai.

Creating a Chinoiserie Entrance

via The Scout Guide

 With its blue door, Chinese Chippendale railing, and pair of blue and white Neirmann Weeks Leone urns, this is an elegant front entrance with chinoiserie style.

Here is more fabulous inspiration. Adding some chinoiserie elements to your front entrance is a wonderful way to bring personality to your home before you even enter.

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When I bought my Florida home, the front entrance lacked personality, with nothing but painted concrete. The first thing I did was to add a pair of blue and white Chinese garden stools. They have been outside in my gardens for thirty years and I couldn't wait to use them here. They will be even happier because they are quite sheltered from the elements. I never thought about this before, but they are perfect for all of my deliveries ! Amazon Prime perches.

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I keep a pair of umbrellas in the entryway - I take lots of walks with the pups and they are at the ready and I also love combining blue and white stripes with chinoiserie. A blue key fob is a new addition.

Nautical Chinoiserie

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My front entrance was just painted concrete when I bought the house and did not make me happy. I love blue and white, love patterned tile, and love a nautical vibe. These star tiles checked all the boxes. I have styled the entrance with a pair of vintage blue and white Chinese garden stools, a large hurricane, and a handmade reclaimed lobster rope doormat available from a wonderful local Florida business - 30 Fathom Doormats.

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