Thursday 8 January 2015

Our Little Green Wall of Frames- Part II

A while back I had done a post about our tiny entrance foyer which I had livened up with a splash of crisp apple green and some art work. It was, if you remember, a work in progress. There have been a few additions since then, a few colorful wooden masks that I picked up from Sri Lanka and a nice modern looking wooden ledge that I picked up from Pepperfry. 

The ledge is something that I've always wanted, mainly so I could keep a bowl there to deposit my keys (I'm always losing them, much to the exasperation of the hubs). I came across exactly what I was looking for on the Pepperfry website, was happy to see it was within my budget, and placed the order just before Diwali. It arrived after a little wait, and I excitedly got my carpenter to fix it up. 

What I like about Pepperfry is that they have quite a variety of choice in terms of styles ranging from modern and funky to colonial as well as traditional. The one I decided on was a simple, clean-lined design that seemed ideal for our rather cramped entrance. I also didn't want something too traditional looking because of those traditional brass lamps. I didn't want things becoming too ethnic. 

The ledge is the perfect addition to our green wall of frames. Finally I have a place for those keys! Ever since it was fixed up, I've been playing around with different combinations and arrangements... of course the hubs looks on, rolling his eyes and shaking his head in amusement, but even he admits that it's so much better than before:) 



Still a little more art to be added, but it's getting there :)



There's my cute little Fijian Kava or yaqona bowl in which 
I keep my keys



A wooden toy rickshaw I picked up in Sri Lanka



Tea lights and flowers add a nice welcoming touch to the entrance, 
which earlier was very unwelcoming :)





[All images by Shalini Pereira. Please do not use without prior written permission]

19 comments:

  1. love the green! i am toying with colors for an accent wall, and can't make up my mind!! :)

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    1. Thanks Sharon... & it was great chatting with you yesterday

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  2. I have a shelfie/ledge kind of thing in my entry too...its my fav corner to play with. Love love yours. That green is a great touch.

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    1. Thanks Harshika! good luck with the move... can't wait to see the pics!

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  3. I guess everyone is falling in love with that green, count me in too! You have a fab entrance and arranged so well! My entrance post is still taking its shape, hopefully put up soon, loved reading your blogs! Have been visiting you quite often now ;)

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    1. Thank you! And I'm looking forward to seeing what you've done with your entry... sure it will be fabulous!

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  4. This turned out great Shalini !!! Love how you've dressed it up in so many different ways........Wishing you a fabulous 2015 !!!

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    1. Thanks Shruthi! Happy New Year to all of you too!

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  5. Beautiful little corner there. :) Amitav Ghosh and the white daisies are quiet a killer combination.

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    1. Thank you... and yes with reg to Amitav Ghosh and the flowers...I think so too :)

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  6. I love the color...the setup is for a magazine shoot, beautifully done, the photos are also well composed and exposure is spot on...thanks for sharing your green wall of frames.

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    1. Thank you so much Ankit... you have made my day with your kind words... I'm so happy you liked our little entry way :)

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  7. Its beautifully done. Love the hanging lamps, rickshaw and the ceramic pitcher :)

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  8. I am totally in awe of your beautiful green wall and the lovely stunning frames.. My new year resolution is to learn the art of framing.. I simply cant seem to put up frames on the wall...
    Please let me know if I can feature this on Colours Dekor!!

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    1. Thank you Patricia... and I would be absolutely honored to have this featured on your blog! Please let me know if you need any more pics...

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  9. Hey Shalini, it sure it's looking warm and welcoming! You ve got a great sense of mixing up different styles. Best.

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  10. A ledge is a wonderful playground right :-) You've done it up great.. Loved the play of artwork, travel collectibles, light, and books!

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  11. Lovely post... Loved the green :-)

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  12. Hi,

    Wonderful "Little Green Wall of Frames". Nice way to decor the frames over the green wall, i think we can also add other color option with frames.

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