powell brower at home: And the winner is...

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# 10 - My Crafty Home Life

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So since Mom is super inspired by her Spring Into Action Challenge, I've been starting a new to-do list and sometimes these things can seem so daunting, right? I figured I should start small and work up to larger ticket items (like hanging three new pendant lights in my kitchen or all new dining chairs). One thing I can get done relatively quickly is a hardware refresh ('scuse the techy talk) on my Bombe chest in my entry. I bought it a couple of years ago when I was fully on board with the rustic meets untreated or reclaimed wood look and now I'm left feeling too shabby and not so chic about it.

I bought four of these ~~pups~~ ponies to add to it..

I'm thinking of painting it dark green, navy or black with some contrasting trim. A la...

Source: sheridanfrench.blogspot.com via Bethany on Pinterest

I love some brass hardware! I feel like it's one of those things that you either love or hate. While I've been busy falling in love with brass all over again, Mom cringes at the thought of its revival after finally finishing the update to stainless/brushed nickel about five years ago. Same disconnect between us about wallpaper, too.

Brass looks super good in a campaign-style enviro. Or to add a touch of warmth to a space.