i decided that our entry needed a little more something. something other than all the dark woodwork. the entry didn't seem very welcoming. knowing that my mom was coming out for a visit, and that she is way better at sewing than i am, i asked her if she wanted a small project.



i had ordered a sample of this fabric from tonic living when i was looking for fabrics for the curtains in the den. i loved the fabric but wasn't sure where i could use it. a cushion for the entry bench was the perfect solution.



the pillows are from the living room. my mom made 2 extra pillows with the diamond fabric that i will use in the living room instead. i think that the colors and pattern work really well with everything else we already had in the entry. i know that the dark woodwork might not be for everyone, but for now, it is just in too good of shape to paint.



we still need to fix the stairs, install the new/old door, and replace the floor, but considering it used to look like this:



we've come a long way.