Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the doors of welcome event.
This is hosted by the lovely Karen at
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I have recently shown you our front door on my
fall mum post so I thought I would show you the
most frequently used door in our home.
It's the side entry garage door.
We park in here so it just works better for us.
Here is an M doormat I found at Kirklands.
Here are the red brick stairs leading inside.I recently added the "Welcome" sign
that I purchased from Lynette's Etsy shop.
The large metal vase and ting are from Kirklands.
We will be painting the railing white this weekend.
Isn't blogging the best way to make you
realize what should have been done already?
Has this happened to you all before?
Inside from the garage and you arrivein the small laundry nook off the kitchen.
What do you do when you have such a
small area? Decorate up a storm right!
I have so much decor' wall art in here.
Here is the door leading to the powder room.I found the pear wreath at Marshalls, the
topper at our local pottery store and the
tuscan style mirror at Kirklands.
A close up of the pear wreath.The colors did not show up well in the photo.
It's a sage green, gold and a deep plum.
I wanted to take a moment and update you on myhealthy lifestyle changes over the past six weeks.
Everything is going fantastic and I feel better.
Pounds lost 17! B/P 105/71
Many of you have asked what I'm eating to lose the
weight so I thought I would show you one example.
Dinner this evening was a spinach salad
topped with lean steak and fresh veggies.
We used Mrs Dash and the GF grill to cook it.
My one year blogging anniversary is coming soon!
Stay tuned for a very "Thankful" giveaway.
If you would like to follow along on my blog then
now is a good time. You don't want to miss it!
Thanks for visiting!
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95 comments:
Way to go on the weight loss!! I need to get motivated to do the same :)
Even your garage entry is lovely :))
What a lovely entrace ... you decor is simply inviting & warm.
Congrats on your weight loss, this is wonderful!
Have a wonderful autumn day. TTFN ~Marydon
Keep it up! You're doing so good! Your garage entry is cute! I'm not going to have my post up untill late tomorrow.
Manuela
Hi Melissa. :) Your doorway looks great. We end up coming and going mostly through our garage door. I need to make it cute like yours.
Your dinner looks so yummy. I have totally fallen off the healthy eating wagon. Have to get control.
Yours is the first "door" post I've seen. I'm anxious to check the rest out when they post.
I like the brick steps leading up to the door. Pretty fancy for a garage entrance!!
Congrats on the weight loss and healthy eating change. That's great that you've been able to lower your b.p.
Your decor is so ivinting! Lovely! Best, Vanessa
Melissa, you side entry is just wonderful. I love all of your wonderful wall art. You always do the neatest things. Dinner looks fabulous. I am so proud of you and all of the changes you have made. Good for you. Hugs, Marty
Melissa,
It's just like you to decorate your garage door! Girl, I'm doing good to CLEAN my garage door.LOL!
Hi, Melissa! I'm so proud of you about your weight loss. That is wonderful!
Your house is always so pretty. Love what you shared with us today!
XO,
Sheila :-)
That's your garage entry??? I'm ashamed to even think of mine just looking at yours ~ and we use ours all the time too! Love your "M" mat; I don't think I've ever seen anything like that here. That salad looks pretty good. Being gluten free, I've gotten pretty good at making salads into a good meal. You're doing so well, Melissa!
Congrats on the weight loss. I really need to get in my salads. Can't get into them for the winter months--yes it feels like winter here already. Thanks so much for sharing your meals :-)
way to go on this life change! I love your doors too...you always inspire me.
Oh YUM Girl...that salad looks wonderful and way to go with the weight loss...Now even your garage door looks wonderful is their nothing you don't decorate my friend...Hope your having a wonderful day sweet girl...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Everything looks so nice Melissa. Just wonderful. Since you're a Kirkland's junkie, I'm sure you get their email alerts, right? Did you know they have a "mykirklands.com" page where you can post pix? You might check it out!
Congrats on the 17 pds!
You have such a nice home Melissa!
You keep is so beautiful and now you are transforming your health from the inside out which takes such determination and a lot of planning for a healthy lifestyle... you are truly a model to follow... 17 pounds is wow... I need to loose ten... it just doesnt' want to budge but I am not gonna give up... rev up the exercise and it will come off, just takes stay power right? I am sure everyone is proud to see you succeed.
Lee
Melissa, you make your garage entry look so welcoming and inviting like everything else you do. Love it. Yea on 17 lbs. Great job.
Melissa, I'm so impressed that even your entry from the garage is inviting and welcoming. Let's face it, most of us ignore that area and yours is just as pretty as the rest of your home. You really never cease to amaze me with the way you keep your home. And congrats on the weight loss! You're doing a fantastic job and I'm so happy that you have the BP under control. That steak looks YUMMY! Don't you just love Mrs. Dash? Have a great week. Kathy
Soooooooo welcoming!!! Love the garage door! Just fabulous!
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WOOHOO!!! Congratulations! That is so awesome!
I have ramped up the exercise in a serious way, that I'm hoping that I might follow right behind you...Fingers crossed!
So glad you feel great! YAY!
~Mary
Melissa...what a treat to come home to your welcoming "private" entrance. I am not at all surprised that it is as beautiful as the rest of your home.
I am so impressed with the progress you are making with your new healthy routine...great job.
I am planning on showing a little bit more of my home in some upcoming posts. I have been wanting to share my family room...as you did...it is the place where we spend the most time...and it is my favorite room.
Stay tuned;)!!!
Have a wonderful evening!!!
XOXO
Cathy
I love the lettering on your door and the fact that you decorated your laundry room. And the second I saw your post I was wondering where you were going to put the "M". The mat was the perfect place. My grand daughters are named Mackenzie and Megan, we call them the M&M girls. Gotta find a few letter for their rooms now.
wow! i SOOO wish we had a kirklands here!! congrats on your weight loss; i need to go back to eating more salad!! yours looked yummy:)
Melissa I'm so proud of you with your new healthy life style!! 17 lbs - super!! The salad looks great- I can live on soup and salads- never have been much of a meat eater.
The entry way looks so very pretty! I am still trying to figure out what to do with mine- you walk in the back door and there are stairs to the basement or stairs up to the kitchen- the little space you walk into is only maybe 4 x 6! Makes for a challenge!
blessings
mary
Can you come to my house and decorate it? Please??????
I'm on a diet too and know how hard it is so kudos....well done.
Love your decorating.....who decorates their garage entry door? You do and you are amazing.
Have you always been gifted and talented with decorating?
Any tips for people who have a fear of, well, just about anything to do with decorating from choosing paint colors, picking a style, etc.
Love your blog....love it!!!!
Melissa,
Way to go on changing your eating habits...could you send me some of your will power?!
Warmly,
Deb :)
Your garage door looks so inviting - I've been picking up ideas myself - blogging is so good - no, make that great for ideas that you can incorporate (or just plain steal/copy) however you want to look at it ;-) !!
Great job on the lifestyle change - keep up the good work!
Congratulations, Melissa for loosing so much weight! That's fantastic!
Now your entries are so nice. Your entire home is so beautiful and you really know how to decorate.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a delicious, healthy looking salad Melissa! I'm so happy for you on your weight loss and great B/P... you go girl!!
Love all your pretties at your entry, especially love the "M" mat!
and that sort of rectangular mirror inside with the scroll on top and bottom! Like I've said before you have great taste!!
Hugs,
Sherri:)
Whoooo hoooo! You're doing great on your healthy eating diet!
You're home is so pretty - even the garage door & laundry!
Hi Melissa!
Your entry is so welcoming. I love the door hanger and embellishment above your door, very pretty. Congrats on your continued weight loss. I need to do the same. You are truly inspiring me with not only your decorating skills, but your determination to eat healthier. =)
Thanks for sharing! *Hugs* ~Liz
Hi Melissa, Your house always looks soooooooo beautiful! I have to say that you inspire me to get my fall stuff out and decorate. I have to tell you that I have lost 12 lbs! I am going for 8 more and I will feel so much better about things! It just feels so good to put on a pair of pants that use to be oh so tight and now they are loose or too big! I have been walking up a storm too! Good Luck with your continued weight loss and I promise to get my fall stuff out this weekend. (Working full time and working out makes it hard to also decorate!) HAHAHA
Nancy from OHIO
Everything looks so pretty Melissa~ I love the pear wreath, just so pretty and the side entry with the brick is charming! Is that stenciling on your door? It looks great! Cindy
Wow, Melissa, you're going GREAT on your weight loss and getting your blood pressure down! That is so awesome! Once again, all of your decorations come together so beautifully. Very nicely done!
Hi Melissa,
Congratulation on your healthy life style. You are doing great and getting such good results. I'm happy for you.
The back door looks so cute with all you have hanging. Very welcoming. Is the welcome sign on the door decals? Very cute.
Love your entryway and congrats on the healthy living! I finally have gotten a good test result so I hope I can get the clearing to start walking again.
Hey girlie! I could just sit in your home for hours and soak it all in. It's just that beautiful! ....I really love that pillow from kirklands...you know the one with the blue bow....true love~
I LOVE the door mat! We're an M initial family and this would be the perfect house warming gift (to myself) for our new home!
Wow, congrats on the weight loss! That salad looks so good! :)
I love that you decorated the area leading in from the garage. So welcoming!
Congratulations on the weight loss and healthy living progress. Way to go!
Way to go Melissa. Congrats on the weight loss and bp pressure. Your doors are so welcoming... love your welcome mat.. put in the want list.. hugs ~lynne~
Congrats on your weight loss Melissa... And as always your home is decorated so beautifully... It just screams WELCOME!
(((HUGS)))
Donna
YAY! Love how you posted a different door!
Is that a wreath hanger on the powder room door? It is so pretty - where did you find that!?!!!
Everything looks so festive - your entire house!!
And GOOD JOB on the lifestyle changes! You'll feel so much better! I know you already do!
Thanks for joining in! Hugs.
Karen @ Some Days Are Diamonds
Hi There! Thank you for visiting me yesterday to celebrate my SITS Day! U are deeply appreciated!
Beautiful is all I can say. Your home is amazing. Congrats on the b/p and weight loss!
It's wonderful to hear your good health news, Melissa! Kudos to you for losing weight so fast! I eat healthy and walk miles every day yet my stubborn pounds just don't want to melt away...it may have something to do with my age...but I'm not giving in to that ;-)
Your blog is always such a beautiful and gracious place to visit, as I'm sure is your home.
I'm looking forward to your give away! I have one planned soon too!
Melissa, I don't have your email address to send you instructions about the monogram. Send me an email please Jersey9@aol.com
Manuela
Hi Melissa. I love your entrance! Girl, you are so talented! And congratulations on the weight loss! I need to get back into gear and start walking again. ugh.
Blessings,
Sandra
What a cute house! It looks very warm and inviting! :)
OH Melissa your home is so lovely decorated for fall and Halloween how wonderful. Congratulations on your 17 pounds that is awesome. Great job. I bet your feeling better already with that low blood pressure you are sporting now. I am proud, I know it aint easy. Stay strong girl and keep up the good job.
Blessings,
Heidi
Oh, I love both doors. They are so welcoming. Losing weight is painful. Good for you making hard changes.
Melissa,
You have a beautiful garage entry, I have also found that I find lots of problem areas everytime I take a picture, so I have been taking pictures, posting them to computer so I can try to correct my mistakes. Congrats on the weight loss.
Sandy
Girl...where did you find the fancy dancy hanger for the wreath! I love that!
love your garage entry...congrats on the weight loss...Pat H
Luv your doormat. You have a beautiful home. I can tell you as I, luv to decorate. Stop by. I just opened Cottage Loft Boutique. Hugs, Connie
Your fall decorations are beautiful! And you have a lovely home.
Love your "back door" entryway! You have some beautiful things!
I'm so impressed with your weight loss, your healthy eating and your beautiful home! Good for you!
Way to go! I need to get my rear in gear and get those last 20 pounds or so off!
Your entrance is absolutely lovely... I really should do something with mine!
Congrats on such a fabulous weight loss. I am so sorry I posted fudge!! :( Actually, your salad looks delicious.
Love your side door...and, yes, it is amazing how many things I've got done around here just since blogging. I have such a desire to make everything as pretty as I can. I see so many wonderful ideas here....
Hang in there on that diet...you'll be so glad you did..
xo bj
Ceekay again....ok, now I am off tomorrow to Michaels....I hope they have them...and I added the followers just for you! I never really use it, cuz I LOVE my blogroll...guess it is just what you get used to. I'll let you know if I have any luck tomorrow!
Thanks Melissa for your sweet words. I always enjoy looking at new things in your house. Those back entrances have to be done right too, after all, those are the ones we use the most. Happy fall, Debbie
Melissa, love your garage entry! We simply must decorate those areas:) Congrats on the weight loss and lower blood pressure stats! I use Mrs. Dash to season everything and love it:)
P.S. Where do you find all your lovely iron toppers? No rush...just whenever you have a free moment. I need some and can't find them.
What a wonderful welcome home Melissa! Awesome weight loss and BP doing alot better! Curious what does your day start with eating and are you allowed in between foods? I know I'd feel better if I could find a normal diet but I have two opposite belly issues and it makes it so difficult to please both! Hugs to Chestnut, Lori
Lovely Welcome!! Your house is so pretty!
Good for you and your healthy eating...it really does feel better when you are feeding your body right. I wish I could be a bit more disciplined like you :-)
I have to admit that I've never thought about decorating the entry from our garage. Thanks for the inspiration. Your doors of welcome look great! Also, FAB job on your health journey! Your salad just made me hungry! Check out my blog when you get a chance, I left you an award. Happy Friday!
Hi Melissa, Your back door intrance is so pretty and neat. I would never show you mine!! Oh My!! Looks like you are eating very healthy and have lost more weight, congrats! You're doing great.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Kevin. This thing took a difficult turn, but we are sure everything will be fine. I hope we hear something soon. Thanks so much for your encourageing words. Kristen
Hey honey, Melissa your home is so calming and lovely. The number one thing a home must have for me is peacefullness and yours has it in spades. Everything is so lovely!!
Barb♥
Mornin' Girlfriend...
So nice to hear from you this morning!!! Girl, I loved this post...I hadn't ever seen your side entrance...you have decorated it beautifully! Love that pretty autumn "M" initialed door mat! Ohhh...and I love all of your beautiful wall decor in that area! Your new door topper is fabulous and yes, it would be so pretty with an initial painted in the medallion!!! I also really liked the pretty decorative iron wreath door hanger...it's gorgeous! I haven't seen any like that...sure would like to have one! I'll have to keep my eyes out for one! Yes...got to love blogging...it sure does push us to get projects done! hehe! Can't tell you how many would probably be left unfinished at my place without that little nudge!
Yeeeehawwww!!! You're doing so great with your healthy diet, Girlfriend! 17lbs. is just awesome...I'm so happy for you!!! Mmmm...your fresh spinach salad looks yummy! I don't know if I've lost any more of not...I'm not weighing myself (purposely)! I have another Drs. appt. next month so just thought I'd wait till then!
Thank you so much for sharing more of your beautiful home with us...I loved getting to see your side entrance and backdoor area! Have a wonderful weekend, Sweetie! It looks like we're going to be running all weekend...we're getting the kids tomorrow. Darrin has a track meet that we're going to. Then we'll have to run the kids back home on Sunday. Sheeshh...that makes 8 hrs. in the car this weekend! Do ya'll have any plans besides painting your step railing? Talk with you later...
Love ya,
Chari
Congrats on the weight loss and your upcoming blogiversary. You have a real talent for decorating. Your house looks very welcoming and warm.
Melissa,
Your garage door is lovely, but your weigh loss is AWESOME, you go girl!
Cathy
Way to go, Melissa! Glad your getting healthy!
Love your doors of welcome!
Jane
Wow, you have some comments:) Thank you for stopping by and leaving sweet comments about my door of welcome! Yours is gorgeous. I can't wait to look back thru your blogs and get to know you. Have a blessed day!
I love your wreath!
Oh I love how you prettied up your garage entrance! It makes sense to have it be welcoming so you can enjoy it. After all, how often do we use our front doors? We don't have an attached garage but we use our back door most of the time, and I spend all my time making the front welcoming. Makes no sense!
That dinner looks yummy! I could get used to a diet like that. Congrats on your progress, does this mean we get to see an updated picture??
~Michelle
You have a beautiful home and I wish you could decorate mine.
Your dinner looks so tasty and nice presentation.
Have a beautiful day!
Betsy
Melissa, Congratulations on your weight loss!! Maybe you'll motivate me! Your side entry looks so inviting, and the welcome sign is perfect. Is that an over-the-door wreath hanger that your pear wreath is on? It is stunning. Where did you find such a unique hanger? laurie
Hey sweet girl...thanks for coming by and seeing me...How have you been...Hope all is well on your side of the mountain my friend...Love ya girl...Have a great weekend..Hugs and smiles your Ca. Mama
Hey Girlfriend...
Just read your note and had to come over...OMG!!! You lost another two pounds today? That is sooo totally awesome, Sweetie! I'm so proud of you!!! Congratulations!!! Darlin', you're so sweet to offer picking that wreath hanger for me...I'm going to Michaels tomorrow too...hopefully anyway! I'm going to look and see what they have! And...Hobby Lobby might have them as well, I've just never looked! But thank you so much for offering to do that for me! Let me do some checking around here and I'll let you know! That's just so sweet of you!!!
Love ya,
Chari
PS...Hehe! Oh yes, you will definitely have to post your side entrance after you're finished tweaking! I want to see!!!
You have beautiful doors and entry ways, Melissa! Good job on the weight loss, congrats!...Christine
Good for you! I wish I could say I'd lost that much weight. And your bp is in wonderful range. Your home just glows with love.
Brenda
Wow brick stairs in the garage is a treat as most are just wood here inside the garages. Your entrance looks wonderful. I do love to find things at Kirkland. Now the weight loss is super especially before the crazy holidays start. A good healthy head start on 2010 diet craze in January. I forget if you read my battle of the buldge post last week. It may make you laugh and keep you motivated:)
Joyce
17 LBS.ATTA GIRL.Soon you'll be skinny.I was wondering how you were
doing and low and behold you tell all.And your bp is good also.I'm so glad you chose the healthy way.
As usual your home is so nice.I love everything you show us.You missed your calling.You shoiuld've been a designer...Ann
Hi Melissa..
I just wanted to stop by and say Hi!!! Thank's for stopping by and visiting. I hope all is well with you and your family. How is you weather in N.C.? We sure do miss it In North Carolina. I wanted to say way to go on the weight loss. I wish I had your will power .
Blessing's
Ann
Hi Melissa! Glad to hear you are going tp make a date with the robot. Thank you for your prayers for Mrs. Jane. She is doing well~
Hi Melissa, Love all your fall... It is all so pretty..
xoxo
Julie
What a lovely home!! Watch out Martha Stewart!
Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment.
Melissa,
You will never know how much you inspire me. Not just with your lovely home and your new healthy lifestyle, but also with your beautiful spirit that comes through with every post. I read each one of them and go over the photos many times.
I am starting a new business---Tea and Roses. I have been giving adult tea parties for a few years, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and holidays with tea and fellowship. It has turned out to be something I really enjoy and it feeds my spirit as well. I have started a new blog (in addition to Graceful Moments) to display photos, recipes, ideas for celebrations, etc. It is still in the developmental stages but should be fully up and running in about a week. The blog address in www.teandroses.blogspot.com. I hope you will visit from time to time and share your comments and ideas with me.
Please know that you are a continual blessing to all of us who follow your lovely blog. May God's richest blessings be yours today.
In Grace,
Marie
Wow, love your blog. You have a lovely home! Just popped in from the party. Hugz, Z
Your dinner looked great and your home is beautiful! I'm visiting from SITS and I'm also a military wife. Glad I stopped by!
Melissa~ You're my inspiration! I'm slowly but surely reclaiming my health and exercise life style.
It is so nice to see through your accomplishment, you've taken the DIE out of DIE-it. Changing what we eat doesn't have to lack luster, your dinner looked very tasty.
Most of us make several trips in a day through our garages. They should give an inviting welcome too. My garage entrace looks like a place where old coats and yard shoes go to die. I'm going to rethink that whole entrance.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Hi Melissa!
Thank you for sharing which camera you use...it's a good one! I just got a new camera and I don't like my pictures nearly as well as yours. =)
Guess what I did yesterday? I copied you. *blush* I was shopping at Kirkland's and bought the same monogrammed floor mat as you, except with the letter R. I love it. Kirkland's also had the cutest lamps with monogrammed letters on them, so I bought one of those as well.
Just stopped in to say...HI! *hugs*
Liz
Melissa,
Only you could make a garage entry look that beautiful, warm and inviting!
Now that I'll be home, I have to finish the garage floor and get to painting and decorating my home. You always inspire me with your decorating.
Hugs,
Angela
Love the topper & wreath hanger. Don't know where you found that wreath hanger, but it is gorgeous!
Congrats on the healthy eating! It does make such a difference, doesn't it?!
Your entry way is gorgeous!
Hey!! Congrats on your weight loss!! That is incredible! I feel so motivated to do the same by just reading what you wrote. I remember reading your post when you first started your weight loss venture. You and I chatted a bit about the struggles with weight. (I was the one who wrote the blog post about "sinking in the sand and the big sandhill"). I know you have a ton of blog traffic ;) sooo, you may not remember. BUT I AM happy to hear about your progress, it's amazing.
Also, I LOVE LOVE those brick steps that lead up to your door. What a welcoming little area.
AND, I signed up for your giveaway today and did a comment about being a follower. You said you couldn't see me...you were RIGHT! lol...no, it wasn't a computer glitch, it was ME having a mind glitch! haha. I wrote the comments then I was going to "follow" afterward and I completely just forgot, shut my computer, and went on with my day. So sorry! Thank you for pointing it out though, because I DO want to follow. I am loving what I've seen so far. Thanks Melissa!
Lisa
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