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Fresh Fall Entryway with Style and Storage

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Fresh Fall Entryway with Style and Storage

I’m dipping my foot into Fall as I partner with Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart on my first project of the season. A refreshed, organized entryway with a new hall tree for coats and jackets! Perfectly timed with Autumn weather on the way. I decided to work down at The Little Cottage on this particular project, because I’m notorious for stealing furniture pieces and leaving a room in shambles, I did just that when I stole a piece for the loft makeover [here]. And when I say a shambles… I’m not exaggerating. It stood mostly empty, save for a few discarded cast offs, for a few months. With Austin back home and getting ready to start college this month, I thought an organized entryway would be much appreciated. 

Welcome to the formerly naked entryway!

I started how I do most room refreshes. I stripped it down and cleared everything out. I this case, that didn’t take long. It held a side table, a tote of decor that needed to be taken back up to the main house, and a bag of packaging trash. I’m not too proud to tell the truth. It was a mess! I just managed to get the loft and one other project done before my surgery, and then… I very successfully practiced some out of sight-out-of-mind about the entry at The Little Cottage. Until now.

I took a poll about which furnishing I should use for the entryway, and though the majority choose a little white console table (which I agreed with — I loved it too), I ultimately went for a Hall Tree. This time, function won over form. I knew Austin would appreciate the hanging storage for bulky coats and wet jackets as the rain and cold come to visit. 

I’m guessing a lot more than a cute table full of mom’s decor. 

Though I did have some fun fluffing up to share this post with you!

I decided on the Parker Hall Tree [here] in the toffee finish. It’s a pretty, rich wood tone. Like much of my other Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart furniture picks, I ordered online and had it dropped right at my door! As I was only a few weeks post-op, the boys put this together for me. I sat down there and handed them hardware. It was exhausting. haha. It wasn’t at all difficult to assemble. These pieces just take a little time and patience. 

The fabulous heathered grey & cream rug is actually an indoor/outdoor variety — Hello easy to clean!

I thought it would be so perfect for this spot right inside the door! But sadly, I opened it and laid it out in the living room first. And you GUYS! It’s sooooo cute. It looks and feels like a heavy cotton weave, and I totally plan to nab it, basically as soon as this post is done. What does Austin care about a cute rug anyhow, right? 

For everyday life and a busy hub coming in-and-out, the hall tree has five sets of double hooks, and space for two storage vessels down below. You can use cubes, or bins, etc… I decided to opt for another set of the beautiful square water hyacinth baskets [here]. These are just like the ones I’ve got up in the living room at the main house. I haven’t seen them in my store though. If you love them, you might need to order them online like I did. 

They are a gorgeous color. Big, sturdy, they have handles — a staple decor item in my book! 

I love a beautiful basket for staying organized & capturing clutter. 

Besides the hall tree for storage and function, a good washable rug and the lighting I stole (are you sensing a theme here?) The rest is just for fun — and to get me & YOU in the mood for Fall!

Are you getting ready for the change of season where you live? If you are a Summer lover, like me, it really does help to find the joy in the season changing, and getting prepared (with a little pretty) is something that I’ve found helps take the sting out of the shift in the weather. 

I played with some faux florals, added in some pumpkins and yummy candles (check out the new seasonal scents from Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart)! I got some ahhhmazing smelling limited edition scents last year.

I always pick up extra, because Austin kept steal… “borrowing” them from me. He definitely grew up in a candle loving house, and now I make sure to gift him candles for holidays. 

I will always be a sucker for an old schoolhouse chalk board! I’ll be putting the vintage green one out on the porch here next. It’s my view when I look out from the main house, and I love to decorate the porch down here! 

The buffalo check feather filled pillows have a soft, flannel cover and voluminous feather stuffing. They go really well with the new rug. So I might have to confiscate those too.

Good thing Austin’s a great sport and as long as I don’t touch his room… he doesn’t care what I add and delete. 

It’s okay though. Because I realllly like the new hall tree and the brass wall sconces here, and I know I’ll be right back here soon enough. In fact, I am already envisioning how cute this is going to be for Christmas. 

Scoot over Pumpkin Spice… I’m dreaming of Peppermint. 

What? Too soon… hehe — now you know I’m kidding. Mostly. 

 

A little BEFORE & AFTER fun to finish things off! 

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Comments

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      Hi Betty!
      Thank you honey, it felt good to get back to work and decorate a bit.
      I just graduated to once a week PT this week! I walked in without my cane and he did a bunch of assessments and said I was doing great.
      Still waddle a bit like a penguin, hehe. But I’m getting stronger and getting my stamina back 🙂 Thanks for asking.
      Take care, Shannon

  2. Nancie says

    Hi,Shannon ! I love your fall entryway. I liked it so much I just purchased the Parker Hall Tree in toffee. I would have purchased the water hyacinth baskets but they are out of stock. I’ll keep looking. Can’t wait to style my fall hall tree. Thanks you for your inspiration!

  3. Jill says

    The new hall tree is spectacular – usable space to organize an entry and at such a reasonable price. (I am constantly amazed at the selection, quality and prices available at walmart.com and have purchased many items. Latest is a crinkly cotton, ruffled edge duvet cover and shams, down alternative comforter insert and easy apply dust ruffle all in white for my.bedroom re-do, Thinking of the grey and white rug you used, the pillows and definitely some of the baskets). I love your whole new entry look. It just says “Welcome, come on in”. Like the subtle touches of orange. Where did your get your bittersweet vine garland? Have been looking for some. You have such great ideas, looking forward to future posts.

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      Thank you So much Jill! I am too, I’ve been with them for years now and I’m continuously surprised. Still stand by my statement about our patio set, it’s so well made, and the price was fantastic. I’ve seen the same configuration for two and almost three times as much.
      I too grabbed a new comforter set for Fall, I’ll be sharing it in my next post. I’m go to sprinkle some COZY all over the place 😉 It’s currently pouring, so it’s not hard to get in the mood to hibernate. hahaha. The bittersweet is faux and I got it at a vintage market. I had wanted some for years! The gal had two garlands and I bought them both. Fresh is so great, but I love the faux aspect of being able to use it again and again, and that you can get things that might not be available fresh in your area. Happy Fall!!

  4. Melody says

    Love your entry! Do you have any source info for that stair gate? We need some to corral our pups and I don’t love the look of baby gates everywhere.

  6. Ruth Ledyard says

    I love how you are so honest about how you pull it all together. It is how we do things and so realistic. Love the entrance hall and its fall look! Glad you are over your surgery and feel like decorating again. After all,isn’t decorating what gives us life?

  7. Suzanne says

    Very pretty! Wondering where you got the plaid throw with the orange in it? Im partial to traditional fall colors too. Thanks.

  9. Sherry Smith says

    WOW!! I always look forward to your refreshes, I know BH&G has absolute gorgeous stuff to work with too. Love it all as usual.

Fresh Fall Entryway with Style and Storage

We added style and storage to our entryway with a hall tree! It's a fresh look, and we decorated for for Fall to add some warmth and charm.
 
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