Home Sweet Home: A Look At Our Foyer

A house is not a home without a dog

home sweet home foyer decor dog labrador retriever

☞ Scroll all the way down to shop this picture... Obviously, dog not included.

This little (big) dog is one of the things that makes this house a home. I never thought in a million years I'd be the one saying that! I've spent the majority of my life terribly allergic to dogs. It wasn't until about the year 2015, when I got skin allergy tested (IDT), which showed I was actually more allergic to cats than dogs! I was shocked because I owned a cat for about 6 months at that time. Plus, I had a cat pretty much my entire childhood and early adulthood.

After getting the results, I filed away that knowledge for two years. In 2017, we were knee deep in infertility stuff that was becoming more and more daunting as the days passed. My heart was longing for a change, something I've never experienced, something I could look after and care for. I guess you can call it a fertility-life-crisis.

I've always been the one who follows my heart. In my gut, if something feels right, I take the leap. If you know me, you know how much I tend to overthink, overanalyze everything. However, when you know you just know. Those instincts have never failed me; they've always led me to the most wonderful destinations.

I have spent my entire life suffering from pretty severe allergy-induced asthma. Dogs being a huge trigger. So when I told people that we were getting a dog (something I've always wanted, since a kid), I'm pretty shocked no one committed me to the loony bin. They didn't, they humored me. Probably placed wagers on how long this was going to last. Happy to say, 2 years later...I'm here, surviving, and our dog is here, thriving.

The days have been so eventful with having him in this family. In no time, he became a critical member of our little world. Literally, never a dull moment. He has so much stinkin' energy. It's crazy. We're kinda wondering when it's all going to settle down a bit. But, then we quickly realize that one day, when he's older, we'll long for the days when he was full of spunk and life.

I wouldn't trade that puppy love for anything.

Dogs are put on this world for one thing. To love. They literally live to love.

He brings so much joy into our lives.

Photo details:

This picture is taken in our foyer. See the front door on the right. To the left, is the sliding barn door leading to the living room (which will one day become the nursery).

Home Sweet Home Wall Decor

Unfortunately, this was purchased from Michael's a few years ago and is no longer available. The brand is Studio Decor and you could search marquee wall sign and see if you can find something similar. I looked and looked and couldn't find it.

I did stumble on these adorable signs that are available! Click to shop.

Or think about adding a "Welcome Home" sign to your door, like this one from Target.

Or, how about this adorable "Home Sweet Home" doormat from Target?!

$18.99

Styled here:

instagram photo by kristineann13. View on Instagram.

Check out all of Wayfair's "Home Sweet Home" Wall Decor.

Mirror

$119

Flooring

$59.98 per case which covers 20.06 sq. ft.

Furniture

Restored an old china cabinet - tutorial coming soon.

Fish hooks secured on furniture↓

Rustic Wall Hooks - Bronze Mounted Coat Rack Bathroom Towel Hanger Vintage Entryway Organizer Hanging Wire Hook Farmhouse Decorative Holder Heavy Duty Metal Door Storage Closet by Happy Fish Designs

Exact ones, out of stock

Heavy Duty Rustic Entryway Hooks - 10 Pack of Wall Mounted Vintage Double Coat Hangers with Four Extra Long Bronze Metal Screws Included

$21/10 pack

Small clear glass vase

The original one was from Ikea, which is no longer sold, however, search a lot of decorative vases here.

Large black vase

The original one was from Ikea, also unavailable. Search many trendy planters here.

Candles

DW Home Decoware Richly Scented Candle Large Double wick 15oz --- Tranquil Lotus

$22

Tranquil Lotus smells very fresh and clean;
a light floral fragrance.

$12.99

Midnight Forest has an earthy smoked musk.

Florals

Eucalyptus Stem || Full Length: 50" || Stem Length: 25" || Width: 15" $15.99

I have two stems in the black floor vase for a fuller effect. Pretty blueish-green color leaves, with brownish-purple subtle waxy flower buds and stems.