Karen at Some Days are Diamonds is having a a Doors of Welcome party today. Her participants are listed on her left sidebar so go check them out for some door decorating ideas!
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I showed you my front entrance the other day so todayI decided to show you my back entrance. Of course, I always wait till the last minute to take pictures so forgive the darkness – it’s been raining for days now! I slipped out this morning when there was a break to take most of these pictures. It’s a work in progress and there are other things we plan to do but I think it’s looking pretty cute so far!
This is the before. This is the original door from the 60’s and about the only good thing is that old doorknob. It has some sort of metal window/screen in the center that I’ve always disliked. We never open that window! But it is good because I can see out into the backyard from the garage and it brings in some more light. So it has it’s good points.
I matched the color to the hydrangeas that grow nearby.
We had a long left over piece of either baseboard or chair molding from our other house and my husband cut it to fit around that window.
Looks better with a frame don’t you think? I just added a natural twiggy wreath. You can click on the picture to enlarge it.
I was going to paint “Come in…wipe your feet and paws” but instead opted for the shorter “Welcome”! I’ll paint over that one day when I’m inspired and do my original idea.
As you can see, I pretty much use the same technique for painting words and letters on anything. This is the same way that I monogrammed that pumpkin at my front door. I filled it in with some exterior white paint.
I added some mums to the planter for some fall color. I do like things to be symmetrical and I’d love to add another planter to the other side one day.
I hope you all have had a great weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Welcome back!!! Good to hear from you again. Your backdoor looks great now! I love the writing idea…have to try it…I will be back to get caught up!
Hi Manuella!
Love it that you did the back door! And I love the idea of painting the word Welcome. Although . . . wipe your paws is too cute!
The mums are so vibrant. What a great way to spruce up your door! Your "best" door. Because I'll betcha the back door gets used the most!
thanks for sharing!!!
Karen @ Some Days Are Diamonds
The backdoor is beautiful. And the stencilling is such a great idea.
What a great idea…so welcoming…and it's the BACK door! 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Camille
I love the stenciled Welcome on your door. And you know I love my twiggy wreaths!
Jane
Love that "Welcome" painted right onto the door. My husband recently painted our back porch, I need to get back there and see what I can do to make it more inviting!
That's just fabulous! I love what you've done, the color, the stencil, all of it!
I love the back door! Mine opens into the kitchen. Where does your open into? It is so warm and welcoming!
Hi Manuella! I love your pretty doors!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
I really like the color of the door, and the idea of the molding around that window is great! It looks very nice.
Mary Lou
How pretty is this in blue Manuela. Very fresh and cheerful looking. Love it all!
How do you paint that on? I want to paint an "M" on my topper and don't know how to get that to work. Do you mind letting me know the technique. Thanks.
Many Blessings, ~Melissa 🙂
Your back door looks great! I love everything about it!♥
I looooove the color! That blue just makes me happy! The moulding was a great idea too!
Very Welcome~ing!
Lou Cinda 🙂
Sweet!
I love the colors, but then you are a very colorful person Manuela. Thanks for sharing, I love it.
Thats a darling blue door and isn't it amazing what a little molding can do! It's a very welcoming entrance now..great job! Come say hi 😀
How pretty – really like the frame around the window on the door. I also like things symmetrical.
I love the welcome. It's a warm greeting and looks so cute.
Your back door is so welcoming and fun! I really need to do something to mine. Thanks for the inspiration Manuela!
XOXO
Jen
The door is Awesome. I need some of your time and creativity.
Manuella,
Your back entry looks great, the frame around the window did make a statement. Painting welcome on the door just seemed to make it feel inviting. Thanks for showing.
Sandy
Love the colour – so inviting! Also very impressed with the 'Welcome'…I need to try that 🙂
well, now I feel like a Total Slob for the way our backdoor looks, lol…I painted it black when we mvoed in (it was a horrid blechy yellow beige…ewwwwwwch) and that was that…
and now we have a screen door on there that could really stand some TLC…
okay 🙂 thanks for another project for The List!
Great color and darling word on the door. So bright and fun!
Such welcoming doors!
sandy toe
I love it!!! I love the idea of painting the word "Welcome" on it!
Your back door is so cute. Your saying of wipe your feet and paws is adorable too. Be sure to show us when you do that! Hugs!
I sent you an e-mail tonight Manuela. Let me know if it didn't get to you and I'll re-send it. I keep it a private setting on my blog.
Thanks for offering to help me.
~Melissa
I would feel totally welcome at your back door!
I like the color that you used on the door, Manuela. I say, yes, get gutsy and stencil in your original thoughts! LOL~ but will they heed?
hugs, Sue
Your backdoor looks great, I love the stencil idea.
Hugs
Charo
Very cute and love the pretty blue color!
The white trim and lettering really pops against that vibrant blue. So cheery! If you hadn't shared your transfer technique, I would have assumed it was a vinyl decal. You must have a steady hand! ThanX for tip.
Hi Manuela,
Your back door looks wonderful! I love how you framed in the window part with trim, and added the word "Welcome" to the door! Now I need to check out your post where you monogrammed a pumpkin! 🙂
I hope your week has been a wonderful one! 🙂 Have a good night!
You forgot to mention you have a matching turquoise doormat! It's very nice how it came out!
I love what you did with your back door!
How pretty! Love that you have such a welcoming back door and front door 🙂
Your back door entry area looks great! I need to work on my outside areas…but first need to finish the inside. I have so much to do and so little money!
Your door looks great Manuela. I love the Twig Wreath and Welcome painted on the door 🙂 Charming!
Have a wonderful day!
Sharon
It looks wonderful Manuela! Clever idea using the frame!
Oh, I love your door!! The color is so pretty, and I love the welcome painted on it. Beautiful transformation!
The door is in fact very cute and so is that welcome mat, so colorful!
Hi Manuela 🙂
Your backdoor looks darling! I need to do something like that here, even if it is just for our family 🙂
xoxo,
rue
What a beautiful inspiration for our home. Thanks for sharing your pictures and ideas!
I love how you don't let anything go to waste! Your door looks lovely!
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Oh sooo much more welcoming !!!! Clarice
Looks so much more inviting now!
Brenda
Your back door looks better than my front door! The frame does really give the window a finished look. Great job!
Hugs,
Dawn
Hi Manuella,Love all your fall… It is all so pretty..
xoxo
Julie
Just popped in from the party. Love the color of the door, too.
Hugz, Z
I so love what y ou've done to your back door! That "Welcome", is just precious!!! I love it.
Ya know, I saw a sign…somewhere.. once upon a time that said "Back door guests are best". LOL
Come see me sometime, I'd be thrilled!
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Hi Manuela
I hope you get the computer problem soved quickly! Your back door is so welcoming an dof course I LOVE the color of the door! Painting the word "welcome" on the door is a brilliant idea.
hugs, Rhondi