Jewel Tone

Christmas parties and preparations at the Komenda household officially wrapped up earlier this week (phew!), so now that clients are too busy with their own holiday celebrations, I have a little time on my hands to get some projects done around the house.

Our entry console looks like this:


And is getting painted a shade of emerald green from the discontinued at Home Depot line of Ralph Lauren paints. I think it was called 'Polo" but I need to check. I bought the paint months ago during the big clearance sale.

It's a pretty color though and sort of reminds me of the walls in this amazing room I spied on Blair's blog.


I'll share more photos when my rug gets in and when I can corner my sweet/overworked husband and have him help me hang the ginormous mirror currently just leaning against the wall on the console. Nothing says Merry Christmas like home improvement projects.
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23 comments:

  1. JulesDecember 22, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Always love seeing pictures of what you do in YOUR home! Can't wait to see the console update!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    YEAH!!!! I love it when you tell us about what's happening at home! This is going to be GORGEOUS!!!

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  3. Sara HDecember 22, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Love the lines of that console. What are you going to do with that hardware? Keep or replace?

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  4. Jenny at LGNDecember 22, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Sara, I'm just going to clean up the brass hardware. The shape is really fun - very angular. I think if I can get them really brassy yellow, they'll show up nicely against the new green paint. Don't you think?
    There are little caster feet that I need to clean up too.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I miss Ralph Lauren paints. I know they are still around, but it was just so convenient at Home Depot. boohoo. Jealous you snagged a gallon of this lovely color on clearance.
    xoxo Heather Sandstrom

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  6. heather simoneDecember 22, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Pretty!! That dresser looks like the perfect size for an entry. Plus a big mirror above? Love it and can't wait to see the pics!!
    Heather

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  7. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    I LOVE emerald green...That console looks like it was born to be a jewel tone. Can't wait to see the pictures!

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  8. khDecember 22, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    ha! I've been saying the same thing...that nothing says Christmas like a few projects around the house.

    Can't wait to see the freshly painted console. Gorgeous!

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  9. Splendid SassDecember 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Can't wait to see it finished!
    Have a happy and festive week :)!
    Teresa

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  10. Danielle Oakey InteriorsDecember 22, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    i can't wait to see it!

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  11. Sketch42December 22, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    I like it the way it is! Im sure it will be cool when you're done, but its pretty nice now too!

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  12. Noelle at Gray Paint DecorDecember 22, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Sounds like it will be so lovely. Hope you and your fam have a wonderful break!

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  13. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}December 22, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I have been *DYING* to see pictures of the new place! But totally waiting patiently. (c:

    http://loveallthingsbrightandbeautiful.blogspot.com

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  14. MarianneDecember 22, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Love the console. It will look fabulous in green! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

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  15. Jenny at LGNDecember 22, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Ha! Nicole, you would not say the console was nice in person. It's that nasty color of yellowed cream that they loved in the 50s and 60s. Not cute. I do love the detailing though and think I'm going to try and recreate that. We'll see what it needs after I paint tonight.

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  16. LindsBDecember 22, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    I cant wait to see what it looks like- its going to be so beautiful!

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  17. ValDecember 22, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    I can't wait to see how this turns out because I have a very similar color I'm using on the end tables in my master bedroom!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Genius color. I love it.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    You have the best taste in furniture. I would have walked right past that piece, but now that you have me looking at it - there is some serious potential there! Sign of a true gift! I love your blog.

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  20. ShannonDecember 22, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Can't wait to see the finished product!! I know it is going to look fabulous! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

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  21. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsDecember 22, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    I painted a desk almost the same color and did a post about it awhile back. Here's the link if you're interested...http://freshquince.blogspot.com/2010/10/before-after-my-desk.html Can't wait to see the after pictures of your console...the hardware is awesome and I would keep it for sure!

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  22. UnknownDecember 22, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    This will be LOVELY. How do you find somewhere to paint in NYC? I'm up in the upper west side and would love to refinish some of my furniture, but the thought of doing it in my living room terrifies me...!

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  23. JulesDecember 27, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    I painted my kitchen Ralph Lauren Polo Green, and the results were wonderful. I love how it changes color in the light.

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