August 10, 2011

Knock, Knock…

Who’s there?

Oh, this fun moose {or elk} door knocker!knocker I have a non-functioning door-bell at the new house, and I just put great brushed nickel numbers on the front door, which I want to paint. But maybe this is what I need for the front door. It’s cheap… £19.99 from Rockett St. George in the UK.

Next question… the house is a pale yellow, and I want to paint the front door a fun colour. Suggestions?

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26 comments:

  1. TamraAugust 11, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Black!!! Satin finish black.

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  2. YONKSAugust 11, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Duck Egg Blue! I just like the name :-)

    Nice knocker!
    X

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  3. Washington CubeAugust 11, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Traditionally people with yellow houses go with black, burgundy, forest green or navy, but I say...it depends on what you want. In Georgetown (D.C.) people paint their doors hot pink,purple, orange...

    Gray and yellow is so popular right now in design, but I don't like the idea of a gray door.

    I do like Mr. Moose. I have a pine cone door knocker from Michael Healy, and I highly recommend his craftsmanship and quality. I also have a Victorian door knocker on another door.

    http://www.michaelhealy.com/index.php

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  4. Living the life in The Little CityAugust 11, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Periwinkle or purple. Bright or dark. Experiment until you find what looks good to you.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I think of you as a blue-loving gal. Why not one of the blues, you can't lose with the yellow + blue combo, it won't pi** off the neighbors, it'll make you happy every time you walk in the door, and Connor will love it because he knows you love blue. Primary blue, cobalt, periwinkle, newport, even peacock, get that fandeck out and have some fun with it. Speaking of blues, sounds like you had quite the negative experience w/ that person who followed you into the bookstore, ugh, but not even one teeeenytiny tableside photo of you lunching with Manner Born, and Bonus Daughter?

    -Flo

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  6. KarenaAugust 11, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Meg I am thinking a deep plum, or even periwinkle, get lots of large paint cards and tape them on the door for a few days!! Something will strike you!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  7. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I wonder if glossy apricot would work (with white trim). Although you may need more contrast. I like the deep plum idea. I'm wanting a dove grey house with a bright yellow door.

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  8. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeAugust 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    That knocker is great! Turquoise might be the punch of color your door needs although I like the above suggestion of apricot, very '80s.

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  9. elseinwmsbAugust 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I picture a darkish but bright
    blue, Know you will find the right one. Excited about your moose door knocker. You are having a lot of fun areb't you -- abd so are your followers!!!!

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  10. DebbieAugust 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    My first thought was purple, but in Baltimore that might be a bit too Ravens-y with the yellow.

    What about a dark magenta? Peacock blue would be my second choice.

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  11. MarchelineAugust 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    1. That's definitely a moose.

    2. Door? Red. Or purple.

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  12. Maureen ReynoldsAugust 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I'd go with a Blue of Provence. Though of course, red will bring inspired prosperity!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I think of pale with pale, bright with bright. So creamy turquoise would be my choice!

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  14. maryAugust 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    How about painting the door "eggplant"--gives the effect of black, but has a tremendous amount of life in it. I love the moose. Mary

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  15. Vickie H.August 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Love that door knocker! How about a marvelous French blue or something a few shades lighter than egglplant??? What fun for you! Paint away, my dear. If you don't like it, you can change it for $25 and a little elbow grease.

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  16. strawberriesinparisAugust 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I vote hot pink, but thats probably too ridiculous!! A nice navy would work though.. right? with white trim?

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  17. cotedetexasAugust 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    love it! not sure if you are being serious - but it really is a showstopper. love the suggestion about painting it!!

    J

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  18. KathyAugust 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    A plumb-black. BM Midnight Navy.

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  19. jomiddleditchAugust 11, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Purple!

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  20. Apartment SoftwareAugust 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Well i thing black will be the best choice.

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  21. central bark designsAugust 11, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    LOVE the moose! Great knocker!
    As for the door - I say a deep, rich aubergine.

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  22. The French TangerineAugust 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Love love love the door knocker! I vote for a terracotta colored door.. anytime I can bring an orange hue into the picture, I do!

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  23. MoiAugust 11, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Periwinkle.

    I lived in Maine now but was a Baltimoron for much of my life and love your blog.
    There... I'm no longer lurking.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Love the idea of the blue of your choice, as well as apricot... AND pink! How about a tropical orange for some punch?

    Joel

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  25. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Turquoise would be fun!

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  26. ShelleyOctober 15, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    So, what did you end up choosing?

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