5.25.2010

DIY Family Motto Hallway Sign


I know that this hallway seems like a never ending project...........
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.
wait.
It IS lol.


I guess when you have to wait for funds to buy things... and find the time to basically MAKE or redo everything, it seems endless. lol.
So, sorry if you all are bored with the same space, but I've been trying to keep my focus on ONE area at a time...so that I don't get overwhelmed with the big picture...
(a house that needs furniture, a master bathroom that's NEVER been touched, finishing up 10 different projects in the basement... the list goes on. lol)

I guess that's my blog motto right?...
Speaking of motto's...
You all know by now that I LOVE words...

I have felt lately, that this is REALLY becoming our 
"Home"... 
the place where we'd rather be, than anywhere else... 
and I kept feeling the need to...  "Sign In".  Make a really personal mark... so, that's what I did :)
Signed in!... a bit literally!
I've always been inspired by the sign that Susie Harris made for
Layla's reading room.

I had all the supplies... Unfinished wood signs, paint, vinyl, hooks, and a big empty space :)
 So I thought I'd try to replicate one of my own.
This is how it turned out.






I totally dig the actual look of the sign, and thought for a while about what to put under the 'house of smiths' part.
I know this saying has been used quite a bit, but the more I thought about it... I just couldn't think of anything else that I want to describe our home better than this, for right now.
Life can be hard and crazy, but I hope that I will always strive to fill our home with the simple things like,
Love, Laughter and Friendship... mostly laughter, because it just cures almost all ailments :)

What do ya think...
Does your home have a motto to live by?  Something that you hope to surround your family with?
I think it's important to see reminding messages of positivity for children, and adults alike.
:)

Only one or two more things to go, in this space, and then I'll show you the WHOLE thing!
(notice I didn't say, "and then I'll be done" ?? LOL.)
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41 comments:

  1. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}May 25, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Love this! Such a great addition to the space. An an excellent motto! I think that's why you see it everywhere. Its just too good to let go of.

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  2. GretchenMay 25, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Gorgeous! I love decorating with words too...I'm just drawn to them! Letters too...I have a big 'S' that I mod podged fabric that I hung over my husband's and my engagement pictures. Love it!

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  3. Brittany@Love StitchedMay 25, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I love the new sign!! I need to be more creative and think more like you!! I want to make something like that for my house too...I will get thinking and email you when I'm ready to order some DAVIS vinyl ;) thx Shelley!

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  4. ValMay 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    love it! definitely sparking a few ideas for my hallway!

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  5. DesireeMay 25, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Great idea...love it! The signs are perfect and a great use of space. It's so funny because I have been wanting to make a "Beach House" sign for our master bathroom but can't fidn the time. Your font (on the House of Smith sign) is exactly what I was envisioning using for my sign. What font it is and where can I find it if you don't mind me asking?
    -Desiree

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  6. Coleman FamilyMay 25, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Awesome sign! Love the words you chose on there...not to mention the colors...:)

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  7. dixymissMay 25, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    What a fantastic signature piece! Funny, I've saved piX of Susie's and Layla's signs in my project file too ~ now yours will be added neXt to theirs. Nice work! ThanX for the inspiration.

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  8. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 25, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Wow! Love it! I would really like to see this on Modern Craftswoman Monday. Please link it up if you have time. Rory

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  9. BeckyMay 25, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    I love it!!!!

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  10. Our life...special with needs!May 25, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    I love it...another great idea that I will be doing! You will be hearing from me for a vinyl order as soon as I figure out what I want it to say!! ;) Keep up the great work!

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  11. alicia kingMay 25, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    it adds the perfect touch & color to that space! love it!

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  12. MelissaMay 25, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I love the two signs together. I have never thought about that!

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  13. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMay 25, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    SO cute!! I love the 2 signs, and love the light blue lettering. Fabulous!!

    ~Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  14. Bud & KimMay 25, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    It looks great Shelley!

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  15. Megan GunyanMay 25, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Great signs! I love the motto. Every family should have one!

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  16. DenissaMay 25, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    It looks great! I love the touch of blue it it :)

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  17. PiperMay 25, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    PERFECT! Ours is "speak kindly", to help me to remember not to be the "yelling mom", and it's true, you catch more bees with honey!
    (I enjoy your blog, thanks for letting me peek!)

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  18. honeysuckleMay 25, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Loved your signs!

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  19. Simply StaffordMay 25, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I love your sign and I also am a word lover! I just made a sign of my own for my kitchen.

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  20. Elder EsplinMay 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I so love it! Hmmmm...I need to think about the motto thing. Thanks for gettin' me thinkin!

    Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite

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  21. ificouldMay 25, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Love the signs and the motto...

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  22. April @ The Painted CupboardMay 25, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Please stop by my blog thepaintedcupboard.blogspot.com and get your Versatile Blogger award.

    I had to save the button and insert it as an image.

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  23. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    A couple things....
    LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog!!!
    Love the sign! If you find it missing....it's at my house ;) I'm a Smith too.
    LOVE the wood connection(from a previous post), we used to live in Utah, now we are in AZ and I wish I could find a place like that here!
    What color are your walls? I love it! We are looking to paint our plain boring white walls and can't decide on a color.
    And last....On the half wall...did you add the "white stuff" to the top? Ours is boring and I love this look(molding?)

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  24. benchwarmerMay 26, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    i think that's the coolest project. it does so make the home personal. i don't have a home motto but just might have to come up with one and use it here.

    i love your blog! i'll be back for more inspiration!

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  25. The KrebsMay 26, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I just ran across your blog and I LOVE your style. What is your main paint color? I really want you to come help me decorate my home! Please email me when you get a chance @ jennjk7@hotmail.com
    Thanks.

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  26. TaushaMay 26, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    So..I am assuming it's all vinyl? Of course it is. So, remember how much you love me and how I am your favorite friend? Just checking. Keep that in mind when I have more time to think decor!! Your the best babe!:)

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  27. seven thirty threeMay 26, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    I really LOVE this! Absolutely gorgeous.

    Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

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  28. brandi @ tales of a domestic goddessMay 26, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    wow! your house is beautiful... and i just love your daughter's name!!

    i think i'm going to follow. haha. =)

    brandi@blakadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com

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  29. KenzieMay 26, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    This is gorgeous! You did an amazing job!

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  30. ChrisMay 27, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Absolutely brilliant! I'm in love with it, of course! Everything you touch turns to gold!

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  31. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysMay 27, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Very pretty! I'm enjoying looking around your blog as well!

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  32. LauraMay 27, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    This is beautiful. I love all your projects!

    Laura @ along for the ride
    p.s. I have a blog party on Saturdays and I'd love it if you linked up!

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  33. RachelleMay 27, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Very cute! I might have to be making one for our house.. :)

    Funny stuff, my Maiden name was Smith, and my husband calls me Shelly :)

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  34. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 27, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks for linking and making this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory

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  35. HelenaMay 28, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Ooh, that sign is beautiful! Way to go, making your home your own.

    Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy session over at Life in the Pitts!

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  36. SachikoMay 28, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Oh, wow! The sign is beautiful! I love everything you have done for your home, so pretty!

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  37. LeslieMay 28, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Love it! It is the perfect thing to go with your hallway! I love your motto too! Thanks for linking up to Hoo's got talent!

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  38. AnonymousMay 29, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    The sign looks great! I'll will be linking. You have done a beautiful job!

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  39. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I can see why you loved it! Now I LOVE YOURS! Looks fab! THanks for linking up to Anything Related! ~Bridgette

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  40. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenJune 1, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my gosh, it's amazing! I love that you have a motto for your home!
    www.seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com
    Jenny

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  41. Deborah@Green Willow PondJune 2, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    I saw Layla's sign too, but I like your's better, because...what do you know...that's our name too (Smith)! Love how yours turned out.

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