Entry way- before and after!

Our entry has always been on my to do list. We have limited space due to our groovy bi-fold closet doors and a rather small wall to work with.

Here is the before. Really, what was I thinking?

Then I found this at the thrift store. Recall my "do I love it or not?" post? Well, I decided to keep it.

Then I painted it, first with a brush...complete nightmare. Finished it of with spray paint...much better! I did however paint the inside with a brush in Silver Sage. Then I began to distress it. I got REALLY nervous with this step. How does one know when to stop? And the grooves were the worst, I ended up using a butter knife to get in there and get all of the paint out.

But in the end I think I did pretty well.

I am sorry for the lack of nice pics here. This is what our entry way looks every morning when the sun hits the stained glass. It looks much better in person:).  What do you think?

Linked to the following parties:
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/09/welcome-to-86th-metamorphosis-monday.html
http://www.sillylittlesparrow.com/2010/09/toot-your-horn-tuesday-husband-toot.html
http://craftedition.blogspot.com/2010/09/take-look-tuesday-and-giveaway-reminder.html
http://www.thegypsyscorner.com/2010/09/93rd-three-oe-more-tuesday.html
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2010/09/nifty-thrifty-tuesdays-no28_06.html

Also linked to:
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/yardsales-and-al-football/