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Hand Drawn Birds & Butterflies Entryway Wall Mural – Finished!

Last Updated on October 9, 2017 by Kristi Linauer

I’ve been wanting this somewhere in my house for a very long time now, and I finally have my Schumacher-inspired birds and butterflies “wallpaper”! I decided to put it in my entryway, and I’m so glad I did! It seriously brings a smile to my face every time I see it.

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You can click here to see the details of how I did this mural with a permanent marker and overhead projector

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That part actually went pretty quickly. The birds and butterflies, on the other hand, seemed to take forever.

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I painted each bird and butterfly a solid color, and the went back and painted the accent colors. Then I added some accents with permanent black markers, and then on some of them, I followed up with some white highlights here and there.

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I know I’ve said I’m not a butterfly kind of person, but I’m actually really glad I added them. With just the birds, the mural seemed to be missing something. Those butterflies really added the finishing touch.

You can click on this picture to see a bigger version with better detail.

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It’s not quite finished, and I actually created a real headache for myself. When I started this project, I had envisioned adding a border around each of the panels (either a painted border, or perhaps ribbon). And because I was expecting to cover the very edges, I didn’t paint the background color or draw the mural right up to the edges of the panels. But when I got it finished, my mom, brother, sister, and Matt all agreed that it looked better without any borders. So now I’ve got to go back and finish out the edges.

Anyway, I’m so happy to finally have my birds and branches. I love the color and whimsy that it adds to this room.

UPDATE:

I really wrestled with how to finish out this mural around the edges of each panel. Going back and painting the background color around the design would have taken hours. I tried that on a small portion, and not only did it take a long time, but it didn’t look good at all. So I stuck with my original idea of adding a border, but instead of doing a black border as I had originally intended (which I think would have been way too much), I decided to do a thicker border in the wall/trim color, and then finish off with a very thin gold border.

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I first taped around the design and then painted the thick border the wall color. Since I had drawn the design with a permanent marker, I had to cover the border area with an oil-based primer first, and then used two coats of the wall color (Behr Feng Shui).

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Then I went back and taped off a very thin border around each panel, and used Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding in gold to create the thin gold border.

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I’m really glad I went this direction instead of doing the thicker black border around each panel like I had originally planned. The black would have been too much, and probably would have taken away from the design. I think the gold adds the border that was needed to finish off the design, but in a much more subtle way that doesn’t detract from the design.

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    Peggy
    April 1, 2016 at 8:58 am

    This is breathtaking. Absolutely gorgeous.

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    Mary
    April 1, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Absolutely LOVE it! You have so much talent.

    You inspire me to get out of my comfort zone and create

    Thank you

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    Aman Bansal
    April 1, 2016 at 9:03 am

    Exceptionally awesome. It looks like you have brought nature into the house.. 🙂

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    Theresa
    April 1, 2016 at 9:04 am

    That is just gorgeous! You are a very talented woman! You go!

    For some reason I thought that at some point you were thinking about painting/adding some color to some of the berries. No?

    I’m totally seeing the room come together. Love it! But, now I’m dying to see the drapery and chair fabric! When will you show us?!?! 🙂

    And are you going to be able to get outside and paint before it gets too hot!?!? You’ve gotten me invested in all these projects and I’m dying to see how you complete them. You must be dying, too. Or you must just be way more patient than I am! 🙂 Keep posting!

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      Kristi
      April 1, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      No, I won’t be adding color to the vines/berries/leaves. Just the birds and butterflies. 🙂 My drapery fabric is arriving today, so I might even have something made to show y’all by the end of next week!

      I’m still waiting for a stretch of good weather in order to do the exterior. We have a couple of days here and there, mixed with days with really high wind, or days that are too cool (for this Texas girl) to work outside, or rain, or drizzle. I’d like a good, solid week of beautiful sunshine and 70+ degree weather in order to start the exterior.

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    Em
    April 1, 2016 at 9:05 am

    It looks FABULOUS!

    I’m sure you were disappointed after last week…but what an opportunity it gave you to revisit your original plan.

    Love, Love, LOVE!!!

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    Arli
    April 1, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Soooooooo beautiful! And the perfect “thing” for that wall space. I love butterflies so I’m glad you included them.

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    Rebecca B
    April 1, 2016 at 9:08 am

    That really turned out well! But are you not concerned about the market fading or having aflat look to it? From the pictures, the marker looks as good as the paint but how does it look in real life? From the pictures, its really wonderful and unique.

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      Rebecca B
      April 1, 2016 at 9:10 am

      By the way you and your mom are terrific artists, I love your detail close ups.

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      Kristi
      April 1, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      In person, the marker looks the same sheen as the paint. It doesn’t look like marker.

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        Lisa Broussard Januska
        April 5, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        I noticed it actually gave the bark a texture, which I found to be pretty cool looking! Great job Kristi!!

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    Jens
    April 1, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Exquisite Kristi! Love, love, love it😀

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    Deb
    April 1, 2016 at 9:12 am

    This is simply stunning. I cannot WAIT to see it with the coral buffet (please tell me that’s a keeper!). I would think that putting anything over it to preserve it might create the potential for yellowing, but wonder about possible fading? If you do decide to seal, I’m guessing you will test the result on a piece of scrap drywall. I cannot wait to see the rest of the room. The green paint, which I loved without this design, REALLY shows this off. Way-to-go. Also happy that you got some true creative time in. ENERGIZING.

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      Em
      April 1, 2016 at 9:24 am

      You’re right about the drywall…definitely test first…I’ve tried to seal permanent marker and can bleed.

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        Marion
        April 1, 2016 at 3:29 pm

        Yes I doubt anything is going to fade on that wall because there isn’t a lot of direct light on it but I have painted rocks and used sharpie and any of the spray sealers I used just smear the sharpie.

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    HeatherB
    April 1, 2016 at 9:14 am

    This is so awesome! And I’m glad you did the side panels, too. From the last post, I got the impression you were only going to do the center, and I didn’t think it looked quite right. Yay!! And I LOVE this “wallpaper”–so glad it is back in the game 🙂

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    Cathryn from Oz
    April 1, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Yay, you posted! I was worried that I would have to survive the weekend without an update …. and it is looking fab! It looks so blissfully happy … everyone will smile to see it.

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    Joyce
    April 1, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Wonderful! Just Wonderful! What else can be said? I adore it!

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    Linda M.
    April 1, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Wow! I love, love, love it so much! That would make me smile every time I saw it too.

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    Regi
    April 1, 2016 at 9:24 am

    That looks AMAZING! You’re very talented, for sure. I’ve so been enjoying watching how your home is coming together. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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    Kimt
    April 1, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Wow….all I can say is WOW! This pulls everything together and it looks amazing. You should feel really good about this.

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    Linda
    April 1, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Kristi,

    Absolutely stunning. You are so creative and able to follow through. Congratulations on another great project.

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    Rebekah S. Carl
    April 1, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! You are soooo inspiring!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the room!!

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    Melissa K
    April 1, 2016 at 9:30 am

    This is so unbelievably awesome!!!

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    Kelly
    April 1, 2016 at 9:31 am

    That is absolutely beautiful !!!

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    Winnie
    April 1, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I am blown away. Simply beautiful.

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    Julie
    April 1, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I love it! It just seems to me it was meant to go there all along.

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      Julie
      April 1, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Me again. I just want to add I can’t wait to see the coral buffet in front of it. I bet it will look spectacular!

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    Barbara H.
    April 1, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Well, now we know why the dining room wasn’t working. You needed to do this first! Congratulations, it’s beautiful and very right for the space.

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    Tracy
    April 1, 2016 at 9:33 am

    This is absolutely stunning!

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    Kelsey
    April 1, 2016 at 9:34 am

    OMG. This looks amazing! I loved this idea from the get go–great job 🙂

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    Beverly
    April 1, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Love it! Absolutely beautiful!

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    Justin
    April 1, 2016 at 9:36 am

    That come out fantastic!

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    Dana
    April 1, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I’m in love.

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    Lisa B.
    April 1, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Once again I am amazed, awed and inspired by you and all of your incredible talent!!!!!!!! This is definitely one of the most beautiful things you have done!!! (and big props to your mom too!)

    I think you really found a good balance between “not enough” and “too much” by putting it inside the molding, rather than covering a whole wall. I also agree that adding the butterflies gives it a little more interest.

    As always, Kristi, Bravo!!!

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    Karen
    April 1, 2016 at 9:40 am

    This might be my favourite piece of DIY you’ve done so far (and I thought nothing would surpass your beautiful doors in the music room for me ever!). This mural is absolutely stunning and I do believe that it makes you smile all the time. Fantastic project! Have a great weekend with loads of smiling moments 🙂

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    Mark E Tisdale
    April 1, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

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    Alta Craig
    April 1, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Holy Moley, Kristi, that is absolutely amazing! The concept, the execution, the finished visual product, words fail me, lol. It IS fabulous, gorgeous, beautiful, all of the above. Now, it seems to me, that this is now a dominant feature in the space, so how will you integrate your dining room fabrics, the watercolor fabric, the striped fabric, etc., into the space without their competing with this wall???

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    Sara
    April 1, 2016 at 9:42 am

    You are so talented! This turned out perfect!!!

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    Jules
    April 1, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Kristi it looks amazing. You are such an inspiration!!!!

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    Leslie
    April 1, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I have to admit that I have never been crazy about this wallpaper idea. It always felt too busy for me on a full wall or room. But when I opened this post I grinned from ear to ear and my first thought was ‘this is absolutely beautiful, she has done it again’. Words cannot express how much I love this! You are one amazing woman and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing you home and your life with us. You are a joy!

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    Laurie
    April 1, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Fabulous! I like this idea in the entry much better than all the walls in the music room. Such a ligh-hearted look to greet people as they enter your home. But boy, what a lot of work!

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    Cat
    April 1, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Crazy, crazy good! Sometimes when you come full circle, you end up where you were supposed to be in the first place!

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    Harriett
    April 1, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Love it, love it, love it!

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    chiflipper
    April 1, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Stunning…just stunning.

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    Robin McG
    April 1, 2016 at 9:55 am

    Gorgeous! Makes me want to get started on something similar! Love, love, love!

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    Terrie
    April 1, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Lovely. Just lovely.

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    Cheryl Smith-Bell
    April 1, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Excellent! I like this much better than wall paper! You’ve done a bang up job! This will be a stunning backdrop for your Buffet!

    On another note: thanks for all your help with the info on tools, as I have just finished another project with compressor and nail guns and really am getting the hang of it.
    Got a free, large, wobbly entertainment center, and made it a solid, with plywood back, for storage for my tools!!! 5’X6′

    Love the blog!

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    Linda DeA
    April 1, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I love it! It’s absolutely beautiful!

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    Mason Leskowitz
    April 1, 2016 at 10:03 am

    LOVE!!!!!
    When would you like to come up and stay at my house?? I’m just an hour away from the Rocky Mountains!

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    Karen
    April 1, 2016 at 10:04 am

    OMG – Stunning, it is just so WOW!!! Almost can’t stop looking at it. Thank you for sharing Kristi.

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    Natalie
    April 1, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I do like this but am having a hard time picturing the direction you have gone in this room and how it ties into the kitchen…the wall color and the mural seem so different design wise from the kitchen although I do think this ties in nicely with what you have done in the music room. Basically, can you post a picture looking into the kitchen just so I can smile even bigger 🙂

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    Lillian
    April 1, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Absolutely fab!!! This is a definite highlight in your house!!! Luv !!!

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    Patricia
    April 1, 2016 at 10:10 am

    Just amazing. Did you ever have to paint over a mistake with the permanent marker, and how did that go if you did? Does it cover well?

    You’ve sealed your rock star status with this one. ;0)

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    Khadija
    April 1, 2016 at 10:11 am

    You are soooo good at putting unexpected things together. Thank you for sharing your journey! I learn so much from you. Thank you.

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    Tamara
    April 1, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Beautiful job! It is inspiring!

    As for the edges….I can’t see them very clearly, but am wondering if you could just do a wash along the edge with the background color to make it look like the two colours are merging and mingling . Might give it a soft look and blend the change in color. And look intentional. Just a thought!

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    Andrea
    April 1, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Amazing and perfect for the space. So happy for you! I think you could still do the inside border to pop things out a bit and save yourself some time, but either way it’s a showstopper, and so YOU! 🙂

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    Debbie Pettengill
    April 1, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! It looks exactly like the wallpaper in a boutique hotel I stayed in in Portland! Can I ask where you found the pattern?

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    Angela Herrington
    April 1, 2016 at 10:26 am

    STUNNING!!!! It looks amazing with the wall color too 🙂 Nicely done!

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    Sharon C
    April 1, 2016 at 10:26 am

    This looks absolutely stunning Kristi…..well done!!!! Your entry way wall is the perfect place for your custom wallpaper. So pleased that it makes you smile, it makes us smile too! I think the entry way and dining room are one of my most anxiously awaited reveals of yours ever. Have an awesome and creative weekend.

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    Cindy Richardson
    April 1, 2016 at 10:30 am

    That turned out amazing, not that there was any doubt, i think it will be prefect with your buffet and will tie in the other colors and elements you are bringing into the room. Way to go!

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    Eileen
    April 1, 2016 at 10:33 am

    In a word…Fantastic! This is such a unique and whimsical addition to the room. Love the pops of color. I wish I had your patience!

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    Marigene
    April 1, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Oh my gosh…that entry wall is stunning! What an amazing job you did. You are so talented when it comes to creating a warm, welcoming space.

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    Audrey in Iowa
    April 1, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Amazing!!! Looks beautiful!!! But I have to say . . . being a long time follower I was expecting to see at the end “April Fool’s, it’s really wallpaper”!! LOL I know from the past you have tried to fool us on this day. I remember the first one I read that said you were quitting the blog and how disappointed I was. Only to read further it was an April Fool’s joke!! Thank heavens!! You inspire so many and really do need to be on TV. You already have a large audience! Keep it coming. We love it!!! Enjoy your hard work. You should be very, very proud of all you accomplish in one day by yourself. Not many can say that! Have a restful weekend!!

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    Susan Davis
    April 1, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Absolute Perfection! Happy for you.

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    Pam H.
    April 1, 2016 at 10:52 am

    It is simply beautiful Kristi! I think the addition of the butterflies was key. In nature, some objects appear naturally in odd numbers; petals on a flower branches in a tree, etc. I think that’s why the trio of branches, birds and butterflies is so eye pleasing!! Can’t wait to see the whole picture!!

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    Donna
    April 1, 2016 at 10:56 am

    It looks WONDERFUL!! I absolutely LOVE it!! You should sign your name to each panel as these are beautiful works of art!

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    Karen
    April 1, 2016 at 10:59 am

    I really like that.

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    Michele
    April 1, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Really stunning. I am in awe of your talents! These lovely murals will give the room the foundation you need to make the fabric selections properly. I am only disappointed that we didn’t see the coral buffet in it’s spot beneath the murals.

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    Kristine Brown
    April 1, 2016 at 11:05 am

    You nailed it on that wall!!! Nothing but “LOVE” to anyone who steps in that room and looks at that wall. The birds and butterflies, all of it, is total “EYE CANDY”. It goes so well with the new wall color, and has such a light airy spring feel. Good job!

    I am glad you rebooted and refreshed your mind back to the original direction you were heading.

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    DAF
    April 1, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Just do the border in the same green as the wall and save yourself all the hassle. It will still look very good.

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    Brenda Roberts
    April 1, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Swoooooooonnnn. Gorgeous.

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    Melissa
    April 1, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Stunning! Can’t wait to see the buffet under it. You are amazing! Take a moment to bask in the glory and take a bow. You deserve it.

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    Phoebe
    April 1, 2016 at 11:18 am

    A-MAZING!!! I bet it’s gonna look even greater with the buffet and I can already get the mood of your finished dining room without even trying, and without you saying much. Given that in the past I was actually reading all the details, and trying, and yet failing to see it, that’s gotta be a good sign!!! Can’t wait to see it finished!

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    LindaK
    April 1, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Kristi,
    This is stunning. I love it. Are you ready for copy-cat murals all across the nation? Because you’ve started some thing with this!

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    Chris
    April 1, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Love it! So happy you’re going back to some of your original ideas for the public spaces and can’t wait to see the finished entry and dining areas.

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    Jen
    April 1, 2016 at 11:24 am

    OMG…this is stunning. I love the detail you have put into each bird and butterfly. You have totally inspired me to try this in my house too. Love it!!!!

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    Karen
    April 1, 2016 at 11:35 am

    Absolutely awesome . . . and such a “happy” room!! 😊

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    Brette
    April 1, 2016 at 11:35 am

    Your house is going to be a mood brightener for anyone who walks in and a great place to come home to.

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    Veronica
    April 1, 2016 at 11:37 am

    It looks great!!! I want to do something similar in my home. I wandered around the house trying to figure out where it would work best! I do think it would be enhanced by adding a thin black border around each mural so it would really pop! Great job!!!

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    Ann LaFortune
    April 1, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Makes me smile too 🙂 I love it!

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    Katy
    April 1, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Love it!

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    Raven Kirkland
    April 1, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Stunning.

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    carswell
    April 1, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Spectacular! Nicely done.

    Tell me you’re going to paint the top of the buffet and not leave it with the wood top under that mural. That’s gonna look way too casual under that masterpiece.

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    Linda
    April 1, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! This is beautimous 🙂 I agree with mom, brother, sister, and Matt! It doesn’t need another border! The trim pieces surrounding it, makes the border!!! This is fabulous, Kristi!! It is gorgeous!

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    Sheila F.
    April 1, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Simply amazed! It is such a lovely site to walk into!

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    Lynne
    April 1, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Wow !!!! What can I add that hasn’t already been said? Beautiful original art!
    IMO the wood top on the buffet will look great – a nice contrast to all the painted surfaces.

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    Kristen
    April 1, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Beautiful! I love this. You found the perfect spot to do this. And I agree it looks perfect without a border.

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    JudyMae
    April 1, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Just beautiful. As we all knew it would be. How wonderful to see that each time you come into the room.

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    Jane
    April 1, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Amazing job! My father was a wallcovering designer so I do know how labor intensive this project was!

    Why not add a small piece of trim painted wall color next to birds. If space between both moldings is also painted wall color it will just look like a slightly larger frame.

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    Mad Margaret
    April 1, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    This i one of the most exciting pieces of home decor I’ve ever seen. And the instructions about how to do it are doable! I’m so happy!

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    Zeita Reed
    April 1, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Very effective. Way to go!! You have really come a l-o-n-g way. Wow!

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    patty reed-pederson
    April 1, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Oh my gosh, what they said.

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    Lucial
    April 1, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    Wow! Love this – so refreshing and unique! You are very talented – not only to draw this, but to come up with the idea!!!!

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    Nella
    April 1, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Simply gorgeous!!!

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    Erin
    April 1, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    This is AMAZING! So glad you did this and stuck to what you really want. Can’t wait to see how you pull everything together.

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    Ellen W.
    April 1, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    You found its place!!!! Looks great!

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    Vicki
    April 1, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Perhaps use a clear satin finish (one that will not yellow). It can add bit of interest without adding molding.

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    Diane | An Extraordinary Day
    April 1, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Have you thought about a tiny gold edge molding next to the current molding?

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    Sandy L
    April 1, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    This is my favorite post of anything you have ever shared. This is absolutely the loveliest wall ever. And the artistry would not be as beautiful without the molding you worked so hard on. I enjoy every post you have but this is all time favorite. My hat is off to you!!!

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    Donna
    April 1, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Simply breathtaking. I can’t wait to see the rest if your plan carried out. Have you finished choosing your fabrics yet?

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    Ceecee
    April 1, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    You and your mom should sign it :)!!! Ditto all the wonderful thing said :)!!

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    Jamie
    April 1, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Kristi, this looks FABULOUS! I love it so much! I also wanted to thank you for sharing the large design file with us too. I’ve wanted to do this in my (very tiny) powder room ever since I saw Shannon Berry’s design, but the room is too small for an overhead projector (it’s 4×5).

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    Linda Southworth
    April 1, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I ADORE, I LOVE, I WANT a beauty just like this! You and your mom …special women! Hey any houses near by for sale? I would love to be able to run see Kristi and get my daily dose of inspiration! Love it!

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    Guerrina
    April 1, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    A unique and beautiful entry! Really, REALLY great job, Kristi!

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    Thelma
    April 1, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Your house is a show place! I would move to Texas, from Northern NY, to be able to live in your home. I can not decide what I love most, the doors in the music room (that are A-Mazing), the green cupboards in the kitchen or this wall? Or the ceiling in the bathroom. You are an amazing decorator.

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    Marianne in Mo.
    April 1, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    A STUNNER!!!!
    You outdo yourself every time! Dying to see the Coral buffet with it!

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    Dale
    April 1, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    So very beautiful! It is especially gorgeous because it was hand drawn by you! You should be proud 💚

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    Debbie
    April 1, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    WOW! Absolutely stunning! You continue to surprise & amaze me with your vison & talent. And your Mom is awesome!

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    arelen
    April 1, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Love the concept but I think it needs something more to pop! Looks a bit dull, for a better word. The birds and butterflies are beautiful the rest a bit boring. Maybe a border?

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    Maggie Obst
    April 1, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    Kristi, so beautiful! You have so much talent and wow what a statement. So in love with that wall.

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    Susan
    April 1, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Beautiful, you never fail to amaze me with you talent. Your coral buffet is going to look even more stunning on this wall now.

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    Sheri
    April 1, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Love it!! I’m looking at that green for my kitchen.

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    Lulu
    April 1, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    overwhelmingly beautiful! took my breath away! pure joy!

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    Cindy
    April 1, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    Love this beautiful trust your instincts over others I bet your border idea would look great and save you a lot of hassle go for it!!!

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    Demelza
    April 1, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Kristi, That is so beautiful and elegant, but just subtle enough that it won’t be out of place in your house. (You can’t help but be elegant!)

    Your Mom is so talented! It’s easy to see where your artistry and skill come from! You did a brilliant job of bringing her drawing – and your idea – to life. What a great team you make!

    I used to follow dozens (if not hundreds) of design/DIY blogs. Over the years, I’ve whittled it down to you and only a handful of others. You never cease to amaze and inspire me.

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    Chelle Ellis
    April 1, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    THAT! I love it! Perfection!

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    Rene Haines
    April 1, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    I feel like a stalker – I want to invite myself over to sit at your dining table trimmed with gold and look at your entry way all day. Only thing though, is there is so much more to see in your home from that spot. The green kitchen, the music room, and on and on. . .Great job!

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    Mary Anne Looby
    April 2, 2016 at 12:14 am

    I am not a jealous person. Just don’t have it in me,however, THIS IS THE PROJECT YOU HAVE DONE, (AND I CANNOT IMAGINE YOU DOING ANYTHING ELSE) THAT MAKES ME SWOON. When and if we move to the South (it won’t be TX) I will fly you to our city, rent you a truck, pay you of course, and pick out some area where we could do a mural. If you have friends in FL they can come and hang out, do what ever you want when not working, Matt can also come if he wants to, and if that is not enough, you can go through my jewelry and pickout what you want and take it. My daughter will kill me but so what,I a, getting old anyway. Can”t wait for you to clean the floors. Then three rooms are done. Five counting the kitchen and bath.

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    maryanne
    April 2, 2016 at 1:12 am

    It is really perfect for the foyer. All you need is the buffett, a rug/runner and a really cool hanging light. Not hanging too low, jus enough to light and define the space. You also said you were using two chairs on either side of the buffett. it will look great. The perfect Segway to the music room or dining room. I do not know what all the fuss is about the kitchen, it is behind two walls with a door at one end and a door in the middle of the wall you would really have to strain your necks to get a look at it.

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    Sue
    April 2, 2016 at 10:23 am

    What a beautiful, welcoming entry to your home! It is spectacular!

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    Ann
    April 2, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Maybe some gold highlights to tie in he table?

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    Laurie McIntyre
    April 2, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    This mural is absolutely breathtaking! You are so talented! Thank you for sharing.

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    Kim
    April 2, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    LOVE it – it works perfectly and it looks amazing. You never fail to disappoint, which is why I look forward to reading your blog. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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    Carol-Anne Powell
    April 2, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Gahhhhhh!!! I love this! It’s really one of the nicest things you’ve ever done!

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    Kathryn Griffin
    April 2, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    WOW! This is stunning! Your entryway is so glamorous! You really do such amazing work. Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for all of the inspiration. I am always inspired when I visit your site! Have a lovely weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    designdreamer
    April 2, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    WOW! Looks great Kristi!

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    Val
    April 4, 2016 at 3:21 am

    I am short for words! Bravo Kristi!!! 🙂

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    Luke Thomas
    April 4, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    Your process would kill, me, but this is beautiful. The organic lines of the pattern will be beautiful with the coral dresser.

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    Teresa
    April 4, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    This is beautiful! When I saw that you had painted your walls white I was a bit stunned. White walls are not anything I expected from you. This is “YOU”. Fantastic!!

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    Lisa E
    April 4, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Wowsa! Another spectacular outcome.

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    Donna
    April 5, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Brilliant choices! Most excellent designs! Carry on, can’t wait to see what you have in mind for your next project!

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    Melony
    April 5, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Beautiful!! Your house looks like one of those masterpieces of architecture which unfortunately are too expensive to replicate anymore (for mass consumption). Are there any tricks to getting that thin gold border so straight and even?

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    Karen
    April 5, 2016 at 10:16 am

    hurrah to the finished border – it gives the mural the look of being put into an exquisite frame and thus is the perfect solution for an already perfect project 🙂 I love it!

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    Linda
    April 5, 2016 at 11:15 am

    This is absolutely fabulous! Perfect!! And, I agree, the black would have been too much, taken away from the original intent and design! Just my two cents..lol

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    Em
    April 5, 2016 at 11:34 am

    I just realized that you updated this post. L O V E all things about the way you finished the mural.

    Love how it will tie in with your ceiling light…love how the gold adds a statement finish to the mural that jacks it up…love how the inch-ish “stripe” of wall color gives additional dimension to your picture frame molding.

    I bet you’re so happy!

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    Linda | Homeagination
    April 5, 2016 at 11:35 am

    A masterpiece! Congrats to you and your mother! I think the gold border sets off the mural beautifully!

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    Kari T
    April 5, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Love the gold! Finished it off perfectly!

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    Rhonda
    April 5, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous.

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    maryannelooby
    April 5, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    As I said the other day, I am green with jealousy, and every time I see this it makes me swoon. It is so beautiful. I would love it in my dining room. I noticed the gold immediately and thought here she goes with her gold, but in this case it is the perfect frame for this beautifully drawn artwork. It litterly takes my breath away.

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    Ann Le
    April 5, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This is seriously so beautiful. Stopping by to wish you a lovely day! 🙂

    Love,
    Ann

    http://www.annlestyle.com/

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    Marianne in Mo.
    April 5, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Love how you finished it off, it’s perfection!

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    MarySue
    April 5, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    Just beautiful!

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    Megan KC
    April 5, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    It’s amazing!! I couldn’t love it more!

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    Dale
    April 5, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Perfect!

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    MARYANNELOOBY
    April 5, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    can you post a picture of the wallpaper so we can see the difference in what your mom drew and the actual print? I would love to see both of the now that yours is finished.

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    Sharon
    April 6, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Oh my word, this is breathtaking! I’m green with envy over here…(it may or may not have something to do with the fact that my handwriting is worse than a twelve-year-old guy’s! :P) You are so talented!

    xo,
    sharon
    creatinglovely.com

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    Rosie
    April 11, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Beautiful.

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    Lois Black
    April 20, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Absolutely stunning!!!! Looks like a wallpaper mural. GREAT job!!

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    Laurie Frederick
    March 10, 2017 at 6:33 pm

    Incredible!! You are gifted!

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    LaVona
    August 25, 2017 at 9:21 am

    This is stunning, breathtaking. I came to your site to learn how to tuft for a banquette backing in my kitchen which is now painted a cream yellow, or as I call it, artist canvas color. It looks like it needs art and I have been looking with not luck to find something to go above the tufted back board. I wouldn’t do this because my curtain actually look like your wall but in a soft mint background. Had I seen this first i would have wanted it and then got plain curtains. I used to draw and you have inspired me to go back to using my talents. I have pinned your site to my laptop!

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    Cielo
    July 19, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    So much work… and it turned out perfect in every way! You are amazing!

    Cielo

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    Rose
    March 29, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    https://www.belk.com/p/avanti-gilded-bird-towel-collection/92000721984.html#q=TOWELS&lang=default&start=13

    Hi Kristy, I saw these Gilded Bird towels and I thought of you and your beautiful hand painted birds. You have inspired a new fondness for birds in home decorating.
    Rose, Eugene Oregon 03/29/2022