Hole in the wall entrance
by Clara Rivera
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Hello, I have this hole in the wall of the main entrance of my house and do not know what I can do?
61 answers
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I would put a picture inside of the whole.
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 05, 2015
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Make it into a curio display
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Esmee Shunikian
on Oct 05, 2015
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This is an art niche. I'd add a lovely piece of art work, if you want to add a few ceramic pieces you could add a wood shelf on the bottom. Her's a Google search I did for art niches. https://www.google.com/search?q=art+niche&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI_s6Tx-eryAIVyms-Ch1aUgMd&biw=1600&bih=775
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Z
on Oct 05, 2015
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I'd put up some chicken wire and put live suckling air plants make your own picture
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JUlie Boyer
on Oct 06, 2015
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Yo pondria una estanteria para poner un vaciabolsillo y el mando a distancia
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Luz Vicente
on Oct 06, 2015
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Hi I would install small Led down lights at the top of the niche, get some glass shelves cut to size and then display beautiful items on the shelves will look lovely with the lights on.
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Sass
on Oct 06, 2015
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Paint a motto, saying, quote, or anything else that means something to you, centered in the hole. Then stencil a scroll work, or flowers around it. Add a longer narrow basket at the bottom, be sure to attach it, so it won't get knocked off, and use it for mail, keys, etc...
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Jonnie Hammon
on Oct 06, 2015
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Find a wreath close to that size. I have a grapevine one right outside the door and I just tuck picks from craft section of store to celebrate seasons. Grapevine has enough open "weave" that you can do a lot of things and never need to glue. So you can just swap around. I have bows and flowers and leaves in different zip lock bags and just grab the season and change it out. It's being recessed would make it less apt to get bumped all the time.
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Karen Sue
on Oct 06, 2015
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could make a place to hang keys when you come in the front door. Decorate it some way and put up pretty hooks.
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Wanda.ll
on Oct 06, 2015
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I hung a clock on a shelf in there and hung plates around it on the outside
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Emily Antonecchia
on Oct 06, 2015
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It a mirror cut to size. Dress the bottom with wood to make it look like a finished cabinet. Leave it clean from items of clutter.
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Hereisjunebug
on Oct 06, 2015
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Seems like a natural spot for a collage of pictures of little ones or pets in your life.
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Judyms9
on Oct 06, 2015
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how about making a picture frame fit to size and slides into it and fits flush with the wall
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Rachel
on Oct 06, 2015
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Paint the inner sides to make it look like a frame, then collage the heck out of it, or put a seasonal wreath in there. You could also mirror the back, put narrow glass shelves inside and display a collection of small items or some flameless cadles on timers for instant ambience. That niche was likely built to feature a prized statue or figurine of some kind originally.
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Lisa B.
on Oct 06, 2015
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Paint it a darker neutral color and then hang a framed painting or print inside it. You could also frame some beautiful art paper, 12 x 12 scrapbook paper or even wrapping paper.
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Bonnie
on Oct 06, 2015
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Perhaps a message board of sorts. Paint the interior with chalk paint to welcome guests, keep the family informed of upcoming events, homework, etc. frame it in cork to pin latest invites, rsvp, pics etc
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Jmj1869452
on Oct 06, 2015
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Its unique. Hang art. You can buy a battery operated light that attaches with velcro and have your art illuminated. Maybe tall candles. The collage of pictures is a nice idea. Place decorative hooks for keys.
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Grace Grieco
on Oct 06, 2015
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perfect place for special photos.. they can be changed out periodically if you like. depending on size of photos you can put 2 smaller ones on either side and a lager one in the middle with the 2 smaller ones lower than the larger one, and add some candles on the ledge below to accent the arrangement
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Buster Evans
on Oct 06, 2015
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I love that... Paint inside an accent color to make the adjointing room and hang art work or place art piece..
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Sharon Bourque Betsill
on Oct 06, 2015
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You can make a hidden cubby for keys and things. Add a shelf and some hooks then find or make a hinged mirror (think medicine cabinet) to place over the niche. You will have a place to keep things organized and hidden.
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Tonia
on Oct 06, 2015
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Tonia mentioned a good idea, if that works for you. Or maybe just get a small piece of granite and attach it to the bottom as a shelf (extend it out a little more than it is not though). Then you could place a vase of flowers (real or fake)
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Jennifer
on Oct 06, 2015
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It looks like it's low, close to the floor. Perhaps was a pet door at one time? You should be able to cut a piece of drywall and fill it in. But if that's more than you can handle on your own, put a chair or a basket in front of it and ignore it.
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Ann
on Oct 06, 2015
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Depending on how wide and/or how light/gloomy your entryway is, you might consider having a mirror cut to fit the large wall portion. Then, have some glass shelves cut to fit across it and place small treasures and photos on the shelves. The mirror will reflect light and the objects on display. The space seems high enough to safely showcase whatever you choose to put there.
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Swan Road Designs
on Oct 06, 2015
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Do a venetian plaster with an accent color, add a battery powered puck light and a nice piece of sculpture and you're good to go.
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Charles Prock
on Oct 06, 2015
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I had two of them in my entry in a former home. They had glass shelves on them. We removed the shelves and brackets, then widened the bottom area andlined the back wall with a very deep green paper. I added an African mask that we got on our travels in one--in the other I put a substantial vase with a large dried flower arrangement in it. It looked pretty darned good, and it removed that "blah" look. You can actually put almost anything you like in there, but I certainly suggest adding color to the back wall.
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Barbara Parsons
on Oct 06, 2015
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If it is close to the front door, you could put hooks up for your car keys and small umbrella. Then enclose the area with saloon shutters in your favorite color with decorative knobs. It looks like it is a good place to make functional.
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Connie
on Oct 06, 2015
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Hang a picture in it.
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GAyle
on Oct 06, 2015
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Here's what I would do, stencil a warm greeting on a pretty background so your guests will be awed when they enter.
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Judy
on Oct 06, 2015
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I would add shallow shelves and a place to hang keys
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Betty-Ellen
on Oct 06, 2015
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I'd add a deeper shelf on the bottom for a basket for keys or mail, then use the space above for seasonal wreaths, wall hangings, inspirational sayings, greetings - if you're an informal family use chalk paint and leave happy messages for one another.
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Marra
on Oct 06, 2015
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A nice colorful picture over it.. could even hide things behind it and then hang a picture. Another idea is to paint it with chalkboard paint.. I would use black..frame it and every day write a uplifting quote for others to see or messages for the kids or husband. The possibilities are limitless!
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Susan
on Oct 06, 2015
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I think you have some great suggestions from other ladies. I use my space beteen jambs for glass shelves to display collections, but my space goes all the way through. i like the idea of some kind of artwork on the back wall. Glass shelves are not too expensive if you go that route.
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Cheryle Fuller
on Oct 06, 2015
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Have a carved wooden floral or buddha motif, preferably in wood...just ensure its the same shape that is squarish like your hole and paint the edges golden..it will be like a natural frame for the artwork
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Madhulika
on Oct 06, 2015
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Another cheaper idea is to fix a magnetic sheet and then put magnets collected from your travels
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Madhulika
on Oct 06, 2015
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I like the ideas of keys and art....mount an art lite above - build a frame with an interior-hinged top - dimensions should allow for 1 inch margins around and 1 inch depth margin within the recess. Mount 2 or more slats to the back (remember the margins) for screw in cup hooks or measure out and mount the cup hooks directly into the wall. Mount a lovely piece of art onto the surface of the top of the box. Secure the box into the recess - just open the box and hang your keys inside - now you have convenience without a bunch of keys visible in the entry way and a pretty piece of art, which is the function of the recess.
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Pat Moran
on Oct 06, 2015
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How about a beautiful picture-frame to cover the space on hinges. You can then store your keys, dog leashes, etc on little hooks behind the picture.
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Debbie
on Oct 06, 2015
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A colorful piece of artwork on the inside, with an interesting custom frame on the outer wall. This would give the opening some depth.
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LaL2128725
on Oct 06, 2015
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how about some glass shelves?
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Kelly
on Oct 06, 2015
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I would have a mirrored glass cut to size to fit the inside, then add a wall shelf across the front of the space, and add decorative coat hooks for hanging guest coats or that every day coat/sweater.
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LD
on Oct 06, 2015
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How about a little display case for candles and nick knacks you have?
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June Jaillet Robertson
on Oct 06, 2015
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make frame a little less wide than your niche, attach battery operated fairy lights, or, white light string for backlight, install in niche, then hang a beautiful picture.
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Carly
on Oct 06, 2015
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Hang a picture over it.
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Iberkeley
on Oct 06, 2015
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Chalk board paint inside, then hang a square old vintage window frame inside of that, hang keys from hooks on window & send chalk notes to each other within the window panes.
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L Shillingburg Lexilu Photos
on Oct 06, 2015
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I would make this my family emergency center. I would hang hooks for car & house keys, make a shelf to hold flashlights, candles & matches. I would then cover the area using a decorative framed picture or mirror using a piano hinge so that it could be opened or closed. I would do this so that everyone in the family knows where everything is but it is both functual & beautiful at the same time!
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Rhf2193417
on Oct 06, 2015
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It is called an "Art Niche" , you are to hang a favorite piece of art or something eclectic. Be imaginative. It's your space.
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Maggie
on Oct 06, 2015
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It's for showcasing canvas art.... but you could make a gallery of family photos to hang inside (sort of like a scrapbook page but on the wall) embellish with word stencils to make a phrase like "Love lives here" or just random words. Attach trinkets, etc. if you have family memorabilia to go with photos. The photos could be hung in individual frames or make a collage and frame as one picture to hang. You could also attach a stick on light bar across the top to give the niche a little pop. Use some decorative wallpaper, napkins or other type of patterned paper you like, or contrast paint color for the back of the niche.
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Bonnie
on Oct 07, 2015
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I would paint a hill and hang a Jesus on the cross there . I do not know what they are called but it's metal and like a big necklace of Jesus on the cross.
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Renata
on Oct 07, 2015
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I had the same recess in my entry way. The picture below shows you how I dealt with it.
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Margita
on Oct 07, 2015
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I learn something new everyday on hometalk. Wish I could find more time.
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Janet
on Oct 07, 2015
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Cover the back wall with a plain mirror. Then mount an 'under cupboard' likelihood bar at the very top; something not too tacky. Have a header to cover the light bracket. You might get an electrician to install it and a light switch. Do this before you mount the mirror! Then, mount a couple of glass shelves and display some art glass, with the light shining down through the colorful pieces.
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Kimberly Saxton Scruggs
on Oct 08, 2015
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Highlight with a contrast color like yellow, burgundy and hang a nice picture and tea candle at the bottom
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Mary
on Oct 08, 2015
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I just bought a house in FL that has one in the dining room, I think I'll hang a large mirror over it. Glad to know finally what it's called " art niche "
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Deb
on Oct 08, 2015
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I notice some of the newer art pieces are just plain wood planks in a frame, you might try something like that if you are into wood. If not, whatever you come up with, just make sure you are bringing attention to it, not from it.
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Judy Gordon
on Oct 08, 2015
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prueba
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Luz Vicente
on Oct 09, 2015
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poner unos floreros o un perchero con sombreros o poner una estanterÃa con cristal o un cuadro.
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Luz Vicente
on Oct 09, 2015
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I made mine into a quilt rack. It was a closed in window
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Donna
on Oct 09, 2015
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Make a "frame" for it, then have a favorite photo converted to black & white. Then take it to a place that will enlarge (search on google) and crop the photo to fit the space. Put the photo onto foam core and adhere it to the cut out area with spray adhesive. It will become a recessed framed black & white photo of your favorite (vacation spot, dance move, yoga pose, movie star, beach, flower, etc No one else will have a home feature quite like it!.
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Marilyn McCormick
on Oct 09, 2015
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You can put a picture in it or glass shelves to display your collectibles. You may want to install a light to attract the eye to your treasures.
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Liliana Wells
on Oct 10, 2015
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Hang a wreath or add a collection of tall candles.
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Trudy
on Oct 11, 2015
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Paint the inside an accent color, then add faux tall plants in narrow linear pots.
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Debra
on Oct 11, 2015
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You are lucky to have a built-in display niche! I love Debra's idea of painting at least the back of it in an accent color. You could then set up a still life of a painting or mirror with a plant, flowers, some candlesticks, or other pretty accessories. Change it with the seasons for a display that will probably become your favorite part of your house.
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MagnoliaMama
on Oct 14, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 05, 2015
Esmee Shunikian
on Oct 05, 2015
Z
on Oct 05, 2015
JUlie Boyer
on Oct 06, 2015
Luz Vicente
on Oct 06, 2015
Sass
on Oct 06, 2015
Jonnie Hammon
on Oct 06, 2015
Karen Sue
on Oct 06, 2015
Wanda.ll
on Oct 06, 2015
Emily Antonecchia
on Oct 06, 2015
Hereisjunebug
on Oct 06, 2015
Judyms9
on Oct 06, 2015
Rachel
on Oct 06, 2015
Lisa B.
on Oct 06, 2015
Bonnie
on Oct 06, 2015
Jmj1869452
on Oct 06, 2015
Grace Grieco
on Oct 06, 2015
Buster Evans
on Oct 06, 2015
Sharon Bourque Betsill
on Oct 06, 2015
Tonia
on Oct 06, 2015
Jennifer
on Oct 06, 2015
Ann
on Oct 06, 2015
Swan Road Designs
on Oct 06, 2015
Charles Prock
on Oct 06, 2015
Barbara Parsons
on Oct 06, 2015
Connie
on Oct 06, 2015
GAyle
on Oct 06, 2015
Susan
on Oct 06, 2015
Cheryle Fuller
on Oct 06, 2015
Madhulika
on Oct 06, 2015
Pat Moran
on Oct 06, 2015
Debbie
on Oct 06, 2015
LaL2128725
on Oct 06, 2015
Kelly
on Oct 06, 2015
LD
on Oct 06, 2015
June Jaillet Robertson
on Oct 06, 2015
Carly
on Oct 06, 2015
Iberkeley
on Oct 06, 2015
L Shillingburg Lexilu Photos
on Oct 06, 2015
Rhf2193417
on Oct 06, 2015
Maggie
on Oct 06, 2015
Bonnie
on Oct 07, 2015
Renata
on Oct 07, 2015
Margita
on Oct 07, 2015
Janet
on Oct 07, 2015
Kimberly Saxton Scruggs
on Oct 08, 2015
Mary
on Oct 08, 2015
Deb
on Oct 08, 2015
Judy Gordon
on Oct 08, 2015
Donna
on Oct 09, 2015
Marilyn McCormick
on Oct 09, 2015
Liliana Wells
on Oct 10, 2015
Trudy
on Oct 11, 2015
Debra
on Oct 11, 2015
MagnoliaMama
on Oct 14, 2015
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