Spryte Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 In-laws are making a major move to a new retirement home. They will be in a small apartment, and I'd like to find something - some type door ornament - for their front door. I'd like to ship it ahead of time, so it's there waiting when they arrive. Any good ideas? I thought of a dried flower wreath, but there must be other ideas? Help me brainstorm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 A cheerful Welcome mat is always good. I think the tried and true potted plant is tried and true for a reason...plus it adds a bit of life to a room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks, these are good ideas. I'm hoping for something for the door - because MIL is a minimalist, though a plant is an excellent idea, and plants are always welcome. I hadn't thought of a kick plate! I'll check with the home to see if that's appropriate. In their current retirement home, residents often have door decorations, so I was thinking of something along those lines. A dried flower arrangement crossed my mind, but I'm not sure if it would be irritating to other residents if they have allergies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What about a 'Welcome' sign? or a sign with their names? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 A wreath with attachments/adornments that can be switched out for different seasons or holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Seaside beat me to it...my in-laws were in an assisted living place and each apartment had seasonal decorations. Most also had a small shelf in the common hallway near the door to hold plants, Virgin Mary statues, etc. Maybe, too, a small wipe off board and attached pen so notes could be left "see you at bingo" etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Oooh, the wreath or welcome sign with seasonal attachments that could be switched out would be perfect. If I could personalize it, and have their names on it somehow, that would really be great. Now to ask for the impossible... Anyone have a link? :) Love the whiteboard idea, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What about a 'Welcome' sign? or a sign with their names? Regards, Kareni This is the first thing that came to my mind, too. If I had time, I'd try to get a little hand-painted sign...something with their name and a personalized embellishment (e.g., painted with your mom's favorite flower, birds if they like to bird watch, a lighthouse or beach scene--whatever their "thing" is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I feel like I've seen those seasonal wreaths everywhere but for now I can only find this one: http://www.amazon.com/Changing-Seasons-Welcome-Wreath-Wooden/dp/B00I8V1V9C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1403890954&sr=8-5&keywords=seasonal+wreath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 I feel like I've seen those seasonal wreaths everywhere but for now I can only find this one: http://www.amazon.com/Changing-Seasons-Welcome-Wreath-Wooden/dp/B00I8V1V9C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1403890954&sr=8-5&keywords=seasonal+wreath Thanks! I think it's the right idea. I've got some time so I can keep looking. Perfect concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Here's some stuff on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=front%20door%20decoration&order=most_relevant&ship_to=US&ref=auto4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Etsy! Why didn't I think of that?? Thank you. So many beautiful options. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What about a brass knocker with their name engraved on it? http://www.discountrubberstamps.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=BDK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 What about a brass knocker with their name engraved on it? http://www.discountrubberstamps.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=BDK That's a great idea, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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