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you pick.

so, our house is coming right along.  it's at the phase that
[despite my husband being a home builder & me seeing lots of homes built]
i can finally see it all taking shape and imagine what it will look like finished.

i thought it might be fun if you help me make my final decision on something!
this is our front porch.   you can see that the exterior is being painted grey.
the painter was so patient with me as we tried several different shades to find the perfect one.
the tin look on the ceiling is just about done & the transom window above the doors
will be installed soon.  

will you help me pick the front door color?! 

you can see my pinboard for the front porch inspiration here,
but here are the colors that i've narrowed it down to:
peacock or lemon.

what'cha think?
i'll show you which color 'won' as soon as it's painted!
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  1. KarenJuly 26, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I think lemon would look bright and sunny! That's my vote :) Enjoy the whole process.

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  2. KatyJuly 26, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I think lemon for sure. It's so sunny and happy.

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  3. HeatherJuly 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I agree, lemon would look so lovely. Especially in the winter months, can you imagine the snowy white ground and your lemon door welcoming you home?

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  4. ErinJuly 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I'm the dissenter, but I love peacock.

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  5. Candy GirlJuly 26, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Normally, I would say Peacock in an instant...but I think with the gray you picked, the Lemon would be fabulous!

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  6. JJuly 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I love the peacock!!

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  7. WendyJuly 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Those are gorgeous colors! Okay I would pick lemon or peacock or rust... see, I would have to get a vote too, obviously. Ha!

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  8. Crooked EyebrowJuly 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    peacock, love the peacock

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  9. Jessica MarleneJuly 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I absolutely LOVE the peacock. I think it's inviting. For some reason that particular shade often reminds me of you and your family.

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  10. Kellie MillerJuly 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Peacock...it would be beautiful!

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  11. cfoxes33July 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I think peacock would go better with the grey and the tin ceiling.

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  12. JulieJuly 26, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Peacock!!! it's such a pretty color and it will go so well with the ceiling. Plus, possibly it won't show dirt as much as lemon might?

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  13. Alicia NelsonJuly 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I was going to say torquoise before I even read your choices, so I vote peacock!

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  14. Becky RyderJuly 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Its peacock for me. I'm partial to blues:)

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  15. keli [at] kidnapped by suburbiaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    my first thought was instantly PEACOCK!! that color would look so amazing with the gray exterior.

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  16. AllisonJuly 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I'm really into the peacock colors lately I vote PEACOCK!! love your porch, loooove it!

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  17. AnneJuly 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    That shade of peacock is bellisimo!

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  18. Twinkling StarsJuly 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Peacock!

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  19. Happy Hodge PodgeJuly 26, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Peacock!

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  20. Melissa SmithJuly 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Both are gorgeous - and bold - and leave me wishing I had more of your bravery and beautiful taste when it comes to implementing color in my home...and the tin ceiling, oh my heart, Matt could have taught our builder a thing or two for sure. Simply striking. All that said, I'm going to have to go with Peacock. Can't wait for the final reveal!

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  21. ReneJuly 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I say Peacock! I am in love with that color right now! BUT yellow would be really unexpected and very modern. Tough decision!

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  22. JanelleJuly 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I like both but think Lemon would look best with the colors of the house.

    Janelle

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  23. Hannah BraboyJuly 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I'd say the peacock. It's just so pretty!

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  24. *Lissa*July 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    peacock!!!

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  25. CBJuly 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I think lemon as well. Nothing brightens up the snow around here like some sunshine :)

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  26. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Peacock!

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  27. TaDa! CreationsJuly 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Before seeing your options, my first thought was gold. So it's gotta be lemon! It will be so bright and cheery especially where there will be a lot of shade from the porch.

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  28. KristenJuly 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I love grey and yellow for interior, but I'm not sure about exterior. Therefore my vote is peacock!

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  29. Sarah ViolaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Peacock! Or raspberry. I'm in a rut. ;)

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  30. LaraJuly 26, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Another vote for Peacock here!!!

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  31. amberJuly 26, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    lemon

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  32. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Love both of the colors, but I'm voting for lemon!

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  33. BEATJuly 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Peacock. Recently used it in my new home and it is beautiful and complimentary to many other colors.

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  34. AimeeJuly 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Peacock gets my vote! I love the gray siding and tin ceiling. Just beautiful!

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  35. ErinJuly 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Peacock - it seems more inviting somehow.

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  36. ChelseaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Lemon all the way! It would pop so well against the grey.

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  37. ErinJuly 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I love both of the colors. I am going to say Peacock paint. And plant up pots with yellow flowering plants.

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  38. RobynJuly 26, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the peacock, but the lemon seems more your personality and the personality of your happy, sweet family. The peacock is more soothing and calm and I think with 7 children, happy and bright is more appropriate.

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  39. Krystle KJuly 26, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Peacock for sure!

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  40. KateJuly 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Peacock! I love that color, so it may just be because of that. But I love either one of those with grey.

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  41. JamieJuly 26, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I'm going with peacock. I love the lemon with the gray, but also think the peacock with gray will be gorgeous. The house looks beautiful!!

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  42. nicoleJuly 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Peacock!

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  43. FeonaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Ooooh I liked the idea above of the peacock door with yellow flowers in planted pots. That would look so amazing and then you'd have both colours! :)

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  44. CateyJuly 26, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    lemon!

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  45. CameronJuly 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Peacock is one of my favorite colors but with that grey I'm going with lemon! Either will be fab, though.

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  46. Stephanie Wilson she/her @babystephJuly 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I'm leaning towards lemon. Just because I think it is SO you and would look great with the colors as I've seen it. Peacock would be a fun change, too. I know whatEVER you choose will look amazing!

    Steph

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  47. Taylor CJuly 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    peacock! or Lemon :) but really... peacock!

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  48. KVJuly 26, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Lemon! Lemon!

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  49. gevayandmattJuly 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    The peacock. It would go with all the seasons. Red at Christmas. Rust in the fall. Pink in the spring. Yellow and Orange in the summer! Yellow would go too, but the peacock has more contrast!

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  50. nicJuly 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    in the time it took me to scroll down to the comment box, i'd already waffled between peacock and lemon three times. clearly i'm no help. the good news is you can't go wrong! :)

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  51. The Maines Family BlogJuly 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I LOVE Peacock!!!

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  52. everydaymommaJuly 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Peacock!!!!

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  53. JennJuly 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    We are having our house sided in a very similar grey this week with white trim and I'm going yellowish on the door. Of course I have't done it yet so I can't tell you how it looks ;) But if you choose yellow and it looks awful...at least we will go down together ;)

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  54. JulieJuly 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    gotta go with lemon

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  55. sandovalitaJuly 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    no doubt about it, Lemon!

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  56. OliviaJuly 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Lemon!

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  57. LizJuly 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    hmmm i still think you should do one on the inside and one on the outside! why not?!
    teal makes me think of you. your shoes :) peacock vote for front door. lemon on inside would make foyer bright and sunny!

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  58. LindsayJuly 26, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Lemon seems like it would an obvious choice so try the peacock! You can always repaint it if you don't like it! ;)

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  59. BethJuly 26, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I purposefully did not read the other entries/opinions...so maybe there's already a front runner, but I really like the peacock. The combo of the grey/peacock makes me feel like I'm at the beach.

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  60. SarahJuly 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I pick lemon!

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  61. VanessaJuly 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm in love with peacock!! Sigh..:)

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  62. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Lemon!

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  63. LisaJuly 26, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    My gut says lemon. It's such a happy color! I think it would be awesome in the cold of winter to pull up and see such a happy, sunny front door waiting to welcom you in.

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  64. AbbyJuly 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    they would both be gorgeous but I am {loving} the peacock.

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  65. MollyJuly 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    peacock! I'm biased though, I'm a huge fan of blues.

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  66. Jamie LeJeuneJuly 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I love the peacock! It is going to be beautiful either way!!

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  67. BethJuly 26, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Peacock!

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  68. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Peacock

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  69. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    peacock

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  70. JulieJuly 26, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Lemon!

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  71. BethJuly 26, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Lemon...the peacock paint is pretty, but I think it would get lost next to the gray of your house. The lemon would definitely *POP!* :)

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  72. Litchfield FamilyJuly 26, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    lemon!!!

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  73. LariJuly 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Peacock would be lovely with the gray!

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  74. andreaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Gotta go with lemon! I love yellows and grays together. Who cares if it shows a little more dirt? It means someone lives there. :)

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  75. ~natalieJuly 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    ohh, love the peacock. {though i don't think you could go wrong with either!} =)

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  76. CJJuly 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    PEACOCK!!! I love it!!!! And...it won't show as much traffic! Yes...PEACOCK!!!!!

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  77. JenniferJuly 26, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    My vote is for the lemon. I think it will pop nicely against the gray. And I think yellow and gray is such a great combination. I think a sunny front door would literally brighten my day whenever I came home! : )

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  78. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I love both of them... but I think I like the peacock best. Love the tin roof on the porch! Might have to integrate that on our porch.

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  79. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I vote for lemon...but that's because I love everything yellow. Peacock is my next fave color though, so I think you're golden either way (no pun intended...teehee).

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  80. ZakaryJuly 27, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Lemon. But either way, FAB.

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  81. RobynJuly 27, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    I vote for lemon

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  82. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    PEACOCK

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  83. Dana110299July 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I LOVE PEACOCK!!!

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  84. NaomiJuly 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Peacock but really you can't go wrong wither way. Excited to see which one you decide on :)

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  85. Ann EverJuly 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I have painted my front doors both yellow and teal. Both are lovely, but I got way more compliments on the yellow. And it looks bright, sunny and fun even on dreary days. I have loved reading your blog for the last few months; loove your family, you are such an inspiration. I hope to have one like yours one day.

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  86. MckMamaJuly 27, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I loooove turquoise, but i feel you should paint your front door yellow. WIll look lovely!!!

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  87. Heather @ Life Made LovelyJuly 27, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    they are both so pretty!
    i think i heart the lemon just a smidge more though.

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  88. MelissaJuly 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I vote peacock. While I think the lemon would be bright and cheery, I think the peacock would make it feel home-y and inviting. Peacock!

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  89. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I'm lemon all the way. The peacock is gorgeous but I think the lemon will really pop! Can't wait to see pics!

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  90. TarynJuly 27, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Lemon :)

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  91. JuliaVPJuly 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Peacock... without a doubt!

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  92. Nickole HuffmanJuly 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    PEACOCK. ♥

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  93. MichelleJuly 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Ohhh I LOVE all your color choices. What a great idea to do the tin on the ceiling. Your house looks beautiful so far. I am voting Lemon in hopes it will make the winter blahs more manageable :) I can't wait to hear the result.

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  94. EricaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Totally torn because I love love love them both. BUT I think in this case Peacock...

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  95. MorganJuly 28, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    It is looking mighty gorgeous! My vote is for peacock.

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  96. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I think lemon!

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  97. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    lemon for sure! peacock is a pretty color, but I don't think it's very cheery year round!

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  98. SaraJuly 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Peacock all the way, baby!

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  99. LisJuly 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Peacock, for sure

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  100. KelliJuly 28, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Lemon would make it POP!!!!!

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  101. southwestmomJuly 28, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Lemon

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  102. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Hi! Just found your blog. Definitely peacock!! :)

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  103. Jen July 29, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Peacock!!!

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  104. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Peacock all the way!

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  105. sarah kelly hurstJuly 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    peacock and lemon...two of my favorites. both would look great with grey...my ultimate favorite! but my vote goes to peacock!

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  106. MollyAugust 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Late comer... Peacock!!!!

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  107. StephanieAugust 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I'm leaning towards lemon. Such a cheerful color...for your joy-filled home.

    stephanie@metropolitanmama.net

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  108. KimAugust 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Before I even saw the color choices, I was thinking mustard, I love mustard and gray together. So, I say go for the lemon!
    Also, I think it is great that you have over 100 comments just about paint on a door ;)

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