I just couldn't help myself...I admit it, I have little self-control when it comes to home decorating Make-Overs! I told myself "I would NOT go over to the new house and paint UNTIL AFTER we got back from our trip!". Well, I swung by there (it's only 4 blocks from where we live now) JUST to put a little paint on the walls, you know to see which color I was going to use, AFTER I got back from my trip. That little bit of paint smeared on those ugly walls was all it took and the next thing I knew I was at the store in line with gallons of Paint. I didn't even bother to go back home first. I called DH and informed him to bring over the kids, because I was not coming home until the living room was painted. And so it went until 1:30 in the morning! The kids and I were all covered in Satin Muted Gold and Crushed Buckwheat from head to toe. I ache all over and have little time to pack now for my trip tomorrow...BUT IT WAS WORTH IT! Isn't it amazing what lots of sweat and $60.00 of paint can do!
The color looks a little darker here than it actually is. We still need to put wood trim around the door.
Today, even Dh decided to join the bandwagon and get a start on the dining room ceiling. I plan on buying the wallpaper for that room, while on our trip.
I have major house envy!
Love the color choices... and the built-ins, and the painted woodwork...
I love old houses, I wish I had one...
but I will be content here!
It is going to be just lovely when you are done, I can tell already. It's amazing what just painting the walls does to a room. Thank you for sharing the pictures. I love to watch homes be remodeled, and fixed up. I wish I was creative, and could do it. It's so much fun to watch though....I'm looking forward to more pictures as you progress. Have a great time on your trip. I love going away just hubby and me. I miss the kids, but it's so important to have that time with him to regroup. Have a safe trip, and have fun getting to work when you get back....I'll be back to see how things are going.
I can't believe I've be out of it for so long -- everybody has been busy busy busy doing lots! You most of all! It is taking me days to catch up on everybody's lives. I haven't really been anywhere but just staying away from the computer due to an
AC "issue". Colors look sharp -- all your work is paying off. Don't you love it when a plan comes together... :>) It will be fun to see your work in progress - especially knowing you are doing the work and I'm not! LOL
be blessed
Miss Meg
Love the colors and the big white woodwork enhances it more. you are lucky to be able to create beauty in this home. You definately have a gift for creativity and style.
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