For the last week I have been valiantly fighting a cold.
And it almost won.
Almost.Continue reading
Remodeling a Vintage Farmhouse in the Middle of the Country
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I have wanted to write an updated post about the paint colors from the house for the longest time.
Truly.
And I have been remiss.
So in a vain attempt to make up for the complete and utter lack of paint color discussion…..I thought I would provide completely unsolicited advice on the ins and outs of choosing a paint color. You know I couldn’t just write a post about paint colors…..I have to offer up a big opinion. However…..I preface any and all big opinions offered here with the disclaimer that……I am not an expert.
I don’t work for a paint company.
I have not gone to paint color school.
What I am…..though…..is so much better. I am the person who has painted and repainted and repainted rooms because I couldn’t figure out the answer to this simple question, “Why did the paint color in the store not look like the paint color on my wall?”
If you are a paint color expert….this post is not for you.
If you have ever stood in front of a paint chip display and closed your eyes and pointed….please read the following:Continue reading
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I really need another patriotic holiday right now.Continue reading
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If you are a member of the anti-wood painting club.
This is not the post for you.
If you have a visceral reaction to white, painted wood.
Cover your eyes and look away.
Quickly.
And don’t be a hater.
Oh wait.
I forgot.
The last time I said that on the blog, my son told me not to say it anymore.Continue reading
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I am so going on Facebook and unfriending the plumbing in our house. Then I’m changing my status to “disappointed in you.”
Plumbing….you are on notice….this relationship is officially over.
I just don’t think I can be friends anymore.
At this point, I am so over it.
Really.
I am so over leaking.
I am so over drain pipes and wet drywall and water where it shouldn’t be.
I am so over this.Continue reading
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I should have taken more before pictures of this farmhouse bathroom.
You see, a marketing genius and I were talking recently and she told me I need “before pictures”.
Why oh why…..didn’t I take more?
Before I lifted a paint brush or a roller or a sander, I should have lifted my camera.Continue reading
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