Sunday, February 10, 2013

Showing My Colors

I know, my blog is getting a teensy bit boring with all of this reno stuff...and yet this will likely not be the last time I make you look at pictures of my exciting, exciting basement.

Oh, there's a peek at my accent wall:


Isn't it gorgeous!
(It's easy to be excited when you get to paint something one of your favorite colors.)


...and my practice stencil. It's not perfect, but from what I've read online of other people's experiences, you have to just plan on doing lots and lots of touch-ups. I think it will be worth it.


That, however, won't be happening until I get some other, more demanding things settled.

Tony is going to be (someday) trimming out the area between the drywall and the carpeted stairs. I though I might as well paint it for now, before carpet. I used the khaki office color


The family room: 


It's a lighter version of the accent wall.


After painting all of that nice, new drywall, I just couldn't walk down past the dirty old plaster above the stairs. I patched lots of (biggish) holes and got on a coat of primer, and it already looks a ton better!


...and now I'd better go get my color (the boring "stone" one) on it, so it'll be dry before the carpet gets here tomorrow! :) The fun never ends!

10 comments:

  1. I enjoy reading all of your reno posts. And I love your colors! Very fresh and light! I don't know where you find the energy to do it all.

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    1. I don't have the energy for it. I just have to trudge on anyhow. Sorta makes me feel old. ;)

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    2. Do you know what would give you even more energy? Being pregnant.

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    4. I'm sure you would NEVER make your PREGNANT wife paint the basement, so I'm not overly concerned about it. (Maybe that's the real reason I want to be pregnant?)

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  2. Looks great...it's fun to see it taking shape.
    Owl wore a dress in that color today : )

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    1. It is a pretty great color. I'll bet she looked smashing!

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  3. Beautiful liá can't wait to see it in person!

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  4. Inspriring...wish i could renovate this house...

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  5. I don't think it's boring at all! I love the color!

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