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Blue Like the Ocean

Monday, September 19th, 2011

The painting is… DONE. Although I’m wondering if it’s because I’m really satisfied with the job I’ve done, or if I’m just really sick of continually messing with the job I’ve done.  Either way, I’m calling the wall paint job finished.  The next step is to paint the already-primed molding that the Webmaster picked up […]



Color Me Blue

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

This is the new boys’ room, waiting for paint. We painted this room almost six years ago, when we were getting it ready for Ane and giving Tad the nursery and crib.  Back then, I chose a light periwinkle color because it was a versatile color and would do well for a little girl. Now […]



The Old and Improved Floor

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Thursday and Friday were busy days for the floor in what will be the new boys’ bedroom.  The gaps in the floor were cleaned and filled, the whole floor was sanded down, and by Friday afternoon, the floor looked like this: This was with the first clear coat down on the floor.  It was a […]



Feel The Burn

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

I was up on a ladder last night, painting by flashlight, when I suddenly realized why my shins have bruises on them. Oh, look how I’m leaning awkwardly on this ladder!  It’s right where those bruises are! Ow. The cardio involved in house painting has been amazing.  My legs ache like crazy, along with the […]