Finally! Beginning this week, I started the long anticipated job of work that will no doubt take weeks, if not months, to complete. So, if I am not posting blogs you will know I'm up on the ladder, painting!! Back in August, when we had our home's foundation work done, I've been waiting for temps to cool down outdoors so I can open the house up, patch up wall cracks that were created from the sinking, and then take pictures down off the walls, patch holes, etc. Preparing for an entire face lift of a new coat of paint throughout. And this time, I'm doing away with each room a different color...I'm going with an light off-white thru the entire house. The paint strip tells me it's called "Blank Canvas". Hey, I liked the name of the paint color. Just think of what all you can do with a "blank canvas". LOL
So I got the patching done in the kitchen, and Monday morning I started painting! Bud is rewiring the light switches and outlets to "match" the wall color as best as possible. I used to paint over them, and of course the "old colors" were standing out like a sore thumb. Now, they blend in pretty well. Wednesday I finished...one down and nine more to go! Plus the hall way. I will no doubt do the hallway next. I am also rearranging frames of my art, and photos. The one entire wall in the kitchen is of my sketches and paintings [the same wall extends into the dining room by the hutch, so that part is done also]. I now call it my Wall of Frame. [before is image above]
After...
Nothing like a new coat of paint to freshen things up. Years ago I had different colors in each room but the last time we painted it went to all antique white. I loved the fresh clean look.
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ReplyDeleteI would like the off-white paint color, it will make the place look bigger and brighter. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
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DeleteVery time consuming work so well worth it! Off-white paint would be my choice too.
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DeleteWell done, Anni! Your wall of frame looks fantastic! And bravo to you for taking on this long project. Just think of how awesome it will all look when you complete it!
ReplyDeleteI like the name, "Blank Canvas"! Very clever name for off-white paint!
Btw, your home looks so nice and organized!
Have a superb weekend, my friend!
Thanks for everything Ron.
DeleteYou had me worn out at the first paragraph. Kudos for taking on such a challenging job. Think of the money you are saving and the satisfaction you're gaining. Clever turn of words in "Wall of Frame."
ReplyDeleteA lot of work...expensive paint these days too!
DeleteSpoiler Alert! trite comment coming up here! When you are done come on down to Florida, I need the entire inside painted. been 22 years since bob painted it ALL WHITE
ReplyDeleteI will be exhausted, I'm sure
DeleteGood for you. That is a BIG job. I have painted an off white for the last several years throughout my place(s). Have moved 5 times since I started doing all off-white. It really makes a nice background no matter what you decide to hang on the walls. This last time I used Irish Mist and love it...A nice creamy white and I have used White Dove for trim for at least 30 years! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI used to always want 'color'...but now, taste changed.
DeleteAnni I'll happily send you my address, provide room and board and even take you to Seaboard Cafe..if you come paint for us. FYI: Our down stairs has 9' ceilings.
ReplyDeleteI adore names, words etc. Paint colors names are such fun.
Good luck do you have a feline assistant?
Hugs Cecilia
Oh meant to say our family room color is called Biscuit. MOL MOM
ReplyDeleteI like biscuit!
DeleteIsaiah is staying out of harm's way since he rubbed against the paint can and had to be scrubbed!! 😁
DeleteHello Anni _=)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you have taken on a job and a half, but I'm sure it will look fabulous when you have finished. I like the off-white paint; it brightens up the whole house.
Yes, but the 'bright' will take some getting used to.
DeleteWow what an undertaking! I'm sure you will have great satisfaction after this very large project. It is wonderful that you are so full of energy and have a helper standing by with other necessary talents. GO! Home is where your heart is for sure.
ReplyDeleteHe's like Santa's elf, helping.
DeleteLeave it to an artist like you to choose a color named Blank Canvas! I envision your house as large, so this must be an enormous project! I hope you don't get really stiff and sore!
ReplyDeleteNagging back ache but I knew that would happen. Need to pace my day's work.
DeleteSounds like a project that may take some time, Anni. Good luck with it. Changing things up occasionally is like a breath of fresh air.
ReplyDelete...a much needed job of work.
DeleteThat's quite a job you've undertaken. I hope it all goes splendidly. I think you'll love the brighter rooms. Years ago we did several rooms in Desert Sand which I now find a bit Blah but I'm no painter and my DH isn't either so.... Granny M.
ReplyDeleteWe have enough sand here without painting that color. lol
DeleteIt looks wonderful! I too like the name and the look of that new paint. That is a HUGE job but I know you'll show me when you're done how well all the other rooms turned out. :-)
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DeleteBig job... good luck....pace yourself please....
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I'm trying to remember to quit early. After all, tomorrow's another day.
DeleteWell done. And I had to chuckle, we are working on the trim work in our kitchen. We remodeled our kitchen January/February. Then Spring sprung and we never got around to the little things. I wanted it 100% complete by December 4th. A great Christmas gift. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!
...a fantastic gift for yourself!!
DeleteThat is a big job but will be great once you're done. Great paint name!!
ReplyDeleteOh Anni, lots of work! But it will look so nice when you are done. I really like the paint name.
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DeleteI am LOVING it!!! And I love 'Blank Canvas' too! Man, you do have a big work ahead of you! Pace yourself......It's going to be so worth it!
ReplyDeleteI have found, the job is tiring...I need to go back 50 years. lol
DeleteI love your hall of frames. I enjoyed zooming in on your paintings. Wow, fabulous work.
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DeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteThanks for identifying yourself too!!
DeleteWe love white walls too. I love the Wall of Frame! That's a lot of work, take care.
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DeleteThat's a lot of work but will be worth it in the end! Looks nice already!
ReplyDeleteThanks. For me, it's gonna take some getting used to.
DeleteWow, spectacular...what a job.. I admire you for doing such an involved job and your "Blank Canvas" will be perfect. Looking forward to seeing your completed work. Don't wear yourself out though. Take a ride to see the birds now and then. Good therapy...
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If it ever dries up and warms up I will take a Birdin' trip. I hope.
DeleteThis turned out really well Anni. I think I will paint my walls come spring, winter is too rainy here in Mostar. Love your frames on the walls and how you have arranged them. I will be doing something like that in my apartment as well. Great idea! Good luck with the rest of the work.
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Thanks! And welcome back.
DeleteI wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. It sounds like you have a lot of work ahead.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose. That means a lot to me.
DeleteBe careful on ladder.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I'm trying.
DeleteI love your Wall of Frame :) Good luck with all the work.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I need luck and lots of therawork. 😉
DeleteWow, Ginny, you are amazing! I can't even start to imagine undertaking such a huge paint job.
ReplyDeleteLove the name "Blank Canvas" for the paint though, and your Wall of Frame.
I'm not Ginny tho, but thanks just the same!
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