My brother came over Easter Sunday evening so he would be here bright and early on Monday to help paint the room - however we didnt' start as early as planned.
I put a sample of the Antique White on the wall and it was like blinding snow compared to what was on there originally - although the old color wasn't dark...but anyway we took the two gallons back and had some yellow put in and it and it worked...it took that bright stark look away so finally around 9 they started.....I was loving the new look.
The trim stayed the same...just a tad darker.
So the day went well and I made Cream of Potato Soup and Corn Bread plus some carved Ham and Hard Salami for sandwiches so it was a good hearty lunch.
And some wonderful Chocolaty (is that a word??) Fudge covered Brownies!
Then yesterday Doug painted all the new trim so after the floor is laid on Saturday he can start nailing it on.
I'll take pictures of the floor progress on Saturday.
Are you all bored yet????
So I want to thank everyone who commented on my GIVE A-WAY POST - I wish you all luck.
(Doug - on ladder, and my brother Gene getting things ready)
(Doug doing all edging work)
(Gene in between paint rolling - look at the difference in the walls - the light is the new)
Thanks for visiting me today!
Karen
Karen~ Can't wait to see your room all finished! I bet you can't either! :) Love the color! And I want to come to your house and have some yummy soup and chocolatey brownies! Yum-o!! Have a wonderful day! Take care. ~Sarah~
ReplyDeleteI too cant' wait to see this room all finished Karen. It is so nice that you have family near you to help you. I so wish my bil's were closer I'd certainly put them to work we have so much work still to do here in the cabin. Sometimes it can get so overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Oh lookey there - it looks so nice so far! I bet you will be so thrilled when the new floor is in and the furniture is all in place!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it all completed. I like seeing redo's especially when it's a whole room. Thanks for sharing Karen.
ReplyDeleteDonna
I always get so excited to see what you are working on. You are so talented and well I am quite anxious!! Ok, now I am hungry...that soup and those brownies sound DELICIOUS!! If you make some more then I promise to come over... if you will have me of course : )
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
Bored? Heck no!....this is the kind of stuff I live for! LOL....I love love love redoing and redecorating!....we will be repainting our dining room and breakfast nook soon, just waiting for my back to be a hundred percent, don't want to push my luck!....we have white woodwork and I'd love to paint it a taupe or something colonial but am afraid to because we'd probably have to paint it all white again before selling, ugh!....if I knew for sure I was someplace I'd be for the rest of my life you bet I'd have dark woodwork too!....your's looks wonderful!....can't wait to see the floors! Janet :)
ReplyDeleteKaren...your posts are never boring:)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used and the soup and corn bread sound just wonderful especially the brownines:) Stush would just love them:)
Have a great day,
Rondell
Good morning Karen...I can not wait to see this all finished....you have an open stair case...i LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Doreen
I can't wait to see it all completed, Karen!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Tammy
Hi Karen...can't wait to see it all done...bored heck no I love to see how and what other people redo...we are working a little on my door frame from where I knocked out part of my kitchen wall into my pantry...lol
ReplyDeletethanks for keeping us updated...
Prim Blessings...
Tonja
Looks like great progress! Can't wait to see the floors :0)
ReplyDeleteKim
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to see this room finished. I know it will be just awesome! Love the colors you chose, Ive been struggling with livingroom colors for a few weeks now.
You must be so anxious to see it all done. And of course I am anxious to see it completed. They are coming along quite well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and looking forward to the finished work.
Have a great day!
Sandy
Oh its coming along great!! Can't wait to see the floors!!! Have a wonderful day!!~Wendy
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so yummy! We have done our whole downstairs in those same colors. They are so easy to accessorize with. We just need to get rid of the nasty, 10 year-old carpet! I know you'll love it when you are done....and you'll love the fact that you're done!
ReplyDeleteKaren, Everything is looking very good. You are lucky to have such a great brother. It is nice of him to help you out. I love the shelves above the windows. I didn't notice those before Duh!!! Did someone make those for you? Dan
ReplyDeleteLove the colour so far..be wonderful when all finished.
ReplyDeleteDon't ever think you are boring me, i love to hear what is happening in your world..
luv Ann.xx
Wish I could get my man to paint!
ReplyDeleteLove the updates....
Karen, Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint can do for a room? I really like the color of your trim, I've been thinking of using something similar to this in our upstairs. ~Ann
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteLooks like the room is coming along. I can't wait to see it all finished!!...I'm sure you can't hardly wait either!!
hugs, Cindy
Karen, it is looking great and can't wait to see it done. I didn't think your walls looked dark before but are sure darker than the new paint! We are slowly replacing our trim and painting, too. The color looks similar to your trim. It looks so much nicer with the warmer color instead of white.
ReplyDeleteThe brownies sound yummy!
See Karen, I told you that I would be able to catch up with you now and here I am. I can't wait to see your finished room. I love the color of the walls and the trim.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty is will be when it's all done! How awesome to have man help!!!!!! I'm with Sarah, I want to come over form some soup too!:-)
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to see it all done.♥
Hi Karen!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the color!
Can't wait to see it all done and put together.
it's gonna be beautiful!
Enjoy your day.
hugs-Kath
The worst part is where you are now, and then voila, a beautiful "new" room. I cannot wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteI finally got my copy of CS! Your home looks so inviting, I enjoyed every photo! I showed my husband, but he was only interested in the kitty!
Martha
Perfect color choice! You do everything so well. Finally recieved my CS..and what a delightful home you have..such attention to detail. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteKaren, Looking good! Can't wait to see it finished. I wish I had your enthusiasm to redecorate.
ReplyDeleteTammy
I love the color Karen! It goes well with your trim color.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you can't wait for it all to be finished so you can decorate.
Can't wait to see it!
Terry
I can already tell its goin' to gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDelete~Peanut
Hi Karen! I'm fairly new to the world of blogging..but I really enjoy your blog! I love the colors you've chosen for your "new" dining room and the wood floors are beautiful! I love colonial and primitive too! Congratulations on your 100th post...I've just begun my own blog journey and when you have a chance I would love for you to drop by! I will add your blog link on my blog when I learn how..I am very new at all of this!
ReplyDeleteWarm Blessings! Kathy