It was delightful to make Silver Bush as clean and sweet as the spring . . . a new curtain here . . . a new wall-paper there . . . a spot of paint where it would do most good. Little changes that didn't hurt . . . much.
L. M. Montgomery, Mistress Pat
I am afraid there is little time for blogging or blog-visiting this weekend as I am busy painting our ensuite bathroom. The ensuite is the first room at our red house that I am inflicting with a budget makeover. You can read about my plans in this post.
I used the word 'inflicting' because this is the first time I have ever painted a room, and I am finding it a slow process. Fortunately, I have already discovered some shortcuts that I will use the next time I paint. And while I am a slow worker, I am quite enjoying myself; I often find there is a gentle, meditative quality to slow, meticulous work.
Moreover, my sweet husband, pleased that I am not inflicting the painting on him, has been taking the younger kids for long walks and bike rides to keep them out of my way. He also cooked dinner last night and made me lunch today. So this is really quite a pleasant change of routine for me.
I'll be posting pictures sometime in the next week but in the meantime I'd better get back to work.
Kate xxx
11 comments:
Looking forward to the photos - it's something I've never attempted!
I always start out with great intentions in regards to painting, and then get all impatient! Look foward to seeing the pics :)
Ah Kate. We wre painting partners this weekend. Yesterday (saturday) I spent from 11:00-4:00 painting all the ceiings in our house. I was sore and tired by the end of the day. Only to discover that I hadn't finished the stairwell, which will require some sort of contraption being made so I can reach it. I didn't have the energy for it. Next week I'll paint the bathroom ceilings, and then begin working on the rest of the house. I'm still trying to decide colors.
I can't wait to see what you've done.
Can't wait to see the pics. Hubby always says I can do whatever I want to the house as long as I'm the one who does it :0)
What a good hubby. I love to paint. I need to finish our master bathroom in fact. Good luck, can't wait to see the pictures.
Good luck with the paint brush I will look forward to seeing the results
Have a wonderful time painting. I have a hard time getting started but once I get at it, I agree, it is a very meditative and rewarding experience.
((hugs)) Rosie
my husband and i just painted 1/2 our house.....it's a lot of work, but worth it. i'm looking forward to seeing your bathroom :)
missy
I need to redo my bathroom too. Wow the first time you have ever painted a room? Well good for you. Sounds like you're doing great. I've painted more then my share of rooms in my life. LOl
Oh, I just love to paint. It is such a cheap way to change the total look of a room. Can't wait to see your end result.
I love to paint rooms and I have changed the colors in our house so many times!
It is very meditative once you get started.
Good luck to you and I'm looking forward to seeing photos.
Hugs,
Donna
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