After 10 years I decided it was time for some fresh paint in the hallway, living room and entry way. After moving college kids in and out, and all the dings/scrapes it was needed. We waited til we saw a 4th of July sale on paint, $10.00 off per gallon. We bought 2 , but needed 3, oh well. Since we decided to go a bit lighter than the current color I bought this, Behr's Golden Nectar. New paint it really is very cheap way to really jazz up your home with some new energy!!! I was going to go with Benjamin Moore paint til I priced it, yikes! Back to Behr, and $10.00 rebates...
Old paint color, B. Moore Straw
It's kind of a cross between yellow and gold/orange. Warm and light. Before we had straw, darker, More of a tan/slightly peach. It shows differently with the various light sources, LED, natural, etc.
painting station, wire rack and covers, Anya checking out
I spread the painting out over 3 days- 1 day for the back hallway with 4 doors and 2 linen closets, a LOT of brushwork! Another day for the entry way. Yesterday I did the living room. We put everything back on the walls today. Looks good, much lighter and brighter!!! I moved some prints around and gave away a few to my one daughter, win-win.
big color difference
Everything back to normal
My favorite Aunt gave me this antique print and frame years ago, looks good against the fresh paint :)
The Angelus By Millet
I saved my new thrifted candle holder and put it up after painting
New Little Visitors-
I have finally been successful in getting hummingbirds to hang around here! I have a teal one and a gray/brown one. My pal told me all about hummingbirds after I saw hers. I bought a couple feeders and change the food every 3-4 days. They come all day, off and on, and are very territorial! Little cutie pies :) I love watching them hang out in the trees and sometimes groom themselves.
Safe Coop Cleanup-
With all the various things out there- the Hanta virus, Avian flu, and a bit locally The Plague, yes THE PLAGUE, Dave really suited up. We use the wonderful deep litter method, which uses 4"-5" of pine shavings. Composts, no odor, very clean. Dave cleans it out 4 times a year and it's good to protect yourself. Dave created his own Hazmat suit! Afterwards, he showered and I washed it all. Works great! Dave even found 2 dead snakes in the coop! Cool :) Now our new bean bed is much more mulched, since it was a dead area under the shed. Looking good!
My 3 surviving Italian Bush bean plants
Ah, yes, cleaning the coop requires the right attire. The new paint job looks great.
ReplyDeleteI found that Sherwin Williams allows me to buy paint on sale in the base color and come back later when I make up my mind what color I want it to be. A win win situation that saves me money!
ReplyDeleteYou are a whirlwind at decorating and sprucing up your place. Ever consider being an interior designer?
ReplyDeleteThat's one sexy looking coop cleaner you have there. Can't beat a well-outfitted, good man around the house (chicken yard?), can you? ;o]
How nice and bright and light everything looks! It's amazing what a new coat of paint can do for a room. I love Dave's outfit - but it IS fitting for that kind of work. I need to update my hazmat suit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristina! Katie we had a discount with the rebates so that was much cheaper for us. Thanks Mama but I just like working for $$$ and benefits! Yes Dave looks very sexy covered in chicken poo and dust!
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