Cocking
a.k.a. Caulking
Paint Projects
Porch – Dated 2 Black
The curb appeal of this home was increased simply by painting the porch.
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Smoker Walls to White-ish
I like to try to believe I’m a low-key mellow type, but I’ve been told ‘intense’ is actually a better descriptor for me. I don’t think this is a negative thing, it just means I care a lot, even in times when caring a little would be sufficient. This project made this particular character trait
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Cream & Tan to Grays
Not all neutrals are made alike. Or, maybe they are but they go in and out of style like the seasons (which in Indiana means a few times a week). I can remember a time when tans and browns were the ‘in’ colors for interior walls. With a few years of painting under my belt,
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Red to Green Kitchen
This paint job was one of my favs. It was in my hair chica’s house and I love her taste! She has a beautiful home and bought great paint. I loved every minute of this one.
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Bedroom Conversion
The Master Bedroom of my project home had filthy carpet with a stained subfloor underneath, a hole in the wall and an ornamental arch over the window that was begging to go. Patching, painting, Dad as reinforcement for curtains, and a paper bag floor all helped to make this my serene daily get-away.
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Lacy Green Dining to Office
I knew this room had character (as did the whole ramshackled house I chose to buy) but it needed love (as did the whole rickety establishment). First – lighting. Then, color alterations. Lace curtains upgraded to bamboo blinds. The floor came next and then Dad hung a sign for inspiration. Of course, there are still
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Boston Camper Makeover
Outdoor conditions, like rain & uneven ground, made this project a little extra, but the owner was so proud to finally turn his home-away-from home into a Fenway Fan Favorite!
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Curb Appeal
Did I mention that I didn’t sleep much when I first moved into my house? #Lots-O-Work2BDone Making the curb appeal of a house charming (& profitable at selling time) is a constant work in progress. Click below to see paint & landscape updates to my little cottage that needed so much love. And, please share
Squatter Bathroom to Livable
Again, I knew Damn Well what I was getting myself into when I chose to live in this house. I needed a project and make no mistake, I officially had plenty-o-projects after move-in day. I was ready to buy a new toilet, but my Dad is a saint and figured that portion of the transformation
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Kitchen Makeover
This one was painful and I wouldn’t suggest it for the faint-of-heart…or anyone, actually. I’m guessing the money I would have spent on new cabinets would have been less than the time and energy I spent sanding 6 layers of paint. Alas, I wouldn’t have had the experience to write about. I am proud of
Living Room Vision
I wrote a post about moving into this house that I knew good and well was a Project. Knowing how this room looked at the beginning made me appreciate each tiny step towards pretty.
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Labor Day Weekend 2018
My beautiful friend with beautiful taste was nesting and just couldn’t talk her hubby into her living room project 2 months before Baby # 2 was due. What better time to swoop in & refresh a room than when the fam is at the Lake for the holiday weekend? In & Out before anyone was
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Sparkle Ceiling
Aunt Hazel’s ceiling taught me that no two ceilings are alike. Glitter in texturing is For Real. This job made me happy because it motivated my Aunt to get new carpet.
Purple Project ~ Starting Line
This paint project was for one of my good friends who had recently divorced. She moved into her own house and deserved a new, beautiful start. It was the first time I was paid to paint in someone’s house & I loved it! I might have set off the alarm system, but it turned out
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