Thursday, July 10, 2008

2nd coat of paint - 2nd color, too!

So if I am putting the 2nd coat of paint on the wall in my room which means that I should be done, right? But no, because paint chips don't really tell the whole story. I spent two weeks trying to decide what color to paint the wall in my room and had paint chips posted all over the wall. I finally picked a color that would go with green that is all ready in there, but add a new dimension. All week, in between taking the kids places, I've been moving furniture, vacuuming behind them, washing walls, etc. Last night I stayed up until 2 getting the room all ready to paint this morning. I patched all of the holes and taped everything. I got up at 6:30 and went right to work. I'm rolling on the paint "palm green" and thinking this sure has a yellow tint to it. ( the light mint green that is already there is a cool color with a blue base). I went ahead and finished the wall, because... well what else was I supposed to do? Then I spent the next two hours walking into and staring at the wall, and then walking out - in and out, in and out... And then off to Lowe's I went where I proceeded to pick out a different color of green. This one is called "Clover" It's darker than the other one, and definitely blue based, and... I love it! Tim probably won't because it is darker, but you just can't not love your paint color otherwise what is the point of all that work. I'm not sure it goes as well with my bedspread, but.... I guess I'll just have to start looking for a new set! :)

3 comments:

Annalisa said...

crazy. so ambitious to be painting. can't imagine all the fun things with one's own house. i'm sure you'll find something creative to do with the other bedspread if you find it doesn't match the new Clover color. hope all goes well. smiles!!

Jaqui said...

Isn't it fun to get into 'trouble' when your husband is gone? My mom always said that she wouldn't be held responsible for the things that happened with the house or the money while he was hunting. The same principle should apply to you, right? I'm glad you found a color you like.

Faasuamanu and Melinda Toilolo said...

lol.. we have been debating with the paint chips for about 5 years now.. I think I have a problem making decisions or something>.