I have been trying for a week now to get a decent snapshot

of this, and I still haven't succeeded. Here it is regardless ~

I asked Paige to make me a large curly H for our mirror

and love what she did! Seeing it in person, though,

it looks much better than what I'm able to show.

For some reason, there are these ghost lines and we cannot

decide where they are coming from, other than the windows.

Maybe? Anyway, Paige has lots of fonts to choose from

and for this project I chose the silver, etched color.

I knew what I wanted on the kitchen bar, but

what I found for the master bedroom was a delight.

Vinyl is so easy to apply, lasts as long as you need,

and comes off very easily. Try it! Then,

share a picture with me to show what you did!

Just a Gallon of Paint~

Before ~

After ~

I just love how a gallon of paint

can change the look, the feel,

the ambiance of a room~

Now the baskets, artwork, iron decor

just pops against a darker color.

It's also in photographs that you notice

the little things you missed,

like painting above the fridge!

(Or that I forgot to make sure the paint tray

was thrown away and the ingredients

for the apple tart weren't out on the counter.)

You know, those little everyday things

you overlook on an everyday~

Now the old window has a new look

against a darker color~

The laundry looks richer, and there's finally

finished decor above those cabinets!

And I am loving having this set

on pedestals! I don't have to bend over

to get the wash in and out! Awesome.From there, I moved to the wall behind the TV.

Got the shelf and mirror hung, items added,

and I'm really liking it. Really, liking it.

Again, it's the photographs where you notice

things like that throw should be arranged a bit

and the mirror appears streaked, and

there needs to be a large plant to the left of the TV.

I didn't realize how difficult it is to get a decent photo

of a mirror that's hung fairly high. Hmmmm~

The next day it was on to the guest room,

where the same paint brought coziness and warmth

to an already nice room. Just needed that little bit

of definition. Yeah, I know, I need shams or

something on those pillows. Haven't decided yet

if I want shams or a cover. Any ideas?Got the valances hung, and I'm happy.

Real happy. I like the curtains even better.

Looking at these snapshots I can see where

I'd like to have some wall words~

just need to decide what and where.

When I decide, I'll let you know

and post some shots to share with you.

Isn't it amazing what a gallon of paint

can do to a room? to a home? to your weekend?!

UPDATE: I don't know if you ever go over to the side and visit the blogs I have designated as *NEW* but there is one that I visited today and am loving what she did to her mirror! And I am going to do it to mine!! As of this update, I have already notified Paige and she is getting my 'H' ready! I am having it done in the 'etched' look and you can bet I'll share a snapshot of it when it's here and on the mirror. WhooHoo!! See? You really need to check out NEW blogs (wink,wink). By the way, you can click on the picture to read the post that inspired me!

Wall Monogram~

Here's a bit better snapshot of the monogram~

The wall color looks extremely washed out,

and it isn't, if you were to see it.

I am thinking of painting the back wall,

the one with the shelf, with a darker color.

Jury's still out on that, but I'm thinking 'yes'.

That whole arrangement is about halfway finished~