My Afternoon Project for the Boys

14 years ago

I'm stalled on DH's Nursery/ Big Girl Rm. as I ponder a few things and don't have big money to spend at this time to get her twin mattress set. That's okay though since she's only 18mos. and I didn't have any intention on moving her into a twin at this time anyways.

Now that she's out of the smaller rm. I've been able to clean that out and begin working on setting up as a small toy/ TV/ Game rm. for all 3 of the kids.

The past wk. has found me wandering through my basement and picking through the leftover cans of paint and stray furniture that DH likes to rescue from work. Seriously - how many little wooden chairs can one have?

I consulted DS1 & 2 about their wishes and desires and came away w/ a whole list. The 2 top things were 'make it feel like the sky' and 'let's use our maps'. 'DONE!'

I carefully selected a bunch of SW Colors To Go in a myriad of blue shades that I'd accumulated over the past 5yrs but never used. Luckily this rm. is sooooooo small that 1 CTG is enough to cover all of the walls! I guess DS1 got tired of running up the stairs every time I called him to ask 'What do you think about this one?' because he finally said 'Why don't you pick the color Mommy? Whatever you pick I'll like it. Just don't forget the maps' and that quickly he was gone.

So I decided on white walls (boring I know - isn't it?!) and keep the pale blue ceiling. I have a big white melamine bureau from IKEA from 20yrs or so ago that we keep toys in. TV and Game Cube on top.

This morning before DH left for work I asked DH if I could paint 2 chairs that I found in the basement blue to go in the rm. for them and he agreed.

I got one done this afternoon:

1 can of this:

Led to the beginnings of this at 11:30AM:

By 1:30, a beer and between playing w/ DS2, DD, dog and reading most current issue of Country Living I had this:

Pretty blue, huh?

Come 5:15PM I got the last coat on and after dinner my almost final product. There were a few rough spots that DH said he'll take care of because the varnish and spray paint didn't play nicely. He said it's an easy fix and now I know for the 2nd chair.

Loving it and can't wait to start chair 2 tomorrow or Saturday in conjunction w/ painting the walls.

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rjinga
14 years ago
that last picture could be on a post card! cute for sure, cant wait to see the SKY and maps.
DLM2000-GW
14 years ago
I'm laughing at the painted grass - my DH would look at me and just roll his eyes, ask why I couldn't have used a tarp! Like it won't grow out in a couple of weeks anyway! You're on a roll........ AGAIN! Crap I wish I was still young!
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paint_chips
14 years ago
Cute blue. It looks positively darling on that chair.

DLM- Our husbands are long lost brothers! Because, what will people think when they see gold grass! My reply? They will think you need to mow. Gotta love it.
ttodd
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14 years ago
rjinga - funny - I like that last pic too and yet I kept thinking 'Ooooyyyy! I have to add repainting the back door to my list of things to do'. But secretly I like it chippy. It's well used from kids and dogs running in and out and being banged around and kicked. It has also served as the target for a 9:30AM mud battle. Apparently it was the enemy ship. Hmmmm.

dlm - the grass was a fleeting thought as I began spraying! I sort of wondered if DH would say anything but I knew that he wouldn't because he loves to see me get so excited about a project and just go for it.

I apologized about the grass and he said 'It'll grow back green' and hugged me.
DLM2000-GW
14 years ago
he said 'It'll grow back green' and hugged me.

awwwwwwwwwww!!!!
Valerie Noronha
14 years ago
Cute chair! Gotta love that Rustoleum! I've been working the past few days painting my DD's Victorian chair which is getting very tedious with all the curves and carving. I've been wishing I could just spray the paint on, but alas no sprayer and I need the paint to match the rest of the furniture.

Sure wish I could pump them out as fast as you do....
polly929
14 years ago
Love it- looking for a similar chair for my daughters' desk in their bedroom. Now you've got my wheels spinning, b/c I LOVE the pale blue!
saltnpeppa
14 years ago
Cute as it can be!! I can't wait to see your pics of your DD's room & now this one!!

I was cleaning out my DS's closet yesterday & totally forgot about the maps I have - would l-o-v-e to use them all like wallpaper - like mod podge them on the walls!! But I do worry about resale.

I giggled when I saw the grass.....yep, totally relate!

Smiles:)
haley_comet
14 years ago
Love it! That last picture is really nice.. Like Rjinga said...a post card.
IdaClaire
14 years ago
It's absolutely adorable! And I agree ... that last pic is just too wonderful! :-)
teacats
14 years ago
Another one to say that the last photo looked like one from Country Living magazine!

GREAT color -- and wonderful project ideas!

Can't wait for more photos ......

waiting .....

waiting .....

tapping foot .....

((LOL!))

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

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