Lets All Lighten Up!
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Please help me lighten up this room.
Comments (7)Oceanna, here I am. I love that ceiling mural. That's exactly how I feel in this room. It's awful in the winter when the sun goes down early--like being in a cave. I've painted two of the doors (to back porch and to garage) and the trim around them white and it makes a HUGE difference. I love it! DH is having a heart attack every time I brush white paint over his beloved dark stained pine. He gave me permission to paint it, but now it's really bothering him. Too bad - no turning back. I'll finish all the woodwork and doors in white, and paint the walls above the dark paneling in the Believable Buff, then see how it all looks. Then I'll decide what to do with the paneling. Before doing anything drastic, I'll get some posterboard, paint it to blend with the Believable Buff (maybe white, maybe the BB, maybe a shade or two darker), then see what looks best. Then there will be two more rooms and a foyer to do. I'm dreading the living room and dining room because they both have dark stained crown molding in them - lots of time up on a ladder but at least it's only an 8' ceiling....See MoreTime to lighten up
Comments (20)In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans." He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have six months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard ... but no ark. "Noah", He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?" "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah. "But things have changed. I needed a building permit. I've been arguing with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system. My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision. Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it. Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls. But no go! When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. As well, they argued the accommodation was too restrictive and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space. Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood. I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew. Also, the trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark building experience. To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species. So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten years for me to finish this Ark." Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky. Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean, You're not going to destroy the world?". "No," said the Lord. "The government beat me to it."...See MoreHow to lighten up a cottage that’s all knotty pine throughout?
Comments (21)Pretty much all the houses in my neighborhood have knotty pine somewhere. Most did eventually paint over successfully, but if it's real knotty pine you need to know what you are doing or there will be bleed through. in our master, there's knotty pine but the original owners did a dark matter strain (no shiny orangey) and I've grown to love it. I've also grown to like the typical knotty pine in the living room, but only bc the light is great in there and we have hung big paintings on the wood walls 😉. seriously, we may end up keeping it when we remodel, but we aren't 100% sure. knotty pine cabinets in kitchen will eventually go when we remodel. don't like those and never will. so my point is that as you relax and live in your space, you might be surprised at how your perspective changes. I am....See MoreHow do I lighten up my kitchen? Rug, window treatments, lightening?
Comments (2)Thank you I will try......I'm not good with this stuff:). Let me try tomorrow during the daylight. I will send them then. Thanks Much...See Moreanoriginal
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