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Hi, Oceanna. We have yellow tones downstairs, so I wanted to go more beigey to be both cooler and calm looking in summer and cozy at night, maybe with accents of green and brown and dark metals. Strangely, we have never in all these years done any beiges or browns, so I have no favorites to draw on. I've tried samples of some of the medium beiges, including yellowish ones, recommended on this site, but they just seem too dark and heavy (plus too pink, too gray, too green, etc.), so I thought I'd better move lighter. And ask for recommendations from people with experience because I suspect I may not be recognizing color(s) that would work well from the splotches on the wall.

Wow...unbelievable Before and After, Twg7590 ! Beautiful, simply beautiful. Blondie2007, Using Twg's pic you've seen what some white paint (any shade of white) can do with a little prep work, patience and time. It's really not hard. And the end results are 9 times out of 10 so worth it! Actually, the hardest part for me when painting anything is the preparation (prep-removing hardware, door fronts, good cleaning, light sanding, good primer, etc.) of the item so that I get a really good, long-lasting, durable painted item. Personally, if you aren't happy with what you have, paint it! What have you got to lose? *smile* And there are so many people here who really know their stuff when it comes to painting and glazing cabinets so you'll be in great hands should you need some help or encouragement along the way.

Aw caroline94535, that was such a sweet comment. I was not able to bring those antique pieces b/c they are too big, but the library card holder I purchased from dh, Randy's, elem school in Marksville. Small desk is from a school where I taught. The washboards and triangles were purchased through a grant I received from The Cajun French Music Association. Renowned musician, Mr. Hadley Castille, and his band did a 6 week set of lessons with my 4th grade class and the kids learned to play these primitive instruments. They did a PBS performance. It was fun. The 2 sets of shutters on windows are from Mom's kitchen (they make me smile). The huge roll of craft paper was my mom's. She was very artistic and always sketching something. I need to get a holder for it. That little wooden index card box is from my daddy's furniture store. He and my Uncle Oscar borrowed $500 from my Aunt Lillie's husband - an "orphan train baby", my rich uncle (LOL!), and opened a mom and pop furniture store in 1949 after they came home from war. Daddy and Uncle Oscar were both unmarried so they volunteered to stay longer so that married men could go home to their families. Many other items are gifts from my sis-in-law, best friend and soul mate, Carmen- old jars w/ zinc tops, soda pop crate, pics, a sheet of Elvis stamps, and old phone. Shades-of-idaho, Carmen is "Louise" to my "Thelma". Thank you for the prayers, caro.