One more pic...

This is how I feel after all of the painting I have done this summer! I think the guest room will have to wait a while because I am all painted out! Maybe Christmas break?

Here is the artwork/candleholders above the couch. The wall looks a little more pink in the photo than it really is.

Summer Project - Part V

Todd and I painted the Master Bedroom yesterday. Again, we just went with a cleaner shade of white to brighten up the room. It didn't pay to take a before shot since you can't tell the difference (unless you were the one painting). It was still one of my painting projects this summer so I had to post a picture. I just need to add some more pictures/artwork to the walls to make it complete.

Summer Project - Part IV

It was time to give the bathrooms a "paint makeover" last week. I taped and painted both bathrooms in one day. Can you tell I just want to get it done? I ran out of paint for the half bath for touch-ups so I will have to go get a sample can to finish it. I went with a sea blue for the half bath and white for the main bath (in case I want to change out the shower curtain.) I can't believe how many different colors of white there are to choose from! Now on to the Master Bedroom to paint...

BEFORE - HALF BATH

AFTER - HALF BATH

BEFORE - MAIN BATHROOM

AFTER - MAIN BATHROOM (You can't tell from the pictures but the fresh coat of paint made it look and feel fresh & clean!)

Summer Project - Part III

I decided to tackle the kitchen this weekend while Todd was on a fishing trip. What a job! It took 2 hours to tape around everything and another 2 hours to take the lovely wallpaper boarder off the wall. I spent all day Saturday painting, taking tape off and putting things back in their place. I chose a sage green color for the kitchen. It came out a little more minty than I expected but it is still nice. It has to be because I am not painting this kitchen again for a long time!

BEFORE The lovely boarder around the kitchen - goodbye!

More white walls!

AFTER

The color matches Sarah's clay bowl she won perfectly!

A view from the kitchen into the living room.

4th of July

We celebrated the 4th of July in style! Our neighbors had a potluck picnic and parade which the girls rode their bikes in. The highlight was a water balloon and squirt gun fight after lunch! I am just glad we had the pick-up and were only two miles from home. They thought it was awesome when they were "forced" to ride in the back of the pick-up on the way home! We took a little rest and then went up to Grand Forks to purchase some fireworks. After a stop at Dairy Queen, we were ready to head home for our own fireworks celebration. A large storm passed through the area before we got home so we were free and clear to play outside. Although, I think the rain unleashed a million mosquitoes! I am still scrathing just thinking about it. The girls had a good time with their sparklers, snakes and watching their Dad light off

some pretty colorful fireworks

Ready to P-A-R-T-Y!

Check out my fancy moves!

Jordan with her sparkler

Don't worry Mom - I'm being careful!

I hope this lasts a long time!
Happy 4th of July!

Summer Project Part II - Living Room/Hallway

BEFORE After living so long with white walls in all of my apartments and 10 years in our old house, I decided it was time for a dramatic change. I painted the living room and hallway a couple of weeks ago. I went with a light, creamy yellowish color for the hallways and most of the living room (Todd likes white so I compromised.) A red accent wall made behind the couch made a BIG difference. Now I just have to hang the pictures/artwork!

AFTER