Night 4 is done and I'm tired. Thank goodness it's Friday. I'll spend another few hours painting tonight then I'm taking the weekend off. I figure that way I'll have more energy going into Monday.
I made good progress though. Last night I put a first coat on the north and west walls and a rough coat around the window frame in the dining room. I didn't bother patching up the other walls. I figure I'll do that tonight or just do all of the second coats next week.
So I'm thinking that the colour is a tinge on the yellow side, but it's bright and cheerful, and a definite improvement overall. Looks like butter colour, which I suppose is fitting for a kitchen. I think it will look great in the dining and living rooms as well. With new wood floors it will all look fab.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Night 3
So, I got through night 3 of kitchen painting last night. I think I'm keeping a pretty good pace and I'm pleased that I haven't compromised on sleep. I figure if I do bits at a time I won't get exhausted and burn out. My schedule has been to start at 8:30pm, or soon depending on when Lauren gets to sleep, then paint until 10-10:30pm.
So far the french doors are done plus a first coat on the walls of the kitchen extension. I also put a first coat of white on 3 door frames shared by the kitchen and dining room. Tonight I'll apply a first coat in the main kitchen area then a second coat over what I've already done. I'll touch up the door frames too.
My goal is to have the kitchen done by the second weekend in May. Bonus if I can get the shelves up and wall hangings hung, but I won't push it.
In outdoor news, the clover looks like it's coming in nicely. I've been keeping a close eye on it and can see tiny buds pushing up. It's a bit patchy in parts, but I'm hoping the more dense areas will spread out. I wonder how much growth there will be by this time next week. Hopefully lots!
I thought I was done for plant buying, but I still have to get some potted herbs and a few potted flowers for the patio pots. On my list for this weekend is basil and oregano, but I feel like I should get something else to add to the mix. I'll see what there is. Oh, and tomatoes!
Community compost day is coming up. Need to look up the date before I miss it!
So far the french doors are done plus a first coat on the walls of the kitchen extension. I also put a first coat of white on 3 door frames shared by the kitchen and dining room. Tonight I'll apply a first coat in the main kitchen area then a second coat over what I've already done. I'll touch up the door frames too.
My goal is to have the kitchen done by the second weekend in May. Bonus if I can get the shelves up and wall hangings hung, but I won't push it.
In outdoor news, the clover looks like it's coming in nicely. I've been keeping a close eye on it and can see tiny buds pushing up. It's a bit patchy in parts, but I'm hoping the more dense areas will spread out. I wonder how much growth there will be by this time next week. Hopefully lots!
I thought I was done for plant buying, but I still have to get some potted herbs and a few potted flowers for the patio pots. On my list for this weekend is basil and oregano, but I feel like I should get something else to add to the mix. I'll see what there is. Oh, and tomatoes!
Community compost day is coming up. Need to look up the date before I miss it!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hello blog
Hello blog,
You must be feeling ignored. Gotta go, but just wanted to popped in to say that I'll be back!
You must be feeling ignored. Gotta go, but just wanted to popped in to say that I'll be back!
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