Thursday, June 24, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Working on it
Ok, so the painting isn't complete, but it's getting there! I just have to touch up some patches on the walls and go over the door frames and then the kitchen will be done! And then the wall hangings and shelves go up...
Received a lovely orchid and potted flower from M & M for Mother's day that adds to the decor. It's so nice to fianlly have the counter space to put plants on. I hope I can keep this orchid alive for longer than a few weeks.
Speaking of plants, we've had a ton of rain and lots of sun this month so I'm hoping the seeds will grow. I think I may need to sprinkle some more seed in the front yard though. I have a feeling some of it may have gotten washed away.
Tired now, so off to bed.
Received a lovely orchid and potted flower from M & M for Mother's day that adds to the decor. It's so nice to fianlly have the counter space to put plants on. I hope I can keep this orchid alive for longer than a few weeks.
Speaking of plants, we've had a ton of rain and lots of sun this month so I'm hoping the seeds will grow. I think I may need to sprinkle some more seed in the front yard though. I have a feeling some of it may have gotten washed away.
Tired now, so off to bed.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Night 4
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.
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.
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!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Time well spent
It's been a while since my last post, but I promise that the time has been well spent.
Construction started today at 8:01 am on the new kitchen - woohoo!! According to C, the contractor showed up on time and starting breaking through the walls looking for pipes. Apparently his first comment was that the walls were thicker than he thought. This is an old house after all, and I suppose they don't make them like they used to. Anyway, the water pipes were found right where they were suspected to be (phew!!) so he said he would get going on the plumbing today.
I think I'm going to be nervous about this whole project until it's done. As I said, this is an old house so hopefully everything will go as planned without any nasty surprises. Fingers crossed and I'll fill in the details as they come.
In other news, I painted the upstairs bathroom a few weeks back. I'm happy with it and it looks so much cleaner and brighter than before, although I wish I was a little more careful with the poly fila. I can't help but look up at the patches on the ceiling whenever I'm in there. Oh well, I don't think anyone else will notice. It was good practice anyway and I'll be sure to be more careful with hole filling in the kitchen.
Construction started today at 8:01 am on the new kitchen - woohoo!! According to C, the contractor showed up on time and starting breaking through the walls looking for pipes. Apparently his first comment was that the walls were thicker than he thought. This is an old house after all, and I suppose they don't make them like they used to. Anyway, the water pipes were found right where they were suspected to be (phew!!) so he said he would get going on the plumbing today.
I think I'm going to be nervous about this whole project until it's done. As I said, this is an old house so hopefully everything will go as planned without any nasty surprises. Fingers crossed and I'll fill in the details as they come.
In other news, I painted the upstairs bathroom a few weeks back. I'm happy with it and it looks so much cleaner and brighter than before, although I wish I was a little more careful with the poly fila. I can't help but look up at the patches on the ceiling whenever I'm in there. Oh well, I don't think anyone else will notice. It was good practice anyway and I'll be sure to be more careful with hole filling in the kitchen.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Blister this
I've spotted some paint blisters on the front door.
Zut alors!
One is about the size of a nickel and the others are quite a bit smaller, but I still see them. That means they'll eventually pop and peel and the door will look horrid. What a pain!! I was really hoping not to have to paint that door again for many years. oh well, I'm going to ignore the bubbles and see what happens. Hopefully they won't burst before Spring.
Zut alors!
One is about the size of a nickel and the others are quite a bit smaller, but I still see them. That means they'll eventually pop and peel and the door will look horrid. What a pain!! I was really hoping not to have to paint that door again for many years. oh well, I'm going to ignore the bubbles and see what happens. Hopefully they won't burst before Spring.
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