It's an illness I tell ya! It can't be helped

So don't judge. Don't call me crazy like my husband did, when he walked in this morning after working night shift to find me 2/3 of the way finished painting the living room. Had I started painting before he left for work? Had I mentioned painting before he left for work? No and nope. Are we going to the beach tomorrow and have I packed anything, purchased any groceries, stocked the camper. That would be a yes, followed by several no's. I told you not to judge. I just can't help it. 

When I do get the camper packed I will leave knowing that I love the color of my front door and love the way it looks with my new Intense White walls. That's what Benjamin Moore calls them, I call them really soft, really pale gray. 

The before came after the after here. Or the now is on top and before is on bottom.

And the door, remember my 90s teal door. The one Miss Martha called Geyser Blue? I'm much happier with BMs Stratton Blue. Which, by the way, is what I wanted it to be to begin with. But last Saturday evening when I purchased paint, the only store that sold Benjamin Moore was already closed. I hit the Home Depot praying I could pick a chip that looked close to the picture that was in my mind. In my mind via a photo on my computer screen. I don't recommend using this method for paint color selection. 

Clearly, Benjamin's Stratton is not really all that close to Martha's Geyser.

Martha, you know I'm all wishy-washy where you're concerned. One minute I love you the next I'm no longer your friend. This time, it was my fault, not yours. Geyser is lovely. Just not on my front door. 
Same for the wall color, Vintage Kitchen, another of your lovely colors and I still love it. It is more than welcome to hang out in the kitchen and dining room, (until I change my mind). I simply needed a change. It's not you, it's me. 

Here's one more before and after comparison.

I felt like if I painted the upper portion of the walls a soft neutral color, my newly painted furniture and door would look nicer. They wouldn't be competing with the wall for attention. I was right. I'm sitting here when I should be packing, loving it. Still have to add a trim board above the bead board (wallpaper). It never ends and I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Now, I have a camper to pack. We're hitting the beach one last time before saying farewell to summer.

Comments

[Lera]

Autum, your living room looks almost just like my kitchen. We started painting Monday afternoon (last week) because I was having brunch at 9 a.m. on Thursday. We added white beadboard and painted gray above the beadboard. We still have more beadboard to hang behind the fridge and paint a tad bit more, but I can't believe the resemblance. Love it!

[Nina]

I love it...looks great

[jackie]

Looks great, wish I were headed to the beach, but I will be having fun with the arrivial of my first grandbaby. Have a fun time. Jackie

[cindy]

Mmmmm...love that grey. It really does make your painted pieces pop more! And yes, the door looks FAB in the dreamy B. Moore shade. Stratton blue is one of my faves :)

[Bridgette]

Where DO you get your energy? It looks wonderful, it always does:)

[Alisa]

I've only commented a few times in the past, but have been following your blog for a while. I love your redecorating adventures. I just wanted you to know that I picked you for a Beautiful Blog Award and posted a link on my blog...I hope you don't mind. I've just enjoyed your blog so much I wanted to share with others. You can take a look at it here if you'd like.

http://doodledaisystudio.blogspot.com/2010/09/thanks-bugaboo.html

[Michelle]

I LOVE IT! The front door looks much much better. The softer walls does make the other furniture pop out. Great job !

[UK lass in US]

It looks great! You know, if you ever do find yourself finished with painting your house, there's a few areas in my house that have been waiting for a fresh lick of paint for, well, years now...

[Carol]

Autum, did you paint that child's chair? ;) from the first pic to the second it looks different.

Your House looks great! it always does.

[Karen]

Don't think we didn't noticed that your doorKNOBs changed colors, too! Is that a paint job or a replacement?

[Autum]

Yes, you caught me ; ) It was a bright aqua and I repainted it a color called sea glass. It is spray paint from Walmart.

Thank you!

[Autum]

Busted again ; )  You guys are so observant. I had a plastic drop cloth I over the couch, so I just taped it over the door and cut out a section for the knob, taped it down  and spray painted it right there. It isnt how I would recommend going about it, but I am going to replace it soon, so I just gave it a quick shot of oil rubbed bronze spray paint.
I want to replace it with something a little more substantial. I found one on ebay for around sixty dollars, but its not high on the priority list, so itll have to wait.

Take care!!

xo Autum

[Autum]

Thank you Michelle : )

xo Autum

[Autum]

If you didnt live all the way across the country, Id say Ill be right over. I actually have been enjoying painting lately. Its gives me some quiet, thinking time.  Plus when Im done I have something new to look at! Win, win : )

Take Care!!

xo Autum

[Autum]

Thanks Jackie!
Congratulations!! A new baby to snuggle is more fun than even the beach. Give the sweetie a smooch for me.

xo Autum

[Autum]

Thank you Nina : )

xo Autum

[Autum]

Thank you Cindy! Stratton blue is one of my faves now too : )

xo Autum

[Autum]

Thank you Lera! Id love to see your kitchen. I was originally going to paint my kitchen gray too, but my friend Kelli talked me out of it.

Take care!
xo Autum

[Denise Fahr]

Ha, ha! Cute post! Love the new(est) door color and the walls look great too. I also wonder where you get all your energy from! I'm still working on the sunroom. I have to do 2 coats of primer because of the glossy pine wood. Ugh! I can't wait for it to be done! Now, get packing and have a blast!

[Autum]

Hi Denise.

The energy definitely comes in spurts and is very project specific. If you could see the shape my garage is in, you wouldnt think I have one bit of energy. In fact, it makes me tired just looking at it.
I bet priming all that wood is hard work, but once it is all painted you are going to love it!

[jen @ tatertots and jello]

Your home is just adorable!! And I love the beadboard wallpaper! I love your blog Autum.

xox
Jen