It is somewhat of a cliche to spend a Bank Holiday weekend on DIY, but then 3 days uninterrupted by childcare needs are an opportunity not to be squandered.
Our playroom is now a pristine and gleaming white space. When I replace all the boys belongings tomorrow, it will revert to its usual self. But with fewer crayon marks and blu tack stains on the walls. There is comfort in the prospect of familiarity.
The downstairs bathroom is another case entirely. It has taken three coats to cover up the former deep green incarnation. I never loved the green, but was tethered to it, knowing it was a choice which made sense, fitted in with the tiles I had. But going with a practical decision somehow never made my heart sing. The white is a clean slate, a blank page.
Knowing how long it took to get back to zero makes me doubly nervous about the metallic silver that today has in store. But we will paint on, regardless of my fears. Because that is the plan. And sometimes taking a risk can be very liberating.
I would love to paint everything whiye, but MadDad he said no. He will be painting the kitchen green on the 6th when the boys go back to school. The rest of the house will be my job once they are settled back in
Posted by: TheMadHouse | 30 August 2010 at 10:12
Wow! Metallic silver!
Posted by: Dragonfly | 30 August 2010 at 10:13
Yeah. Go bold.
Posted by: Megan | 30 August 2010 at 10:20
I love white walls. So bright and clean. But very excited about the metallic silver! We'll definitely need photos!
K x
Posted by: kristina | 30 August 2010 at 12:41
I have everything white. But still with the blu tac. And the crayonings.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 30 August 2010 at 12:57
Silver eh? Very space age!
Posted by: Anonymous | 30 August 2010 at 14:04
Go you! You've got to try it out because you might just love it. And you'll have a silver throne room.
Posted by: Amanda | 30 August 2010 at 14:06
Oooh, you are a DIY goddess. My bedroom has been waiting for the paint treatment for 10 years ... oh, the shame.
Posted by: dottycookie | 30 August 2010 at 19:44
We are white white white. With mud streaks. And hand prints. And toothpaste(?) Am feeling green with envy over the heavenly silverness. Maybe we need to be bold with our downstairs facilities. Hope you've enjoyed your weekend. Ax
Posted by: MagicBean | 30 August 2010 at 20:28
Mmm. Just read that comment back and it makes the Beans sound like right mucky beggars. It's not quite as bad as it sounds...
Posted by: MagicBean | 30 August 2010 at 20:29
we are very tame here with colour, cream or cream? I must be braver - one day........
Posted by: driftwood | 30 August 2010 at 20:51
I'm inspired now. I will paint something in our house a different more exciting shade than the current off whites. It's time for some colour! Well done you, but I must admit to thinking that three whole days without childcare responsibilities is enough to make me literally explode. I expect, given that time one can even have some alone time in the bathroom. L x
Posted by: Laura | 30 August 2010 at 21:36
Metallic silver! ROCK STAR. I can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: Lynn | 31 August 2010 at 06:36
Oh, you go, woman! I can not *wait* to see the final look! It's gonna be great. And then can you come over and do my bathroom? It's been in need of paint for seven years and counting...
Posted by: greetingarts | 31 August 2010 at 07:21