Category Archives: bedrooms

Master Bedroom Paint

Posted on September 28, 2009 by carrie

The master bedroom started with sage green walls, cream trim, & brick red painted floors. Then Nick & Taline helped us remove the damaged plaster in the largest wall. Then we finally got the drop between the plaster & drywall … Continue reading →

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Headboard Hint

Posted on September 27, 2009 by carrie
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Headboard Inspiration

Posted on September 26, 2009 by carrie

Now that the bedroom is painted {oh I still have to show you pictures of that!! soon. promise. don’t let me forget!} and we’re moved in, I’m thinking about decorating. I’ve already got curtains figured out. They’re cream theatrical drapes. … Continue reading →

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Wall Color

Posted on September 5, 2009 by carrie

After getting one coat of trim paint up last Saturday, we took a little trip over to Continental Hardware {the same place we found the kitschy bathroom replacement fixtures} to look at paint. The original paint plan was to do … Continue reading →

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Painted Trim {Mostly}

Posted on September 3, 2009 by carrie

Since priming happened early last week, we spent Saturday focused on the ceiling & trim. The ceiling got another coat of Behr ceiling white. I know. So exciting. Eventually I think I might like to paint it a couple shades … Continue reading →

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Primed

Posted on August 29, 2009 by carrie

Due to some awesome schedule shifting at work, I had this past Monday off. {I know; you’re green with envy. It’s ok. I still love you.} Instead of lounging in bed with bonbons all day, I spent it being productive. … Continue reading →

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Mom Always Said Don’t Strip

Posted on August 20, 2009 by carrie

And mothers are usually right. Between sanding & spackling, our Saturday consisted of attempting to strip the window frames in our bedroom. We spread it on and covered it with strips of the paper. I think we made 2 mistakes … Continue reading →

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Aug. 14th

Posted on August 18, 2009 by carrie

Last Thursday night, Dad A came up and helped me sand & spackle. This wall has taken FOREVER to level out. As you may remember, the studs behind the wall aren’t even. You could never tell with the plaster because … Continue reading →

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Plaster Washers: Round 3

Posted on August 1, 2009 by carrie

Finally some success with the plaster washers! After our experience in the bedroom & parlor I was starting to lose hope. Before we purchased the plaster washers, I spent some time groping our walls to find the squishy spots. I … Continue reading →

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Master Plaster

Posted on July 29, 2009 by carrie

Round 2 with the plaster washers came when faced with a large crack in the plaster of our master bedroom wall. Well, one of the walls. This one, to be precise. I started securing the plaster along the crack with … Continue reading →

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