Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Paint color "Grey Tweed" by Glidden

The paint just before pouring


This color was bought on a whim.  I liked it in Home Depot, and so did hubby, so we stupidly <or not> bought 5 gallons.  
After getting it to the house, I painted a splash on different walls of rooms I was intending to use, but I just wasn't feeling the color.  
FIVE GALLONS!

In the foyer

In the dining room

In the formal living room


I had to use it somewhere.  Originally, I considered painting the floors a dark brown, but after trying it in a corner of Kyle's room, I knew it would be the floor color and TA-DA I had plenty of it for all the original wood floors in the home. 

In Kyle's bedroom

In Derrick's bedroom

Coming soon, another bedroom and the hallway!


Saturday, September 13, 2014

The Shortline Mansion

Here it is.  
My newest endeavor.
Let me introduce you to The Shortline Mansion.
I named it the Shortline because it sits right next to the railroad tracks, and the Shortline is from the Monopoly Game.
But honestly, its because there is a very short line between any level spot in this home.  Nothing is plumb.  
It is what it is, and I love it.


The Shortline Mansion

Train goes by

Just a sample of how loud it is on the front porch.  
Then.... Peacefulness again.