7.16.2012

Blogging Without Borders: Step 1



Well, here we are again...back in the playroom. If you remember the first post a couple weeks ago, I explained what a horrific sight it was...and all the changes that had to be made. This was what I started with...


Over the past couple of weeks, I've spent most of my nap times painting. And, maybe it's a bit of a shocker...but I chose white. Hailstorm Grey by Valspar, to be exact. Not my usual style, I know, but I'm pretty excited about it!
When I walk inside, it looks so much more bright and open...I just feels good.








I've got a lot of decorating yet to do, that's for sure...but I know I'm headed in the right direction.
On to step 2...

Don't forget about all my buds...working just as hard as me!

Amy @ Buffalo Roam
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
Dana @ Crafted Niche
Debbie @ reFresh reStyle
Heidi @ Decor & More
Jaime @ Craft, Scrappy, Happy
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista
Karah @ the space between
Kelly @ View Along the Way
Kirby @ Kirb Appeal
Laura @ Top This Top That
Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage
Tisha @ Delectable Home

(Next progress report: July 30.)

15 comments:

  1. Cassie Bustamante7/16/12, 7:01 AM

    ooooh i love it!!!! it's so much lighter and brighter! what a difference paint makes.

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  2. Number Fifty-Three7/16/12, 8:13 AM

    The light color in that room really works! I think because it has slanty ceilings it just really helps to open up the space and unify the walls and ceiling. Plus, it will be so fun to accesorize w/ lots of pops of color! I can't wait to see what you do next.

    Angela

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  3. Kirby Carespodi7/16/12, 8:23 AM

    Hmmm....Laura has used grey, too. I see a trend.

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  4. mwimp7/16/12, 8:37 AM

    i luv that little nook! if i had one i would make it a dressup, ahem - "costume up cuz boys don't wear dresses momma" area for my lil guy. he luvs to costume up, one of the first places i hit at any resale shop is the halloween for costumes.

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  5. countrycharisma7/16/12, 9:40 AM

    Wow, what a difference! Amazing how bright it is. Can't wait to see it all put back together! I would love a room like that!

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  6. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog7/16/12, 1:05 PM

    YAY!!! I think that color is the perfect backdrop for what is sure to be a colorful play room. Great progress, Holly!!

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  7. reFresh reStyle7/16/12, 2:24 PM

    The color is awesome! I love it, and I'm a little jealous, I haven't even cracked open my wall paint yet :)

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  8. Amy@BuffaloRoam7/16/12, 4:31 PM

    Good first step!

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  9. Tisha Clapp7/16/12, 8:38 PM

    Yes, the white paint surprised me, but I love it! The space seems so bright and open. Can't wait to see the layers!

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  10. Tracy7/16/12, 9:36 PM

    I want that white pedestal table you have in the corner SO BAD!!!!!

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  11. Laura @ duke manor farm7/17/12, 12:19 AM

    This is getting exciting!! At least someone can make a decision on paint color and stick with it!! :)

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  12. Beth7/18/12, 1:29 AM

    I love love love the "color" it is perfect. The room seriously looks twice the size! You inspire me!! I am so proud you went for it I need to paint our master bedroom and the choice has me immobilized. Nice job Beth at secondhandmom.

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    1. Holly @ Life as a Thrifter7/18/12, 1:50 PM

      Thanks so much! Good luck with the painting...I know it's a lot of work and hard decision-making...but it's worth it!

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  13. Heidi @ Decor & More7/18/12, 10:44 AM

    Love that a change in paint color can make such a huge difference, don't you? Amazing how light and bright it feels! Great progress already, Holly!
    xo Heidi

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  14. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista7/21/12, 12:26 PM

    I think white is perfect in there! Especially with all the color I;m sure you will bring in and the toys that bring plenty of color of their own:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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