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Monday, March 30, 2015

The Big Reveal, We Have Painted!

For the past week and a half we (and by we I mean Joe) have been painting. Finally!!! I am just not a white walls person, as hard as I tried to be for 2 1/2 years. I love color, the warm, rich, earthy colors. So we chose our colors and got to work. I DID help with moving every darn thing out of the rooms and you that know me, know that is ALOT of stuff! I also put it all back when we were done. But Joe was up and down on a ladder 1,000,000 times....and with a bad hip. God bless him!!!! So, here we go with the tour. Starting at the front door. The color is TAN even though it appears to have a greenish tint in some of the pictures....It is Valspar Faint Maple.



 There is another picture of this area further down that shows a truer color....

 This wall behind the mirror shows a truer color.... the hall is still white.....for awhile:):)
 2 of the walls in the living room are this. It is Valspar Toffee Glaze.  The other wall is the Faint Maple. It is HARD to get a good picture with the sun glare.

 I LOOOVE it!! We also can't believe  how it brought out the colors in the stone. Before the stone appeared very gray.





 We also did the breakfast room and I will share that in another post. The color does NOT make the rooms appear smaller at all. They feel so warm and homey now. We truly are HOME! You get a tiny glimpse of the breakfast room in this next picture, but I will share it all next.

I will be sharing this at these great parties:
Savvy Southern Style

 Metamorphosis Monday,

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,

Wow Us Wednesdays, Feathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Share Your Style

 

Amaze Me Monday

 

Tablescape Thursday, Feathered Nest Friday,

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~ Share Your Cup Thursday
The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!, 
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
 Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

 

 

 

 

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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Oh, Pinky! It's a beautiful color and really shows off your love rooms! I could really move into your gorgeous home! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 1, 2015 at 11:21 PM

      You are such a sweetheart!!! Thanks so much. Would love to have you!!!:):)

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  2. DeseraeMarch 30, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    The new color is so beautiful....I LOVE it!!! Your fireplace is so stunning and really pops now with the new color. Happy Easter!!!
    ~Des

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 1, 2015 at 11:21 PM

      Thannks Des. I agree, love how the fireplace looks now!

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  3. Becca BertottiMarch 30, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful, Pinky! I love the colors you chose ... so warm and inviting! Your husband is one fast worker ... great job!

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  4. Nancy's NotesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Pinky, I've been away for a long time and I'm so happy to have found your blog again! What a wonderful transformation, your colors are truly perfect! Warm and inviting every where I look!
    Nancy

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  5. DebbiedoosMarch 30, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    What beautiful colors you chose Pinky! Your home is spectacular and filled with such treasures!

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  6. Jane@Bluebird1959March 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    I LOVE the colors you chose, Pinky. With the crisp trim color, it really makes your decor shine. I know you are loving your inviting transformation. Hope hubby' s hip is not giving him too much grief - he did a fabulous painting job. Jane

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 31, 2015 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks, Jane. His hip gives him fits, he has arthritis in it. Just got new pain meds, the others were making him sick. UGH!

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 30, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Very warm and inviting Pinky...I LOVE your stone mantel!! Don't you just love a freshly painted house!
    Have a great week!

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  8. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 30, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Have to run out everyone but will be back later to thank you all!!! And Joe thanks you too:):)

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  9. EileenMarch 30, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    I have always loved warm, homey colors in a home. And, yours are just what I would choose! Beautiful!!!

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 31, 2015 at 4:25 PM

      Thanks so much!! These are truly my colors, I am NOT a pastel kinda girl:)

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  10. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 30, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful Pinky!....the warm colors just make the wonderful trim and the artwork pop....a big project well worth it....great results and I am sure you are so very thrilled with the new colors!

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 31, 2015 at 9:54 PM

      Yes, I AM thrilled with the result. I am lucky that Joe wants to do this. Hope you are having good luck antiquing!!

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  11. Maria ElenaMarch 31, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Pinky, your home looks gorgeous! Beautiful paint color!

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  12. TraciMarch 31, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    It looks great! I'm with you, not a fan of white walls. I think it makes the crown molding just blend in with everything. I don't find that the "darker" colors make my rooms feel small either.

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  13. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Your home looks so warm and inviting! The color looks so rich and pretty with your art. Your husband and you make a great painting team!

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  14. cathy @ connecticuthousewifeblog.comMarch 31, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    It looks very warm and cozy. Obviously a lot of work for both of you but so worth it. Bet you can't stop staring at it!!

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 31, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Cathy, you are right! I love to just sit and look around now. I also love how color makes the crown molding pop!!!

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  15. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestMarch 31, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    It looks so warm and cozy, Pinky. Beautiful home, and the trim work is beautiful too! Congrats on a job well done, and well undertaken. We need to paint and I just can't get up the courage to start all the moving of things...Good for you!! :) ~Zuni

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  16. S H ElliottApril 1, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Love your maple color! I am like you...I NEED color too! Your walls/rooms have more character and depth now. Sheila

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  17. MaryApril 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Your maple and toffee walls are so warm and welcoming Pinky! I don't envy you moving all your stuff to paint :) I've always loved your collection blue & white jars on your stair treads!

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  18. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comSeptember 5, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    Pinky, how beautiful! You (and by you, I mean Joe!) LOL did a fabulous job!

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Thanks you for leaving your lovely comments. xo, Pinky