Category Archives: Decor

The Bedroom Project Marches On

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Stacey

Donde esta mi tequila? – Pedro the Bumblebee Man We’re still sleeping in Ben’s room. Meanwhile, next door… 1.  Closet Framing, Floor and Doors The closet opening is all framed in and trimmed. The nail holes have been filled, but … Continue reading →

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It’s Curtains for Us!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Stacey

John Waters: I’ve got the exact same curtains, only in my bathroom. Didn’t you just die when you found them? Marge: Not really. They just had corn on them. – The Simpsons I have trouble taking any sort of textile-related … Continue reading →

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Bedroom Paint: We Have A Winner!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Stacey

Mmmm … Soylent Green … – Homer Simpson After considering the FIVE paint samples on the wall for a couple of days, we picked Benjamin Moore’s Hollingsworth Green (HC-141). I painted a thin coat all around the door to confirm … Continue reading →

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It Isn’t Easy: Choosing Green Paint

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Stacey

Oh, figs. – Lisa Simpson I finished sanding and priming the walls in the bedroom, and was looking forward to slapping a few paint samples on the wall. I’d followed my usual paint selection techniques, and I had three test … Continue reading →

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Bedroom: Minty Fresh?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Stacey

Lisa: Mmmm, smells like mint! Homer: Oh, I spit my gum in there. – The Simpsons We are now working on the bedroom walls and ceiling, touching up the plaster and woodwork. I’ve also finished staining and sealing the storage … Continue reading →

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Marble Countertops: The Post-Acid Test

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Stacey

Ned: How can we sabotage his labor of love? Homer: I dunno. Gasoline, acid, I got some stuff in the trunk. – The Simpsons One of our goals for 2013 is new countertops in the kitchen. We have laminate that we … Continue reading →

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The Right Red: Matching Vintage Woodwork

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Stacey

Hello, Vegas?  Give me 100 bucks on red . . .  D’oh!  All right, I’ll send you a check. – Homer Simpson There are two ingredients needed to match existing trim in an old house: gel stain and patience. Unless the … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Cat-Approved Bathroom

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Stacey

Ms. Hoover: What was Christopher Columbus actually looking for when he discovered America?  Ralph: [hand up] Ooh! Ah! Ms. Hoover: Ralph, this better not be about your cat. Ralph: [hand down] Oh. – The Simpsons We are making some sloooow … Continue reading →

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Captain’s Bed? Mate’s Bed? Storage Bed? Our Bed

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Stacey

Aaand lift, and strain, and hyperextend! – Homer Simpson After a lengthy quest, we finally found a storage bed of appropriate size and price. In our last post on storage beds, we concluded that we would probably build to one … Continue reading →

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Picking Paint Colors: The Left Brain Part

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Stacey

AAAAAH! – Homer Simpson’s Brain In my last post on choosing paint colors, I talked about the subjective, fun part of the process — finding great colors and translating them into paint chips to pick up and play with. But … Continue reading →

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