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  • The Dining Room with Painted White Trim

    I know, I've taken far too long to show you the 'after' photos. The problem is that I don't really…
    November 22, 2010
  • Painting the Built-in Hutch

    The baseboards and trim in the dining room have been painted white. The windows have been primed and painted, but…
    September 30, 2010
  • …and Continuing with the Trim

    This is what I woke up to this morning. Now I'm off to continue painting. How did you spend your…
    September 7, 2010
  • Starting on the Trim

    I woke up feeling somewhat energetic (I've been exhausted through the first 16 weeks of this pregnancy), so I skipped…
    September 3, 2010
  • Unpainted Wood Trim in the Dining Room

    Why I’m Painting the Wood Trim in My Home

    Painting wood always draws up strong feelings on both sides. A lot of people are all for it. Some are…
    September 1, 2010
  • Martha Stewart Paint Review

    I used Martha Stewart's new line of paint for The Home Depot this weekend to paint the bedroom. Since I…
    June 3, 2010
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  • The Dining Room with Painted White Trim

    I know, I’ve taken far too long to show you the ‘after’ photos. The problem is that I don’t really see the dining room as…

    November 22, 2010138 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Painting the Built-in Hutch

    The baseboards and trim in the dining room have been painted white. The windows have been primed and painted, but are awaiting a second coat.…

    September 30, 2010164 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • …and Continuing with the Trim

    This is what I woke up to this morning. Now I’m off to continue painting. How did you spend your weekend?

    September 7, 201067 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Starting on the Trim

    I woke up feeling somewhat energetic (I’ve been exhausted through the first 16 weeks of this pregnancy), so I skipped my morning shower and put…

    September 3, 201030 commentsKitchen, Painting
  • Unpainted Wood Trim in the Dining Room

    Why I’m Painting the Wood Trim in My Home

    Painting wood always draws up strong feelings on both sides. A lot of people are all for it. Some are hesitant in most cases, but…

    September 1, 2010277 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Martha Stewart Paint Review

    I used Martha Stewart’s new line of paint for The Home Depot this weekend to paint the bedroom. Since I shared a preview of the…

    June 3, 2010139 commentsBedroom, Painting
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