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  • Painting the Town Red

    Hot pink, actually. And bluish gray. And a third, to be decided upon color. I'm in New York to help…
    July 10, 2012
  • Painting the Dining Room Ceiling

    I finished painting the trim in the room a year and a half ago. We put up the wallpaper ages…
    March 26, 2012
  • Living Room Trim Progress

    I spent yesterday filling nail holes with wood putty, sanding, caulking gaps, washing, taping off the floor, priming, and painting.…
    February 20, 2012
  • Painting the Trim in the Living Room

    I've been meaning to get around to painting the trim in the living room for quite some time now. It…
    February 13, 2012
  • Color Quiz

    How do you find color schemes for your home? I think it happens somewhat intuitively for me at this point,…
    January 26, 2012
  • Budding Artist

    Our new easel has been getting a lot of use.
    December 21, 2011
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  • Painting the Town Red

    Hot pink, actually. And bluish gray. And a third, to be decided upon color. I’m in New York to help a few people with apartment…

    July 10, 201231 commentsMe, My Life
  • Painting the Dining Room Ceiling

    I finished painting the trim in the room a year and a half ago. We put up the wallpaper ages ago, back when I was…

    March 26, 201222 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Living Room Trim Progress

    I spent yesterday filling nail holes with wood putty, sanding, caulking gaps, washing, taping off the floor, priming, and painting. I have one more coat…

    February 20, 201255 commentsLiving Room, Painting
  • Painting the Trim in the Living Room

    I’ve been meaning to get around to painting the trim in the living room for quite some time now. It was on my 30 Before…

    February 13, 201230 commentsLiving Room, Painting
  • Color Quiz

    How do you find color schemes for your home? I think it happens somewhat intuitively for me at this point, but I know I used…

    January 26, 201242 commentsPainting
  • Budding Artist

    Our new easel has been getting a lot of use.

    December 21, 201137 commentsParenting
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