Progress

The hardest part of getting a room painted is choosing the color.

You can see I have tried several different samples on the walls trying to see how they change in different light. I don't want too light, but definitely lighter than the old color. I hate that my favorite paint, Benjamin Moore, sales these huge paint sample cans now. I only need a few brush strokes, not a  darn pint of it.

I thought I was going to go with Pallaiun Blue which is one step lighter on the paint strip than the Wythe Blue I used in the powder room. It still has enough green undertones to go with the blue green colors in the stained glass window and floor tile glass inserts since those things are not changing.

Edy, the painter, had to do a lot of joint compound repair in here because when we had this room painted less than two years ago they did a horrible job on the walls and Mr. Savvy wouldn't say anything because it was a friend. Do not hire friends.

If I could have my dream bathroom the mirrors would have gone and sconces added with framed mirrors. The tub would be cut up and taken out and replaced with a free standing tub and the shower would be taken out and replaced with a larger tiled one, but the money tree just is not putting out enough these days. I am paying for this job myself with the money I make from blogging. Thank goodness or this would not be getting done. Mr. Savvy said after he is gone I can have the bathroom redone. hmmmmm......just kidding.

You can see the Wythe Blue I tried on the wall which was way too blue and then the Palliun Blue is below it and still too blue. You will have to wait and see what I chose. The first painters that worked in here did this job in one day. That is why it was a poor job. Edy said it will take at least three days.

Now, don't think this chic isn't painting just because I hired someone. Here are some peaks at what I am working on while he is in the bathroom working.

The hutch that goes back in the bathroom had to have its color updated, too.

Still have to wax and buff.

Mr. Savvy is obviously doing better. He went down to his shop today. He doesn't know what he can do, but if he comes up with his back killing him again I may have to kill him. Just sayin!

Happy Saturday!