More Painting Done After A Brief Rest

 I had to rest as I did too much. I got over tired and couldn't handle the thought of going up and down the ladder. I took Friday off and just sanded the compound I put on the walls to cover up holes and other imperfections. Yesterday I did some prepping and cutting in on the other side of the hall.

When shopping, I bought a 1" angle brush that cost almost $20.00. It was a delight to use when painting. It fits in my hand nicely and has the balance I need to handle it precisely when cutting in. It is a Wooster Pro and worth every penny. 

While thinking about doing more painting, I decided to look on Pinterest for ideas on how to decorate the house after it is painted. I put in grey and blue and got coastal. Though my colours (grey and blue) I do not like the sand colours chosen. Too close to what I am painting over. One pallet was called Coastal Grandma by Sherwin Williams. It caught my eye and gave me something to think about. 

I threw out the coast grandma and took another look at what I liked. The grey for sure. Mine is lighter which I like better in this house. The Favourite Jeans caught my attention. Though a lighter blue, it gave me the vibe I am looking for. I will add a darker jean colour (navy) to the mix plus linen, white, and maybe a lighter blue. All will go well with my decor. 

This bedroom is an example of what I like minus the ceiling lamp, blinds and picture.  

I see the white duvet on my bed and I will have a navy and white quilt on the foot of the bed. I don't know if I will have cushions on my bed. Pictures will be ones I cherish and all have blue in them. I think it will be a restful place to sleep in which is important to me. 

I am now working on ideas for the kitchen, dining, and living areas of the house using blues, grey, and some off white/linen colours. 

My style is still evolving. I know it will be relaxed and somewhat minimal. It will have a country look but not a farm house look. It will also have items in it that I love and cherish. Some of the projects I have in mind will work in this house, others will still be made and given away. 

I have decided that what I don't like I will get rid of. Someone else will love it. I have also decided that I will keep my look minimal as I love the quietness it gives me. I did it before and I can do it again with some serious thinking on my part. 

I am not going to do a lot of seasonal decorating as I don't have the space for it. I will only do Christmas as that collection is complete and can be stored under the stairs. I have a winter collection I love and will use it. What ever else I make will have to be used the rest of the year. I need to choose what fabrics I want carefully. 

I keep thinking as I paint and ideas are beginning to evolve in my head of what I want to do with this house.