More Painting Done

 I got back to painting and finished the hall. I am not as happy with it so will be doing a bit of sanding and repainting on the weekend. When I don't see the imperfections (when I look at the wall on an angle) I am happy with how bright and airy the hall looks. 

I scrubbed the hall floor on my hands and knees using a scrubber. I targeted the joins as they seemed grubby. In fact the whole area was grubby from using a mop. It looks so much better now that I have the floor really clean. 

I have spent a lot of time thinking about the grandma coastal look. I did some research (thanks Pinterest) and realized there is some elements of the look I like. 

    It is sleek, simple, and minimalist. Me for sure. 

    Use of light colours in combinations. Mine is grey and blue and I can use other colours where needed. The browns are in my furniture. The vibe is to keep it light and airy.

    Add your own personality to it with antiques and carefully chosen items. I don't do beach but I do country. 

    Add flowers. I will be using artificial flowers in this house due to the cat. I see a blue hydrangea bloom in the vase on the table in the hall. 

    Have sheer curtains will not happen in this house. I will have 3% blinds on the windows. I need protection from the sun in the summer and warmth in the winter. The blinds will let in the light I need to keep the rooms bright and airy. 

My goal is to keep painting the upstairs and try to get items together for each area in this house. I am being fussy and careful about what I want and will use. This will develop over time as I know how much I want this house to be enjoyable for me to live in.