Interior Paint Colors & Light Fixtures

Back in the Spring, shortly after the sheetrock was hung all throughout the interior, hubby got in there and primed away.  It's a whole lot of work with very little visible result - but definitely an important step.  The all-white walls are prettier to look at than the sheetrock mud, though!

Primer on Master Bedroom Walls

Exterior Paint

If there was an award for the worst blogger, surely I'd receive it.  It's now two months later and I'm finally posting an update.  Back in early May our painting contractor finished up the exterior, and we are so pleased with the outcome!

Porches & Exterior Doors

I had very low expectations today when I went to the house.  There were a couple rainy days this week, and I hadn't received as many calls from the contractor; so I wasn't expecting to see a whole lot of progress...plus they're still waiting on the gas company to come move the meter, and there was a delay in getting the door jambs from the lumber company.  But oh the surprise when I arrived this afternoon to find many new changes!  Let's start with the front porch:

Here you can see the front door!!!  And the 6x6 porch posts have been wrapped in 1" thick finish boards.