Rainy Days

Not much outdoor painting going on since

we've had on and off rainy days so,

I'm tackling the fireplace now.

Before:

I've got an applique put in place, it's caulked,

the insert has a fresh coat of hi-heat black 

{including the beautiful gold trim}

and it's ready for me to pick up some paint!

We will also remove the "hearth". 

It's way to big and ugly.

We were going to take it out

{it's a gas one with no flue}

and replace it with a wood stove

{which is an awesome heat source and I

love the smell of a fire-outside}

but I really like the fireplace surround

and I know it's going to be beautiful

when it's done

{and a great selling focal point}.

My inspiration is my old

boutique space we did:

As with all the other rooms, 

we've got some work to do

here in the great room too:

Windows, drywall, paint, new drapes and 

new furniture {hear the angels ahhhhing?}.

This room will look quite different.

See the log ends sticking out?

Adios, to those and the walls will 

be drywall all the way up to the 

ceiling line (yes, covering some of the wood).

 Pickled wood is 

just a bit too much for this room

because the ceiling is too, which will

get a coat of fresh white paint for the 

ultimate cottage feel.

The fireplace wall, however, will remain

the same for a rustic look.

Yeah, one day at a time.

Dinner's on the stove and the 

babies are starving.

See ya again soon!