Paint

Here is the trunk I bought from a neighbor at our annual garage sale. It’s just hanging out in a dark corner {literally}.

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So I jumped on Pinterest to get some inspiration. I don’t get on Pinterest as much as I should. It feels like I am copying off of someone’s test. Does anyone else feel this way?

Anyway, I took a peek and I love this look and color. This would completely change the look of my trunk!

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Here’s a completely different look and color!!

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Hmmm… I wonder… is this too much??

Repainted Lime Green Antiqued. Interior Original Red Paint

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What’s funny.. is I think I have this shade.

Dining Room Makeover.. it started with a can a paint

My dining room update started with a $35 can of paint. And now- surprise suprise- everything else is desperate to be tweaked. I wonder if this is what happens with cosmetic procedures??

This is what I want above my dining room table:

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Here is my reality: It is a builder stock $49.99 light fixture. So technically my paint cans cost more than the light fixture. Here is the before paint photo:

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Here’s my new ceiling with newly updated paint.

And, here is the Rustic Glass Pendant from Pottery Barn that I have my eye on for my ceiling. It’s on sale for 2 for $299. … Hmmm…. what do you think?

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