Tag Archives for paint

Painting the Bathroom

Last week, I learned something valuable about paint. First, some history of the paint in our bathroom. I had a housewarming party in September of 2010 shortly after I’d unpacked all my boxes and officially moved in to this condo. … Continue reading

05. July 2012 by Helena
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The Telephone Table

A couple months ago, I found this beauty on Craigslist. I adore the outdated idea of a telephone table (aka “gossip bench”). Even if we never use it while we talk on the phone, I had to have it. It … Continue reading

08. June 2012 by Helena
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Home Candy: Chalkboards

We have a gorgeous chalkboard in our kitchen and I love it for jotting down quick reminders or leaving little love notes for Will. Now that I’ve discovered chalk ink, I’m ready to paint whole walls with chalkboard paint. Chalkboard … Continue reading

14. March 2012 by Helena
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Home Candy: Cheery Doorways

In my condo, we have rules about the doors. It makes sense – in the name of hallway harmony – that we all bear the same hollow-core light wood doors, but it doesn’t stop me from dreaming of doors like … Continue reading

23. February 2012 by Helena
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Home Candy: Painted Floors

Our condo has hardwood floors (love!). It is incredibly unlikely that I’d ever paint them – I’m a complete chicken – but lately images from bold, brave designers have caught my eye. Their adventures can largely be divided into two … Continue reading

12. January 2012 by Helena
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Home Candy: Dark Walls

As much as I love the stark white look of Scandinavian design, there’s something very appealling about dark paint. Perhaps I’m intrigued by the obvious courage behind the choice – dark colors can be intimidating (What if it makes my … Continue reading

09. November 2011 by Helena
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