Dirty Grout

BF, "What color grout do you want?"
TMF, "Hmmm...I don't know, a dark color?  Something dark so it won't look so dirty when I don't clean it often."
BF, "What?  Like a gray?"
TMF, "Sure!"

I walked into the master bathroom as BF was spreading the grout mixture.

Whoa, it was pretty crazy.  It looked as if he spread black tar all over the tiles. 

I know, I know.  The dirty-looking grout will wash away with a good scrub, but it was still a shocking site.

Dark Side of Gray-Purple

Phone conversation the morning after I finished painting:
TMF, "Is it purple?  I don't want it to be purple.  Is it purple?  Is it PURPLE?!?!"
BF, "Well, no not really."
TMF, "That means it's purple!"

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While picking out paint color for the master bedroom, I feared I would accidentally choose a shade of gray that was too dark.  I wanted to a similar shade, but not the same, as the Spanish Tile wallpaper. 

Instead of dark, I chose light.  The sample card looked as if it was a pale silver-gray.  Wrong!  It dried to a pale purple-lavender.

I know I should have bought a small sample can and tested a small section, but I wanted instant gratification. I paid the price. 

As the drywall guys finished the ceilings, Rafael walked inside the room to inspect his work in the master bathroom.

TMF, "I painted this room after you left yesterday. I'm afraid it looks purple."

Rafael stares at the wall, gives a long pause and in a diplomatic voice says, "Yeah a little."

TMF sighs, "I have to buy more paint now."

After I finish the first coat of the dark gray, BF walks in and says,

BF, "Whoa, is this the new color?"
TMF, "Yes it is!"
BF, "It's so dark."

Same paint color as above but different lighting

BF, "I liked the old color better."

TMF, "I don't care, I like it and I'm not painting it again."

BF, "I feel as if I'm in Bam Margera's house."

TMF points finger at the door, "Get out of here."

Painting Ninja

Spackling, sanding, priming, spraying and painting walls can be hazardous to your health.  Breathing in toxic fumes can take its toll room after room.

Wearing those little safety masks that cover the mouth can be annoying.  They smell funny, pull on my hair and cause the safety glasses to fog up. 

BF bought these painting hoods.  As soon as he placed on top of my head, he started laughing...

BF, "You look like a ninja!"

Yes, it was an Asian reference, but now my coworkers won't point out the primer paint stuck to my hair. 



Bathroom Progress: Master Bedroom

Everything is a work-in-progress at our house.  The bathrooms are no exception.  Below are recent pictures of the master bathroom. 

Ignore the lack of faucets and a wall plate.

Ignore the lack of cabinet doors and the entry door.

There will be caulk soon.

Disregard the absence of a toilet.

Cube Party

Sigh.  We're doing exactly what I didn't want to do...We are going to live in our renovation. 

Our funds are running low and in order to complete the renovations, we decided to move from the town home rental and into the construction zone. 

We're very fortunate to have one bathroom and two bedrooms completed.  According to my parents...

"All you need is a microwave, toaster oven, refrigerator and bathroom!" 

To ease the stress of moving, BF rented a Go Mini storage container.  I think they look like cubes.  They're smaller than PODs or SAMs but just perfect for our needs. 

BF showed his parents the Go Mini cube.  It looks as if they're having a little party, drinking a few longnecks. 

Wish us luck as we venture into the next phase of the renovation!

Sneak Peak: Wallpaper

Check out the beautiful wallpaper in the master bedroom. 

I bought the rolls at Lowe's and the pattern is named 'Spanish Tile.'

I am giving BF's mom a big THANK YOU for hanging the wallpaper. 

She happily hung the wallpaper while reassuring me how BF would like my second round of paint for the other walls.

Air Duct Bench & Night Stand

I love the little bench and night stand BF created in the second floor guest bedroom. 

Although it looks pretty darn cute, it has a practical purpose.  It covers the ugly air duct sticking out in the corner of the room. 

BF covered the side boards with bead board and placed a hand-made cushion on top.  The night stand is made from re-purposed granite.

BF is convinced his work is one of the best ways to hide an air duct.  I have to agree with him.