.The Painting Saga.

Oh yes, a saga it was. 

(Continuation to this post.)
Our painting stretched over the course of 5 days. 

Day 1 (night actually) involved Adam removing every switch plate and outlet cover while I taped the dining room and prepped it for painting the chair rail, baseboard, and wainscoting as well as the new trim. I was able to get a first coat of paint on everything. 

All of Day 2 consisted of me painting the wainscoting a total of 3 coats of Semi-Gloss White as well as hand brushing the little grooves. I also touched up the trim adding a second light coat where needed. (I have to share--when Adam came home from work Friday night, I was a mess, but so proud to show him my hard work!) Adam completed priming the new sheetrock before bed.

Day 3 was an early Saturday morning for Adam and I. I immediately began taping the entire hallway, living room, and kitchen to prep it for Adam and my Dad to paint. My parents arrived before my taping was complete but my sweet husband successfully changed the sheets and cleaned the bathroom for them just in time! After greeting my folks and chatting a little bit showing them the new room, we quickly got back to work. Adam began cutting in the rooms where my tape job was complete while my father painted the dining room ceiling. We all exchanged jobs throughout the day and I must say, my mother was so sweet. She did the dishes, cleared out the kitchen, and helped with other "annoying" house projects for us as well as some cutting in! By the end of the night, we successfully finished the dining room (minus touch ups) and got a first coat on the entire living room and hallways. Adam treated us all to some tasty Thai food we enjoyed out on the deck. 

Height comes in handy, right Pop? ;)

My cute Momma :)

Our morning on Day 4 was a delightful one. Everyone woke up early and took Colden for a nice walk around the neighborhood. We all then hopped in the car and headed to Starbucks and Lowes for more supplies and yes--pup came along for the ride. When we got home, Mom and I cooked up sausage and eggs for breakfast and baked cinnamon rolls (Be proud--I did not eat one! No gluten for this girl!!) while Dad and Adam rolled on the second coat in the living room and hallways. As those walls were drying, we moved on to the kitchen. I have to admit, cutting in under the cabinets is not something I want to do again--wowza sore back! Adam hung our new chandelier in the dining room and it looks great, another post coming soon on that! We all took breaks, ran errands, cleaned, ate, and enjoyed the beautiful weather on the deck with Colden. After a long day of painting and the men assembling and mounting a shelf unit and the tv, it was time for pizza! (Again--I was strong and had a delicious salad!)

Adam's first electrical job!

Call me the Trim Master.

Day 5 we were all a little slow to wake up and sadly, no walk for Colden. Everyone got right to work after coffee and breakfast--it was awesome. I cannot even remember everything we did because it was nonstop moving for all. When everything was completed and cleaned, it was time to get lunch at our favorite place, Roly Poly and get this--they have a gluten free section! The sad part of my day was saying goodbye to my parents. They are truly amazing for driving down to VA from NJ to help us paint, just love them!

See "Before" pictures here.
See "After" pictures BELOW!

 Kitchen and Dining Room Paint:
Benjamin Moore's Pottery Barn Stonington Gray HC-170

 Living Room and Hallway Paint:
Benjamin Moore's Alaskan Husky 1479
(We were sold on the name!)

Adam and I are thrilled with the paint colors--so warming and soothing :) 

A few things needed to completely finish up the job:

- Paint new crown molding Semi-Gloss White 

- Have the crown molding installed

- Have the carpet patched up where the walls came down

Stop back tomorrow for "sneak peek" photos of more living and dining room progress! 

(One of them actually snuck into a picture in this post, anyone find it?)