Time to Lighten & Brighten
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Comments (4)Sharon, Just when I thought I'd have time to be a regular at CF again...my time gets zapped up so quickly. I wanted you to know I am thoroughly enjoying these posts! I am having a great time figuring out what you're saying with my own camera. My pictures have already improved remarkably. I've been begging (okay, whining) to take some classes and they just aren't to be found around here. Your tutorials are just what I need! Thank you for all your time! Deb...See MorePale blue paint to brighten dark hall and stairway?
Comments (17)Hi Georgiasusan, You asked in another thread what I ended up using after I asked about Borrowed Light. I haven't done anything yet! ;) Still can't decide on a color. Maybe one of these years. I can tell you I tried Honeydew in a previous house, in a spare bedroom that didn't get much natural light. The only window faced south, out onto pine trees, so the light coming into the room was probably green. The Honeydew looked nice during the day, but absolutely screamed pea green in the evening or on a rainy day and all of winter (we're in West Michigan, where we have fewer sunny days than Seattle). I couldn't cover up that green fast enough! Good luck choosing! Kim...See MoreTime to lighten up
Comments (20)In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans." He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have six months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard ... but no ark. "Noah", He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?" "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah. "But things have changed. I needed a building permit. I've been arguing with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system. My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision. Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it. Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls. But no go! When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. As well, they argued the accommodation was too restrictive and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space. Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood. I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew. Also, the trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark building experience. To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species. So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten years for me to finish this Ark." Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky. Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean, You're not going to destroy the world?". "No," said the Lord. "The government beat me to it."...See MoreHelp brightening walls with orange antique trim (undertones question)
Comments (27)That's only one room and when you look at the room as a whole, it looks good. I have no problem with the wall color there. White and tan is always a classic. I have been 100% happier since painting the trim in the dining room but do not plan to paint the trim in the library, living room, or the upstairs. You can see photos of the intact rooms if you look again at my initial post. If you reread it as well you can see that this was all explained Its not even white it's sw incredible white which is actually a very light brown. and the adjoining kitchen has white trim as the previous owners painted it white My question was for a paint color in all the other rooms that DONT have white trim ....See MoreParker Murphy
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