The painting of the house was completed over the weekend. It was all very exciting and emotional for me. Maybe it’s my old age, maybe it’s my hormones. Whatever it is, I cried. A lot. I cried thinking about when we bought this house and how ugly it was and how I couldn’t believe what we were getting ourselves into. I cried when my mom came over Saturday when the paint was up and finally admitted that she hated the old color. Um, hello. I hated it too, but that old color was what we could do at the time when I would’ve rather had a color instead of no color. It was definitely an oops paint. And I cried because I thought after all this did she not get that? I know she did get it and I know she understands, but still – I cried. And then, I cried because when the house was all pretty yellow like I wanted it, it became very obvious to me how much more we have to do – to the yard, the landscaping, the front porch, the roof. Will it ever end? Probably not. But at least now it’s all yellow.
before (to see the before it was stucco and instead really old dirty gray siding before, check out the house remodel photos page – which, hey, I can update again!)
after
The house color is Sherwin-Williams Jonquil. The trim is Sherwin-Williams Creamy.
Beautiful!
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Lovely, lovely, lovely.
I’d love a yellow house!
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I love it, it’s so charming. Just a happy looking home! BTW, I love the Coldplay reference… one of my favorite songs.
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Your house looks lovely. . .
Thanks for sharing your moments with us.
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I cry a lot more since I have gotten older and had kids. There is a lot to be sentimental and proud about with your home, so I can totally understand why you would cry and then cry some more. I am happy for you that you now have the color you love.
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The bright yellow color makes the landscaping and your table stand out more and looks terrific.
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thank you everyone! your cheerful comments match my cheerful house color. Linda, hubby and I said the same thing about how the new color makes the landscaping pop. we went to plant a lot more green. and I love my lemons that show up better with the yellow background.
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The house looks more inviting now. I believe a house is a lifelong project; your taste and family’s needs change specially if you have kids.
I’m seeing a lot of houses and interiors painted yellow while Green is on the decline… Will it be the new color for 2010?
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I love it- great color! And I understand about the crying- it is important to us women where we live AND that our Moms get it
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The contrast on the front door is really great! Looks very warm and inviting
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Good to see real expertise on display. Your contruibtoin is most welcome.
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