The last few months I have been painting like crazy. I never told ya'll the colors we used so I will list a few of my favorite here. First, all the paint was Benjamin Moore. AMAZING. The Aura line of paint is what we used. I love it because....
You don't need to prime, just throw the paint on your clean patched walls.
It dries in an hour for a re-coat or to decorate.
Most of the time it only needed one coat.
It is 50 dollars a gallon, but one gallon covered my entire family room and kitchen.
I actually saved money because I didn't need to buy primer too.
It comes in matte, which I LOVE, and the matte paint can be used in Kitchens and Bathrooms, unlike traditional matte paint. It is mold and mildew resistant.
Touch ups are seamless, and it is EXTREMELY scrubbable.
Most matte paint isn't very kid friendly, but Savannah took a red permanent marker to my newly painted walls and I was able to scrub it off completely...no harm done to the paint.
I love it, I love it, and will never buy any other paint again.
We have now painted our entire house, and most rooms I had painted and decorated in one night. While the kiddies slept.
Oh, I almost forgot the best part...it is low VOC, meaning, the fumes are minimal. I actually didn't notice any. A bit sad because I love the smell of paint, but good for the kids. They could sleep in their rooms the same night.
Here's some pictures from my family room. The color here is stonington grey. It's beautiful and peaceful.
Last Saturday I found these locks at an antique store. I couldn't pass them up. Aren't they awesome? Now I am going to be hunting for the skeleton keys for the other two.
And now for my favorite find. I have been saving my money for a while now to buy a side board to use in our family room as an entertainment center. I found this one on Thursday and with a little pep talk from Anitra, I bought it! I love it! Thanks Anitra for reminding me that I would be sad if I didn't have this in my home.
I Love it!!!!!
OOOHHH, I just love it!!
Jenny, I bought these candle sticks with the gift card you gave me. Thanks so much. I love them so, and I think of you every time I see them. By the way, come back to Virginia and visit me! Tehya misses Sadie to death!
Oh, and this little bird is at Joannes right now for under a dollar. Check out their clearance section. They always have fun things that you can paint and be creative with.
My other favorite color is Rockport Gray. It is a perfect warm grey with a slight brown undertone. We painted the entry way and hall ways, and both of the girls room this color. I'll put pictures of their rooms next.
This room's color is called Amherst gray. It is so pretty, and we just bought the wood to put wainscoting up so I will have to show you what it looks like when it is finally done.
18 comments:
Marci! I love it so much! Those pictures look like they came right out of a home decor magazine. I absolutely love it.
Oh wow, it is so beautiful! I just want to move into your house! I second the above comment - I wouldn't be surprised at all to see these pictures in a magazine. You are a woman of many talents, my friend!
Do you live in a Pottery Barn? I LOVE IT!! So wish my house could be as classy and glamorous...but no, for now mine looks like an ad for Littlest Pet Shops and Fisher Price!! One day...
Miss you!
oh I am in LOVE!!! Can you come to my house and help me!!! And I am sooo jealous of your antique shopping!!! I had a few friends that would go to the Springfield, MA antique show and come home with the coolest stuff.
I HEART your locks. My maiden name is Keys so I love all things like that. I am sure you will have no problem finding skeleton keys if you frequent the antique shops!
I MISS YOU!!!!!!
Marci - It's Katie Smith from the Village. I found your blog from Sissy's. First of all, love your house. Second, Holy Cow, you have 4 adorable kiddos!! And third, do you live in the DC area? We just moved to York, PA which is about 2 hrs north of DC. It would be great to hook up with you guys again. Is Chad back in school, or still doing his engineering? So fun to check in on you guys!!
Katie
Love the colors! Your house looks amazing, I am way jealous! We still have so much to do!
Beuatiful, Gorgeous Home, wish I was there to see!!!
I just looked at the blog you suggested. It looks really interesting. I put it on my blog list. I'm a little confused on the point system, but I didn't have a lot of time to dig deep into it. Excited to see what it is all about. Thanks for sharing
Marci - You are too sweet to invite us over for Easter. But we are heading into DC the next weekend for a White House Tour and won't be able to head out 2 weekends in a row. Sorry, but we'd still love to catch up with you guys some time. I'll call you when I get a minute. Oh - and I might copy some of your paint colors. Your house is beautiful!
I love it Marci! I have to check out this line of paint, it sounds wonderful!
You won the baby squash hat on my blog, let me know what color you would like it to be :)
It all looks amazing!!! Great job!
Your house is so beautiful Marci! I love everything that you do. I am always excited to come over and see what great stuff you have come up with.
Your house is incredible! You have a great eye. Can you come work on mine!?!?
I have seen your house and I was still captivated by your fantastic photography. I am going to have to try that paint!
Marci,
Your parents told us about your and Chad's blog. Your house is so dang cute! Your family is getting so big.
Marci I love your house! I miss your smiles and hugs! Come visit again! :)
MARCI!! you are so amazing! your kids are so beautiful and your house is amazing. i swear i want to be you one day!
we need to come visit you and get our little family pictures done! i need to develope a photography talent like you. all your pictures are way good! please add us so we can keep updated
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