If you follow along on facebook, you know I had a coupon for a free sample of paint, actually two samples. I’m not great at choosing paint colors. I have 5 gallons of the ugliest paint on the planet to prove my history of bad choices, but I am extremely impressed by Valspar’s spring line of paint at Lowe’s.
They’re not even paying me to say that.
I fell in love with all the sample colors, but I had to choose just one. It was difficult, but I chose Herb Cornucopia. I think it should be called Dewy Spring Grass, but Valspar doesn’t consult me on the paint names.
After my 5 gallon paint debacle, I painted the entire house white. It was a monochromatic penance.
I like the neutral pallet and I love the way colors pop against white, but four years later, this girl is longing for some color.
When you walk in my front door, there’s a staircase and a super-long hallway. We put up a shelf about three quarters up the wall and then hung twenty-something hooks. It was a great decision. All winter long, kids come in my house with dripping, icy and snowy clothes, they can strip down out of all their outer layers and hang each item on a hook. It’s wonderful!
Everyone who comes in my house comments on how they wish they had that many hooks.
I painted the top portion of this wall and hung all our own art.
I’m in love with the result. What do you think?
Before: I framed scrapbook paper and rested the frames on the shelf. In person, it was nice. It was matching. It wasn’t really me. I’m more of a crazy color kind of girl.
After: I painted the top third of the wall and hung our homemade art. My kids made most of the paintings, but I made the sun. It’s similar to this huge DIY wooden sign I made.
One third of the wall is still empty. I’m waiting to get my kid’s art projects from school. I already know they have some amazing paintings and sculptures I want to hang.
I also have a collection of “G’s” that have been under my bed for quite some time. I figured I’d add a few of those to our gallery wall.
I just love how it brightens up my entire hallway.
This was a budget project that only cost me .99 cents for a foam brush. That’s right! I put three coats of paint on this wall with a little foam brush, only wide enough to fit in the sample bottle. I knew a roller would suck up too much paint and I would have to buy more, so I hand brushed it. Projects always cost you time and or money. I just figured I could spare more time than money on this update.
It was worth every single brush stroke.
Was it worth falling off the ladder and splattering paint everywhere?
Well, yes, although I’m still not quite ready to admit that happened. When my husband heard the story, he said, “That’s why I never give you ladder taller than six feet. It would be too dangerous.”
I’m linking this project to the following: Thrifty Thursday, DIY Show Off, Thrifty Decor Chick
What do you think? Do you like the color??
Are you doing any painting projects?
If you are, check out the Valspar spring colors. You might fall in love.
For more Before & Afters of my house, check out the following links.
Super. Duper. Cute!!
I love everything about it! (I know I’m late to the party…sorry.) I want to get crazy with some color around here. It’s all beige. Hmph. Now isn’t the time, but I am excited about the possibilities in the future.
And $.99?! Way to go!
I love it all – especially the color on top with the white and hooks below. It brightens everything up! Simply beautiful. The G’s are a fun touch, too.
I love your wall, love your color, and love those hooks! We don’t have enough hooks.
This is so so cute! How inspiring! Found you from Mercy Ink’s faith bloggers links up! I’m Alyssa @ Lifefrommylaptop.com
Great color! We love Valspar paint, too. And I really love those hooks! Wish we had a wall long enough to put that many. But then again, there are only the two of us now. We don’t need so many.
Love the bold green color! Thanks so much for sharing it at LWSL this week – can’t wait to see what you have next week!
That is my favorite color! I fell in love with it starting with bridesmaid dresses for my wedding. Now my living room and hallway is painted in very similar shade of green. There’s only 6 rooms in our little house, all of them painted in different color. Your art gallery looks great too!
Love it, Tricia! I love green. That color looks great against the white. I also love the personalized art work.
Happy happy Green!
Love the hooks. That’s what I’m going to do in the mudroom.
It looks really great, FringeGirl! I love the green color and I agree – you can never have too many hooks!
This is SO great! I LOVE the color, so cheerful! And I love that you are displaying your children’s art. A lot of great work, by the way! I want to see the one with the feet closer up. Did you paint that one? Saw this on Thrifty Thursday.
Gina
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Thank you! The photo of the feet is a photograph on canvas. The picture is from a shaving cream party I threw for my kids last summer. It was SO much fun!
http://thedomesticfringe.com/shaving-cream-wars/
Thank you for your comment.
~FringeGirl
It looks great! I love the fun color and the personal touches from your own art. And my first thought, was “I LOVE all those hooks!” We have a mud room/locker area, and there never seems to be enough hooks for all our winter gear.
It’s funny, but I’m craving the opposite thing color-wise, and have been longing to paint every room in my house white. I never thought I’d say that. Thank goodness paint is {relatively} cheap… especially when you have a coupon for free paint! Can’t beat that price! 😉
The hooks were seriously the best thing we’ve done in this house. So useful!
I like the white. I really do. I don’t think you will regret it if you paint. And, yes, thankfully paint is cheap! I know some people keep the same color for twenty years, but I can’t keep anything for twenty years. Well, except my husband. (I hope.) 😉
~FringeGirl
That color makes me happy. And, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hooks idea! Handpainted with little tiny brushstrokes of love. 😉
Thanks Missy. The hooks are fabulous. You should get some.
~FringeGirl
Very Cute!! HAPPY!!
Thank you Bekki.
looks great! We;ve outgrwon that stage in our house however I passed ti along to my daughter who is just now entering that. have a nice day.
Thanks for passing it along!
I love it! The art gallery is awesome.
Thanks Mom. I thought you would like it.
Pin worthy! I love the colour.
Thanks for pinning it Deb!
~FringeGirl