but exterior white makes me snarl. And it's been off and on along with rain for weeks. This is the most cold, wet, gloomy, and miserable fall in memory. Which is short but that's beside the point. And I am certain that you are bored and annoyed with paint posts, but I search and read blogs about color choices, many have helped me. So just in case some of you have an undertone phobia as I do, here 'ya go. Can't believe I found what I feel is exactly what I wanted.
So if you're wondering how I'm liking the white room, here's the scoop. I had to change the color, just a bit. The walls of BM White Dove with a reduction in the yellow tint is perfect. The same color on all trim (which experts advise against) was nice, but looked like the room was primed, not painted. Maybe it was the soft look (I chose eggshell), or maybe the experts know more than I do, but Mark did not care for it either. So before the final coat, I got a few samples, one of which looked to have a pink undertone but I was out of options. Bingo. Even in this room that always shows a pinkish cast, this color did not.
Classic Gray from BM (mixed by Behr).
I've seen it on blogs paired with Simply White which is lighter and more yellow than White Dove, and did not want the modern vibe of gray. But here it is. It doesn't look gray, it doesn't look beige, it looks like a darker version of the wall. Very neutral. Do I see the pink that I saw in the swatch? No. Is it a noticeable difference from the wall? Yes, but not much. No color really, just a slight difference from the walls, as if a dirty white. If I didn't remove some of the yellow in the wall paint, I don't think it would have worked.
The sash isn't painted yet but as you can see outside, it's snowing. If it's not snowing, it's raining. If it's not raining, it's blowing frigid air. Maybe one day before June I will be able to open and paint it!
I'm really glad I used my trick on the hinges. Just in case they would have to be removed, I did not want them to lift the paint from the cupboard which has happened on other pieces. I back the hinges with 3M scotch tape and trim excess. They won't stick into the paint and we had no trouble when removing them, even with fresh paint.
Thanks for your help about the DNA kits. I ordered them for the two people that really want this. And because of the sale price, ordered an extra that I may take. Why? Well, to see why my mother's wedding photos that only my immediate family have, are there and by whom. Also, there is a village in Switzerland by Italy's border with my father's family name. I do not plan to be public, nor do I have intentions to contact anyone, and I understand that I can delete my results with this company as long as they were not shared by another member. If I'm not public, there is no way to be shared. We'll see. I've done some research after your emails and comments and found that as time goes on, the location of your heritage can change as more people submit their ... well .. spit. So it's certainly not written in stone, and although for some it may be very accurate, for others, it's a guess. Would I have ordered for myself if it wasn't half price? No. I only buy on sale or with coupons (thank you Kohl's!). I have a year to take it, and if I change my mind, I can gift to another.
No stitching, no decorating, but heading in the right direction. This evening I plan to bleach the osnaburg curtains I made since they are so very dark, and then take some time to fringe the edges and hang this week. Not sure if I will like the look but until I decide on a style to purchase, they're a cheap and easy alternative.
Hope your week goes well.
Thanks for visiting.
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