My First Time

So… I did it. I read a few articles so I’d know what to do and then I did my best to prepare. I went to the store and bought something nice. I put on just the right outfit. I put on some music. I made sure the lighting was right and then I … painted a room a color other than white for the first time in my adult life. The experience went exactly the way the books said it would: I was nervous. I was exhilarated. I got a good workout and I think it will go better the next time.

The room I painted was my guest bathroom. It was Mint when I moved in and now it is a shade called Fresh Avocado. (I’m sensing a theme here. Anyone care to join me in the loo for mojitos, chips and salsa?)

I selected Fresh Avocado because it is in the same color family as the predominant shade in my shower curtain. The problem is that this particular hue is a little too saturated. Since there are no windows or skylights in the room, it is now looking rather dark and a little too much like a 1970s Frigedaire. (Hopefully when the white towels and the shower curtain go back up, the end result will be a little less overwhelming.)

I reminded anew about the skill it takes to properly select and apply color and it makes me want to give a shout out to the team at Hot Heads who always get it right. Diane - who normally does my color - you are amazing!

The End Result :)