But, when I chose the paint color for the bathroom, we were working with a vanity light only. And suddenly, with all of this glorious light overhead the paint color suddenly looked a lot different than it did and even more different than I imagined the end product to be. Mix that with the cedar planks, painted or not, and things were looking country or coastal--not sure which--but not us. That much I know. So, what's a girl to do? Paint the planks, yes--and cabinetry. And then we threw in the ceiling and walls again, too. When I was getting my art degree, I remember my professor always saying, "If you aren't happy with it, you're not done yet." I'm not a perfectionist. I'm not. But if I don't feel proud of something or happy with it, I can't stop. I'd rather keep painting (or working, etc) until I get there. And, hallelujah, we got there late last night.
Have a happy weekend. Our costume party is tomorrow and we can't wait. What are you up to?
Ps. We announced the winner of the Wusthof giveaway here.
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that light is so chic.
I love that line your professor said. I think it goes for almost anything too. if you're not happy, you're not finished (ie. food, any craft, having more kids) you get my point. Brilliant!
I totally know how you feel (I even went to art school, too!). Painting over what you've already done (or more than you've planned) seems like such a pain, but in the end it will be worth it. Can't wait to see the finished results.
We painted a room a slate-bluish color too, and it turned out more blue than gray. I did question it, but we are living with it for now because I don't hate it, it's just different than I expected. Still neutral enough for our overall decor plans, though. Here are some photos (it's the spare bedroom):
http://www.rathersquare.com/2013/08/painting-the-bedrooms-peach-out/