Time to paint the kitchen......because the cabinets are ready to be delivered!

George rolls on the ceiling paint...sweat equity!

And so another week has passed... sort of a hurry up to wait kind of week.  Tape and grout the lines- two coats feathered out to a beautiful edge.  Then dry time... mid-week the "orange peel" spray went on to give a slight texture to the walls and help disguise any little imperfections in the finish.  I had used this same technique in the "Little house" addition and really liked the softer quality it gives to the walls.  that, of course, had a longer dry time so it was Friday before the "primer" could be sprayed on.  That gave me the weekend to paint.  Fortunately I had help... with only a little instruction and a quick demonstration, George was soon up and "rolling".  I did the edges and moved the lights, masking, and ladder as needed but he rolled the paint.  We did the ceiling in a warm white- lighter value than the cabinets but warm and clean.  Next came the walls... I rolled the paint on for the entry and pantry but George did the second coat making it smooth and beautiful.  Finding the right color to work with the tiles, not compete with the dining room colors, and to feel welcoming- a bit of a trick.  We settled on a soft fern green/grey color.  It is a nice match with the tile that will be going in that area.  Of course, in the kitchen I knew I wanted some version of red but I swear, I tried at least ten colors before picking this "tomato" red.  

Rolling on the wall paint- a tomato red - full of warmth and celebration.

I have a photo I've used as my inspiration for the kitchen.  I bought it several years ago from a photographer in Oconomowoc by the name of Jill Bedford and it hung in my bedroom to remind me of summer and my garden.  It was my way of trusting this kitchen would actually happen and all I had to do was keep on saving and planning and know it would happen...someday.  And now.... it has!  It hangs on the log wall just inside the door where I can see it every morning.  Please check out her website for truly amazing photos that will bring inspiration from the garden to your home- amazing photos of vegetables, flowers, and all that is lush and wonderful.... http://www.jillbedfordphotography.com/Portfolio/