Well, since I have a big belly with a baby inside I wasn't painting, but I was doing a little assistance for my hubby. First, I picked out the primer without help at the store. I thought I had read as much of the words on it to make this decision wisely. It was Kilz, and it was odorless. I thought that would be a great choice. Well, I also like to tint my primer before painting, and used a bit of the new Valspar Elan Kitchen and Bath paint to do so. I figured I couldn't go wrong with this, since it was the wall color I'd picked.
Fast forward- poor DH is up late into the night, nearly having to trowel this stuff on. He kept telling me how thick it was, and we figured it was just the crazy primer. He also reported that it was impossible to clean up out of my trusty favorite paint brush, so he had to throw it out. Apparently it required mineral spirits which we didn't have.
Fast forward again to the next day. Hmmm... our brand new drywall is textured now. How did that happen?
Troy thought it was the primer, since it and the paint was so thick. The contractor thought it was the paint, since it may have dried quickly and didn't get a chance to spread smooth. Late last night I was glancing at the empty primer can and read "oil-based" on it. Hmmm... that was news to me. Seems like I had mixed oil-based primer with latex paint. Like mixing oil and water, but worse. Now we know what not to do, and have to sand down the bumpy, plaster-like texture, and buy more paint to re-paint the walls. Ooops. All because I didn't take the time to stand in line and ask the Home Depot people my question.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
latest obsessions
David Bromstad's HGTV Color Splash show- I love design with color and he is so willing to do whatever style the homeowner is inspired by. He also has lots of artsy elements to his design. He always does some type of awesome acrylic painting which makes me want to paint, and has the most amazing designs.
Here's a tip he shared on the show today, use your accent color at three different heights to create continuity and keep the eye moving.
I'll have to assess my bathroom design thus far and see if I followed it or not.
Other obsession- is Trader Joe's Triple Ginger cookies. I always like ginger, but when I'm pregnant I want more, more, more! Like the ginger cookie at Turtle Bread Co. Mmm. But these Trader Joe ones use 3 kinds of ginger including crystallized ginger. They are so irresistible I want to sit down with a tub of them and just chow!
Here's a tip he shared on the show today, use your accent color at three different heights to create continuity and keep the eye moving.
I'll have to assess my bathroom design thus far and see if I followed it or not.
Other obsession- is Trader Joe's Triple Ginger cookies. I always like ginger, but when I'm pregnant I want more, more, more! Like the ginger cookie at Turtle Bread Co. Mmm. But these Trader Joe ones use 3 kinds of ginger including crystallized ginger. They are so irresistible I want to sit down with a tub of them and just chow!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Nesting, online?
I've been told my "blogs I read" list is outdated. I have to apologize for all the dead links there. Though, really, do I have to apologize for other fellow bloggers ceasing to be so, and thus letting their blogs die out? I'm not really sure. But either way, there's an updated list of some blogs I've been reading and not sharing- and all the links should work! Enjoy responsibly!
ahhhh.....
I just took a deep, toasty bath in our brand new tub. The air tub and chromatherapy elements weren't hooked up yet, so I will later experience a full-featured bath, but this was great on its own.
Our old tub was a cast iron one, and that meant that it took some work to warm it up, like lots of hot water and patience. Also, the water cooled off quickly. This new tub is acrylic, and "warm to the touch" is known to be a property of acrylic tubs. Well, I took a bath awhile ago and the water is still quite warm. I had to get out since I was getting overheated! Oops, sorry baby. I'll try not to do that again!
DH and I should both sleep like rocks- it's his turn to take a tubby now.
Our old tub was a cast iron one, and that meant that it took some work to warm it up, like lots of hot water and patience. Also, the water cooled off quickly. This new tub is acrylic, and "warm to the touch" is known to be a property of acrylic tubs. Well, I took a bath awhile ago and the water is still quite warm. I had to get out since I was getting overheated! Oops, sorry baby. I'll try not to do that again!
DH and I should both sleep like rocks- it's his turn to take a tubby now.
free pastry day at Starbucks!
Thanks MIL for the tip! Go here before 10:30 am today. To print your coupon, or just show the baristas there the deal on your mobile.
32 weeks pregnant
And I just cast on for my first knitted item for this baby. A little hat for him to wear after he's born. Those little pink and blue generic striped hospital issues hats are for the babies with non-knitters in their lives. This baby needs a soft cotton handknit hat of his own.
It's the same hat pattern I knit for Noah, and very basic. I am considering knitting the child's first initial on it, though for some customization.
I've been working part-time and it seems like every client feels the need to acknowledge how much bigger I am at this session, than I was at the last. I decided once my belly width measures my height, then I will know baby-time is right around the corner! I'm 5'10 so there's a ways to go by that standard!
It's the same hat pattern I knit for Noah, and very basic. I am considering knitting the child's first initial on it, though for some customization.
I've been working part-time and it seems like every client feels the need to acknowledge how much bigger I am at this session, than I was at the last. I decided once my belly width measures my height, then I will know baby-time is right around the corner! I'm 5'10 so there's a ways to go by that standard!
I had an inquiry for the marshmallow fondant recipe that I used- here it is. I have to admit, I sampled it a bit when it was finished- without the cake!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Noah's favorite art project at Grammy and Ba-pa's house
Having a blast, making a mess. Don't worry mom, we cleaned it up! Dot dot
dot!!!!
dot!!!!
Marshmallow fondant, a cake for elzbieta
I wanted to make a fondant-ed cake for my friend's big b-day. I went to
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
Marshmallow fondant, a cake for elzbieta
I wanted to make a fondant-ed cake for my friend's big b-day. I went to
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
Marshmallow fondant, a cake for elzbieta
I wanted to make a fondant-ed cake for my friend's big b-day. I went to
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
Making rice krispie bars
With my being pregnant I have been getting tired really easily. So, I have
been trying to come up with fun at-home activities to do. One morning we
made rice krispie bars. I never realized making treats could also incite so
many tantrums. He wanted the marshmallows, the PB, then the marshmallows
again, and then finally, the chocolate chips. Since you can't just make them
plain! I added a little PB to the marshmallow/krispie mix to add some
protein, then melted more PB with some chocolate to top them. He was happy
at the end though, as he got to lick off a yummy-coated spatula.
been trying to come up with fun at-home activities to do. One morning we
made rice krispie bars. I never realized making treats could also incite so
many tantrums. He wanted the marshmallows, the PB, then the marshmallows
again, and then finally, the chocolate chips. Since you can't just make them
plain! I added a little PB to the marshmallow/krispie mix to add some
protein, then melted more PB with some chocolate to top them. He was happy
at the end though, as he got to lick off a yummy-coated spatula.
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
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