The Porch Project

What a long project to do - I didn't realize how much work it was going to be - thankfully we had helpers and that always makes the work load a bit better. Just so you know - there was screaming, there was yelling, crying, times I wanted to throw the paint brush, or paint on someone, it covered my body, my children had it all over and yes it's still in my hair - I'm working at getting it out! It was fun and my porch swing is yet to be finished - it's getting there. I'm now being called on stage for winning an award for this amazing job. I first have to hank the painters for their work in this; Kurt, Landen, Mikyla, & Beck - the construction taker downer, my husband - the designers or this, Jake, Sara and Kurt - all this wouldn't have been possible without you ... oh no, I hear the music calling me off the stage... one more thank you to myself - the hardest worker of all. LOL!!!! Enjoy the pictures! Before 1- brown and nasty. I didn't realize how ugly it was. The ceiling, spindles, floor, lattice, everything was the same color. Before 2 - Sorry, I forgot to take pictures until everything was taken down and ready for painting.

After 1 - Yes we hand painted all those spindles! The ceiling is white, the spindles and lattice, the floor chocolate brown, and the rest green.

After 2 - The green was supposed to be darker, but that's the color came once it got finished. It's still pretty! I think it looks so much better!

After 3 - My porch swing will go up right behind the first hanging basket (look at after 2)- it's always been there since we moved. I love it - I didn't realize how often I sat on it. All the white lattice had to be hand painted with a brush - it took forever because it's not flat. Yikes!

Of course the kids got in on the action. Amelia was most enthusiastic about climbing the ladder. Landen is one heck of a painter - he really did help with all those spindles. Glad to be done. Wanna come over for a cup of coffee with me now? =) Visitors Welcome!