question and answer
HGTV Dreams Come True
Wednesday, May 24 • advice, diy, how to, interior decor, question and answer, quick guide, room tour
About a month ago, my husband painted a wall in our house and I posted this photo on my social media pages. I received so many sweet comments and had quite a few questions about it! So, I wanted to do a little FAQ on how we painted our walls...
1. What color is that?
The current color on our wall is the color "Anonymous" by Behr (can be purchased at The Home Depot). We also tried "Flannel" by Behr but it was a little too light for us. Flannel is between white and anonymous, which works well if you don't have a lot of natural light in the room. We also tried Georgian Bay by Sherwin Williams but we hated the color. Originally we thought blue would look good but it was definitely not our style!
2. How did you tape off the wall?
We originally used Frog Tape but found that it does not work well with textured walls AT ALL. So, we went back to Home Depot and picked up 3m blue tape. The blue tape worked a little better but it was still not creating crisp lines like it should. Finally, we went back to Home Depot and picked up an angled brush. My hubby ended up painting all of the lines by hand! It took him quite awhile but it was so worth it when we ended up with perfectly straight lines.
3. Where did you get your couches?
We actually purchased our couches from a sample sale so they are not yet on the market. However, they are the brand Michael Nicolas and Mor Furniture should be selling them in the near future!
4. Where did you get your "adventure awaits" sign?
We got our sign as a wedding gift! I'm not totally sure where it came from but I have seen some similar signs on Etsy and in Hobby Lobby.
5. How many coats of paint did you use?
We did two coats. The paint we purchased was the Behr Marquee so it was only supposed to be one coat coverage, but we preferred the look of two coats.
6. Can you paint even though you're renting?
Yes!! We can paint any wall we would like as long as we paint it back when we move out. Our landlord will either give us their paint color or we can have them to paint it back. *Make sure you check with your landlord before you paint a wall because some places have a list of approved colors that you can actually leave on your wall when you move out.*
7. Any tips?
Use a 3/4in nap foam roller when you paint. Also, buy a plastic paint tray because they are easier to clean. Have patience (or a husband who has patience)!
Let me know if you have any further questions, or have redecorated your house recently, in the comments below!
Let me know if you have any further questions, or have redecorated your house recently, in the comments below!
Puppy Q&A
Sunday, December 4 • dogs, golden retriever, puppy, question and answer, quick guide
What breed is Jack and how big will he get?
He is a golden retriever and will get to be about 80 lbs once he is full grown.
How is he doing at training?
He is doing okay at training.... He is almost all potty trained and he knows sit really well. However, he still jumps on people and chews on hands. We are taking him to PetSmart Puppy classes and he is doing well so far in them.
How does he get along with your cat?
He really likes the cat but she doesn't like him so much. She will sit as high as she can and meow at him while he tries to reach her. It is actually pretty comical!
Where did you get him from?
We got him from a guy here in Pensacola who had a litter of puppies he couldn't take care of.
How do you keep his fur so soft?
He gets baths on a weekly basis. We shampoo, condition and then blow dry him. He actually really doesn't mind the blow dryer and tries to eat the air! I also brush him quite often.
Does he sleep well at night?
He does and he doesn't. It really depends on the night. If we take him for a walk before bed then he sleeps fine but if we don't then he will cry around 3-4am. We had to pick up an ultrasonic barking egg that puts out an ultrasonic sound to warn him not to bark every time he does. It has really helped him sleep a lot better! It is also way more humane than a static collar.
Where do you keep him when you leave for work?
We have a "hurricane room" in our house that is made of all concrete. We keep him in there with a gate in the doorway so he can't destroy any more doors/walls/carpets. We put a pee pad, water, his bed and toys in there to keep him busy while we are gone. He seems perfectly content and is really good about being in there now.
How are you going to move with him?
We haven't quite thought about that yet. When we moved our cat, my mom actually flew her down to us so we have never moved with animals. However, we will probably load Jack, and all of his stuff, into our car when we move. The vet told me to get motion sickness medication for humans and give it to him in the car so he will calm down. I will try to make another post about moving with animals once we actually move him!
Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navy.jack.dog/
I hope you enjoyed reading about my little bundle of joy! He is quite a handful but I still love him tons. If anyone has any questions about him, or puppies in general, feel free to leave a comment or email me using the "contact me" tab. Have a good week ahead!
He does and he doesn't. It really depends on the night. If we take him for a walk before bed then he sleeps fine but if we don't then he will cry around 3-4am. We had to pick up an ultrasonic barking egg that puts out an ultrasonic sound to warn him not to bark every time he does. It has really helped him sleep a lot better! It is also way more humane than a static collar.
Where do you keep him when you leave for work?
We have a "hurricane room" in our house that is made of all concrete. We keep him in there with a gate in the doorway so he can't destroy any more doors/walls/carpets. We put a pee pad, water, his bed and toys in there to keep him busy while we are gone. He seems perfectly content and is really good about being in there now.
How are you going to move with him?
We haven't quite thought about that yet. When we moved our cat, my mom actually flew her down to us so we have never moved with animals. However, we will probably load Jack, and all of his stuff, into our car when we move. The vet told me to get motion sickness medication for humans and give it to him in the car so he will calm down. I will try to make another post about moving with animals once we actually move him!
Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navy.jack.dog/
I hope you enjoyed reading about my little bundle of joy! He is quite a handful but I still love him tons. If anyone has any questions about him, or puppies in general, feel free to leave a comment or email me using the "contact me" tab. Have a good week ahead!
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
