tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post3986179851859006715..comments2024-03-12T03:07:53.384-04:00Comments on LiveLoveDIY: Progress Report: Painting away the TuscanLiveLoveDIYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-31663067514399955092016-08-31T23:55:37.946-04:002016-08-31T23:55:37.946-04:00Wow. what an awesome project to work on! I loved y...Wow. what an awesome project to work on! I loved your house tour you gave us. The new flooring you picked is spot on! And really, either of the 3 are nice. Great job on the staircase. May I offer one tad of advice??? The paint. I love Behr, but I love BM Advance sooooo much better. I use it on all my furniture re-dos. Advance and SW ProClassic are meant for wood trim (or cabinets or doors,,,wood). Behr has a tendency to stay tacky as it's a latex and not meant for wood trim. (Unless the Premium is specifically for wood trim???? if so, I just learned something!) If you plan on painting any wood doors or wood casing, try the Advance next time. And their glossy is the glossiest of any paint on the market,,,except Hollandlac. I've tried them all. trust me. <br />I'm in the middle of a major bathroom renovation,,,,like, cutting a -25'- trench- in- a- concrete -slab-to- move-the -sewer-line renovation! ( i have a running post on my blog). I've been living behind the lovely plastic barrier walls for oh, like, 7 months now. <br />Can't wait to see what you do with the kitchen! Is that next on the list? Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593848536045150859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-75292398042296494202016-08-21T22:18:50.774-04:002016-08-21T22:18:50.774-04:00Always look forward to your posts and save them to...Always look forward to your posts and save them to read if I'm super taxed with other stuff. I'm utterly amazed at how much you've gotten done!! Way to goGwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534791661258633900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-38531077179807825992016-08-19T00:36:54.159-04:002016-08-19T00:36:54.159-04:00Virginia, sometimes I feel like we are living the ...Virginia, sometimes I feel like we are living the same life! I starting reading your blog when I bought my first house. You inspired me in so many ways and I took on a lot of DIY projects that I wouldn't have otherwise known how to do! Then you had a baby, then I had a baby, then I moved into a new house with a weird layout, then you moved into a house with a weird layout. Haha. We've been here a year now and I haven't done very much besides paint a couple of rooms. Now that you're starting over, it's inspiring me again to get off my butt and get moving! Thanks for always keeping me entertained and inspired.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691584178106283368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-35631827273745739342016-08-13T23:40:48.426-04:002016-08-13T23:40:48.426-04:00Thanks! And the two houses are our future house, ...Thanks! And the two houses are our future house, and the house we're selling. So much work! You give me ENERGY, girl! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-62277404925764083382016-08-12T11:12:50.875-04:002016-08-12T11:12:50.875-04:00Love what you have already done and can't wait...Love what you have already done and can't wait to see your vision for the kitchen and I agree eliminating the front closet is a must. It will open up the entrance so much. I like your choice for the flooring. Wide plank for sure. Can I ask if it is full hardwood and what kind and colour. We are looking at doing a complete reno in our new home but swapping out the kitchen dining room for the bedroom and moving the bedroom to the kitchen dining area. Looking at a beachy design seeing as we are on water. Can't wait for your next post.<br /><br />Can I also say that Ava is a sweetheart. I'm sure she will enjoy many more Thrift Store adventures. Nancy Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511835658203730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-22232820509033237022016-08-12T09:56:26.703-04:002016-08-12T09:56:26.703-04:00I love what you have done with the house. Its look...I love what you have done with the house. Its looking great. I have to ask , where did you get your living room rug. I love it. I have been looking for one like that for a while but have not found it.Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293795710978163681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-16123086987565596362016-08-12T09:35:27.281-04:002016-08-12T09:35:27.281-04:00Love it!! Painting the walls white made so much of...Love it!! Painting the walls white made so much of a difference already! And I love the front door color. You're so good at picking colors - I never would've thought to paint it a dark color but it looks awesome. I especially loved the pic of Jesse taking down the chandelier - in the bottom right of the pic there's all his tools and Ava's rotary phone toy right next to them. So cute!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678618025667171869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-68200969232134358972016-08-12T06:27:41.252-04:002016-08-12T06:27:41.252-04:00It is looking so much better with white walls! I l...It is looking so much better with white walls! I love your sofas too - they are gorgeous! Looking forward to reading all the other updatesHome Love Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667444211092638163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-78264344014037609392016-08-11T22:12:15.118-04:002016-08-11T22:12:15.118-04:00Hi Virginia. You've done an amazing job so far...Hi Virginia. You've done an amazing job so far with the paintwork - not sure how you juggle toddler plus DIY! ;-) Do you have any tips on painting glass-paned French (or other) doors - including front doors and windows? I'm interested to hear how you tackle the prep before you paint. I'm still trying to steel myself to tackle all ours, and we've been in this house for two years!!! Thanks heaps. heather AU :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299672159534738935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-82331130212084927392016-08-11T20:36:20.068-04:002016-08-11T20:36:20.068-04:00Oh, I SO know what you mean! Our first apartment h...Oh, I SO know what you mean! Our first apartment had one room and stained carpet and our condo after that basically looked like this house (orange oak everywhere, but paired with linoleum and laminate) and at the time, it just felt like a dream come true to have a space of my own. I pretty much feel that way in every house we've lived in, including this one. But, that doesn't mean I don't want to paint everything in sight. Also, totally jealous about that padded built in bar you got to live with. :)LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-43712029855633986612016-08-11T20:20:33.857-04:002016-08-11T20:20:33.857-04:00Well it's definitely going to be gorgeous when...Well it's definitely going to be gorgeous when it's all done! And the 'in progress' is pretty swell too :-) But honestly though the house does have its quirks and oh-so-much orangey-yellowy goodness in the wood, it's far and above many places I see! It's not all that bad really...really! It comes down to personal preference and just for the record, my likes are very inline with yours too :-) But to call this great house 'awful'...welllllll.... I think you and your readers might positively die on the spot if you'd seen the house we started out in. Not only did it have a lot of orangey-yellowy goodness in the wood, but it was fully decked out in 1970's harvest gold & olive green in several wallpaper prints upstairs with the full contingency of truly awful red and black patterned carpet and yup...a padded built in bar in the 'rec' room. We lived with all that for years till we could afford to make changes. Life always seems to get better as does our decorating eye, as we go from house to house. In the meantime, be thankful you have the necessary funds to make the house your home :-) And by the way... that little Ava is one sweetie, cutie patootie :-)CK SNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283088329151401409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-73828848597481585382016-08-11T19:09:14.543-04:002016-08-11T19:09:14.543-04:00Aw, thank you, Camille. You are sweet to tell me t...Aw, thank you, Camille. You are sweet to tell me that. xoLiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-38649617913189105072016-08-11T19:08:04.953-04:002016-08-11T19:08:04.953-04:00I just sanded and primed and then painted with sem...I just sanded and primed and then painted with semi gloss paint. I just did it all by hand this time rather than tape it off and attempt to spray it with a paint sprayer like last time (never again). LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-33504324844475996982016-08-11T19:06:08.454-04:002016-08-11T19:06:08.454-04:00Well, I have two sets of matching couches (one in ...Well, I have two sets of matching couches (one in the living room, one in the basement) and for us, it's truly just for comfort. Jesse and I both like to lie down on them at night. And we each want our own! haha!LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-89137070160816615292016-08-11T19:03:44.673-04:002016-08-11T19:03:44.673-04:00Thank you, Susan! You make me feel really good abo...Thank you, Susan! You make me feel really good about my choices! :) LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-12705057538522864062016-08-11T19:03:14.958-04:002016-08-11T19:03:14.958-04:00Hi Eve! The sofas were from Rooms To Go and the ot...Hi Eve! The sofas were from Rooms To Go and the ottoman was from Bliss Home here in Knoxville. They are super comfy and we love that the ottoman rolls around. Ava enjoys it, too. :)LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-43445207731753832062016-08-11T19:02:04.931-04:002016-08-11T19:02:04.931-04:00Thank you! And good luck on your TWO renos!!! xoThank you! And good luck on your TWO renos!!! xoLiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-27450583066392990232016-08-11T19:01:29.016-04:002016-08-11T19:01:29.016-04:00I used Behr Premium in Ultra White in a semi gloss...I used Behr Premium in Ultra White in a semi gloss finish. I sanded and primed beforehand, too. Just a light sand though...that's all mine really needed. Hope that helps and good luck! xoLiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-40575373886822670932016-08-11T19:00:27.746-04:002016-08-11T19:00:27.746-04:00Hi! Yes, I sanded them (just slightly until the sh...Hi! Yes, I sanded them (just slightly until the shine was gone), then primed them with Kilz, then painted with ultra white semi gloss paint. LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-60425727797018889922016-08-11T18:00:59.599-04:002016-08-11T18:00:59.599-04:00I am getting so excited for all that you will do w...I am getting so excited for all that you will do with this house! I like the flooring sample Ava likes in the photo. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585102132829280344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-89802950306637540612016-08-11T16:23:01.434-04:002016-08-11T16:23:01.434-04:00You are just amazing! Everything you touch turns ...You are just amazing! Everything you touch turns into something beautiful and you are so inspiring, not just in DIYing but in life in general! Reading your blog gives me so much encouragement!!! <br />Much Love!<br />CamilleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366603821709174409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-73482124622262910852016-08-11T15:22:52.117-04:002016-08-11T15:22:52.117-04:00Embrace the baby gates! One day they and all the &...Embrace the baby gates! One day they and all the 'baby stuff' will be completely gone. Which is as sad as it is good! X Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907298961168132720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-33705620338910077912016-08-11T14:30:55.786-04:002016-08-11T14:30:55.786-04:00Love how much just the white walls brightens up an...Love how much just the white walls brightens up and modernizes the space! So excited to follow along :) Brandi R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03117693879830129253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-90091069908624456892016-08-11T13:50:08.597-04:002016-08-11T13:50:08.597-04:00Like the front door color! You are brave with all...Like the front door color! You are brave with all the white! But then again, I have sled dogs so white walls terrify me. :)ainnirbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11532667083984575227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-63848204511177075392016-08-11T12:41:31.262-04:002016-08-11T12:41:31.262-04:00You are amazing! A baby and a house to redo! I can...You are amazing! A baby and a house to redo! I can't wait to see the beautiful after pictures! Danielle Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919979253534217175noreply@blogger.com