Painted Brick

I absolutely love painted brick.  I’ve been seeing more of it every day on shows like Fixer Upper on HGTV. I don’t have the guts to paint the whole front brick facade of my house though. I painted the three sides of my house Oyster Bay by Sherwin Williams last Spring and I love it! It’s so tranquil. I live in Saint Johns, FL so I really enjoy the coastal vibe this color brings. I’ve been filling in caulking and retouching little details and I noticed this red brick step under my garage side door. This grout job was done by somebody years ago and it really sticks out like a sore thumb.  The red brick color felt very out of place.  I painted it Oyster Bay so it would blend in with the wall and look richer. I just did a light dry brushing.  I’m so happy I decided to take the risk and paint it.  Painting this small brick detail really helped to continue to modernize the house and add curb appeal. When I drive up my driveway every day it now brings a smile to my face.  That's exactly what design should do for us.

Do you like painted brick? I’d love to hear! 

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Brady's Nursery

 I was just looking back through my photo albums and realized I never shared Brady's nursery with you.  He's two now, but I thought it would be fun to share.  It's amazing how everything is so clean and perfect.  It's definitely different now with a toddler, haha.

I wanted a gender neutral nursery with all white furniture for his room since there's not a lot of light in his room.  My in-laws kindly gifted us his changing table and cabinet and crib.  I wanted an eclectic feeling with nostalgic items from my childhood room and my husbands.  The vintage Mickey Mouse mobile that plays "when you wish upon a star" was from my nursery and the wall hanging is from my husband's childhood room (his mom made it for him).  I added organizing systems with the wall shelf and hanging baskets.   

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crib - Pottery Barn

wire baskets - World Market

vintage find - chalkboard

baby quilt - CoCaLo

crib sheets - Pottery Barn

baskets changing table - Pottery Barn

diaper bag - Skip Hop on Amazon

wall color - Full Moon by Sherwin Williams

Sophie the Giraffe Teether - Target

Our Master Bathroom Renovation

After pic - we love it!

I didn't want to totally gut the bathroom.  I found a tile at Florida Design Works on Phillips Highway in Jacksonville, FL that matched the marbled style of my bathtub perfectly.  I also fell in love with the concept of a riverstone tile for the floor.  I found a style that coordinated and then we started the project!  It was amazing how quickly the project came together.  The shower is one of our favorite updates to the house.  I later painted the walls Oyster Bay by Sherwin Williams to coordinate better with the cobblestone floor.  Our bathroom now feels like a zen spa.  It's also very kid friendly.  We're so happy with it!  -->

before pic

Begin with Paint

When we were house hunting in Jacksonville, FL (over a year in a half ago) I wanted a house with good bones that I could add a personal touch.  Home renovations can be extremely expensive, so I am slowly updating little details around the house.  PAINT is the fastest, most cost effective way to add a fresh look to your home.

Our house had renters in it before us, so when we moved in EVERY room needed painted.  The task of choosing paint when we barely had furniture was a bit daunting.  My husband and I spent weeks discussing paint colors and decided on the neutral color AF-85 Frappe by Benjamin Moore.  We liked that it has a warm yellowish glow, but more like a tan than a yellow.  We painted (with the help of our parents and in laws) our living room, dining room, husband's office, and hallways Frappe.  

Next, I painted our additional bedrooms.  I painted the guest bedroom a beautiful pale blue - Breath of Fresh Air by Benjamin Moore and my studio Glidden - Belgium Waffle.  The pale blue creates a relaxing oasis for our guests and for my studio the Belgium Waffle color gives the room a nice warmth while I'm working hours into the night.

What are some of our favorite paint colors?