Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Please Stand By


I really did expect to be posting by now.  I got the boys back to school, did a fair amount of work in the basement, then I got a wild hair to paint the dining room.  I told Mr. Blandings yesterday that next to marrying him, this project has offered more immediate satisfaction than any other.  I hope to finish Tuesday and should be back on track by the end of the week.  Details to follow.
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24 comments:

  1. KatAugust 29, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    It never ceases to amaze me how much satisfaction I get out of a freshly painted room. Can't wait to hear all about the details!

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  2. KarenaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Patricia I love this, is it a stencil? Adore the background color.

    Come and join my new fashion Giveaway from Fresh Produce!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  3. The French TangerineAugust 29, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Wow. I am definitely more impressed with you than ever before. Congratulations on this major accomplishment! And when I say major, I mean MAJOR! Very impressive indeed!
    Jan

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  4. DavidAugust 29, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    My wild painting hair sort of went off the rails, glad to see yours is successful. Looking forward to seeing the end!

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  5. Nichole LoiaconoAugust 29, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    This is fabulous! So glad you shared. Bring on the finished product!

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  6. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    No worries ... I am enjoying reading your old posts! LOVED the one on Friday (152 Insights to My Soul)!

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  7. pve designAugust 30, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Let's hear it for the gal who knows how to bring the outdoors inside. One more week until school resumes.
    This gal is ready for some instant gratification. I surrender to summer for one more week.
    pve

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  8. Style CourtAugust 30, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Amazing!

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  9. KarenaAugust 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    PS Is your design in white or silver?

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  10. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Oh my word! That is GORGEOUS!

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  11. Mrs. BlandingsAugust 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks! I will give all the paint details shortly, but I mixed the color with a little shimmer - so it's basically white with a little kick.

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  12. maryAugust 30, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It's gorgeous!! De Gournay (sp?) is probably going to hire you. Mary

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  13. French By DesignAugust 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Patricia I can't wait to hear more your dining room is beautiful! Teri

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  14. Alcira Molina-AliAugust 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my stars, is there anything you, Blandings, can't do?
    This is an opus.
    Do post deets for we gobsmacked minions ;)
    Cheers, Alcira

    nerochronicles.com

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  15. BobAugust 30, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Well done indeed! My but you manage to put us readers to shame when it comes to time management!!!You amaze me.

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  16. Renée FinbergAugust 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    it's such a big deal getting the kids ready for school.
    take your time....
    we will wait!!
    i know it will be beautiful when you are finished.

    xx

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  17. Karen @ Aurelia InteriorsAugust 30, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Oh goody! I've been looking forward to see what you would come up with when you mentioned your plan to stencil the dining room. I am looking forward to seeing more! If this snippet is any indication it will be wonderful!

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  18. cotedetexasAugust 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    are you serious? this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg!!! i am SOOOOOOOO impressed. i can not believe you did this yourself, incredible. can't wait to see the whole room.

    JOni

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  19. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I have a tidbit for you! This is a secret learned from extensive study of John Fowler and Nancy Lancaster.

    If you paint egg whites (I am not kidding ) on the leaves (not all of them, mind you) they will be phosphorescent in candlelight!! How cool is that?? (even if the shimmer is in the paint......they will shimmer a bit more!!!


    Your walls look great!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Truly lovely. Looking forward to your come back!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh my gosh, it's so perfect I thought it was wallpaper. How long did this project take and how did you so accurately scale the sizes of the stencils? What is the background color? Can't wait for the details. You are truly a one woman wonder.

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  22. interior designsSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Very nice work you have hear. I'm learning a lot from you. I'll be back for more from you.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Abolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to learn the paint color. Just the hint of pink I want for my bedroom. Stunning.

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  24. Meranda SSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Just Terrific!!! You are a fantastic painter!! Way to go. It looks wonderful!~ Meranda

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