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I decided today that it would be wise to rent some scaffolding as I get more into the details of this paint job.  I had Stephanie snap a few photos to demonstrate the nightmare of our west side lot line.  Not only there only about 10 feet between h [Read More]

All in all, I’m really happy with where we ended up this week, considering only six days were spent painting…virtually all solo.  Unfortunately, I have to go back to work tomorrow, which will slow things tremendously.  Other than a hand [Read More]

I cannot believe how far the paint goes when you’re brushing.  We have used only 2 1/2 gallons to finish nearly 3 sides of our house.  Tomorrow I am going to spray the funky textured foundation, so that will probably eat through a lot more pa [Read More]

No, sorry, there were no exciting ladder incidents today, but I couldn’t think of another catchy title with the word brush.  Instead, you get more pictures of paint.  Working with a brush is definitely slow, but I’ve actually been enjoy [Read More]

The difference between the new color and the baby blue is amazing.  I actually want to give a  major plug for the paint we are using, Benjamin Moore Aura.  I have never seen a paint that covers so well, especially for such a dark color.  Also, it [Read More]

bye-bye baby blue! Last night we put up test patches of both Caponata and Wenge.  The Wenge looked fine – I can’t say I had any complaints - but we both really loved the Caponata (even from across the street, which is the true tes [Read More]

I have always loved Greene and Greene’s Gamble House. There’s something so stately about its tobacco & rust colored palette! I’d love to create a similar vibe here at the bungalow. Of course, the Gamble House is stained an [Read More]

After months of renovation fatigue and, um… well… slacking, we’ve made the somewhat sudden decision to paint the exterior of the house NEXT WEEK.  Period colors or not?  That is the question.  Well, maybe not THE question, but y [Read More]

During my Mardi Gras vacation, I decided to paint the living areas of the bungalow we recently purchased.  Gone is the garish orange and the brilliant green.  In its place is a neutral, light green called Timothy Straw by Glidden.   By painting b [Read More]

Well, not really, because I refuse to cook tonight.  I’m taking the night off and celebrating!  But what IS done is a tall order of wood windows, baseboards, and butler’s door that has been cooking for the last few months.  This was a [Read More]

With spring just around the corner, I officially have the itch.  I can’t wait to remove the aluminum siding and screens–and start adding color!  The only problem?  I am at a standstill with my color selection and need feedback on my na [Read More]

Do you live in the Portland area?  Curious about bungalow colors?  If so, and if you have nothing else going on this Saturday morning, please feel free to pop by the Architectural Heritage Center to say hello. I’ll be giving a presentation c [Read More]

Some progress today, with the first coat of paint in the family room, which is Chloe’s old bedroom.  Although the reflected light makes the ceiling look as though it’s the same color as the walls, it’s actually much lighter and com [Read More]

My computer is experiencing technical difficulties so I am having to post this from my old, slow clunker of a computer. However, I know many of you were curious as to our final decisions regarding the porch, the paint and the roof shingles. Because I [Read More]

I love everything about this house: the yard, the fence, the front porch and I absolutely love the simplicity of the color scheme. I think, however, that the brown may be too dark with my brick. Maybe I could go a couple of shades lighter and it loo [Read More]

Decisions regarding long term commitments await in my future - two things I could not be more scared of. So here it is: I got to thinking that IF we get the go-ahead for a new roof, we will probably start that project immediately; which is a great t [Read More]

Most bungalow-lovers are familiar with the Sherwin Williams’ Arts & Crafts color collection, the Eddie Bauer Home Bungalow Color collection at Lowe’s, and Pittsburgh Paints’ Chicago Bunaglow color collection, but there’s [Read More]

K worked not on but around the new windows this weekend. He caulked and he put up the temporary molding that will surround them until the old aluminum siding comes down. That part of the plan (bringing down the siding) is at least a year ahead. He al [Read More]

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We’ve been asked on a couple of occasions for the names of our paint colors, and we thought it’d be best to dedicate a post to them. So now if anyone is ever curious about any of our colors, they can just check here. One of the perks/pu [Read More]