Pink, Pink, Pink!

Oh what a wonderful weekend! I traded in my car for a nicer, spiffier model, and the weather was so nice I was able to spend some time cleaning up in the garden.

It's a big deal because I didn't have enough time to clean up the yard before winter came. I have some plans for the front, but not much because I want to see what's there first.

What really got me pumped was finally being able to paint the doors pink.

 This is the back door. As you can see it was brick red, so it will probably need at least three coats of paint.

I think it's going to look so good when it's PINK!

The front door was also brick red, and will need three coats as well.

I'll be painting the final coats of paint on this door with a paint roller. You can see the pink letters over on the right.

The side door is textured metal. This is where the little welcome quilt will hang.

I am really happy with the side door. I think it's going to look terrific when it is finished.  See the blue mat? When I bought it, I thought I was going to paint the door blue. Oh well. Most people will never notice, and it will look good anyway.

Before and After

I have a Before and After for you. It's really another post about how it's OK to change your mind when you get a better idea.

 My "new" house is a kind of a creamy khaki color, but not so green.  Yes, it's dull, but the co-op limits the colors of the houses to white or "neutrals."  Doesn't bother me. 

I bought a front door mat in a lovely navy blue, like the "Nocturnal Sea" in bottom blue color chip. I thought I would paint the front door, and I didn't want it that dark, so I picked the "Neptune Blue". I knew it would be a very pleasing color combination.

While I waited for the paint to be shaken after it was mixed, I looked around, and saw this flyer.

I didn't even need to open the flyer, because what hit me was that can of magenta paint at the very top.

I knew instantly the magenta / hot pink would ALSO look terrific. It would be a show-stopper for sure, but when you get a BETTER idea, you have to go for it.

So I went back and got a can of Hot Pink

Oh, I can't wait!!!