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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

and the whites have it...


your  votes are in
white: 50
beige: 5
other: 2
darn, 
I should have done one of those little polls on the sidebar; 
I've always wanted to

on datenight
we took one last spin
in the old neighborhood
to search for a color

we do know how to have a good time, don't we?


this was my favorite in the beige/tan colors


but nothing to get too excited about



we spotted this pretty little lady 


turret heaven

and I found this image on pinterest 
Yes, I've been dabbling a bit,  on pinterest
(just what i need is another place to get lost out there)


(my friend Becky's house that I just adore)

and this one on Facebook 

(thanks, Debbie)
yes, these make my heart skip a beat

so, white it shall be


 here we are as of 
Saturday A.M.



come on, hurry, isn't it ready, yet (kindof like are we there yet?)
paint already, will you...there can't be more loose paint, 
can there?

I don't sound like an impatient kid, do I?


and...Saturday afternoon

this is just primer
our trial run to see what we think



we are now discussing minute amounts of colorant
to get just the right shade of white
oh, brother.c.r.a.z.y.
come on back later in the week
I am working on a post showing the progress and story of our gal
and 
you just have to see what else is new here...


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43 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh how wonderful...I remember when we painted our house for the first time I could hardly contain myself I was so excited. Can't wait to see it all finished!

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  2. I think the white is going to work well. Have you chosen a colour(s) for the trim yet?

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  3. Oh you can bet I will be visiting often. I just love your house and can't wait to see her new wardrobe. She will be a beautiful lady. Good luck with your colors.
    Angela
    Thru Nanas Window

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  4. Your house is darling! If it were mine I would probably paint it a soft yellow with white trim but white will look fresh and pretty. Can't wait to see it all finished.

    Danielle

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  5. It will be stunning! Our house has that kind of trim at the top and it is what keeps us from siding it.... well that and the $$$$$ it would cost to do it! Have fun! t. xoxoxoxo

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  6. rene', i didn't vote but i would have gone for the first pic's palette. i love your pics and your home is so great. as for pinterest, i resisted but now i'm hooked. i pinned a couple of these pics in fact.

    hugs,

    shelley

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  7. I'm speechless. Truly.

    NO WORDS but ONE!


    ~B**E**A**U**T**I**F**U**L~

    xoRebecca

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  8. I LIKE IT! I like them all, but I am partial to white houses...and white fits you somehow! :0)
    OXXO
    Joni

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  9. Crazy? Yes! Crazy gorgeous that is! I love your house!!! ~Stacy~

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  10. i have happy goosebumps seeing these pictures. :o)

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  11. I love that first beige and tan house - stunning!
    Dianne
    YONKS :-)

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  12. She is going to be oh so lovely! She's like a wedding cake with all of her gingerbread trim. I love her and you are blessed to live in such a wonderful old home.

    Enjoy the painting process. The prep work is the worst, but must be done.

    Looking forward to seeing her when she's all gussied up.

    FlowerLady

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  13. I am just in awe at the beautiful homes around you ~
    Oh my gosh I just love them!!
    White is so pretty!!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  14. Painting a house is no fun, but so worth all the effort! Your home is beautiful and I can't wait to see it when it gets done.

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  15. Even if it is just primer, I'm loving the white. It's a great choice and I know your house is going to be gorgeous when it's all done.
    XO,
    Lisa

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  16. Your house is going to look incredible Rene. You and your husband must have tons of energy - you've been so busy this summer. The pictures of the Victorians are so pretty a real treat to look at. Blessings, Diane

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  17. I'm loving the white! No doubt.
    XXX Ido

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  18. it's going to be GORGEOUS!! can't wait to see the final outcome!
    xo Rochelle

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  19. She is looking lovely, even with just the primer! New paint on houses is like us girls getting a new haircut! Can't wait to see the final results :)

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  20. I just found your blog and I'm in love! Your home is so gorgeous. I'm going to add you to my blog list ASAP.

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  21. Your Home is absolutely Beautiful.... Can't wait to see the completed pics~

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  22. wow- those house are incredible!

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  23. It is going to look so fresh and clean. :)

    ~Liz

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  24. not all white is the same. I think you made a good choice even though I may have mentioned beige. You will feel so good when it is finished! Meanwhile you have a taste of what it will be like with the primer in place. I hope it's not too hot there for your painting.

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  25. I'm loving it alrready Rene'. Also all of the other house made me drool....such beautiful architecure!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  26. I am loving the white, there's something so classic and tranquil about a big white house that just says "HOME". And I know that yours is. Thanks for stopping by.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  27. Oh I am just dying over here!!!! How I would love to have a house to play with! I just want to go over there and play and play (and take photos of course!)

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Elizabeth

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  28. Your home will be fabulous in white. White will give it a "presence" that beige can not. It will look beautiful against the greens of spring and summer.

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  29. That is going to be absolutely beautiful! Your home is fabulous.

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  30. I agree I think the white is going to look great! I am excited to see the finished project!

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  31. It's looking great and will certainly be a stunner when you are finished!

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  32. It looks perfect in white...standing tall and proud! Can't wait to see it all finished!

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  33. Rene, this is amazing! Wow, what a lovely home.

    Barb ♥

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  34. I'm loving it already!!! Thanks for linking up at FNF - can't wait to see it all finished! :)

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  35. OMG your house is amazing. I'm so glad you decided on white too. Also glad I found your blog! ~Delores

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  36. WOW, I love American houses, so much more character than houses here! Sure we do have some lovely examples but not the shere amount that you guys have. Personally I love the coloours of the first house, I love the contrasts.

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  37. It looks dreamy, like out of a fairytale...

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  38. Oh Rene, it's going to be gorgeous, what a face lift it will be!!! (I DO love that first photo of the taupe with black trim. Those seem to be my accent colors of late) Can't wait to see more!
    Thanks for linking up! xoxo Debra

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  39. Your home is going to be just stunning. Now to help me find out a color for mine. We live on the main road through town and the road dust always makes our house look dirty so I need a color to hide it. I saw a beautiful old Victorian done in Eggplant. Oh my was it beautiful. But I have been trying to find a color now for years. We will see what this year brings.
    Thanks for letting me know about being on pinkerest. that is funny.
    Thanks for showcasing me as well.
    Blessings to you my friend.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  40. It's looking beautiful so far!! And I'm just like you...can't wait..."hurry up & finish" is what I always tell my hubby:)

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  41. It's going to be so gorgeous!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  42. Oh, it will be beautiful white! I love these gorgeous old homes! Thanks for linking up!~
    Sherry

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  43. I love your home, it looks lovely. Look forward to seeing the end result.

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