tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post3486055767289345201..comments2024-03-18T22:28:53.549-04:00Comments on <i>Gigi's Ramblings</i>: One paint job leads to another and another and....Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-48861413347418684752021-08-05T17:34:00.514-04:002021-08-05T17:34:00.514-04:00I LOVE the door, and I LOVE the porch ceiling, and...I LOVE the door, and I LOVE the porch ceiling, and I LOVE the new rug and the furniture arrangement and the white trim! And I HATE cream. Except in my tea. ;-)Life of a Doctor's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267488942708510706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-83346503250674684472021-07-26T16:56:29.074-04:002021-07-26T16:56:29.074-04:00I think they do that on purpose. ;-)I think they do that on purpose. ;-)Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-32885115012297759372021-07-26T16:55:59.729-04:002021-07-26T16:55:59.729-04:00Thanks, Suz!Thanks, Suz!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-66065509738174252322021-07-26T10:00:31.376-04:002021-07-26T10:00:31.376-04:00Love the whole haint blue idea, and thanks for the...Love the whole haint blue idea, and thanks for the link to its origin. I had no idea.<br /><br />In my ignorance, I offered to paint the turned spindles of our front porch railings. I thought I would die. Actually, death would have been preferable, and that was after one side. My husband told me I was "very neat, but too slow." The blobs and swaths of paint on our siding from his speedier efforts are still waiting to be cleaned up. <br /><br />It's been four years now. Why are they like this?Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-42953088260057857122021-07-26T09:27:48.887-04:002021-07-26T09:27:48.887-04:00It is "if you give a mouse a cookie" for...It is "if you give a mouse a cookie" for sure. <br />I love the blue ceilings on porches and I agree with you on the trim needing to be white. Hey, Christmas is coming! You can ask for all the trim to be painted white as your gift. :) <br />I love the blue door too!Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-33356199618406453562021-07-25T16:17:47.515-04:002021-07-25T16:17:47.515-04:00The re-shingling would make your life so much easi...The re-shingling would make your life so much easier but please don't climb that ladder! Pay someone to do the parts you can't safely reach.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-33241164365675621552021-07-25T16:15:49.809-04:002021-07-25T16:15:49.809-04:00Yes it does!Yes it does!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-60990182825602554862021-07-24T22:41:22.070-04:002021-07-24T22:41:22.070-04:00The husband is an amazing painter. But it takes h...The husband is an amazing painter. But it takes him 4 times as long as any normal human. True story.<br /><br />Love the blue chairs, such a great pop of color. And the door is lovely. That's a very traditional color up here. We are debating re-shingling the entire NW side of the house in natural dipped singles just so we never have to paint them again. Sadly, I am the only one brave enough to go on a 30 foot ladder to reach the peak, and judging by my luck lately, I'm just not so sure it's a great idea anymore.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097214923216967086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-41792362778295892982021-07-24T22:40:36.359-04:002021-07-24T22:40:36.359-04:00Love the color and so glad you got these painting ...Love the color and so glad you got these painting projects done. I completely get the NEVER DOING THST AGAIN thought process. Some projects are best to hand off. Erniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380286356742014491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-81836064899172814782021-07-24T20:02:03.323-04:002021-07-24T20:02:03.323-04:00There is nothing like a new frock to brighten the ...There is nothing like a new frock to brighten the day - and a fresh coat of paint works just as well. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-38112896559939569202021-07-24T19:36:06.359-04:002021-07-24T19:36:06.359-04:00Actually, Mona, what browser are you using? I know...Actually, Mona, what browser are you using? I know some, but weirdly not all, were having trouble posting when using Safari.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-67221501258540400282021-07-24T19:26:43.121-04:002021-07-24T19:26:43.121-04:00Hi Mona, no this is the only one I've received...Hi Mona, no this is the only one I've received.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-56069648335950125102021-07-24T19:13:41.013-04:002021-07-24T19:13:41.013-04:00Gigi, Did you get my comment on this post? I know ...Gigi, Did you get my comment on this post? I know I commented! MonaM.L. Jameshttps://www.waywardsparkles.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-85315298815552251512021-07-24T17:32:25.091-04:002021-07-24T17:32:25.091-04:00Thank you, DJan! Yes, "persnickety" is ...Thank you, DJan! Yes, "persnickety" is the better word! ;-)Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-76859184032048718342021-07-24T17:31:26.280-04:002021-07-24T17:31:26.280-04:00Thanks, Kari! This is the back porch though. The...Thanks, Kari! This is the back porch though. The front porch could probably use a little love but I've got other projects on the list that need doing first.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-12121665007890072062021-07-24T17:30:25.845-04:002021-07-24T17:30:25.845-04:00Thanks, Nicole! I imagine staining that deck was ...Thanks, Nicole! I imagine staining that deck was major pain! How he hasn't noticed is beyond my comprehension.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-60083288589273660552021-07-24T17:27:09.249-04:002021-07-24T17:27:09.249-04:00Honestly, Barbara, that is the truth. One thing c...Honestly, Barbara, that is the truth. One thing can snowball very quickly.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-41174296331807166342021-07-24T17:26:02.493-04:002021-07-24T17:26:02.493-04:00Thank you! Certain paint projects are major life ...Thank you! Certain paint projects are major life lessons in that we learn just how much we are willing to pay to have someone else do it next time.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-58362879558751819062021-07-24T15:39:42.727-04:002021-07-24T15:39:42.727-04:00That is so pretty! You must be so happy to have th...That is so pretty! You must be so happy to have that trim painted and all done for the foreseeable future. I love your writings, you seem able to put me into your mental state. The word I would have chosen is "persnickety." :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-67781659887400057192021-07-24T10:27:00.841-04:002021-07-24T10:27:00.841-04:00OOH! Love the marine blue. I also love your front ...OOH! Love the marine blue. I also love your front porch. Kari https://www.blogger.com/profile/02492014448139890827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-30377012988818834972021-07-24T09:21:07.054-04:002021-07-24T09:21:07.054-04:00Omg Gigi, I once stained our covered deck and neve...Omg Gigi, I once stained our covered deck and never again! It was so much work! All those tiny corners! So, I feel you. And I don’t mind painting either! Ugh. However! Your porch looks great, I love the colours, and the door is so much nicer! But how did Mr not notice a change from burgundy to blue?Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212465957211363245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-56804827863151621622021-07-23T21:04:16.679-04:002021-07-23T21:04:16.679-04:00See, this is the perfect example of why I don'...See, this is the perfect example of why I don't clean. If there's a smudge on the wall and I clean it, then the entire rest of the wall looks dirty next to that one, small clean spot. If I cleaned that wall, then the wall next to it would be dingy looking, etc., etc. So I just leave well enough alone. The same applies to floors, but at least one room is easier and less obvious than the entire place. I think it's enough that I clean the actual 'stuff' in the room. Please don't tell me it's not.<br />The door looks great and so does the porch. But quit before you get that gleam in your eye when looking at the appliances that now suddenly are the wrong color and style!BarbaraMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419235248195455569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679304203742128093.post-18842512880833547682021-07-23T19:37:52.781-04:002021-07-23T19:37:52.781-04:00I like Marine Blue and agree that it improves the ...I like Marine Blue and agree that it improves the door. Your porch looks great but it sounds like it was work to paint it. I haven't done that BUT I have painted 12 louvered shutters. That was something I'll not do again. Ally Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017098395188176477noreply@blogger.com