Hello World! Welcome Friends! We officially moved into the new house on February 4th. The move went smooth, however we did have an almost tragic episode. This had nothing to do with the moving company or the moving of our belongings – that was the smoothest part of it all. I did a lot of research into moving companies, such as https://www.atlantahomemovers.
All 3 of our kitties made the move. Cozi and Misty adjusted just fine to the new house and yard. Camille, the oldest of the 3 cats, (and the crankiest) did not. She was outside with Misty on the 9th exploring the yard when she went missing. We looked and looked for her, but she could not be found. I wasn’t too worried, because she has a tendency to hide from us and not come when she is called. Total attitude! She also prefers to be outside rather than inside, so I gave up looking for her and went to bed. The next morning, I went out to call her, and she didn’t come running for her breakfast. I knew she was mad about the move, but I didn’t think she would leave us. Well, she did! She had been missing for almost 2 weeks! Yesterday morning I was in Little Dedicated’s room after dropping her off for school and a thought came to me out of the blue, that I should check the video of our outside cameras. Guess what? There was Camille walking up to our front door several times during the night. Once I saw the footage, I ran downstairs, grabbed her favorite cat food and ran outside. I called her once and she came running up to me! She’s a little skinny and scared, but I loved on her, got her fed and re-hydrated! Boy, was Little Dedicated thrilled when I told her the news after school. We’ve had several crying sessions in the last two weeks just thinking about what might have happened to our little, cranky Camille. Hopefully, she is over being mad! I’m so glad she is back!
Now to our first completed project! When we toured the house, it had been on the market for over 80 days which is quite unusual in Houston real estate in this particular price range. When you get to $500K and over, it does take a bit of time to move houses in that price range. But, below that, they generally go pretty quick. Not this house! I’m convinced that one of the reasons that it didn’t sell was because it was incredibly dark. It had dark brown paint and dark wood floors which made for a cave like experience upon walking in the house. More people these days want the house turn key with lovely neutral paint. This house required a person with vision to take it on. That would be me! Even Mr. Dedicated was thrown a bit by the paint, but not me. All I could see was the wood floors, soaring ceilings and the crown molding. So, once I had the keys in my hot little hand, I let my new to me painter and his assistant in to take over this huge job. It’s been awhile since I’ve scaled a ladder to the second story; and I didn’t want to take this one on. We’ll begin with what we started with, progress pictures and then pretty afters.
Trust me, these pictures from the listing have been brightened up quite a bit! It was very much like walking into a pretty cave.
Now for some progress pictures.
The painters are just getting started doing the all important cutting in.
Already so much of a difference.
The color is Sherwin Williams Gray Screen SW 7071. The progress pictures were taken with my phone and look a little grainy. Now for the finished look…well, finished as in paint and furniture in place. 
I am still unpacking as you will see later on, but we have the furniture where we want it…for now.
This is looking back towards the front door. The light was pouring in through the window above the door. The crown molding in this house is amazing!
That’s little Misty who decided to get in on the action. The dining room and the study will be painted as well, but the dining room will take some work. The previous owners painted over wallpaper and it is very obvious in some spots. Also, the wallpaper has bubbled in quite a few areas. But, I do like the molding under the chair rail.
It is amazing how paint can brighten up a room. Please pardon any messes you will see. This post is all about the paint, not the decor or neatness of the place. LOL
Just piles of decor on the sofa table; not even organized!
I love the sunspots on this picture. The fireplace surround will eventually get a makeover. For now, it’s okay. Please pardon all of the valentines cards on the mantel.
It is quite amazing how large the entertainment center looks in this space. I’m on the lookout for something large (like an antique carousel horse) to go on top of it to bridge the gap between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling.
Just keeping it real!
Sweet Cozi taking an afternoon nap.
That’s the new paint! I would love to hear what you think!
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Thank you for stopping by to check out the new paint. I’m not sure what I will share next week. It could be the pantry or the laundry room. Or, it could be our previous home staged for the photographer. We’ll see!
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Toodles,
Kathryn
Your home is beautiful, it is amazing what paint will do. You seem so excited about your new home I and am so happy for you.
Much Love
Debby
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Thank you so much, sweet Debby! We are incredibly blessed and thankful to be here!! Happy weekend!
Love the new paint color. It looks amazing and this house is amazing.
Thank you so much, Marty! Isn’t it fun being in a new house? I’m loving everything you are doing in your new abode! Happy weekend!
Oh wow. This takes me back exactly two years when we moved into our new to us home. Our walls were also painted in a shade close to Sherwin Williams Camelback. It wasn’t hideous but it was a bit dark and didn’t look like a coastal home. We went with Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist, a light soft warm gray, much like yours. It makes such a HUGE difference. I can see already how this will be a great update for your space and will make it more your own look. Congrats on the house, can’t wait to see how it all pulls together.
Visiting via Share It One More Time but I thought I was a follower on Bloglovin’ I will have to check that out. Glad I didn’t miss this post.
Thanks so much, Pamela! We are really enjoying the lighter, brighter look! Have a happy week!
Quite a wonderful change from the brown. That color looks lovely with the dark wood floors and furniture.
Thank you so much!
Your new home is gorgeous and I love the new paint color. It’s amazing how much brighter it looks. Congrats and enjoy!
Shelley
Thanks so much, Shelley! We are enjoying the new home so much!
Love the new paint! The color is fantastic with the wood floors and all the crown molding! Can’t wait to see it in person!
Thanks so much, Joan! We will definitely have everyone over soon!
A beautiful makeover, Kathryn! The space simply just opened up with the new paint colour. Looking forward to catching up with other projects!
Poppy
Thank you so much, Poppy! We are really enjoying it with the lighter paint! Happy week to you!
Kathryn, I like the new paint, and wrote down the color # so I can check it out. Our lower level is an open floor plan, and with the kitchen updates comes necessary painting. I’ll be looking at possible new neutral colors that can, at a minimum, blend from the kitchen to the rest of the space, but I’d like to change my entire continuum to a fresh, new neutral. Your work already is showing great progress!
Thanks so much, Rita! It’s been so much fun seeing the new house come alive with every box I unpack. Looking forward to watching your renovations! Have a happy week!
Isn’t it fun to be able to totally start over!!?? Can you share your paint colors? I actually loved the befores but the after is gorgeous too. It really is amazing what a can (or 20) of paint can do!!!
Thanks Pinky! The new color is Sherwin Williams Gray Screen SW 7071. Have a lovely week!
Wow that looks really pretty. I would never in a million years attempt to paint walls that are so tall! I have had someone paint for me on several occasions and loved it. They make it seem so easy. The stairway and curved wall features are fantastic! I’m so glad your kitty finally got back in the house and is okay. How scary.
Thank you so much, Liz! I am so glad I hired out the painting of the great room! It would have probably taken me forever! Have a lovely week!
The new paint color is more of a “mood” than a color and that’s s what I look for in a paint! Loverly! I know you are having a grand time making your fabulous new house into the cozy home that you are so good at doing! Am particularly fond of the fashionable gold slipper chairs. What good taste we have! Lol. Sending much love to a Favorite Friend!
Thanks, Connie Sue! I still love those chairs; and they have held up quite nicely. They will get recovered again, hopefully soon and have a new life upstairs in the game room. This house is hands down my favorite house so far! Thanks for popping in for a visit. Love ya!
The new paint color is very soothing. Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you so much, Linda! Have a lovely week.
Love the paint color!! Currently working on some SW grays over here. The unfinished kitchen is Glacial Stream. I’m wanting a darker gray for the bedroom. Let’s see if we can move-just on painting, not actually moving!!- as fast as you!!
Looks amazing!!
Thank you, my friend! I love your house! Looking forward to seeing it all painted!
What a difference a little paint makes! Thank you so much for welcoming us into your new home and thanks for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great week.
Wow, a beautiful house with great bones! Not a fan of the brown paint, and love the white now. Ugh, having to remove painted on wallpaper! My bro lives in Houston. His is an older 60’s home & he loves it, and seems all around him, they are tearing down the old to make way for the new.
Found you from Vintage Charm & actually taking the time to look at some blogs tonite that catch my eye. Yours did!
Thank you, Florence! We one day would like to do a custom build…I can imagine building would be a daunting task! Heading over to your spot for a little visit! Thank you for stopping by.
I love the color you chose and yes what a change! The floor plan is beautiful as well. We are currently (for the past 2 years) exploring floor plans to build in about another year. It is so difficult to not actually see a home and walk through it. Also I have a relatively new home (3 years old) on the lake and it was painted dark and even has dark wood trim in some areas…I would love to paint it lighter but my husband would scream at me since it goes well with the tile and floors and we will be selling later this year. But yours is just lovely!
Thank you, Debbie! We are really enjoying the layout of this house. It really is perfect for our family. Best of luck to you on building! What an overwhelming task! Looking forward to hearing about the direction you head in. Thank you for stopping by!
I am so glad Camille was found and was safe and sound. I was thinking maybe she headed back to your old house. The house looks lovely, I will enjoy watching as you make it your own. The color is great! I am not a tan lover, so this looks wonderful to me! I have enjoyed the adventure you have taken us on as you searched for you new home and look forward to all you do to make this new house your home! As always, thanks for sharing at Celebrate your Story!
Thank you, Chloe! We are so happy that Camille made her way back to us! And, the house is just perfect for us! We are really enjoying the layout and the functionality. I’m looking forward to marking off my project list…after I finish unpacking! LOL . Thanks for stopping by! Happy weekend to you!
Beautiful! Love the new color. 🙂
Aloha,
Charlee
Thank you so much, Charlee! Happy week to you!
Your new home is beautiful, Kathryn. I’m always amazed what a difference paint can make!
That’s a much prettier paint color. It is looking nice! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
It’s always amazing the power of paint. Your home is gorgeous and I can’t wait to see what else you do to make it your own. I have featured this at my Winter Blues Wednesday party. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Beautiful paint color. Love the gray!! Can’t wait to see more.
Thank you so much, Judy!
Your new home is stunning. We purchased our home four years ago and it had never been painted. First thing I did was paint it. Hubs was not impressed that we bought a new to us house and the first thing I did was start a mountain of projects.
I am with you. Buy something you like and make it into something you LOVE.
Thank you so much, Leanna! We are really enjoying our new house and I’m loving making it my own!!! Have a great rest of the week!
Okay, so I have Gray screen in my dining room. It does not look that light and bright and pretty. It’s amazing how different paint can look in a different location. I just love it in your house. Gorgeous.
It even changes here depending on the time of day! Love that color. Looking forward to the Spring tour next week! Have a happy weekend.
That staircase is stunning and I love the new paint color! There is just something so wonderful about starting out in a new place and all the new beginning it offers. 🙂
Best,
Kelly
Thank you, Kelly! I love the possibilities of a new house. Have a lovely weekend!