Hello World! Welcome Friends! I love stripes! I love all kinds of stripes in all kinds of colors and sizes. To me, stripes are a wonderful foundation or background for whatever you might want to showcase. Or, they can be the star of the room.
When we moved back to Texas so I could be a stay-at-home mom (which is the hardest job, EVER), my colors were green, gold, and a deep, dark purple. Hence, the green leather couch that can be seen in a previous post. After having The Dedicated Daughter, my color palate started to change. I fell in love with blue and white which creates such a calm and cool feeling. However, in my family room, I have soaring ceilings and just didn’t feel the blue and white could really work on the walls. I needed to anchor the room. That’s when I discovered Shabby Chic by Benjamin Moore. Since my kitchen and breakfast room are open to the family room I would need to bring the beige into those rooms as well. Best way to do that is with stripes.
Here is a little look.
Here are some pictures of my kitchen in its bare glory.
Don’t mind the people. Look at those bare walls and builder’s grade oak cabinets. That’s changing too. Okay, you can laugh at the funny face I’m making.
Now, here is a sneak peek of the paint job.
Eeek, the drawer is gone. Don’t stare into the black hole.
Hi little pedestal table.
You get the idea. There will be more pictures to show at the end of the week when the kitchen cabinets will be finished. Gasp! You guessed it, I’m painting my cabinets. Pain in the you know where, but so far, they look so good! For the stripe paint job, I didn’t tape. I wanted soft edges to my stripes. When the curtains go up in the breakfast room it will really make it look complete. Gotta have curtains on the windows and hardware on your cabinets to make a room look complete. And, yes, I’ll be making the curtains as well. Better call the sweetest mom in the world to come over and help. Love you mom!!!!
Well, that’s it for today. Stripes will be appearing in other rooms, so do not despair. You will know this tiger by her stripes. Funny, I very seldom wear stripes. Would rather see them in a room and not on me. Come back later this week for more fun.
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Hi Kathryn,
Thanks for dropping into the Whimsical Wife. Thought i would drop by and say Hi. Wow you've done a great job on your walls can't wait to see the finished product!
Thanks for stopping by! I've enjoyed your blog for the last couple of months! Come back by later in the week. Hopefully, I'll have the cabinets done!
what color are you painting your cabinets? Paint does miracles!
Stripes – you have a tiger by the tail! Great post. I found you via the Tuesday Talent Show from Chef in Training
I have linked a pizza I did with leftover roast chicken. Have a good week.
For not taping, you did an amazing job on your stripes. Anxious to see how your cabinets turn out.
Mary Alice
WOW!!!!! It's looking GREAT so far! Can't wait to see it all finished 🙂
Thank you for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
I have always wanted to paint stripes! We rent so it is out of the question but someday (sigh*)! Thanks for sharing!
It looks awesome so far! I painted horizontal stripes in my living room for the first time and it was sooo hard for me to get my lines straight! haha but yours looks so good and even! I can't wait to see the rest of your reveal! I am glad I found your blog and am your newest follower! I would love for you to come check out mine when you have a chance!
-Peggy
Thanks so much for linking up at One Creative Weekend! The paint looks amazing! Hope to see you back tomorrow.
Lovely paint color. I am hosting a Giveaway to win a 50 dollar gift card to the store HomeGoods. It would be great if you stopped by and entered. Thanks Anu
Thanks so much for linking up to Say G’Day Saturday! I have given this post a +1 on google.
This week’s party has just started so I hope you can join in again!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Looking forward to seeing all your creative work.
The painting looks great! I look forward to seeing the completed room.
I like the color of blue you chose but for stripes in my home they would not be for me. But they look good in your home.
Thank you, Glenda for dropping by in for a visit! Hope you have a lovely day! Toodles, Kathryn
Its amazing what a little lick of paint can do. I love the streipes! Thank you for sharing and joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove
Thank you for popping in for a visit! Hope your weekend is going well. Toodles, Kathryn
You've done a great job, it looks fantastic. I really like that shade of blue.
Looks great! I'm never brave enough to do stripes. The closest I came to it is to alternate flat and glossy of the same color, lol. Thanks for linking up with us at Thursday Favorite Things!
Stripes are fun Kathryn! Love the color and can't wait to see the cabinets!! thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
The stripes make a great statement! I love the look. Thanks so much for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday.
I love the paint job and always like seeing kitchen makeovers! for sharing this at the Say G'day party! Pinned all and look forward to seeing you on Saturday!