February 04, 2010

The power of paint

Just back from the Bay area. A trip to visit friends and check on the progress of Teresa's kitchen make-over.

Cheerful paint can do wonders to transform a room.
Next step: decoupaging maps onto the cabinet doors.

I also attended the White Elephant Sale; a fund raiser for the Oakland Museum. The line to get in was over 2 1/2 blocks long...this photo was taken as we neared the entrance.

An extremely well organized jumble sale.
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15 comments:

  1. Golden WestFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Great color combo, Charmaine! I even like the door just left off.

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  2. Michelle Engel BencskoFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Holy moly, what a difference! Looking good.

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  3. T.AllenFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Color really does make a world of difference. The decoupage idea is a good one, I can't wait to see the outcome!

    A White Elephant Sale! Now that is my kinda fun...Joe would be so un-excited about it.

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  4. vicki archerFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Love the yellow...what a difference a colour makes, xv.

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  5. piccioloFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    did you get any bargains? That kitchen looks lovely, what a great idea with the maps
    : )

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  6. Curly Girl GlassFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    The Oakland Museum White Elephant sale is fantastic fun! I've picked up some great stuff there: my nightstand and a great set of Dorothy Thorpe vintage dishes (12 settings, 7 pieces each AND 2 serving bowls and cream and sugar for... $200! yeah it was missing a couple of pieces, so what?) to name a couple.

    And, your friend's kitchen looks great!

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  7. SherryFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Being a map girl, this is fab! I am collecting old school roller maps to use on my sun porch, only 7 more to go!

    xoSherry

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  8. VictoriaFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    wow! how amazing is that! never underestimate a paintbrush and some good color! the maps are a great idea, too!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Nice :) always wonderful to see how paint changes a room.

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  10. Suzanne DenningFebruary 5, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    welcome back. I see you decided that the maps are going on the cabs instead of the walls. Hope it turns out well.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I miss going to flea markets and such in California... if you know of any good ones in OR, please do tell!

    ;)

    p.s. I love the tile in your friends kitchen, it goes so well with that soft teal color... yay for paint!
    ♥

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  12. donna pizziFebruary 5, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Where were you in the Bay Area (I grew up in San Rafael)? Were you designing this from afar? Do tell us more.

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  13. High Desert DivaFebruary 6, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    Hi Donna,
    I was in Oakland.
    I've hyperlinked the post...there's a bit more detail there.

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  14. Hey HarrietFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Oh my gosh that is one huge jumble sale! I'd have a ball there!

    A very nice makeover too!

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  15. Amanda at 32˙NorthFebruary 8, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Holy cow! Night and day!

    Did you buy anything cool at the sale?

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