Why in the world is it so hard to decide on a paint color? I know that I am quite crafty when it comes to scrapbook projects, but when it comes to pick out paint colors I am completely clueless. The past couple of days I have been to Home Depot several times to figure out what types of paint colors to use in our new house. First, I had my heart set on bright yellow, I have no idea why since none of my furniture even comes close to matching yellow. Then I wanted a soft blue tone because after inspecting my stuff again I realized I have different shades of blue in all of our patterns. My mom helped me to narrow down the main color......rain water. This is kind of a mix between a light green and a light blue.
I love this color and the two words together because it makes me think of something soothing. The thought of soft rain trickling down the window sounds so calming. I guess naming the paint is quite simple because when you look at the colors you just imagine what they look like. Though rain water is the only name we chose that actually makes sense.
My mother-in-law helped me to determine the rest of the colors. I have decided on the color geyser for the kitchen. It is a darker shade of blue and goes well with the rain water. Though when I think of geyser, I think of visiting Yellowstone last year and all I saw was white in that geyser. But I guess it is a pretty image so I can live with that.
The other color I chose is sand piper. Now when I say this word the only thing that comes to mind is a really tan piper. This color is kind of a silvery cream. It is really simple, yet elegant looking. Even though the name drives me crazy I decided to go with it.
I think the biggest problem for me is that I read into the names and therefore I can't see the big picture. I can only imagine that little card and can't imagine the whole wall. Maybe that is because I've never owned a home so it is kind of unreal at this point. Also, maybe it means I'm becoming a grown-up. Only grown-ups can own a home right?
I still feel like a kid in my body, maybe that's because I get to play and interact with five year olds all day, or that my husband plays xbox and acts like a kid all the time.
I guess I need to find the grown up in me so I can imagine what my house will look like so I can make it beautiful! I know the kid in me will never leave, but the grown up in me has to put my foot down and make some paint decisions.
So for those of you that read my blog, please pray for me because owning a home is a new challenge for me and I intend to be good at it.
P.S.- I've told myself that its okay to change the color as many times as I want to so that its right for me!!!
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