Calm

So, we have this room in our house that serves no other purpose than being my "closet." Not a bad gig, I mean after all, I do have some pretty cool shit.  But someday we would like to have it serve another purpose, like a room for another human.  This is not a pregnancy announcement, I repeat.  But it is most certainly a form of planning, and a planner I tend to be.  

Four years ago we kinda got with the program, and started going neutral when it came to our wall color.  I had no idea what neutral even meant, as it means something different to everyone I've talked to.  And according to the lady at the paint store, neutral meant Shaker Beige.  She knows, right?  So, I hopped on the beige wagon and rode that hue to sunset. Well, after four years of still riding the wagon, my eyes started getting all shifty-like, and I hopped right off.  Turns out, Shaker Beige isn't my neutral.  It's brown, which is still a form of color, oh, and goodbye.

After numerous nursery pins to my "Babes" page, I settled on Calm by Benjamin Moore. Settled as in 6 hours of research in total, I suppose.  In conclusion, this room will never be painted again, by me. Ever. Plus, the name. I mean... Right? Mad color vibing.

Here is an image of what the room looked like prior to us moving in in all of it's lilac glory--

Shaker Beige walls (and new carpet) 2015--

Calm walls 2016--

A well thought out decision.  The room became insta-bright, and my furniture wasn't competing with the wall color anymore.  My clothes are certainly going to like it, and maybe, hopefully even that human someday.  Speaking of tiny humans, hello year of babies!  I always try to paint my friends and new baby owners a little art piece to hang in their nursery.  Our next door neighbors recently welcomed a baby girl, and her older sister just so happens to be a 90 pound bulldog...

Sales Pitch:  I do commissioned work, so if you or someone you know would love a dog portrait, or any other kind of portrait for that matter, feel free to contact me.

As always, thanks for reading!
:) Jenna