First you slather on a thin mix of water and brown paint over newly painted pale yellow walls...
Then you let it dry and wipe down with a wet rag, leaving just enough to give the appearance of dirt and mildew...ahhh...the finish t'resistance...(a steer I drew for my daughter, who once collected cows).
First of all, you have to live in what some (my daughter) would say...a shack...my lil' pink chateau. With 100 years to her credit, she's the perfect palette for a single, artistic woman to set her fancies free. With the trends today in decorating styles, you can literally do anything, the sky's the limit. So now my project is to paint my kitchen walls with an antiqued finish to give them the decrepit look of sorely-in need of paint-kinda look. It gives the room a warm glow and really sets off the vintage wallpaper that was uncovered when the cheesy paneling was removed.
Not everyone can get away with this style of decorating...but that is one advantage to being single and free...did I say FREE, as a bird in flight...I ask no man for permission...I think that shall be my new mantra for the new year. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of wonderful husbands out there...but having been in the retail business all my life there is one phrase that just grates against my grain...I HAVE TO ASK MY HUSBAND FIRST...now how many husbands are out there asking that very same question...
More shots later of my floor-stripping project...ha...ask Sister Theresa of Time-worn Interiors about my crazy style...
My excavated 1920's wallpaper...
