I finished painting the inside and outside of the front door this weekend. We chose Valspar exterior latex paint, "Betsy's Linen" for color, with a satin finish. Truth be told, I don't think I matched the whites quite right. The new color looks more creamy in comparison to the white in the trim and the white in the storm door on the outside. But the color is a better match on the inside, where the trim is a bit creamy in color.
Another project, mostly finished. A few details remain. We'd like to replace the numbers above the door with ones that actually fit the space (I need to order some non-standardized sized numbers, the space is only 3" high). And someday, we'd like to replace the hardware, but since that's a minor aesthetic issue, we'll hold off until we're ready to re-key a couple of other doors. On the inside, where the door leads to the foyer, I'd still like to replace the overhead light and the linoleum (that fake red brick pattern isn't my favorite). Then maybe add a side table to add a little storage-and-bric-brac space and a lamp for more light. The trick will be to find one that's narrow enough for the entry way. Or maybe not, maybe it's better as is.By the way, this painting project represents the last of the interesting color choices made by the previous owners. (The door, prior to painting, was an off-lime green, which can be seen here and here. ) It took two years and too many gallons of paint to mention to come to this point, but having the walls and doors colors we chose, for better or worse, makes it seem like home, finally.
In other news, potty training is occurring in the house. I'll spare you the details, but it's safe to say that we now need to find other uses for diapers. Enter Princess Diaper Head:
