So THAT's Why They Spell It Like That!

I wrote this entire post before trying to think of a title, and then I had an epiphany--

Did you ever notice the first four letters of "painting?"  

[Slaps self in forehead, (or would if she could lift her arms)]

It all makes sense, now!  

I spent 12 hours painting a bathroom today, 

and I can't remember being in more pain. 

Seriously, I can barely type, and I have three ice packs strapped to my extremities. 

It was worth it, though....check it out!

First, the before. That's "builder's white."  

(It was about time I painted, given that we built this house 11 years ago.) 

This bathroom has a skylight that brings in lots of light. I had no idea how/if to paint it. 

Because it turns out that we don't have a ladder tall enough, that decision was made for me 

(I didn't touch it.). 

These shelves were fun to prep (not).

This is the upstairs (kids') bathroom. That beach-themed shower curtain has been there for 11 years.

Twelve hours, two broken shoulders and two painter's elbows later, and ta-da!

This color is absolutely gorgeous. It's called Hosta 

(at Home Depot, Martha Stewart clearance, $13 for a gallon yesterday)

Hosta? What in the world?! It has zero resemblance to hostas, but oh well.

I was a little nervous about painting a darkish color on the ceiling in the tiny shower/toilet area, 

but I'm really glad I did--It really looks nice.

Of course, it's only a matter of time before Kendall has her junk all over the counter again, 

and I obviously need towels, etc. but I'm waiting for the January bedding/bath sales. 

Besides, I'm pretty sure I will need that long to recover! Anyone have any ibuprofen?