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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:03 PM
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Re-did my home office! **DIAL-UP WARNING**
As many of you know, I lost my previous job, but got a new one right away. I decided, as part of the change, to paint my home office. Here are the before and after pictures:

BEFORE:




AFTER:
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  - VERY nice!  NC_Nurse   Oct-09-06 03:05 PM   #1 
  - Thanks! I've never painted a room with such a bold color,  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:06 PM   #2 
  - HGTV, SG!  supernova   Oct-09-06 03:08 PM   #3 
  - Wow! Thank you.  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:11 PM   #5 
  - Big improvement!  Oregonian   Oct-09-06 03:11 PM   #4 
  - It does look richer, doesn't it?  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:12 PM   #6 
  - What's that paint color?  lizziegrace   Oct-09-06 03:12 PM   #7 
  - "Sweet Spiceberry". It's in the Olympic Paint line.  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:14 PM   #8 
  - Oh, it's beautiful!  janesez   Oct-09-06 03:14 PM   #9 
  - Thank you, janesez  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:16 PM   #10 
  - Wow!  reyd reid reed   Oct-09-06 03:21 PM   #11 
  - Feels great!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:24 PM   #12 
  - My dear SeattleGirl!  CaliforniaPeggy   Oct-09-06 03:28 PM   #13 
  - Thank you, darlin' Peggy!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 03:32 PM   #14 
  - Looks much better  sakabatou   Oct-09-06 03:45 PM   #15 
  - Thanks. Part of the messiness in the before pics is the  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 04:13 PM   #16 
  - it looks a lot better  petersond   Oct-09-06 04:16 PM   #17 
  - Ha!!!!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 04:19 PM   #19 
     - I can barely see it though...  petersond   Oct-09-06 04:25 PM   #21 
        - Brat!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 04:28 PM   #22 
  - I really like it. Love the color!  haruka3_2000   Oct-09-06 04:18 PM   #18 
  - Thanks!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 04:19 PM   #20 
  - WOW!  wovenpaint   Oct-09-06 05:01 PM   #23 
  - Thanks!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 05:04 PM   #24 
  - It seems to have good Ch'i  IChing   Oct-09-06 05:07 PM   #25 
  - Yes, I do have quite a few things on those shelves, don't I?  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 05:09 PM   #27 
     - Looks great overall  IChing   Oct-09-06 05:20 PM   #31 
        - Wow, that's gorgeous!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 05:24 PM   #32 
  - That is really nice!  Bunny   Oct-09-06 05:07 PM   #26 
  - Thank you!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 05:09 PM   #28 
  - dayum, would you do mine please...  bridgit   Oct-09-06 05:10 PM   #29 
  - Awwww  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 05:16 PM   #30 
  - That's awesome.  YellowRubberDuckie   Oct-09-06 05:31 PM   #33 
  - Hey Duckie!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 05:54 PM   #34 
  - Very nice, SG!  Starbucks Anarchist   Oct-09-06 05:56 PM   #35 
  - SA!!!!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 06:12 PM   #38 
  - Wonderful!  in search of sanity   Oct-09-06 06:05 PM   #36 
  - Thank you so much.  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 06:13 PM   #39 
  - Oooo...nice, deep, rich color!  KC2   Oct-09-06 06:06 PM   #37 
  - Thanks, KC2  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 06:13 PM   #40 
  - Wow! Awesome!  Dangerously Amused   Oct-09-06 06:20 PM   #41 
  - Cool! I'd be a lot nicer than her, too!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 06:24 PM   #43 
  - very nice SG...and now that you are finished...  wildhorses   Oct-09-06 06:21 PM   #42 
     - Hehe!  SeattleGirl   Oct-09-06 06:24 PM   #44 
 
NC_Nurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:05 PM
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1. VERY nice!
It looks great! :thumbsup:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:06 PM
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2. Thanks! I've never painted a room with such a bold color,
but I really like how it looks!
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supernova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:08 PM
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3. HGTV, SG!
Looks like one of those makeover shows on HGTV did it. :D Very nice work! :thumbsup:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:11 PM
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5. Wow! Thank you.
:bounce:
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Arugula Latte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:11 PM
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4. Big improvement!
Everything looks so much richer.

I used to always have white walls, but in the past few years I've painted most of the house and I like it sooo much better.
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:12 PM
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6. It does look richer, doesn't it?
When I first showed MrSeattleGirl the color, he thought I'd gone round the bend, but once it was done, he really liked it.
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:12 PM
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7. What's that paint color?
I think it's wonderful!

:)
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:14 PM
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8. "Sweet Spiceberry". It's in the Olympic Paint line.
I love it!
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:14 PM
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9. Oh, it's beautiful!
LOVE the color! You are going to be so energized and motivated in there!
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:16 PM
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10. Thank you, janesez
That's partly why I picked the color. Rev the energy up!
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reyd reid reed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:21 PM
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11. Wow!
Just...wow! I love it!!

VERY nice. How does it feel?

:hug:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:24 PM
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12. Feels great!
I truly love how it looks, too! :hug:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:28 PM
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13. My dear SeattleGirl!
Wow! You could have another career as an interior decorator!

This is really good......

Nothing like new beginnings all over the place, huh?

Beautiful job, sweetie!

Congrats!

:bounce: :bounce:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:32 PM
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14. Thank you, darlin' Peggy!
Actually, my first love IS interior design. But, I veered off that path years ago, so I have to content myself with just doing stuff at home.

And yep, lots of new beginnings. I'm so glad you like what I did to the office! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:45 PM
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15. Looks much better
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:13 PM
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16. Thanks. Part of the messiness in the before pics is the
aftermath of having to pack up my office equipment and files from my previous job. Oy! I hate that part.
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:16 PM
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17. it looks a lot better
but its missing something....

I think it needs a HUGE M's logo...somewhere.... :P :rofl:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:19 PM
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19. Ha!!!!
Actually, I have a lot of M's stuff on the white wall shelves (along with a lot of Oregon Ducks stuff).

(Silly you! :rofl: )
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:25 PM
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21. I can barely see it though...
I think I see a teddy bear with a M's uniform...and...thats about it...what you need is a huge wall clock...or something... :P

:rofl:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:28 PM
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22. Brat!
:rofl:
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HarukaTheTrophyWife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:18 PM
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18. I really like it. Love the color!
:thumbsup:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 04:19 PM
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20. Thanks!
Pretty bold, huh? But it works!
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wovenpaint Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:01 PM
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23. WOW!
This looks great! It's just overflowing with good vibes-what a cozy room!
I love the plants with the color, too...best of luck with your new job, as well. :hi:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:04 PM
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24. Thanks!
It's exactly what I wanted -- good vibes and cozy! I'm happy you like it! :hi:
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IChing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:07 PM
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25. It seems to have good Ch'i
except for that knickknack shelf with the photos which has too many things on it.

GOOD JOB.
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:09 PM
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27. Yes, I do have quite a few things on those shelves, don't I?
Oh well, I'm a sports nut! :hi:
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IChing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:20 PM
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31. Looks great overall
the shelf bugs me with clutter, one or two photo frames could cover the amount of small photos you have.
just saying, but what an improvement!!!! Good Job.

I have a wall the same color in my condo I made and designed the CD/dvd/ wall hanging
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:24 PM
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32. Wow, that's gorgeous!
The hanging shelves are beautiful. Great job!
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:07 PM
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26. That is really nice!
Well done! :thumbsup:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:09 PM
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28. Thank you!
:hi:
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:10 PM
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29. dayum, would you do mine please...
:cry: :hi:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:16 PM
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30. Awwww
:hug: :hi:
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:31 PM
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33. That's awesome.
Very dramatic. I love the color.
Duckie
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:54 PM
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34. Hey Duckie!
Thank you!
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Starbucks Anarchist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 05:56 PM
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35. Very nice, SG!
:hi:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:12 PM
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38. SA!!!!
:loveya:

Thanks!
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:05 PM
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36. Wonderful!
I love the new color. It has spice to it. I also love the angels in the room. Good job.
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:13 PM
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39. Thank you so much.
The color is Sweet Spiceberry, btw. :hi:
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:06 PM
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37. Oooo...nice, deep, rich color!
I like it! :hi:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:13 PM
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40. Thanks, KC2
I love it a lot! Totally transformed the room! :hi:
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Dangerously Amused Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:20 PM
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41. Wow! Awesome!




You have such good taste in everything around you, from your clothes to your hair and now I see your interior decorating, too. Let's get you incorporated, I think you could give Martha Stewart a run for her money.


:7
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:24 PM
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43. Cool! I'd be a lot nicer than her, too!
:bounce:
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wildhorses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:21 PM
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42. very nice SG...and now that you are finished...
I have this room...

looks great, warm and cozy with nice energy!! Enjoy :hi:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 06:24 PM
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44. Hehe!
I need to recover from doing this one first!

Thanks for the nice comment! :hi:
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