Comments on: indulge me for a moment https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:21:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 By: Kelli Garner https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4929 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:24:38 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4929 Really nice posts. I will be checking back here regularly.

]]> By: Anna Bartlett https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4542 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:33:40 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4542 Oh, the resale dilemma!
We renovated our place with resale in mind, and of course, played it safe – neutral, neutral, neutral.
After 6 years (and a couple of extra kids) I’ve had it, and have vowed (inside my head and soon on my blog) to let my kids grow up in a colourful, bright and creative space.
I think, look, if you’re going to live there for years to come, and you’ve got a family with memories to make, throw it to the wind and do your home the way you want.
Paint the floor – and really enjoy it!
I saw India Hicks holiday/guest house in a mag yesterday, and it was totally painted white inside and looked amazing!

]]> By: Lisa https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4465 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:21:49 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4465 Thanks Korinne! I still pine over that white bench/couch from the store you’re using in your dining room. I think I’m pretty sold now I just need to convince my other half…

]]> By: Korinne https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4464 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:15:02 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4464 Lisa-I have recently redone my dining room including painting my (once garage) concrete floors white. I researched for months before taking the plunge. I used a high gloss enamel floor paint, good for concrete + wood. I searched for a water-based paint for a long time and spoke with many paint experts, each told me only oil based would stick well enough and dry hard for high traffic. Needed 3 coats to cover with 24 hrs to cure in between coats. We have 3 very active kids running around and the floors have held up really well so far. Here are some images of before/after if you want to see. http://twitpic.com/photos/korinnej

]]> By: Lisa https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4457 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:02:34 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4457 thanks for all the input! still pondering…

]]> By: Angela https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4451 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:42:27 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4451 I painted all the wood in my old home white including the floor in the kitchen and LOVED it! Several male friends who were very skeptical at first actually ended up loving it. Luckily my husband was game. My only recommendation for the floor is be very careful if you have pets around. We had to do ours twice, due to stray pet hairs.

]]> By: Lisa https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4433 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:07:21 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4433 heidi-ya i’ve looked around and is seems everyone has a different opinion on the best way.

carrie-thanks, what a beautiful room!

]]> By: Carrie https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4432 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:18:52 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4432 Here are some more to drool over:
http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/nursery-tours/nursery-tour-ashley-089192

]]> By: Heidi https://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-4430 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:17:50 +0000 http://www.kikiandpolly.com/blog/2009/08/18/indulge-me-for-a-moment/#comment-4430 I too have “pined” over painted wood floors. It’s a tough call. I think I would be more likely to do it to some (not all) of ours IF (huge IF!!) I knew the paint would adhere well and look great for the long haul. Do you have any tips/info/feedback on using the correct paint and prep?

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