RED BRICK HOUSES WITH BLACK TRIM

Since I am deep into "One Room Challenge land" thinking about other post isn't so easy.....

I am so focused....think dog with a bone... that a quick slap is needed to bring me out of that trance:)

I can definitely think of a few volunteers:)

Anyway I thought I would discuss a trend that might be happening.  Now you guys know that I love a white house!  Meaning that when I finally decided on the white shade for my house [Benjamin Moore China White] the angels started singing.....cause it was a struggle.

But.....I am so digging this old red brick look with black trim!

Thoughts?  I mean yes this is really cool old brick and looking very vintage....but here are some other inspiration images

Our first instinct would be to paint brick and I am a serious fan of that look!

Below at first glance....just your basic red brick but the dark trim really changes things....

I mean those red brick houses used in the 50's and 60's could definitely take on a more modern look with dark trim!

To me this looks really updated!

Of course we all don't have red brick that looks this good....

What are your thoughts on this trend? 

 sourceHere are a few dark trim colors....that can help spur the job forward if you are deciding to do this!

I researched this on Pinterest.....and really could not find the sources so if one of these happen to be your home....please share with us your inspiration!

Happy Saturday guys!

Shazam

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Movers, backsplash, and chairs painted!

Hope everyone had a swell Mothers day!  It was quiet for me but I enjoyed my last weekend before going underground to the bedroom.  So packers came today...movers tomorrow and demolition on Wednesday.  I am really interested to see how they will do everything with no damage.  Guess that is why they are professionals.

Here are a few pictures....

It is tore up now....

Take your last look at my floors because guess what??????

I am painting them all white!  I mean when is the next time everything will be moved out of my WHOLE house????  I am using the Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan.  I called a few vendors who sell it and they said it is the best stuff.  I ordered a quart today and it should be here by Wednesday so I can sample.  I used 1/2 paint and 1/2 water for my bedroom floors but I think this is a better product.

These are the bedroom floors.  They are white oak as opposed to the red oak in the rest of the house.

I have quite a collection of white ironstone  pitchers that I have not displayed  forever.  I was collecting things while most of you were in braces and high school.  Seriously.  If I saw something in a magazine that I liked, I would make it my mission to buy every. last. one.  Yes...my slipcovers are dirty as the bottom of my feet.  I just let them go the last week or so.  Dogs just crawling all over them.  So what who cares....

More.

More...and I think some were already packed up.  Hoarder.

Whoops...a few more.

I guess I will be putting everything back in a different way...why not...it is what we do right?

I love old trays.....

And calligraphy brushes...especially if they are cream.

I have had this covered up for years with a skirt...but now that gold is back in....it just might make an appearance.

Covered.

So...here is what I am thinking for the backsplash.  I only need $180.00 worth......sweet huh?

It is called Alabama white.

I love the size...6x12.

Remember these...my first CL purchase????

Here they are painted!

Of course I am not sure where they are going.  I am not sure of what to cover the seats in.  I am not sure of anything except that I LOVE em!

So.....all of this from a little old dishwasher leak......and floors that can't be replaced.  Until now.  PAINTED WHITE.  My dream.

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