tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post6642148239212848188..comments2023-10-28T23:32:09.811+10:00Comments on Bungalow Bliss: Best $204 purchase and some good news - Reno day 122Bungalowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-21623689219686330962013-09-28T00:06:40.801+10:002013-09-28T00:06:40.801+10:00Wish that I could get one of those buckets for pai...Wish that I could get one of those buckets for painting, we are about to start soon in our living room for the second time since we moved in to our house. It would save a lot of work for sure!!!!Amy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-13024375670277079392013-09-27T17:19:02.600+10:002013-09-27T17:19:02.600+10:00I'd get excited about the laddery thing too. H...I'd get excited about the laddery thing too. How great it's all looking - just like waiting for christmas to arrive when you can finally move back in.<br />xBobo Bunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564557200579080645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-66165591411748704902013-09-26T20:50:50.209+10:002013-09-26T20:50:50.209+10:00Haha, unsure as to whether Legoman is in the good ...Haha, unsure as to whether Legoman is in the good books or not? It's all looking fab Mel, hope the move home is trouble free. Spending my days painting as well, isn't that what school holidays are for?simmonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350871890878482529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-60565004543946359402013-09-23T18:55:32.826+10:002013-09-23T18:55:32.826+10:00I too would get really excited by that paint pot! ...I too would get really excited by that paint pot! Your house is looking amazing and I'm sure you are dying to get moved back in and start enjoying your new look home. We are on the home straight with our renovations, although there's still major work to do in the garden. Good luck with moving back in. xxJuliabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712813736158254230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-80678188327405634172013-09-22T08:23:29.059+10:002013-09-22T08:23:29.059+10:00Mel: your home is looking spectacular. I can't...Mel: your home is looking spectacular. I can't wait to see Betsy in her full glory. Good luck with the painting. I still have a half finished fence that needs doing. I hate painting - so hats off to you! S xxskyejenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169075583761920208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-15378425281179236312013-09-22T08:13:15.082+10:002013-09-22T08:13:15.082+10:00Ah yes the on/off switch, now that would be a grea...Ah yes the on/off switch, now that would be a great feature! He does sometimes have over enthusiastic gusto when destruction is required and can go a little toooo far at times. His other favourite thing is to over tighten things until they break- eg cots, ikea furniture so I have to watch him like a hawk with those too. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-90418845717120664262013-09-22T08:11:38.108+10:002013-09-22T08:11:38.108+10:00Mojo is back and luckily I really like painting. I...Mojo is back and luckily I really like painting. It is productive, quiet, peaceful and I get to listen to music I like and there is no whinging ( when the kids are at school/kindy that is) As for the big reveal, ah, not exactly. More like a slow reveal over the next year probably! Will enjoy your big reveal! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-42678957190113354852013-09-22T08:10:08.434+10:002013-09-22T08:10:08.434+10:00Tell Jason that bucket jug thing will change is li...Tell Jason that bucket jug thing will change is life, probably to late for the scaffold, unless, next house maybe? mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-45988240160028249402013-09-22T08:09:25.266+10:002013-09-22T08:09:25.266+10:00Thanks Heidi, know you appreciate a white paint ma...Thanks Heidi, know you appreciate a white paint makeover,. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-46881324394087248652013-09-22T08:08:52.483+10:002013-09-22T08:08:52.483+10:0012 foot ceilings, crikey what an epic! and the col...12 foot ceilings, crikey what an epic! and the colour combo sounded frightful, what on earth were the previous owners thinking? Oh yes the trim, don't worry I am sure there will be trims at Betsy's that never get finished as they are sooooo fiddly and time consuming. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-1702325049980146542013-09-22T08:07:34.078+10:002013-09-22T08:07:34.078+10:00Using Dulux Vivid white which has no tint at all, ...Using Dulux Vivid white which has no tint at all, a very pure colour. The only problem is it takes 5-6 coats to get good coverage so it is quite labour intensive. I am also using semi gloss as on vj's it really helps bounce the light around. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-62184468990212463272013-09-22T08:06:00.002+10:002013-09-22T08:06:00.002+10:00I'm looking forward to a white house, my last ...I'm looking forward to a white house, my last house nearly every room was a different colour and it is nice to do something different. Also I have so many colourful bits and bobs we need to white walls to balance it out. And yes, I'm sure you will be right by the time the house is done I'm sure I will never want to look at that yellow scaffold again. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-49671807774846044352013-09-22T08:03:42.940+10:002013-09-22T08:03:42.940+10:00Yes, hopefully I can maintain my painting mojo wit...Yes, hopefully I can maintain my painting mojo with my new gadgets. I must say I had a small moment of envy looking at your beautifully painted exterior as my poor Betsy will be staying blue for a little bit longer. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-19108145450436569312013-09-22T08:02:18.061+10:002013-09-22T08:02:18.061+10:00Yep that paint jug is the best ever, so simple and...Yep that paint jug is the best ever, so simple and so clever. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-728660264812680992013-09-21T20:26:40.207+10:002013-09-21T20:26:40.207+10:00It's only when you are renovating a home that ...It's only when you are renovating a home that such simple things like labour saving equipment, brings such joy! Glad you found the right bit of kit....it's a shame Legoman doesn't come with an on/ off switch, then when you thought he was going a bit to far, just switch him off!!! :) xVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-38239021745690189072013-09-21T19:40:58.570+10:002013-09-21T19:40:58.570+10:00You definitely sound like you have your mojo back ...You definitely sound like you have your mojo back Mel! I know the task ahead is huge, but you will get there and it won't be too long before you're back at home. I can't wait for the big reveal!!! xxCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606994564887624801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-70878274403906981332013-09-21T15:09:43.322+10:002013-09-21T15:09:43.322+10:00Ha! I'm going to show this to Jason. That'...Ha! I'm going to show this to Jason. That's a great price too. Happy painting! xxbrismodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-13508870842652754082013-09-21T15:01:45.961+10:002013-09-21T15:01:45.961+10:00How exciting, I have had fun catching up on all yo...How exciting, I have had fun catching up on all your posts! Heidipolkadotpeticoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642636842463149894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-35460985223410213562013-09-21T14:49:18.535+10:002013-09-21T14:49:18.535+10:00Honestly this post makes me shiver! After preppin...Honestly this post makes me shiver! After prepping and painting our house with its previously dark green and bright pink vjs and twelve foot ceilings, I never want to paint again! <br />Although I can totally understand your excitement about the scaffolding and that bucket! <br />Speaking of painting there are some bits of trim that, after the trauma of painting all the walls and the ceilings, I never got around to doing...if you are really on a roll and want to come say hello and bring your paint brush, feel free!Mother Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646925050489695536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-42077224584994557292013-09-21T12:02:29.852+10:002013-09-21T12:02:29.852+10:00It looks really wonderful. Well done. I might ha...It looks really wonderful. Well done. I might have missed this . . . which white are you using? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-9100870736864168002013-09-21T10:36:22.089+10:002013-09-21T10:36:22.089+10:00Onwards and upwards.
All the white paint is lookin...Onwards and upwards.<br />All the white paint is looking amazing. And being white you'll never need to update it as trends change. and i'm guessing by the time Betsy is all done you'll never want to see another paintbrush again.<br />xZarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577592390723365734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-40889278814866503552013-09-21T10:22:24.128+10:002013-09-21T10:22:24.128+10:00I'm so pleased you have found some good tools ...I'm so pleased you have found some good tools to make the painting job a little easier. Betsy is looking so fresh with the lovely white paint! You are so close now to the end. So exciting!Mum Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494056164689801996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810235498252474096.post-80642709709429663532013-09-21T10:09:45.848+10:002013-09-21T10:09:45.848+10:00Anything that makes painting easier is a win in my...Anything that makes painting easier is a win in my books! That paint tin in particular is amazing!!!<br />Fingers crossed for the silicon solution! xxNesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149842262901100441noreply@blogger.com