Sea Fog

When I saw this cover of "O at Home" (Winter 2008) the other day, I suddenly realized what colour I want to paint my home office furniture.  I want it to be pale blue, like the walls in this serene photo.This space is the perfect incarnation of the colours I want in my home office.  There is the blue and white theme, accented by striped brown and white blinds (I intend to use linen-coloured fabric) and little pops of pink and green and turquoise.

So, I decided to paint my furniture a colour called "Sea Fog" (by General Paint), which I mentioned in a previous post.  This was my first instinct, so it was time to finally commit (I can always change it, after all!).  Like any good engineer, it takes me forever to make a decision while I consider every possible solution, but when I'm ready, it's full speed ahead!

Tonight, I started with the ugly dark blue dresser.  I emptied the drawers and took it apart, removing the old hardware (which I'll replace).

I bought a new tarp to put under everything (my previous tarps were borrowed and have since gone home).  Then I wiped everything down with a damp cloth - the dresser had been stored in the garage, and I didn't realize how dirty it actually was until I started cleaning!  After it dried, I started painting the dresser (for instant gratification) and finished with the drawers.

The colour is very tranquil and pretty, a peaceful baby blue.  

Tomorrow I'll do a second coat, and if I like the way it looks, I will paint the bookcase.  Come back soon to see my progress.  Tomorrow morning after my yoga class, I'll go pick up new knobs at Lee Valley.  I already have my eye on some little crystal ones.