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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Design on a Dime

I loved the show Design on a Dime on HGTV. I don't think it comes on anymore....what a shame! Anyhoo, I decided to call the series of updates on the party location Design on a Dime.

The new party location as it was....
Progress...you can still see a strip of the leftover blue color to the right of the door. It is amazing what a coat of paint can do! What color do you think I am painting the shutters and trim??? I hope to get the outside painting tomorrow. I already started prepping the inside for painting as well. Everything is getting painted!! Do you know a great way to get discount paint??? What do you think happens when contractors finish big projects and have a lot of leftover paint?? They sell it at a ridiculous markdown price. You can get 5 gallon buckets for around $25!! If you live in the Phoenix area- I will be happy to share my source! Also, check out Home Depot, Lowes, any hardware store for their oops paint. It is ususally only $5 for a gallon bucket. If you get lucky you will find the exact colors you want....and I'm such the lucky girl!!
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7 comments:

  1. Cynthia@ITLLDOSeptember 4, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    I will be watching this makeover for sure!

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  2. Sholaro24September 4, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    I cant wait to see the finished project. Do you have a Habitat for Humanity store in your area? They really have good stuff left over from houses that they build at really, really cheap prices. I purchased shutters for my house at $3 a piece! Not many people know about them.

    Have fun making your dreams come true!

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  3. AmySeptember 4, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I *love* HGTV but haven't watched many shows lately. We've been getting ready for "back to school" here on the East Coast.

    My guess is BLACK for the shutters & trim. Can't wait to see an update. :)

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  4. Shopper GalSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I do miss that show!! Love HGTV!! I would go for black shutters, can't wait to see what you come up with!!

    Shopper Gal
    http://www.shoppergal.com/

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  5. Christi Bennett @ pisforpartySeptember 4, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Looking great! You are so good a finding bargains and DIY projects. I on the other hand end up paying too much for people to do it for me. =)

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  6. jnwiese02September 6, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Looks great!! I love the "oops" paint section! When looking for paint for our bathroom I looked there first...the EXACT color I wanted to match the shower curtain was there!! WOOHOO!!

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  7. Enchanted ExpectationsSeptember 6, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    I loved that show on HGTV too! Can't wait to see the paint color. I'm sure it will be something fun.

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