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Blogging Without Borders Update: Orange Paint

July 16, 2012 by Cassie 43 Comments

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Two weeks ago  shared with you a progressive project I would be participating in along with several other bloggers…. each of us sharing pieces of our projects every two weeks,and a final reveal coming at the end of the summer!  Here are all of the fabulous ladies participating…

The project I chose was to update the kids portion of our bathroom.  When we last took a look at it, it pretty much looked like this….

EEEW.  I am happy to report that much has since been done and checked off my list….

-replacing the mirror
-painting the walls
-painting the vanity
-replacing hardware- on cabinets and switchplates, yes, but I also want to replace the faucet, so halfway….
-MAYBE lighting but doubtful since it scares me (though there is that whole without borders thing i guess)
-painting the trim
– creating a hook rack
– paint the ceiling????  This would be me pushing my limits.  I have never painted a ceiling.  This would be a nice small one to start with!



Chris and the kids headed to the beach a few days before me, so I used the alone time to bust through what I could.  I am not going to show you all of what I have done though, as I feel like it will take away from the final reveal.  Today, I will show you the ceiling, and the vanity, and of course you will get a glimpse of the walls.


The walls were painted with Benjamin Moore Aura Bath paint in “Cotton Balls” in Matte.  I chose this color because I wanted a fresh white, and because, hey, I had enough left from the downstairs bathroom, so it was no extra cost. 🙂

Dutch Boy was kind enough to supply me with the orange paint…. I had long ago selected “Orangeen” from them, and I thought I would be using it for the walls, but since the Fall, my mind has changed.  I used it for the ceiling and the vanity!  I am sharing all the details of how I did this makeover at The DIY Club, today, but I will of course let you at least have a peek over here!

The ceiling in Orangeen, and of course the Cotton Ball walls… (I laid on the floor to take this!)

And the vanity in Orangeen, with new crystal knobs I purchased at Hobby Lobby.

There is absolutely no natural light in this room, so photos are a challenge.  I used my tripod to take all the vanity photos and did the best I could.  I’m working on it, people!

Click on the links to see what the other bloggers are doing!

Amy @ Buffalo Roam, Dana @ Crafted Niche, Jaime @ Crafty Scrappy Happy, Heidi @ Décor & More, Tisha @ Delectable Home, Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage, Kirby @ Kirb Appeal, Holly @ Life as a Thrifter, Cassie @ Primitive & Proper, Debbie @ ReFresh ReStyle, Jessica @ Stay At Home-ista, Karah @ the space between, Laura @ Top This Top That and Kelly @ View Along the Way.

I also want to add a note today…  on Friday I learned of the tragic death of Tara of Lauren Lane Decor, only 30 years old.  Later that evening as I chatted with my friend Heather via email, she learned that her warrior, Cora’s friend who went through chemo with her, had passed away from leukemia.  She was in high school.  She was a true fighter and you can read her story here.  I know, I KNOW, that there is always a plan, but sometimes the plan is so unclear, especially when young lives are taken.  Please pray for these families, keep them in your hearts, and make sure you tell your family, and more importantly, show them you love them.

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  1. Laura from Top This Top That says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Cassie- seeing your orange makes me happy with all of that sad news. I always remind myself that life is way to short, so enjoy it while you can. Your updates look awesome!

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  2. [email protected] says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Love, love,love every single day because your life can change in a minute!

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  3. Tisha says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:58 am

    The orange ceiling is fabulous! I like your new knobs too. Can’t wait to see everything else come together.

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  4. Dana Frieling says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Praying for their sweet families and friends. News like this puts our daily mumbles and grumbles into perspective, doesn’t it?

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  5. Holly @ Life as a Thrifter says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    OH! You KNOW how I love orange! It looks FABULOUS!

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  6. AngelaECS at Number Fifty-Three says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    The orange is so unexpected! I love it.

    Angela

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  7. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    You get paint for FREE??? It looks very fresh. I had a lot of orange in house #4.

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  8. Andrea says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Even though I don’t know these families, it still breaks my heart. They will both be in my prayers.

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  9. Between Blue and Yellow says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    That news is so sad. I went to visit her blog and saw how lovely she was.
    The bathroom is coming along very nicely.

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  10. Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    So sorry to hear about Tara. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. René says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    What a fun color for the cabinets!

    So sorry to hear the news. Praying for the families.

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  12. Vicki Ashby says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    So incredibly sad to read about both of these families. For me it is the 4th young death in a weeks time! Life is precious and I have learned that well in the last 2 years. Tell all you love how much you love them as often as you can. Hard to understand but the Lord is always faithful in ALL things. LOVE all about your blog as I have told you. You add such surprise and excitement to life! The orange turned out beautiful.

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  13. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Oh that ceiling is popping!! I love the orange! Smart move doing the walls white…

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  14. DecorandtheDog says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Oooooo, I’m digging the orange!!! Especially the ceiling!!

    Prayers to the families!!

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  15. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I love the orangeen!!! And that you have it up high and down low. Love.

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  16. Maury Kilgo says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    AWESOME!!!! I love love love the orange. How much fun is that. The knobs are killer and the ceiling is about the coolest thing ever.

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  17. Chrissie says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Oh my, I LOVE the orange! Cant wait to see the full reveal.

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  18. Erin @ His and Hers says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    I am loving the orange. I’d never be brave enough. But it looks awesome. 🙂

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  19. Ali Richardson says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Love you friend! Love the bathroom progress so far.
    SO sad to hear about this. This is the first I’m hearing about Tara 🙁 Such a tragedy.
    Every day is a gift. xo

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  20. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Love, love love the orange! And what a fun surprise to see it on the ceiling too!

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  21. [email protected] Repurposed Life says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    love the orange–even on the ceiling. 🙂

    oh how sad when families lose their loved ones way too soon.
    thoughts and prayers go out to them.
    gail

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  22. reFresh reStyle says

    July 16, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I love orange and it looks wonderful.

    My prayers are with those families, so sad.

    Debbie

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  23. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Orangeen wow! Having myself just painted with orange I know it took me three coats to build up to the paint chip color, so anyone willing to paint more than 1 coat on a ceiling (I hate painting ceilings) is a super-dedicated decorator. I love the way the photos have a soft glow from the orange, looking forward to seeing what else you add.

    Prayers for the ladies and their families. Indeed, every day is precious.

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  24. [email protected] says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    WOW – the orange is so surprising and fantastic! Really like it.

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  25. Allison says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    I am keeping both of those families in my prayers. So very very sad….. The orange is fun Cassie! I love it. Nice and bold and full of energy.

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  26. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Oh girl – I LOVE the orange cabinets! You are inspiring me to finally get around to doing something in my kids bathroom!

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  27. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    It looks stunning,Cassie! Praying for the families.

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  28. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Love your bold use of color – it looks great on the vanity and the ceiling!!
    So sad about those two young ladies…..praying for their families.

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  29. Bella says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Love the orange on the vanity AND the ceiling…what a fantastic idea!

    My thoughts and prayers are with their families.

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  30. designchic says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:04 am

    Loving your new look in the bathroom…the knobs are fabulous!!

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  31. jandjhome says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Hi Cassie, youve left me in shock about Tara. Do you know what happened?

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  32. [email protected] says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:51 am

    Oh. My. Goodness. I can’t believe how gorgeous the orange looks! The ceiling and the vanity are so perfect! Love it!

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  33. [email protected] Road says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Oh, how FUN! I LOVE those knobs, and the paint colors are so sunny for a room without windows.

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  34. Good Time Charlie says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:55 am

    I love the Orange, the Vanity does not look like it was from the same bathroom at all. Looking forward to seeing the whole thing, and take on that lighting! Just remember to turn the power off first….

    I heard about Lauren last night. So, so sad, and she was just getting started on living her dream. My heart is breaking for her family. I am so sorry about the young girl who was in High School that passed away too. Life is just unbelievably hard for some families, and I will keep them in my prayers.

    I am actually not one of those people who believes everything happens for a reason. I really don’t believe our universe is that controlled, and many things happen just because we live in a world of chaos, we are human, and we are imperfect. What I do believe though, is that we can learn from every single thing that happens, especially the tragic. We can learn to be more tender hearted, pray more, learn how truly precious life is, and learn to be so much more grateful for each moment we do have. If we are religious, we can learn how powerful and comforting faith in a Higher Source can be, and how much we are loved, beyond our comprehension, when we are stretched to a breaking point.

    Thank you for including these two lives that ended so early in your post tonight. -K

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  35. pam {simple details} says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Your beautiful bold choices always make me wish I were a tad braver than my punchy pillows!! LOVE it!!

    Heartbreaking news, my prayers go out their families.

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  36. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Way to be bold! I love that you painted the ceiling too. It makes such a happy place.

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  37. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    That orange is orange-a-licious! What a happy color, it suite your perfectly Cassie. 🙂

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  38. Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Oh, yes! I’m with Suzy! WAY TO BE BOLD!

    It’s awesome and the photographs are great…

    NOT MORE TRAGEDY! UGH. I just found out that a dear friend’s son has Thyroid cancer. It’s breaking my heart!

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  39. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    WOW!! I love your bold choice, Cassie!! Fantastic.
    So sorry to hear of the losses; there is so much pain and heartbreak in our world. Prayers for peace for everyone.
    xo Heidi

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  40. Kara @ June & Bear says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    so i’m pretty sure you’ve inspired me to go with light blue and orange in the littles’ bathroom over here too. the orangeen vanity looks great! i think all of my ceilings are textured so i’m jealous of painted ones–looks so fun cassie.

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  41. Kelly says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    LOOOVE the idea of painting the ceiling and the vanity the same eye-catching color. Stunning! I have some dutch boy paint coming too, I’m excited to try it out!

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  42. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    July 21, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Loving the orange vanity! I can’t wait to see it all pulled together. For some reason I still have visions of fish on the walls:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  43. The Stuff of Success says

    July 26, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I just found your site through My Repurposed Life and I love it! I am your newest follower from The Stuff of Success. Orange is definitely my favorite color. At one point I refinished a dresser in the same orange and my husband was mortified – he loves it now! Have a terrific week. Athena

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