The Painting Project

I am no feminist. 

Despite my support for any movement that advocates equal opportunities for women, I don't deny I also have passionate beliefs that some jobs just suit the men a lot more.  *.*

Perhaps the boys too. 

(photos in late Dec 2010)

The man in the house can do a superb job, but there was no harm enlisting some assistance from the willing and enthusiastic little helpers.  :> 

When we decided to paint a particular wall in the living room last December, every member in the family had a say on the color to pick. Unsurprisingly, everyone had a strong preference. 

E always likes something yellowish or orange for walls. M wanted black with white stars to create the look of the Universe. Chip insisted that the wall had to be pink because that is the color of his favourite pigs. I would love a warm and classy shade or a hue that is pleasantly surprising and eye-catching (think magenta). 

In the end, a major compromise was called for and E ended up painting two walls in two short hours! 

And I must add, at this point, that I'm thankful that the hubby is just so capable and happy to do stuff like this around the house. DIY men are just plain sexy and so attractive, especially when they are just as dependable to bring home the bacon, babysit and cook up a storm.  :> 

Um.. before I digress further, let's get back to what I was supposed to say. 

Now we have a corner that feels so warm and welcoming in the dining/living area and another that oozes sweet charm and promising coziness in the boys' room. 

The latter surely pleases little Chip to no end as E gave in to his choice of color. It didn't sit well with M at first, who thinks that shade is for girls.  Luckily, M let it go and is soon oblivious to the lilac wall behind Chip's bed. (The pink shade that Chip picked turned out to look more like lilac.)

Maybe later this year, we shall paint again. Like E said, it has become kinda addictive.