I've really been neglecting the blog these last few weeks. It snowed and I didn't take a picture for the record. There are crocuses, squills and species tulips blooming out there in my garden and I haven't taken any photos yet. Sigh! I'm just not ready for spring. I have however, almost finished my April to-do list (which wasn't very ambitious - perennials have been cut down and rain barrels set up, plus I've got plenty of seedlings I'm taking care of. I have yet to rake the lawn and sweep the patios but that can wait until early May.)
I've been busy at work plus I'm painting the living room - which I suddenly decided must be done NOW after we had the windows replaced. I'm almost done, then I have to do my taxes and take a trip to Montreal for a conference, and then I'll be back and more focused on the garden, I promise!!
So sorry to hear about the snow. I think I would throw in the trowel if it snowed again here (knock on wood). The snow is just about melted and I've been enjoying the tidying up.
I have been pondering a living room repaint. The thought of having to tape off the trim scares me off of it though. Prep is so time-consuming, no?
Posted by: Chrisitne B. | April 26, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Heres a thought for you - dont tape. I read a magazine article once written by a professional painter who advocated just having a steady hand and not using tape - it actually gets better results (cleaner edge) as well as being faster. I used to find the paint would bleed under the tape and Id have to touch up anyway.
It all comes down to how you hold the brush and how much paint you put on the brush. Try it, it really works!
Janice
Posted by: Janice Miller-Young | April 29, 2010 at 08:07 PM