Before and After

Here is a couple shots of my kitchen in the before and almost after stage. I still need to paint more black trim and add some decorations to break it up. So far though, this is what I've got.

Before

We affectionately called the colour Corpse

After
The vibrant Jewelled Peach

Kitchen Art

I needed some pictures to go in my new orange kitchen and as my budget is NIL a friend told me to try making my own. Here is attempt number one. I call it FRUIT IN PASTEL. Yes the title could use a little work

Update

I have lately discovered that there are actually a few people who read this blog. I was very surprised. I have also received several comments saying that they would read more often if I ever actually updated. So I feel an explanation is in order for my lack of blog presence. First off I feel that my life is rather dull so why bother boring others with it. Then I guess if you find my blog boring you just dont have to read it. Problem solved.
Secondly I have so little time to actually sit and write anything when there isnt a little person who wants to sit in my lap and add their own two bits. Today though I seem to have few minutes of peace in which I will try and update.

A few entries back I was whining about life and that there was nothing particularly fulfilling in my days. Since then I have decided to take the advice of many of you and get off my duff and do something about it. First off, I started painting. First there was my daughters room. I painted bright yellow walls, with green grass and flowers along the bottom and then added a large butterfly to the mix. I intend to add some lady bugs and other creatures in the near future. Now if the doesnt help to drop the resale value on the house I took things a step further. I (with great help from Spoke) painted my kitchen BRIGHT orange. Technically its called " Jewelled Peach" but really its just crazy orange.(photos to come) Now I am working on slowly painting all the trim black. I have to say, I love it. It feels incredibly good to go ahead and do something that I want to do even though I have been faced with skepticism from several sources. It has been so freeing. I am totally on a roll right now. I actually feel like I can make some bigger goals and actually accomplish something.

Another venture I have taken on is a return to the theatre. I decided to audition for the community production of Cinderella even though I was pretty sure there wouldnt be a part for someone with a quickly growing belly. Well surprise surprise there was actually a part written for a "stout" evil stepsister. I get to play "Minerva" a clueless, abnoxous stepsister with a bit of a weight issue. Im super excited. If you happen to be here for the second last week in March. Come check us out.

So all in all, life is a little more positive now. Thanks to all who have suported me through all this.