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Coni B
Coni B Blogger Ocala, FL on May 18, 2012
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Purple Paradise

I'm a Florida artist who took a leap with color!
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    My Purple Porch Paradise
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    More Purple Porch
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    Funky Hallway
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    Glidden Deep Amethyst cabinets - Valspar Summer Escape Walls
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    Dining 'Nook' made with antique windows.
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    Antique Window pantry door
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    Front Garden (watercolor photo effect)
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    Side Entry - Gate is tobacco rack
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    Back Screened Porch - Our 'North Carolina Room' complete with tin roof! (overlooks purple porch & firepit)
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    This was the 6x10' $25 pool (with pump)(Walmart) that i had last yr before i decided to do a bigger pool and add more deck.
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    better view of 12' blowup pool : ) (i fixed the hose from pump to flow above the waterline to be able to 'hear' the water bubbling)
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  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Coni B, every time this post pops up with updates, I love it even more! You ROCK! And I agree with Susan S that the one thing about paint is that it can be changed! Sherrie S, post photos of your projects as you get them done!
    on Sep 15, 2012 · Like 3
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Susan S, I made the first big step and primed and painted a large trellis bright Red,

    then I primed and painted 2 trellises bright lime green. Keep in mind that the only color I I loved is white but it is becomming boring & I am trying colors thanks to the people on hometalk. Jeanette S, I only did the color and now have to decide where to put the pretty things. Pictures will be posted soon.

    on Sep 15, 2012 · Like 4
  • Sharron W Memphis, TN
    @Sherrie, so you didn't have a destination in mind when you painted them? Did you have a plant in mind when you painted them?
    on Sep 15, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    Sherrie - are these the trellises you posted a long time ago w/a question about how to use them or something along those lines?? I think now that you've made the big jump to using "color" you're going to find more and more opportunities! The world is not black & white so don't be afraid of color!!
    on Sep 16, 2012 · Like 3
  • Sharron W Memphis, TN
    Can't wait for the pictures Sherrie!
    on Sep 16, 2012 · Like 1
  • Vicki Smyrna, GA
    Guess what? I finally got me a pop up swimming pool for $15 and saved it for next year. Will post pixies for that next year project.
    on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 3
  • Karen Gates
    I really like the this. It really opens up doors to color...in the back yard.
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Angie W Columbus, OH
    WOW !!!
    on Sep 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sharon E Gilbertown, AL
    love love it!!!
    on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanne B Enfield, NH
    The color is beautiful so isn't your gardens
    on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Nancy S Erie, PA
    I envy your talent job well done., beautiful..
    on Oct 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Tanya Australia
    wow the colours are amazing
    on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    Sherrie S have you posted pictures yet???? Have I missed them?Coni B Jeanette S yesI agree every timei come here, i love it more too. I think it would look good even in the winter ! Our winters, not Florida's .
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 2
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Bernice H , do you mean for the Heron? Yes under Heron Deterrent .

    My doggies, no. My Pic with hometalk tee? no. I'm working on them.

    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    Sherrie S no, the trellises..................
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    SheilaG, Plum Doodles I just read your post on HOme tutor about spilling the paint, the ladder, guest bathroom.......too funny! I can just see you with this! hmmm Have you posted your oops moment here on Hometalk anywhere? We should start a thread of oops moments!
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Bernice H on the trellis issue I only posted the Red one and the Purple thing. I have the 2 lime green ones done & a bunch more to do. I'm wayyyyy behind & still have the sinkhole thing to deal with. More to come very soon.
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA
    Bernice H hmm, I'm gonna have to be careful about my confessions online- they have a way of finding me! :) Having an oops thread is a good idea- you start! :D
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    oh no sweetie..I don't have as good an experience as you do. You start!
    on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Hey folks! Here's one! A few years ago when we were younger and more agile, we were gluing down some beautiful hardward flooring in a small area. Of course I have to be in the middle of everything! But I did not expect to glue my butt to the floor! Thats right, sat down in a wet spot and got it all over my behinny and down the back of one leg. Well, if you have ever worked with flooring glue, you know it is VERY sticky. Let's just say it was not a fun ordeal to get those shorts off! Hubby ...»
    almost got brained though...he did not HAVE TO LAUGH THAT LOUD!!! IT WAS PLAIN RUDE TO LAUGH WHEN I WAS STANDING THERE WITH TEARS IN MY EYES--it was much like pulling off tape...you know, it gets all those fine hairs that hurt just as bad as non-fine hairs!

    on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 3
  • Judith W Rockport, TX
    I have the gauze curtains from Ika right now. Keeping a look out for outdoor fabric on sale. Gauze will not stand the high winds we get here off the Gulf for tong. but look so utherial Love the purple deck. Have purple trim on my home. Keeping in mind when do the backyard walkways.
    on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Judith...people put grommets in fabric drop clothes and hang them outside! The most economical fabric for the price. You do not even have to hem them unless you want to. Can press on ribbon and use same ribbon for tiebacks! You can put them on a rod if you sew in a pocket! I have even sen where one poster painted wide navy strip at bottom and made curtains for her living room! Beautiful.
    on Nov 09, 2012 · Like 2
  • Nancy S Erie, PA
    Jeanette I'm sorry butt (no pun intended) I'm sure it hurt like heck, but you just started my day off with a huge laugh...
    on Nov 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Bridgette Sherman, TX
    this gives me and idea for next spring
    on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Coni B I just returned to your posting today & then looked at the colorful things I have done since your posting. Color changes ok to exciting. You are really exceptional at putting colors together. I'll just put my colors all around the yard until I learn how to put them together. I love the new look.
    on Dec 29, 2012 · Like 0

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