Friday, March 9, 2007

A Makeover!

No, not a makeover for me, although that would be nice too! Today I decided to paint the doors that lead from the entrance room of the house to the hallway. The doors may have needed to be painted, but more than anything I was just itching to use my new paints. I haven't felt creative for a while, so it was nice to be back in the groove for a few hours today. I had Delta pose in the picture, because the before photo would have simply been too boring without her.



Before:




Then when the boys came home from school I asked them for a little help. I like to encourage them to be creative.



They each painted for a few minutes, but then they went to play outside.







After:


I thought Delta should be in this photo too. She is just so cute!



Here is another photo, this time without Delta. (Edited to add a new photo. I added highlights to the painting Saturday morning), after seeing the painting in better light (daylight).



So, this is how I spent my friday afternoon. I hope yours was as enjoyable! Happy Weekend everyone.

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9 comments:

  1. sognatriceMarch 9, 2007 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful--what talent! And I have to agree about Delta as well :)

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  2. JessicaMarch 9, 2007 at 12:39 PM

    Umm...this is really impressive!!
    altough, it's sad that i can't put a comment on your blog without using my old blogger site.

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  3. East of OregonMarch 11, 2007 at 8:20 AM

    wow - the doors are awesome. you did a great job!

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  4. ShirleyMarch 11, 2007 at 8:24 AM

    Fabulous,you are very talented.I love to paint too, though only to change a colour scheme,unfortunately I'm not very artistic.

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  5. nikinposMarch 11, 2007 at 10:27 AM

    Absolutely lovely! I will hire you when I have my own house that I can paint however I want!

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  6. CherryeMarch 12, 2007 at 3:07 PM

    WOW! Very impressive...I wish you could come makeover some of the B&B doors! That is really great work, Ambra! Complimenti...(uh, did I spell that right)... he he

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  7. blackpurlMarch 14, 2007 at 10:53 PM

    wow, what a great job! I am also an expat... I wish we were in Italy but I have spent summers there two years in a row!

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  8. Ambra CelesteMarch 15, 2007 at 5:33 AM

    Thanks Sognatrice, Delta steals the show!
    Jessica, is that bloggers' fault or a problem with my blog in particular?
    Thanks for stopping by Blackpurl, now I get to check out a new blog!
    Thank you all for your kind comments! But you really shouldn't, my head might swell.
    As for painting in Positano, or Catanzaro, I might just have to work that into a future vacation! (wink)!
    Ciao everyone

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  9. Sprog MammaMarch 25, 2007 at 2:37 PM

    The painting is really amazing, you and the boys really have some talent. I hope I get to see you before I leave Torino for good but if not best of luck to your entire family. It was wonderful meeting the boys three weeks ago.

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