Making my House a Home

I have lived in my home for almost 2 years.  I have wanted to paint since the day I moved in, I couldn't stand the horrible eggshell color all over the house, but just couldn't bring myself to paint when I knew the whole house was painted only a month before I moved in.

This weekend though, I had to change that.  I needed something to keep me occupied, physically and mentally.  And painting is really a cheap way to 'make over' the home, so I got started.  I know these photos aren't the greatest, but it's hard to take house pictures!

 My new lavender dining room.

 See my perfect little model?!
The mocha wall extending from living room into the kitchen :)
That color to the right on the wall with the window and door is the color the WHOLE house has been for two years.  It was boring, and not very "Hollee".


I have lots more to do, but I think I've made good progress!

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