The Good News, Then the Bad News, Then More Bad News


The Good News is that I primed the dining wall where we removed the door and unless you are looking for it, you'd never know there was a door there. The Bad News is that I *do* look and I *can* tell where the door use to be. *sigh* This wall has driven me nuts and I wish that I could just give in and let it go. You don't see seams - they're gone, but I can see a couple of waves and dips in the wall near the seams. In the photo, the color variation you see is the primer - it was a different brand of green primer that I had originally used on the wall, so the color is a little off. I thought that maybe that's what was throwing me off, but when I painted a sample of the paint on the patched area - nope, it's a wavy wall:(

The wall wasn't even to begin with, but I never noticed because there was a door there interrupting the drywall. But now that it's just one big wall, those little humps jump out at me and I won't get any peace until they're fixed, lol. So the More Bad News is that I'll probably need to go over nearly the entire wall again with drywall mud to even it out. You may think I could just sand out any unlevel places, but that would result in just one big dip instead of two little ones. Oh well, at least this can be fixed and it isn't some kind of catastrophe. We'll see if I have any hair left by the end of this project. I think I need to get one of those really large, wide drywall blades, though, to help ensure that I'm applying the drywall evenly and filling in the dips correctly.


I know the days are suppose to feel longer now, but they are just flying by for me. There is so much to do and still so little time! Ack! But I have worked on some cottage crafts a little bit this week...
This set of little glass cottage fridge jewels (magnets) will be going in my online shop when it opens. I know there is usually a need for us to put reminders and lists on the fridge or other places - I love the idea of doing this in cottage style:) You can click the last photo to get a better look at this cottage fridge jewelry:)

Well, as usual, I only have this snippet of time and now I need to get out of work clothes and fetch the kidlets from school. I haven't yet responded to the generous comments and emails from the last entry but will soon - thank you all so much!




15 comments:

Marilyn in NM said...

Kim, I am sure the wall will look great! Don't stress, please! It'll give you wrinkles like me!

I love the jewel magnets. They look like cottage jewelry for the fridge! I love the idea and can't wait for you to get your shop open.

March 15, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Sarah E. said...

Kim, If you hang a big picture on the wall, would that help disguise the indentions enough?

March 15, 2007 at 3:16 PM
Twice Remembered said...

Thank you, Marilyn! My problem now is such a lack of time - so much going on and also dealing with health issues...when I have the time, I don't have the energy it seems! But when my youngest goes to school this fall, I won't feel so spread thin and can work on my crafts more. I hope to open my shop in two or three months. Trying to build up a sampling of what I do. Thanks for dropping in!

Hi Sarah! It's nice to meet another Tennessee girl like myself:) Hmm, a large painting probably would cover it but I think it would drive me bonkers knowing what was under the painting, hehe. Hopefully it won't be too terribly difficult to fix, but I sure wish it was done already!

March 15, 2007 at 3:30 PM
Patricia W. said...

I wish I could help you out with a tip or two but I'm too chicken to do any drywalling myself so have zero experience with it but I'm sure you are being too hard on yourself and probably nobody else would notice :)

The magnets are great. My fridge is covered with art, pictures, menus, you name it. Everyone needs lots of magnets. I can't wait to check out your store!

March 15, 2007 at 4:09 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi Kim-

By any chance have you thought about putting your hutch against that wall? Not sure if you have room between the wall and the table, but then you could put that project off for a while, LOL!-Stephanie

March 15, 2007 at 4:13 PM
Twice Remembered said...

Thanks, Patricia! Well, fortunately, drywall is pretty forgiving in most cases. You can sand it out and "start over" when things don't look right. It's just time consuming and what might night show up before primer and paint *does* show up after. Thanks about the magnets! These little crafts help me keep my sanity, lol!

Hi Stephanie! That would be a good idea about the hutch but I don't have one anymore. Our house is pretty small, so when we put the dining room window in, we had to find a new home for it. I'm not sure, but I don't think there would be room for it in that spot. But good suggestion!

March 15, 2007 at 4:22 PM
Naturegirl said...

The wall looks great!Big difference!
Don't sweat the small stuff..probably just fine once everything is put back in it's place!Hang a picture there to detract your attn.I have fridge magnets like those..a blogger fairy sent them to me! Have a great day and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

March 16, 2007 at 8:00 AM
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Kim, I hope you get that wall all figured out...I'm one of those who says, don't sweat the small stuff too. I've been through some pretty heavy remodels myself & I know how it can get to you. It goes from being joyful to a big chore. Hang in there...it will look beautiful. And, don't be too hard on yourself or the wall! LOL

Rhoda
Southern Hospitality

March 16, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Amanda @ Morning Glory Cottage said...

The artist/craftsman is never satisfied with their work. You'll see it more than anyone else because you know it's there. I agree with everyone else, hang a picture there and no one else will ever know, unless you point it out.

March 16, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Martha said...

Kim,

no wonder your house looks so great! You're a true perfectionist!

LOVE the magnets (can't wait until your store opens :) and I hope everyone is getting healthy over there!

Martha

March 17, 2007 at 7:25 AM
Jo said...

The little magnets look lovely, I'll be watching out for your shop opening

March 17, 2007 at 11:45 AM
willzmom said...

You are my hero-DRYWALL-wow! I don't know that I could ever attempt anything larger than patching a nail hole!!!! You are woman, I'm hearing you roar!

March 18, 2007 at 7:59 AM
bookyeti said...

I'm so excited for you and your online store Kim. That's great! :)

March 18, 2007 at 6:07 PM
Twice Remembered said...

Hello everyone! Yeah, I wish little things like that didn't drive me crazy. I know we are saving lots of $$$ by not hiring the pros, but I shouldn't expect professional results the first time I try a project either. I'm going to give this wall another try and after that, I just need to let it go, hehe!

Thanks for the comments about the shop. I'm really excited about it and it's a much needed retreat for me - working on creative projects besides this house!

Dawn, I checked out your site - how lovely! I've added you to my "old fashion homes links":)

I appreciate all of you stopping by!

March 19, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Penny said...

You are one talented lady. Those magnets are lovely!

March 20, 2007 at 5:11 PM

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