Masterly Progress

Even though I can't show you what I've been up to (camera still enjoying its international trip without me), you'll be impressed by how much is already done.

Prep:

• Clean: this is a big one for the master bedroom, since I live with a pile-er rather than a put-it-away-er. Gah. Done!
• Patch: this took me a lot longer than anticipated. There are two patches in my room that took a long time - they are about 5"x5" and were just covered and taped when we moved in. Luckily, it was joint tape, so it was ready for plaster. This definitely needed a few coats, with sanding in between. Then there was the easy patching: nicks and dings and nail holes. Done!
• Caulk: now this was easier than expected, thank heavens. Not too many gaps between the wall and the baseboards or trim. Done!
• Supplies: paint has been purchased. Done!

Painting Trim: As always, I do trim first. For some reason, painting is easier for me this way. All the baseboards, door trim, and even one of the doors (interior only - hey, the kids were starting to get annoyed) got painted my favorite white (Swiss Coffee - I know, very boring).

Headboard: Oh yes, I'm making a headboard, too...

• Backer: bought some plywood at Lowes. Did you know they will cut it for you for free? Okay, only two cuts for free, but since I only wanted one cut, it was perfect.
• Batting: had a ton of this hanging around, so no spending there (and I'm using up something - yay!).
• Fabric: dragged all the kids to Joann's (bad idea) and barely made it out in one piece. The fabric was still good, though.
• And then I stapled it all together. It's now ready to mount on the wall. I can't wait to show it to you!

Today I'm  hoping to get two coats of paint on the bedroom walls. I'll probably have more help than I need - or want - but that's what keeps it interesting, yes?