Star Gazing~

New Paint~

For the last seven months it's felt as though we live in the middle of the desert. Finally, there is a glimmer of light (an oasis) at the end of the tunnel. Today I took both kids shopping to our new Home Depot. This is the first finished segment in the new shopping/dining area that is being built 3 miles from our house. The area will include Super Target (opening Mar. 10), Kohl's, Best Buy, JCPenney, Linen's-N-Things, Sportmart, Petsmart, Ross, and many more stores and restaurants. We can't wait for everything to open--it will finally feel like we live in a real-live city! While at the HD, I decided to buy some paint and paint our bedroom. After 4 long hours of taping, rolling, and brushing I can now say that I am a firm beleiver in expensive paint. I have never purchased the "top of the line" paint before. I always go for the no-name cheaper variety. Today though, I found a diamond in the rough. After examing all of the paint in the "mistinted" discount area, I found a gallon of grey Ralph Lauren satin sheen wall paint. (Here's a hint for you bargain hunters out there--pay attention.) Beyond the ugly mis-tinted gray I say a beautiful earthy olive color. I asked the very nice lady to add some additional tints to the paint, then mixed it up and VOILA~ a perfectly mixed gallon of Ralph Lauren paint for $5. So, here are the pics!