Ross IS a ding-dong
A while back (two years?) I undid the pair of sconces (another Cody score) in the parlor as they were drooping. Oh, the horror. To fix the issue, I needed to remove the boxes and reset them so the mounting bar would be vertical rather than at an angle. But, removing the boxes would damage the paint, and I no longer remember HOW the paint finish was created. Hence…the sconces looked like this for a long, long time.
And now? TA-DA! Did I do all the laborious work detailed above? Nope! A few days ago it just popped into my head that all I needed was a stouter mounting bar! And, I had some! So, a HUGE fix turned into an effortless fix. Yep, Ross is a ding-dong. (I need to infill the stencil but that is easy.)
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I’ve run into similar problems about “how the heck did I do that last time” when trying to redecorate. I have a card file where I put color swatches for each paint I’ve used, and instructions as to how I did it, including which stencil I used. Makes it a lot easier when you need to get a bit of touch up paint.
Jenine–Me too. But then I forget where I put my notes! I just saw a life hack where you write the paint color, etc for the room on the back of the light switch cover plate. I thought it was brilliant!
If you can remember you did it.
You are much more organized than I am. I should do that. But usually I end up doing a custom mix of stuff to get just the color I want and even with the most precise of directions, likely can’t duplicate the color.
What I have done is keep photos of repairs so I remember what is behind the drywall.
I try and take pictures of each stage of a project, just so I can see there has been progress, because
sometimes they seem neverending.
By paint swatches I meant a good sized smear of the actual paint used, since I usually customize the colors. A paint store can scan that to make more paint.
Good fix!! Glad it saved all that time.
Ross, it is so nice to see what the actual HOLY GRAIL looks like in place – a pair of period-appropriate gas/electric swing arm brackets! What a win on every level…
So stunningly beautiful! 🙂
Very seldom does a mountain turn into a molehill, but so pleasant when it does. The sconce looks stunning.
When I first saw this I thought, oh boy, something about the door bell.
Did I miss a post on your vintage door bell?
Way cool bat sculpture on the mantel!
I use a spreadsheet for paint colors. How boring! And pix of the paint cans. I do like the idea of the big scannable, swatches. And the back of the light switch plate. Thanks l
I’m getting old victorian vibes, love it, I mean look what they put over the drywall, priceless!