This piece will be so fabulous when it has a fresh coat of paint
(and maybe some fun new hardware).
Recently, due to my move, I have ended up with a lot of things that need to be painted. A lot of mismatched wood things. I happen to know that many of you like to paint. Everywhere I go in blogland, someone is happily painting something and making it beautiful again. Is there anyone out there that DOESN’T like to paint? Is there anyone who dreads the idea and procrastinates like I do?
I love the end result, but I admit I just don’t like to do the painting part.
I have a friend in Portland that has come over several times to paint with me. She knows me. She knows I hate painting. But she. LOVES. painting. And somehow with her around, painting something is a bit more fun.
But here, in Washington? I have no one to paint with me {sniff! I think I heard crickets}.
Just look at all the pieces of furniture and other wood items I have that need paint! Someone put me out of my misery!
I need to paint this table and chairs.
I need to paint my front door and my light wood handrails.
And if I was ambitious and liked to paint, I’d paint the walls too.
I need to paint this cabinet in my son’s bathroom
when I do the Coastal bathroom makeover.
I guess I need a painting pep talk, or some sympathy. Anyone?
Let’s take a little poll.
THE PROCESS OF PAINTING: LOVE IT OR NOT?
PS. I had to laugh that Winston snuck into a couple of my photos today. He had a little accident this weekend while off on an unapproved adventure to a neighbor’s house (a St. Bernard accidentally knocked him over and he injured his shoulder. Winston is 14 years old so he isn’t as sturdy as he used to be).
After his trip to the vet, he was ordered to be on bed rest until his shoulder heals. Ha! Every time I turn around, he’s walking around, or sneaking up the stairs. Or mocking me from his bed.
I bet Winston would like a Sleep Number bed. Win one for him at Blissfully Domestic!
Hi Melissa,
I always love the idea of painting, and therefore convince myself it will be fun. It doesn’t take long to remember that it is not the process that I love, only the result. Then it goes a while between projects until I forget the cramped hand and the mess that I can make while painting
and start something else.
My friend, Mrs. Rabe, paints often. She seems to be one of those who loves it. Maybe she will comment…
Winston is a charmer. Hope he heals up quickly.
Becky K.s inspiring blog post..Blue Monday Bluebird
I love to paint whether walls (not ceilings!) or furniture or a craft project, but I do not love the prep work or the clean-up. I painted our two bathrooms – one six months ago and the other two weeks ago – and I haven’t done any of the touch-up work yet. Actually, touch-up isn’t so bad; it’s just finding the time for it! Plan a day to tackle one of your projects and just do it – you’ll be pleased with yourself.
Like you I think that would look good painted BUT hate to get started, once I’m started and the object is started it’s okay but I have two shelves I trash picked almost a year ago, they need to be primed and painted and I haven’t done it yet.
Then again, I need to go run, I don’t love running in the rain, except once I get started it’s fine, so here I sit procrastinating. Okay, gotta run and pick up some spray primer this afternoon.
Oh gosh….I hate to paint! Even more…I hate to take a piece down to the bare wood and restain it. I love that first piece, the Secretary…..I wouldn’t be able to put paint on it. But, then, I am a wood person….loving the beauty of the wood grain.
The door, cupboards….no problem…paint away. But, like I said….I hate the stripping process and painting, too
Hope you share after you paint those items. I am still holding out for keeping the Secretary wood!!!
Chars inspiring blog post..Fun Contest
Hey!
I do paint a lot because I want my home to look beautiful and the orphan furniture pieces that find their way to my home to look cohesive! Do I love it? No, well maybe… I do love the results….right now I am gearing up for a possible repaint of my basement! I get excited to think about it because I love being able to envision something and make it happen!
If I lived near you, I would come help you paint….but you should really get Manuela to come help you – she is awesome at it!
Mrs.Rabes inspiring blog post..One Of The Things I Do
I’m not in love with the idea of painting. I guess I like the finished product but it’s getting to that stage that bothers me. I like some wood pieces left stained. I can see how a trashed piece of furniture can benefit from a coat of paint and give it new life but in my opinion I don’t think every piece should be painted. But that’s just my opinion!
Astrids inspiring blog post..And now presenting…."QU"
Girl~ I hear you
) Just yesterday I recruited my 8 and 6 year olds, even the 18 month old “helped”. We painted a plate rack, two kitchen chairs and two shelves! All black spray paint of course. I try not to think about it too much. Just decide I’m going to do it and once I’m into it I can’t back out LOL. And “voila!” I have works of art…..well, kinda 
) You can do it! And just think of the finished result. Those pieces will be awesome!
I despise painting. Even spray painting. Fortunately, my mother-in-law LOVES to paint – so all of my painting jobs go to her. She does it all, from porch rails to picture frames to wicker furniture.
I don’t like to paint either…I’ve decided to become a minimalist!
Find some friends QUICK and have a painting party!
Sarah Maes inspiring blog post..How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex, Part 4 – Stepping Out In Faith (In This Day and Age, Eight May Not Be Too Young)
A thoroughly detestable activity.
Blushing Hostesss inspiring blog post..Open and closed case
Winston is such a cutie!
I only like to paint when there is room for mistakes to be made. I know I’ll make them, and I don’t want to feel bad about it! This is the reason for faux paint! I just keep adding a little color here and there until it looks just right. Fancy! Nice furniture scares me.
~Kim
Kim @ Forever Wherevers inspiring blog post..Daily Thanks – Small Things
You won’t find a lover of painting here either……I don’t need a gardener or a butler, just gimme a painter, who is enthusiastic about painting, and works for free food!!!
I agree with Sarah Mae, maybe a painting party is in order! Of course, you want your attendees to LOVE to paint!!
Suzanne
Suzannes inspiring blog post..Saturday report….
Maybe some of that could be spray painted? That’s always more fun. (Like the table and chairs. NOT the bathroom vanity!) I don’t mind painting, but I don’t like the prep work. I just want to start slappping the paint on. I have to do a crackle finish on an armoire next and I don’t even want to count how many coats that will take. (Sometimes I break it down into smaller jobs too… doors first, one side at a time.)
Sue @ My Party of 6s inspiring blog post..Motivational Momma – Next Up – Jean from STIMEYLAND!
I have to admit I’m a LOVE to paint painter. I have been a decorative painter for 15 plus years now. the main part of my business is painting vintage furniture. I do do walls but not my favorite. Check out my pieces at http://www.cottageflair.com/catalog.htm?category=7
If I was near you I’d help! Paint does wonders for everything!
I am always excited when I get sudden burst of ‘good ideas’ when it comes to painting but about half way through any given project, I am so over it. Then I try to ‘hurry’ to get it finished and sometimes I mess things up because I am not very patience towards to end. I love the ‘after’ and even the ‘before’ but the ‘somewhere in between’ really gets to me. I am with you. I love having all sorts of exciting projects to do, but I need a ‘painting buddy’ too. I love the Coastal Bathroom ideas. Thanks for sharing them with us again.
Cherri Engles inspiring blog post..Pictures of my ‘Scrap-Space’
I’m with you, Melissa. Not big on the painting projects. I finally got around to spray-painting our brass foyer light fixture a dark bronze color last weekend and it was a huge pain–but looks great now, and saved us hundreds of dollars we would’ve spent on a new one.
Julia @ Hooked on Housess inspiring blog post..I Spy a 1960s Ranch Gone Wild
Since I have recently painted my kitchen cabinets and am now painting all of my wood trim in the house white, now is not a good time to ask if I like to paint!! I do love to paint, but the trim is making me a bit weary. that said, the finished product is what makes it all worth it. I am going to do a post soon when my kitchen is complete to show everyone what a little paint can do for kitchen cabinets. BTW, I am a lurker…love your site~
Denises inspiring blog post..Spring Break happenings~
Hate it! I either wait until I can afford to pay someone to do it for me or it doesn’t get done.
Lazy Mom Leslies inspiring blog post..Confessions of a Lazy Mom
I’m with you on this one. I love the finished look but hate to do the painting. I have been procrastinating painting the backs of my built in bookcases for years now. I finally had a Mr.Linky party for everyone who did a bookcase painting project to motivate me. Nothing like a Mr.Linky party to motivate us blog ladies I always say. So the built ins are painted and they look fabulous!!
Jennifer @ Southern Charms inspiring blog post..Bookcase To Showcase Linky Party
I love the IDEA of painting, but when it comes down to the actual practice…I almost always put it off or never get it done. It is inspiring to see all these creative people doing beautiful stuff with old furniture…but I just can’t get into it no matter how much I want to. My husband assures me that I’m not that good at it either! HA!
Heathers inspiring blog post..Cousins Weekend!
No way do I enjoy painting. I recently dug deeply enough to find the fortitude to paint my 12-year old tv armoire, but I did not dig quite deeply enough to sand or prime it first, so we’ll see how that goes…
Shannans inspiring blog post..Yo. Yo. Yo. – Revisited
I would find it very difficult to paint wood. Small items (especially ceramics) don’t bother me but a real wood piece would be too heart wrenching to start.
Laurens inspiring blog post..Another chance
I like the result…not the actual painting part. I like to paint on canvas or paint watercolors! Furniture…not so much. I feel the same way that Kim @Forever Whenever does, if I can mess it up, then I’m okay to paint it!
Laryssa @ Heaven In The Homes inspiring blog post..Simple Living Links
I think you’ve found your Hate to Paint Soul Mate!! ME!!
LOL Yeah, it only takes Hubby and I a few YEARS to get around to painting. Not because we haven’t chosen a color. Just because we hate to actually paint so much! I did try the spray paint thing on a barn star, and that wasn’t so bad…kinda falls into the “instant gratification” area! And I am all about quick projects! Good luck getting things done…maybe start with the smallest, quickest project, and then maybe you’ll like the results and want to get more done! 
Blessings,
Stacey
Stacey @ The Blessed Nests inspiring blog post..Going From A HOUSE to A HOME — Part 3
Just this morning I was taking note of all the things in my house I’d like to paint – or rather have painted! I really am not very good at it so it never gets done. I need some inspiration too!
Mama Gooses inspiring blog post..Let’s Count!
I love to paint. I just don’t like the cleanup. I don’t like painting ceilings, but I’m good at painting walls and cutting in without taping off first. I would paint more furniture and stuff (even bought a spray painter) but finding somewhere in my little yard to do that without the overspray on everything is a challenge. I love how paint gives something a new life for so very little. In fact, I have some great furniture from my daughter that is black that I’m thinking of turning white and antiquing it some. That’s just one more project, though, than I have time for lately.
Claire (Little Miss)s inspiring blog post..Scenes from my morning walk
I love the smell and look of a freshly painted room, but only when someone else does the painting. I say hire a professional. Worth the money!
Suzanne@Notes from the Patchs inspiring blog post..Instant gratification
I am too impatient on top of the fact that I hate painting furniture. Once I decide I want something painted I want it done immediately so I rush through the process and do not do it properly. Then I start moving it and putting stuff on it while it is still kind of wet which totally messes it up. Oh well! From a distance or with the lights down low it usually looks great!
Count me with the “I Hate to Paint” people. I have a deck floor staring me in the face. I don’t have a clue how to start. Only what I want the finished product to look like. I’m going to bite the bullet and do it this week. Your pieces will be amazing when they’re finished. Good luck!
Starting to feel a little bit better about myself.
Now that I know I have some SISTERS out there! 
PS. I also love wood and wood grain, it is just that I have TOO MANY of those pieces
These wood items are the odd balls 
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I just love Westies! When our first one died of old age we thought we could never have another one, but now we have Wilson and he’s delightful. It looks like your Winston is the same way!
Ashleys inspiring blog post..Brand New Vintage Bikes
i SO HATE PAINTING! we just bought a new house in october and moved in over christmas break. my husband has painted what is painted thus far. i have 1,000 ideas for the front living room, kitchen, entry way, stairs, upstairs hallway, and bathrooms. but alas they involve…PAINTING! bleck.
I love to paint…but I hate getting ready to paint. Sanding, taping, removing all the hardware, and priming all are the worst…but when it is time to start putting paint to wall or furniture I love it!
Jodis inspiring blog post..Old friends…who are getting old!
Hey there..
I have never painted much at all really. When we built our home, we decided we would paint the upstairs and hire out for the downstairs. Well..I enjoyed doing it..but I didn’t want to see brushes and rollers for a long long time again. We still don’t have all our doors painted. We’ve been here 4 years. I did enjoy working on our kitchen table. The chairs are still waiting. I think I would enjoy it more if I had more MOTIVATION. (me, I’d rather just purchase whatever in the color I need it in)
Alyces inspiring blog post..Farmer’s Pork Chops
Hi
You need to pop over to http://abeachcottage.typepad.com. This woman is fab with tins of white paint she has completely transformed her home and she has three kids.
I know painting is boring but honestly take a look at her blog you will be inspired.
I’m a painter- and I like it. I’m also the one that friends call to come to their home to paint for them. Later this week I will be painting my sons new home- So if I was closer I would paint for you =)
Love your pieces and they will look totally sweet when done.
Hope all goes will, with the painting and your cute little dog.
teresas inspiring blog post..Boy oh Boy!
As much as I like the look ofpainted wood, I HATE to paint. But I do it anyway. After much procrastination and as little prep work as possible.
bekis inspiring blog post..bench monday
I love painting.. I wish I got all the time to paint all my fave furnitures and knick knack.. hehehehe being a full time working mother.. I can’t do that.. *sigh*
fittys inspiring blog post..Happy Secretary’s Day!!!
Ok, that is it…I hate the PREP part of painting. I’m too impatient. Yes. If someone would prep it all for me, I think maybe I could get into the painting part.
Nope. I’m not a fan of painting because I’m not good at it. It’s a vicious cycle. I would paint more, I’d probably get better, and if I got better, I’d probably like it more. But…alas!
If it’s any consolation, I love your door just like it is. Maybe you could skip that one?
Deidras inspiring blog post..Happy!
I don’t like painting either, I like the result, I just don’t like DOING it. Priming is really what gets me, I HATE that I have to prime anything! Spray painting is much more fun.
I hate painting, too. But, the end product makes it worth it!
Jodis inspiring blog post..PSA for Coffee Lovers
Actually, I do like the painting part…it’s the sand or clean or any of the prep work that I really do not like at all!
I’m torn between the work and the vision. I’m a Libra what can I say? I’m also a gardener which means I have two seasons: indoor and outdoors. I’m approaching the very end of the in and I’m still not done. I’m finishing painting trim in media room and it is definitely a slow go. The best thing about painting rooms at my house my husband is 6’5″ and does ceilings without a roller, but he hates the bend down, on your knees work. Sigh! Wish I were taller. Good luck with the painting. Play great music. Plan treats for yourself as you finish goals. And give that Winston a great big, but tender hug. What a cutie.
I am actually much more apt to paint a wall than a piece of furniture for some reason. I have done most of the painting downstairs in this house. I’ve even had professionals say I do a good job! We have the stupid “orange peel” sprayed on surface that is common in California. That makes cutting in VERY difficult. But, I still have a breakfast table, 4 chairs and a stool that need to get painted. I think I procrastinate because I’m not that confident on what I’m doing with furniture. Plus, there’s always something else to do! Buddy hopes that Winston will feel better soon!
Karen Bs inspiring blog post..
I HATE to paint!! but the end result is also such a great feeling!!! Maybe you could have your “painting buddy” on speaker phone while you paint?? Not perfect but the next best thing? Can’t wait to see everything when your finished!!
Hate to paint (unless it’s a 10 minute spray paint job) but love the end result. Currently have a gorgeous hutch in garage waiting to be painted black for almost 2 years. But it’s a big job and it’s easier to just procrastinate.
The Scoopers inspiring blog post..GET. OUT.
Do you want an internet painting buddy? I will be painting my golden oak dining table probably next week. You can do yours the same time I do mine…will that inspire you to do it??
I HATE to paint. But I like the way it looks when it is done, so it seems I am always painting something. I try to get my husband to help me, but he hates painting, too. So there is always an unfinished painting project around here that I started, but was too lazy to finish. I get bored with it very quickly, and just want to move onto something else.
beth daggetts inspiring blog post..Down at the Dam
I love to paint WALLS, not furniture. I wouldn’t even know how to begin painting furniture…Painting walls is very therapeutic for me. Back and forth, back and forth,…It’s like channeling my inner Karate Kid. LOL
Weird thing is that I like to paint ALONE. My (delightful) mother-in-law helped me paint one time, and the constant jabbering away almost killed me. It was simply AWFUL! I need to be left alone with my own thoughts…
kirwins inspiring blog post..Weighing me down