Shed Reveal!

Those of you who have been following from the beginning know about the shed. I started my summer holidays thinking I'd get to work on it right away and it would be done.
Yeah right. Mosquitos, heat, and boredom meant that I just finished it today - 2 months later. I swore it would be done before I went back to work. Although, I'm technically back, the students don't arrive until tomorrow so I figure that counts:)
All the men in my life say what a great shed it is - with a cement foundation and electricity! For me, it's a place to put bikes and gardening supplies... and occassionally storage for people other than me :). Oh well!
The goal was low budget and at least that worked out. I wasn't replacing anything, just painting. So, although I bought more paint than anticipated, the whole project was under $150.
Here it is before.

What a sad little eyesore. I almost feel sorry for it.

After it was powerwashed and scraped.

Did I mention scraping is the worst job on the planet? It looks even worse...

Here it is after a coat of primer.

Okay, priming stinks too. Literally.

And here it is completed.

I do find it a bit dark but I wanted the reverse of the house (white with grey trim). The black door is so large that it's a bit imposing but it's staying for now.. see how I feel next summer! Stephane made up some window boxes with some leftover wood in no time. I guess I'll have to wait until next summer to see some bright, colorful flowers in there!

I think Beaufort likes it!

Or, maybe he's not sure.

What do you think? Not bad for under $150 bucks and a pain in the neck!

Shed redo - DAY 1

I promised myself that I would start my shed project within the first week of summer vacation. I knew if I didn't start right away it wouldn't get done. I got a little sidetracked with some gardening. Shopping for perennials (and stealing from family) is fun!
Finally yesterday I used a pressure washer to remove some of the loose paint. It was a messy job. My grass is covered in dried paint as was I! Today is wet, so I took a little break. It needs some more scraping and then a good coat of primer.

While out shopping with my mom yesterday we spotted this piece of coral at Prestige Kitchens and took it home. It adds a little touch of summer to my living room. It works with the white theme I have going on the mantel.

Hope you are all enjoying summer so far!

School's out!

Last day for teachers at school tomorrow and that means time to get going on some summer projects. I've been feeling swamped by report cards, paperwork, filing and cleaning up a year of being unorganized in my classroom. I had a great year with my sweet class but it is time for a break! First up is some gardening and painting my shed!

The shed currently looks like this (minus the snow):

I can't wait to get it cleaned up, scraped and painted. I'm thinking the same grey as the trim around the windows with white trim and door. I'm totally inspired by some of these images. I know it won't be that great but less of an eyesore at least!

I don't think I'd mind working so much if I could do it here! Oh wait, I don't work in the summer:)

Stay tuned for my after pics!