Bold Black and White Stripes In My Hall

 Last week, I marked another item off my 

dream list. Since I moved in this old Victorian 

home two years ago,

I have wanted to try something bold on the 

common wall that starts at the front door 

and runs up to the second floor.  

I decided that black and white bold 

horizontal stripes might be the way to go.

Because all my floors and walls are

white, I wanted to add a strong statement

on one of the walls.

 Luckily, I have a great renovator who has the skills 

and nerve to try any  number of fun decor ideas.

It started with a fresh coat of white matte paint on

the wall and after it had cured, the arduous

job of measuring the stripes and taping them

off began.  That took a good part of one day.

 Then, the painting began.

 In order to prevent the black paint from

seeping under the tape, Mark and John

cut the paint with a brush near the tape.

We held our breaths as the tape was

ripped off hoping we had a clean line.

We did!

 I was thrilled to see the results....

and the final touch of adding a fun

runner for the steps can now be chosen.

With workmen up and down the stairs,

the last thing I will do in the house

will be to install the stair carpet.

 This is the second floor landing 

looking down the stairs.

I love putting my colorful art

and paintings on this wall.

They just pop!

 This is one of my favorite paintings by a Quebec

artist, Danielle Rochon, that I bought years

and years ago when I was a consultant.

It sits right outside my studio and

I pass by this lovely lady many times a day.

This is another fav piece of art by the front door

that can also be seen from the living room.

I want to find a funky little table to replace

the black chest.  In time, in time....

I am so brave in this city house.

Is it urban living that creates the atmosphere 

to try new ideas

or

is it my age?  

Do we get braver as we get older?

I don't know ....  but this last two years  in Toronto

have been the most fun I've ever had.