so far in this house craig and i have redone every room except this hallway and the third floor.
in our marriage we have painted for hundreds of hours.
we have scraped off probably 100 layers of wallpaper between this house and our first house.
and thankfully, we kind of halfway enjoy it.... once we get started.
this wallpaper and dark wood make this hallway dreary and dim.
it is not my style at all.
not in any way.
i am not a victorian kind of girl.... so this paper has got to go.
i removed off all that wallpaper.
by myself.
it was very gratifying.
luckily.... BlogHer and Glidden® Brilliance Collection™ Paint have offered to help with this makeover.
the hardest part comes next.....choosing a Glidden paint color!!!
there are SO many beautiful choices!
Glidden Brilliance Collection paint has these little bottles of paint testers in 306 colors to try out on your walls.
you can paint the whole bottle on 3 square feet with the built in applicator...NO EXTRA MESS!
SO SIMPLE!
do you want to help me choose a color?
Glidden paint has a color visualizer on their website.
it's pretty cool.
you pick a palette and then "paint" the walls in your virtual house..... love it!
play around with the Glidden paint colors and come back to tell me which color i should pick!
check out Glidden paint on Facebook and Twitter too!
Glidden Brilliance Collection paint is only available at Wal-mart.
i am going there to find my paint.
Glidden paint can get you going too.
want to know how?
leave a comment with the color you think i should choose and you could
win a $150 Walmart gift card!
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This contest runs from september 6 - 30.
Rules:
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You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.
You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
Clear Blue Sky.
Love the color. Love the name. :)
Can't wait to see what you choose.
Btw, I love this little tool to "try out" colors. I think it might help me pick a new color for my master bath. Yippee!
Posted by: Lori Austin | 09/06/2011 at 09:16 AM
I would go with Lime Sorbet...bright and beautiful...with white trim, it would be so cheery
Posted by: Karie | 09/06/2011 at 09:29 AM
Smoky Charcoal or Moonlight Grey
Posted by: Anna Marie | 09/06/2011 at 09:32 AM
Polished Limestone <3
Posted by: Samantha | 09/06/2011 at 09:41 AM
almost aqua or pistachio icecream--a little different than a typical neutral, but would go with almost any of your fun and colorful photography and art! i am for real.
Posted by: Tonya | 09/06/2011 at 10:21 AM
sugared lime....mmmmmm I just love green!!
Posted by: tiffany m gardner | 09/06/2011 at 10:55 AM
I like Pearl Grey and Granite Grey...but I'm also looking for grey walls in my house. Go painting!
Posted by: Kat | 09/06/2011 at 12:12 PM
I'm partial to cool blues because they can be such a great neutral and light up a dark space. So... I vote for Icy Waterfall.
Can't wait to see your finished space ... so many hours of love labor!
Posted by: Gretchen | 09/06/2011 at 12:59 PM
i like the sunbeam color...so light and cheery and sunshine-y! beautiful house, wallpaper and all! :)
Posted by: catie | 09/06/2011 at 01:25 PM
i like Mountain Slate Blue - a great combo of grey and blue!
Posted by: Sara | 09/06/2011 at 01:30 PM
Love the French gray. What a beautiful house. I love the craftsmen style mouldings and stair rails.
Posted by: Bonnie | 09/06/2011 at 01:36 PM
Love, love, love Caribbean Sea!
Posted by: valerie | 09/06/2011 at 01:47 PM
Smoky Charcoal or Marigold Petals. And, what's on the floor???
Posted by: Jamie | 09/06/2011 at 02:26 PM
Clay Bisque.. a soothing neutral to go with all that beautiful wood!!
Posted by: BizzyMom | 09/06/2011 at 04:55 PM
Almost Aqua! Looking forward to pics of the makeover!
Posted by: Bailey C | 09/06/2011 at 06:07 PM
Moonlight Grey seems like it would go with anything!
Posted by: Shannon | 09/06/2011 at 07:45 PM
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tweet!
Posted by: Shannon | 09/06/2011 at 07:47 PM
true turqoise and accent with candy apple!
Posted by: Carrie K | 09/06/2011 at 08:30 PM
My moms old neighbors had a similar design on the floor... Only other time I have seen that!
I love teals, for my bedroom though. I'm a clean cut girl. Whites, blacks. Then adding pillows, filled jars, etc for color pop.
I love the Bermuda Bay but I'm not sure if that's a hallway color. Could be? But I loveeeeeee Corn Silk. It's bright and cherry!
Posted by: Cathy | 09/06/2011 at 08:45 PM
Either tropical surf or clear blue sky. Something bright and light!
Posted by: Erica | 09/06/2011 at 08:51 PM
I love Mossy Green. It would go well with the lovely hardwood floors and wood work. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Posted by: Heather Spooner | 09/06/2011 at 10:09 PM
I like Pineapple Upside Down cake. However, my house sort of looks like a bag of Skittles so I'm pretty color happy! :)
Posted by: Jennifer wood | 09/07/2011 at 12:37 AM
Well, I like Soft Candlelight because it's a light, sunny yellow which is so happy.. but the truth is, I would want you to go with an appropriate shade of white to be a clean backdrop for all the splashes of color which are YOU!
Posted by: Lisa K | 09/07/2011 at 09:02 AM
I must have done something wrong so I'll just go with Olivewood. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Laura | 09/07/2011 at 09:55 AM
Icy Waterfall!
Posted by: Kris | 09/07/2011 at 10:34 AM
Sweet baby boy - i love it - good luck!
Posted by: Ann R. | 09/07/2011 at 12:07 PM
Pearl Grey. your house is so cool!
Posted by: jessica kiehn | 09/07/2011 at 12:16 PM
Buttered Sweet Corn!
Posted by: Monica | 09/07/2011 at 12:41 PM
I would pick either Natural Wicker or Dusty Miller!! I love them both!
Posted by: Nicole | 09/07/2011 at 12:43 PM
Tropical Lagoon!
Posted by: Kate | 09/07/2011 at 12:45 PM
I am terrible at picking colors - I looked but couldnt decide! I do like the idea of painting the trim/doors white and then the walls a fun bright color with a cool deep tone on the bottom on the stair railing (where the maroonish paper is)
Posted by: Sarah | 09/07/2011 at 12:45 PM
Lately I've been so indecisive when it comes to color. Blues, yellows, pink, reds, greens, purples? How could I ever decide! We can't paint our apartment, so I'm living with beige-y white walls that I hate but am bringing in color. I could never decide what color to put in your hallway - you have that beautiful green at the end of the stairs, right? How about gray with some awesome paint frames on the walls or something to bring in a huge pop of color.
Posted by: Sarah @ Redhead in Ruffled Flats | 09/07/2011 at 12:48 PM
I would do Sea spray or Shamrock white. Something neutral enough that you won't want to repaint soon since it looks like painting above the stairs is really high!
Posted by: Brook @ BeingBrook | 09/07/2011 at 12:49 PM
love the tropical lagoon color. my guess is that you will go with some shade of white though. :)
Posted by: amy d | 09/07/2011 at 12:49 PM
I would do Sea spray or Shamrock white. Something neutral enough that you won't want to repaint soon since it looks like painting above the stairs is really high!
Posted by: Brook @ BeingBrook | 09/07/2011 at 12:49 PM
I loved the Fresh Pineapple!
Posted by: Emily S | 09/07/2011 at 12:52 PM
Dazzling Daffodil! Wish you could pick paints by names only,
love-em...pretty please show us the finished product! Your house is awesome, the ice cream party was neat-O!
Posted by: Rachel Newswanger | 09/07/2011 at 12:52 PM
Definitely Granite gray! Gray is the new color, it is everywhere! I love your house, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brenda | 09/07/2011 at 12:53 PM
I love pool party and vanilla shake!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | 09/07/2011 at 12:53 PM
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/SongsKateSang/status/111497685063843840
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | 09/07/2011 at 12:55 PM
I would do Crisp Linen White, then fill the hall with fun, colorful artwork.
Posted by: Dawn | 09/07/2011 at 12:55 PM
Warm Stone. A gray neutral with brown undertones (from what I can tell); it would go well with the wood trim, but looks equally fantastic next to white.
Posted by: Conner Academy | 09/07/2011 at 12:56 PM
I love Buttered Sweet Corn. Your house is so pretty that any color you choose will be great.
Posted by: Karen Willis | 09/07/2011 at 12:56 PM
Moonlight gray - I am painting my house is all kinds of shades of gray!
Posted by: Anne-Marie P | 09/07/2011 at 12:57 PM
Smoky Charcoal!
Posted by: katie g | 09/07/2011 at 12:58 PM
I think Vintage Yellow would be beautiful with all that gorgeous wood trim and doors. Very warm without being dark at all. Good luck picking!
Posted by: Leigh Anne Smith | 09/07/2011 at 12:58 PM
It's probably a bit boring, but I love a cool grey, so you can do anything you want with accents of any kind!
Posted by: beth | 09/07/2011 at 12:59 PM
I'm in a minimalist phase right now...I like the Elegant Lace and Eloquent Ivory.
Posted by: Mindi | 09/07/2011 at 12:59 PM
For me, I love Shaded Ice and Misty Moonstone. But I think Deepest Aqua would look great in your house, especially with the wood tones in the hallway!
Posted by: Christi | 09/07/2011 at 01:00 PM
Summer Sandcastle
Posted by: Lorilei | 09/07/2011 at 01:00 PM
i'm diggin' pineapple sorbet!
Posted by: kendra | 09/07/2011 at 01:02 PM
French gray
Posted by: Jennifer s | 09/07/2011 at 01:02 PM
I like Sandy Feet...it's so happy!
Posted by: Amy | 09/07/2011 at 01:05 PM
Spring Cactus! So pretty. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Sarah Marie | 09/07/2011 at 01:07 PM
I would go with French Country Blue!
Posted by: carrie | 09/07/2011 at 01:08 PM
I like the smoky charcoal. It will all look great ,no matter what you pick!
Posted by: sarajane | 09/07/2011 at 01:08 PM
Dazzling Daffodil! The pretty yellow would really brighten up the room and balance out the dark wood. Then you could add lovely blues for accents.
Posted by: Annie | 09/07/2011 at 01:09 PM
You always have such fun, colorful accessories so I would paint it neutral (swan white was one color I checked out) to allow those accessories to stand out. the color visualizer was very cool to play with.
Posted by: Heather S | 09/07/2011 at 01:10 PM
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/carrieloves/status/111501574018310144
Posted by: carrie | 09/07/2011 at 01:11 PM
I like Husky Grey and Dusty Miller. Maybe not bright enough for that hallway though...
The Dusty Miller color made me laugh because I grew up with a boy named Dusty Miller. :) Too funny!
Posted by: jennifer | 09/07/2011 at 01:11 PM
Granny smith Apple!
Posted by: sharon y. | 09/07/2011 at 01:12 PM
Pool party!
Posted by: Jen N. | 09/07/2011 at 01:16 PM
TRUE TURQUOISE! it would brighten up that dark wood and be a warming color to wake up to every morning!
Posted by: Hannah O | 09/07/2011 at 01:23 PM
I think Pineapple Upside Down Cake would be SUPER awesome:)
Posted by: Tara | 09/07/2011 at 01:29 PM
French gray.
Posted by: Wendy | 09/07/2011 at 01:32 PM
i like vibrant colors but for some reason am thinking the soft candlelight might let your amazing floors shine. and then let colorful accessories pop!
Posted by: kristen | 09/07/2011 at 01:33 PM
Sunflower of course! What a great giveaway!
Posted by: Monica | 09/07/2011 at 01:33 PM
I like the smokey charcoal
Posted by: Robyn | 09/07/2011 at 01:35 PM
Oh I love picking colors - so many pretty ones to pick from! I like Clear Blue Sky and Driftwood Grey! Good Luck! :)
Posted by: Jessica | 09/07/2011 at 01:36 PM
right now, i'm all into gray and orange but orange woulkd b weird, or would it!
Posted by: Misty c | 09/07/2011 at 01:37 PM
Oh I love your house! I am painting my living room Warm Stone and the ceiling Bronzed Ivy... Warm Stone is a great nuetral! But I also love love love Winter Sky Gray. It works no where in my house but it is so beautiful. I think I am going to paint my closets that color just so I can use it. :) I also love Dusty Miller. Glidden has so many great color choices!
Posted by: Carrie | 09/07/2011 at 01:37 PM
Misty Aqua, love it!
Posted by: Jami | 09/07/2011 at 01:44 PM
Fresh Pineapple - Beautiful!
Posted by: Christy | 09/07/2011 at 01:45 PM
I LOVE celery sticks!
Posted by: Donna | 09/07/2011 at 01:47 PM
I would pick indigo night or cinnamon stick. I love bright colors, but usually tend to pick dark ones for my house.
Posted by: Jennifer DeLosSantos | 09/07/2011 at 01:47 PM
I think the hallway needs brightness and warmth. I choose Sunflower, or Citus Punch.
Posted by: Kirsten P | 09/07/2011 at 01:47 PM
Going with antique silver...have it in my entryway/hallway and not only is it the color of a stormy fall sky (so poetic)=D
but you can't see the ten million grubby kid fingerprints...fabulous!
Posted by: jill | 09/07/2011 at 01:47 PM
It's hard to say. Are you painting the trim? As of now, I would go with Deepest Aqua or Spring Leaf!
Posted by: Courtne Huffman | 09/07/2011 at 01:48 PM
I vote for Moonlight Grey, so pretty!
Posted by: Sarah | 09/07/2011 at 01:48 PM
I like Ginger Ale. Can't wait to see what color you pick!
Posted by: Sharla | 09/07/2011 at 01:48 PM
I would choose vintage yellow, love how it would brighten the room!
Posted by: Janelle | 09/07/2011 at 01:51 PM
I like the Buttered Sweet Corn. What a beautiful third floor you have!
Posted by: Penny | 09/07/2011 at 01:53 PM
'Buttered Sweet Corn' gets my vote! I'm excited to see which one you chose! :)
Posted by: Kimberly Dial | 09/07/2011 at 01:56 PM
White or lime sorbet would brighten things up!
Posted by: Shawna | 09/07/2011 at 01:57 PM
Barely Jade. :)
Posted by: stephanie | 09/07/2011 at 01:58 PM
Seal Grey would look great. I'm also trying to choose a paint color for our living room. Can't wait too see what you choose. I LOVE your floor!
Posted by: stacy | 09/07/2011 at 02:02 PM
Pool Party! It would look beautiful with your wood floors and the other colors you have in your home. :-)
Posted by: Barbie | 09/07/2011 at 02:04 PM
Cappuccino white - neutral and bright!!
Posted by: Christy | 09/07/2011 at 02:06 PM
I vote for French Grey.
Posted by: Kim | 09/07/2011 at 02:08 PM
Vintage Yellow!
Posted by: Alicia | 09/07/2011 at 02:08 PM
go with Homemade Butterscotch. Your walls will be yummy looking and you'll probably have to keep butterscotch candies around the house. how can you go wrong with either?? :)
Posted by: Robin Canter | 09/07/2011 at 02:09 PM
How about quiet rain or shaded ice, they are in the off white family. Will there be a big reveal?
Posted by: Tiffany | 09/07/2011 at 02:16 PM
How do you choose?? Clear Blue Sky or Pool Party. Love both the colors and the names.
Posted by: Mary Lawhon | 09/07/2011 at 02:18 PM
I like Sugared Lime or True Turquoise...they seem like your kind of colors. The names are all so fun!
Posted by: Ashley B. | 09/07/2011 at 02:26 PM
I think you should use either Softest Juniper or Tropical Lagoon. Both are sweet, happy colors and I think they'd suit you and your family well!
Posted by: Chantel | 09/07/2011 at 02:29 PM
I like the color Olive Wood.
Posted by: Sheila P. | 09/07/2011 at 02:32 PM
I love the very violet.
Posted by: Secret Mom Thoughts | 09/07/2011 at 02:32 PM
I am thinking granite grey for my master.
Posted by: erica | 09/07/2011 at 02:34 PM
At first I thought maybe Sunflower but I think I like sunbeam better!!! Good luck so many beautiful choices!
Posted by: Linda | 09/07/2011 at 02:35 PM
I love Misty Aqua because I am such a beach girl. I love the deep blues but think it would be too dark for your hallway, so I like the Cornflower Bouquet as a neutral blue and think it would make the wood look beautiful! Too many great colors to choose from! Can's wait to see your finished look!
Posted by: Ruth Ann | 09/07/2011 at 02:36 PM