Making an Apartment a Home: One Color at a Time!

I have lived in my apartment for a long, long time. The egg shell white walls have been showing signs of age. It reminded me of my chat with a close friend last night, about the need to not get so wrapped up in  pursuing one's career goals that you forget to actually enjoy the rest of your life.

When I woke up this morning, I took a good look at my living space. I quickly realized it reflected my years of living like a "starving artist". If I am really going to make my transition to a mindset/worldview of  a "professional actor", my apartment needs to look less like a "hostel" and more like a "home".

After walking Rusty, I washed my car and decided I would start the "home" transformation with my bathroom. It is a small space and will inspire rather than overwhelm me at these early days of change.

I headed to my local Lowe's to look at paint colors. Surprisingly, I ran into a dressed down and radiantly pregnant Heather Tom, who also seemed to be perusing the painting aisle. I did not approach her as a fan. I feel if you are a celebrity living your daily life, you deserve your privacy and sense of normalcy just like everyone else. I saw running into a successful professional actress in the paint section, nevertheless, as a sign I was on track with my mindset transition.:) I, however, am so clueless about the whole home decor thing, I asked Ms. Tom for advice. She said it is all a matter of personal taste. I told her all of my apartment walls are white and she said I definitely need some color. She thought the color options I was considering looked great. I thanked her for her help and moved on my merry way. I know it may seem silly but it feels nice to move forward with life choices and sense the "Universe" guiding your way with fun and laughter.

I left Lowe's to consider what color "spoke" to me. I eventually found my way to the "Do It Center" in Burbank where I picked up my first paint brush supply kit. As for color, I settled on the Valspar brand paint called "Morning Marigold". As I returned home, the real work began.

I cleaned the walls and counter tops then marveled at how my small little bathroom suddenly had a bit of character by simply adding a little color! I removed the towel rack and bathroom mirror, inspired to give the room a completely new look.

Tomorrow, I will hit my local IKEA. I have a feeling I may find something interesting to give the space the "homey" feel I desire.  

I thoroughly enjoyed my day long adventure in "home transformation". Can't wait for what tomorrow will bring.

Life is not only great... it's getting more colorful!