My fiancé Jeff got back from India over the weekend and loved what I had done so far. I followed your advice, dear readers, and went with “Olive Moss” for the accent wall in the living room. (And yes, the walls ended up darker than expected, a fact that stunned the novice painter in me). In the office, I painted the top portion of the wall between the moldings Benjamin Moore’s “Yellow Marigold.”

Click through to the next page to see more of Ashley’s new colors.

Even Jeff got in on the action. For the dining room, we chose a blue hue and he spent a few hours painting away (as you can see, it’s still a bit from being finished).

Could all these bright colors cause headaches? Maybe. That’s why in the bedroom, we want something a little more mellow, maybe something neutral to match the amazing duvet cover and pillow shams he picked up in India.

Any suggestions? And if we do go with something neutral, would painting just one wall look strange?

Quick tip: Done painting for the day but want to reuse the brushes tomorrow without washing them? Cover them in plastic wrap and stick them in the freezer. When you’re ready to begin painting the next day, pull them out and start again. (Courtesy of Jeff’s Mom, Jeanne B.) — Ashley P.

See Ashley’s first painting adventure post by clicking here.

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