To Paint or Not to Paint?

Why is it so hard to choose paint colors? I have researched, quizzed people, scrolled through Pinterest, gone to paint stores to collect samples, and spent a lot of time walking around my house muttering to myself . (Luke note: She does this anyways.) The other day, I was watching a show with my husband, and I realized that I was not watching the characters, I was watching the paint colors in the background. “Did you see the colors in that kitchen?” Wait, rewind that so I can see the color of that door.” Why don't people want me to watch shows with them anymore? My husband runs and hides if I start waving paint cards at him. I think the family may be planning to stage an intervention.

Why does it seem like it's the hardest decision of my life? I spent less time than this deciding to marry my husband. People divorce themselves from their paint colors every 7-10 years according to studies. We don't have to commit to paint for eternity, or even this lifetime. Do we?

I did feel better when I heard that a certain celebrity had her painter change the paint color in her house 8 times. He painted the same rooms over and over. Hitler was a house painter. There may be a connection.

Another problem is that Richard does NOT like neutral colors.

Me: What about this white color?

Him: That looks like all of the apartments I lived in while growing up.

Me: What about this gray, Gray's are very popular right now.

Him: That looks like a prison.

Me: How about this green?

Him: That says “hospital.”

Me: What about (insert neutral color here) ......

Him: Boring!

I finally had an assertive moment where I took charge of those paint cards and made some decisions. Turquoise, yellow, and ….some neutral shade. Ok, two out of three isn't bad. My euphoria was short lived however. I foolishly asked for affirmation at a family gathering. Most of them politely said, “Oh!” Or “Hmmm.” My son Chris looked at my paint card and suggested that the yellow I chose looked like pee. My good friend Carol told me that turquoise reminded her of her grandmother who had everything in her house that color. So, my color choices make people think of elderly ladies and pee. I'm beginning to think that home décor is not one of my talents. I would rather write about it. So I did.

Hey! I feel better now! I kind of like the way the texture over my old paint looks. Time to put the furniture back?