Paint is a bit expensive. I usually am cringing when I go to pick up some paint and realize that the DIY project I was planning won’t be so cheap after all. That’s why I felt like I had won the jackpot when the salesperson mentioned that they had certain “reject” paint on sale. I am talking $4.99 a gallon sale. Sweet!
The paint color mixer (or whatever you would call it) had broken in the store a few weeks back and certain colors hadn’t dispensed when they were supposed to, resulting in a lot of colors that weren’t what the customer wanted. The funny thing about these colors? They all seemed awesome to me! I felt like I was in Rudolph arriving at the island of misfit toys looking at all the rejected paint and seeing that someone could still love the colors (I know, a bit dramatic for paint). I snagged a great eggshell white gallon and had to mentally repeat that I didn’t need any more paint about a million times while the sales guy went out back to get the requested paint for me. I succeeded in leaving with just one gallon, but what a steal!
Great tip Lindsey….Love your “home” adorning the website main page.
Thanks! I love it too! Notice that it is gray with white trim and black doors? That’s what it is going to look like someday soon!
I hope they gave you those paint sticks too, as I think they would make a great re-purpose project!
They did! I have them stashed away for a rainy day
You have got a good eye, Lindsey! Good for you. Can’t wait to see what you create. I am really enjoying reading your blog.
Thanks! Hope all is well, I will be at Quilt Fest – hope to see you there!
Great find! I love to check out the “Oops Paint” section at Home Depot and already scored great colors. Who doesn’t love a good deal?
Isn’t it great? Love the feeling of a great deal!