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Paint This! Builder Grade Cabinets

January 30, 2015 By Linda 9 Comments

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There are winners …

 

… and there are losers.

 

I’ve always been a loser.

 

And I don’t mean the finger-forming-an-L-on-the-forehead kind of loser.

 

I mean the I’ve-never-won-anything loser.

 

And when I say anything, I mean raffles and giveaways and lotteries.

 

Games of chance.

 

It seems the universe has been working against me. Or perhaps the universe was working in favor of others?

 

I think we all know at least one of  those winner people. Year after year their name is drawn from the hat at the office Christmas party. When they throw their business card into the bowl at the restaurant to win a free lunch, you just know they’ll be lunching for free …

 

But me?

 

I never win.

 

But I never stopped dreaming about the win. And the possibilities about how I would live large once I won the lottery. Or the HGTV Dream Home. Or Ellen’s 12 Days of Christmas.

 

But I think  … I think …my luck may be turning around.

 

I’m edging closer to the winner’s circle.

 

Let’s hope I’m not jinxing my winning streak with this post!

 

Last month, I won a Holiday Tablescape giveaway on my friend Laura’s blog. Some really cool dishware.

 

Then this week I received an email from my friend Debbie at Refresh Restyle. Turns out I won her giveaway too! This time for a HomeRight paint sprayer! Okay, technically I won the runner-up prize.

 

But that’s better than being a loser.

Winking smile

The timing of this win could not be more perfect, because I’m gearing up to redo the kitchen. Again. And the thought of hand brushing all those cabinets (for the second time) is a bit daunting …

 

… not to mention they’ll need a coat of primer too.

 

But now that I’ll be armed with my new HomeRight paint sprayer, this job should be a breeze.

 

-ish.

 

In anticipation, I’ve been pinning like crazy on my it started with Kitchens Pinterest board (here). Looking for DIY kitchen projects that started with basic builder grade cabinets, and were transformed into jaw-dropping showstoppers with a few coats of paint.

 

And maybe some MDF. And moulding.

 

I’m excited to get started …

 

and take you along for the ride.

 

But first I need to fill out that Home Depot survey for a chance to win $5,000. Oh, and I need to pick up a lottery ticket …

Linda

P.S. I realize it sounds like these giveaways were fixed what with me winning from my ‘friends.’ But I swear they were on the up-and-up!

 

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  1. karen@somewhatquirkydesign says

    January 30, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Damn girl! Congrats!

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  2. Donnamae says

    January 30, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Sounds like you are on a roll! It just might be a great time to win the lottery! 😉

    Reply
  3. Cristina@Remodelando la Casa says

    January 30, 2015 at 11:45 am

    How awesome your winning streak has begun, Linda! I’ve been entering all those paint sprayer giveaways (it makes the job so much easier), but no luck yet. I already won a dish set, so, I guess the sprayer will come soon. 🙂
    Thanks for the shout out! Can’t wait to see how you transform your kitchen!

    Reply
  4. kirby says

    January 30, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Yay! I can;t think of a more deserving blogger! (I wish I could paint my cabinets, but that thermafoil crap can’t take it.)

    Reply
  5. Kaylor @ Fisherman's Wife Furniture says

    January 30, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Congrats on the paint sprayer. I have used several different models and the HomeRight is by far, my favorite. Good luck on your kitchen project and thanks for including my kitchen with all the other gorgeous transformations.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 30, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you! And I just adore, adore your kitchen transformation! And I’m thrilled to hear that HomeRight is your favorite! A true endorsement from you! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  6. Debbie Westbrooks says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:10 am

    You’re a winner all around! Can’t wait to see your painted cabinets! Congratulations!
    Debbie

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    • Linda says

      February 3, 2015 at 9:45 am

      You are too sweet!!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Athena says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:30 am

    Congrats on the paint sprayer. I have used several different models and the HomeRight is by far, my favorite. Good luck on your kitchen project and thanks for including my kitchen with all the other gorgeous transformations.

    Reply

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