02/08/2026
The room that tested my patience... and taught me a lot.
A few weeks ago this room looked nothing like this.
It started with peeling off old wallpaper. I thought that would be the easy part. The real challenge began after that.
Wallpaper gums, rough wall patch, Two coats of putty, Two rounds of sanding, 2 coats of Primer & Two coats of paint. Every stage revealed something new that needed fixing.
The biggest challenge wasn't painting itself. It was working inside a small circular room where every wall curves. There are no straight edges to guide you, and using a large scraper or roller was almost impossible. Most of the work was done with small tools and a paint brush.
There were moments when I wanted to stop. The finish wasn't perfect. Some patches showed through. I skipped a few cosmetic touch-ups because there simply wasn't enough time or energy.
But despite all odds was able to cross the finish line, though a couple of additions to be made in due course.
Today the room has fresh walls, a custom-made circular mattress, and slowly it's beginning to look exactly the way I had imagined months ago.
Every brush stroke, every sore muscle, every mistake and correction has become part of the story.
When guests eventually spend a peaceful night here, they'll probably only notice the view from the window.
I'll remember the dust, the sweat, the late evenings, and the satisfaction of saying...
"I created this." ❤️
