Conquista Agraria

In the past three weeks, we drove out to a little village named Conquista Agraria twice to look at a house that was for sale. The first time, we just drove out to see how long the drive would be, and we were shocked to see horses running free! Larry found a coconut, and I took a picture of the cute landmark sign.

The second time, we met with the gracious homeowners, who showed us around and even took us for a drive to the beach. It’s such a quiet and gorgeous area, but ultimately, it’s just not the right time for us to sell our house and buy another.

Primary Bedroom Makeover

We finally painted our bedroom...well, Larry did! We have lived here for over three years, and I just couldn't make up my mind about how I wanted to paint and decorate. For the longest time, I was convinced I wanted beachy blues. Then I asked ChatGPT for some ideas. I uploaded a photo of our room and the palm tree print I liked. It suggested the wall color and even helped me choose the beige bedspread. It did not suggest the pink sheets, though. That was all me! Ha ha ha!

Before we could paint, we had some cracks in the bedroom repaired. We had been putting that off, but it ended up being a simple one-day job covered under warranty. After that, we spent a few weeks gathering paint, supplies, and decor pieces. Larry did all the hard work by taking the TV off the wall, removing the mirrors, and moving furniture. He even worked around the bed, which turned out to be a bit of a challenge. Once the painting was finished, everything had to go back up. He remounted the TV and even hid the modem behind it, so there are no visible wires. It all turned out beautifully. I absolutely love the soft green walls (Comex Mundi M4-01) paired with the off-white ceiling (Comex Blanco Ostion).

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After