so there

Some said it couldn't be done, it shouldn't be done, that is was just plain wrong. They held firmly to old-fashioned beliefs and were not willing to consider that things may have changed.

Then there were those who said,

"Go for it!"

"You won't regret it!"

and,

"You'll love it, I promise!"

Thank goodness I listened to them and followed my heart. And because I was brave and determined, I can now present to you photographic evidence that proves....


IT IS OKAY TO PAINT BRICK!


In fact, if it's really ugly brick, you have a duty to paint it.

Here's our fireplace before:




And after!!!




I rest my case.