We’re on Day 4, and with only one more day until the photoshoot, it’s all hands on deck to wrap up our big and small projects. Today’s focus is on murals, painting, stenciling, and adding colorful outdoor elements to make the space truly shine.

Morning: Starting Strong with Painting and Mural Touch-ups

The day started early with a visit to Lowe’s to gather supplies and additional paint. I got right to work on the mural while it was still shaded in the backyard, nearly completing it.

Morning Highlights

• Outdoor Mural: Continued painting the side yard mural, bringing vibrancy to the space.

• Dining Room Progress: Completed the pink and purple paint job in the dining room and added a neon sign centerpiece, which is looking fantastic.

Midday: Additional Help and Task Prioritization

To keep up with the remaining work, I hired a TaskRabbit to help with the final painting tasks and outdoor setup.

Tasks Completed:

1. Garage Interior Painting: TaskRabbit assisted with painting the garage interior to brighten up the space.

2. Fence Triangles: Finished painting the colorful triangles on the poolside fence, adding an eye-catching feature for guests.

3. Stenciling in Living Areas: Started the stencil patterns in the living room and second bedroom to create a fun, cohesive look.

Afternoon: Outdoor Setup and Landscaping Decisions

With one day left, I made some final adjustments to outdoor furniture arrangements and landscaping to ensure the backyard feels inviting.

Afternoon Activities:

• Outdoor Furniture Setup: Arranged the exterior furniture after power washing the garage area. Everything is now in place for an inviting, photo-ready setup.

• Landscaping Additions: Decided to go with bold, colorful flowers to offset the gray backyard tones. I’m especially excited about the Bougainvillea, which will add a beautiful pop of color and climb up the wall over time.

Evening: Wrapping Up and Preparing for Final Touches

The day ended with a list of final tasks to tackle on the last day before the photoshoot.

Key Takeaways for Day 4:

• Last-Minute Purchases: Headed back to Lowe’s for final items, including paint and decor accents.

• Stenciling and Setup Goals: Plan to finish stenciling in the remaining rooms and get the outdoor setup finalized tonight.

• Preparing for Photos: With just one day left, the goal is to complete everything tonight, so tomorrow can be a lighter day of touch-ups.