b'coveredCheck twice,Resene Resene ResenePaper DollA cautionary taleComfort Zone Mint Julepfrom Jesse points out paint once why its always worthResene Resene Resenedouble-checking your job instructions beforePioneer Redgetting stuck in. TwineSepiaO ur team in the Hawkes Bay region was attending an exterior paint job of a local farm property. Our guys turned up to the farms address, but on that property, there happened to be three or four small houses plus a few sheds grouped close together. The painting foreman had been told we were to paint the one on the right. Little did we know, the buildings were all to the right of the shared gravel driveway.One week later, we had almost finished paintingtheentireexteriorofalittle cottagewhenafarmerpulledup.We had not seen anyone the whole week. Hesays,absolutebrilliantjob,the cottage looks awesome, it has totally been brought back to life.Then, the farmer started laughing.The painter chuckled awkwardly and asked, why is it so funny?The farmer replied, mate, it was the house next to this one that your crew was supposed to paint,butImabsolutelychuffedyou painted mine instead of the neighbours. Suppose you better get started on their house now, youre a week behind schedule. Do you have a story about a decorating or design project? Share it in an email to editor@blackwhitemag.com for a chance to have it featured.80 blackwhitemag.com'