Our little lake cabin is a manufactured home that was deeded to us by my MIL. I've been transitioning from her decor (heavy, dark and traditional) to something lighter and more "wash and wear". I'm waiting to deal with the wall paper until I've finished everything else and that would be this fireplace. I'm thinking faux painting of the faux stone. Any advice on paint, primer and/or technique would be greatly appreciated. Any other ideas?

Thank you!

I've been trying to post this from said lake cabin (over satellite internet) so I'm trying without pictures and will add them later.