No More Pink

As you may recall in last November's Bathroom Redo Post, my client wanted to update her 1950's pink guest bathroom. Well two months later, the bathroom is complete and I couldn't be more happy with the results.

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Next Project

I know it's been a while, but I've been a little busy....having a baby. Our next big project is the backyard with a wishlist of a lounge area, fire pit, water feature, herb garden, grass area, and plants requiring minimal care.

Here are some before shots:

Here are some inspirational images of what we are envisioning:

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Now to find a landscaper...........

Nursery is Complete!

After receiving our new bumper and cotton woven rug from Dash & Albert......the nursery is ready for baby's arrival!

I hope she likes it as much as we do!

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Bathroom REDO

I've recently been working on a small bathroom renovation in an existing 1950's home. The existing bathroom is covered in mostly pink tile, so the owner decided some updating was necessary. She wanted a clean, classic look and after some deliberation and careful consideration, we chose hexagon floor tile, ceramic subway tile, carerra marble countertops, and classic cabinetry. Stay tuned for developing shots as the project progresses.

Before:

The Details:

Out with the RED and in with the AQUA

I can now add furniture refinisher to JR's list of talents. We had a red Chinese cabinet that just did not fit into our new study/sitting room color scheme and after receiving some bids to get the piece lacquered, we decided to paint it ourselves. We trepadaciously commited to an aqua color and were off to the paint shop to match the aqua in our new wallpaper. Thus began the transformation...

Before

Priming. Painting. Polyurethaning.
Et voila!
There was some leftover wallpaper from the study, so we decided to line the interior with the print.

Our new liquor cabinet! I think we'll take a break now.

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Wallpaper Crazy!

J.R. & I have been busy putting the finishing touches on our house. This included an accent wall in our study. I chose a vibrant and bold print from Graham & Brown. JR was a little hesitant, but I wanted to take a risk, as most of our walls are painted a neutral gray. After meeting with several wallpaper hangers, I decided to go with Jerry Horton Wallcovering based on his experience and estimate.

Before the installation

The process: Floating the existing wall, sanding, measuring, applying primer, cutting wallpaper, and hanging the paper.
All Finished!

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...........Speaking of the CRIB

My wonderful husband was a busy bee this week getting the nursery put together. What a handyman he has become! Here is our progress so far:

I've had my heart on Martha Stewart's POMPOMs...Here they are as a mobile above the crib. I made some of my own out of store-bought tissue paper.



Almost finished......."She" better be a girl!

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