fresh out

Is it totally pathetic it's only 8:20 am and I'm already fresh out out steam. Lord let this day fly by...

*image via style files

kids bath before and after

Since it's not in the budget right now to give this bathroom the huge overhaul it needs we settled for some fresh paint.... everywhere. The walls got a fun cabana stripe feel and the cabinets received a quick update with a slick new coat of high gloss black (color: caviar) and new hardware. I've always loved the striped look but I was always too chicken to try. I figured a kids bathroom was a safe place to experiment.

Next, I removed the double towel bar which was hung really high and replaced it with a long piece of trim and went for towel hooks- i figured they were more kid friendly. Lastly I added a new mirror and as soon as I can figure out how to get that blasted light of the wall, I'll switch it out.

Bathroom Before (previous owners):

After

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Cream Stripe UPDATE here

As you might remember the fam and I packed up and moved this past summer. Lately as we've been renovating the new house I've had the itch to take it out a bit on this blog too. Nothing drastic, just a new banner and I'm working on some new links on the side bar for a house tour. I figured it's almost holiday time, I've got nothing else to do right? This also keeps me accountable because me officially saying I'm doing the links, means I'll actually have to tie up some projects in order to show them to you.

dear anthro...

Thank you for my new bathroom art. The spray paint is drying on the frames outside and as soon as they're ready I'll be adding these prints from the new November catalog. They were just too cute so I couldn't resist!

have to have

I have to have this new entry half table thingy for IKEA! Look at how it only has front legs so that the back can rest just above the baseboards to maximize space (that back has pre-drilled holes to screw into your walls). G-E-N-I-O-U-S! Each "cubby" holds a minimum of two pair of adult size shoes. This photo shows two units, each one costs just $99.99! I'm all about some function and extra storage. I'm in love.

Happy November, hope you all had a great time yesterday!