The Gallery Wall

A bit more progress has been made in my bathroom...it's almost done!  (read other posts about it HERE, HERE, and HERE.  I decided to make floral paintings the focus in this room...particularly the four paintings (three shown here and one in this post) that I found at thrift stores during the past few years. Actually, everything hanging in this room was discovered at one thrift store or another.

Including this escutcheon plate that I used as part of my towel holder.  It, along with a scrap of wood and a peg, easily transformed into a great place to hang a hand towel



 

One of the last things that has to be done involves the wall cabinet.  I really don't like the shutter look.  We're going to cut a piece of paneling to fit over the slats. It'll be painted with black chalkboard paint....I think the first message on it will be "Rise & Shine"!

A floral print, an old round mirror, and a Syroco golden roses wall hanging complete the gallery.  I really love the diamond shaped Syroco piece, and I'm pleased that I finally found the perfect spot for it.  The mirror is one of my favorite finds....and it only cost $1.98!!

 

See the wall reflected in the mirror? 
That's the other area that needs a bit more work.  Soon.....

Bathroom Progress

Nothing like an out of town guest to get me to finish a decorating

project....namely the bathroom remodel I mentioned back in November. 

Thanks Mom!

 

One of the things I needed to do was add a shelf above the toilet.  I really had no idea what I wanted.  But while going through my stash of stuff I came across these metal brackets. I recently picked them up at a thrift store for a mere $1.98!

I also discovered this tray...another thrift store purchase.  I saw something similar at an antique mall and the tag said it was a cigar tray.  However I haven't been able to find any info to confirm that.  Honestly I don't particularly care what it was....now it's my bathroom shelf!! 

Bill attached it to the brackets for me. 

 

 

  I added a linen doily, a pretty jar for storage, and a couple other treasures. 

I love how it looks!!

Finally settled on a shower curtain too.  White chenille...perfectly simple! 
I added a great old mirror (it's in the first photo) and a 'gallery wall' too.
Stay tuned for a look at it....real soon.

 

 

Bathroom #2 Makeover - After

We just got back from a trip...I was especially excited to return because the

bathroom remodel took place while I was away.  Remember the Before Post? 

Well, this is what I found when I got home Saturday night!

 

 

I LOVE it! 

We just need to decide on a mirror and shower curtain, and then all the finishing touches will take place.  That painting on the toilet is the inspiration for this room....it will hang above the toilet.

 

I couldn't wait to share photos of the new room...but I'm still going to be taking a little break.  I need to recover from my vacation, upload the 2300 plus photos I took, and get this bathroom back in order.  If you'd like a peek at what I've been up to you can click on the photos of Katie, Mandy and Christine on the sidebar.  That will take you to their Instagram photos.

 

 

Bathroom #2 Makeover - Before

Back in August I shared the makeover of the bathroom Bill uses...I never did share photos of it all decorated though.  That's because we still haven't settled on a shower curtain! 

On Monday the makeover will begin on the main bathroom.  We'll be replacing the old tub/shower surround and the floor with ceramic tile. I'm super excited about that!

 

 

Here it is....the wall art has been removed. Everything else will come out
this weekend.  I think the change is going to wonderful!

 

 

The next three photos are my inspiration rooms. You can find links to them on my

Bathroom Pinterest board.  I really like the blue & white color combination...especially

with the black & white mosaic floor tile.

 

 

The tub/shower area will look like this...I love the three shelves in the
corner.  I debated on whether or not I wanted the wall tile to go all the way
up to the ceiling or not.  I went back and forth a dozen times. The final
decision was made yesterday.  'All the way up' won.

 

I knew I didn't want a white vanity...but trying to decide between black and
dark brown took some time.  I went with dark brown.

Oh, a bathroom this size would be awesome.  I love everything about
this space.  It's not quite the look that I'll end up with, but it confirmed my
floor tile choice.  This tile is what I was going to get.  But I opted for a tile
with a little less black in it.

 

 

It's been fun browsing through websites and then 'pinning' the things

that appeal to me onto Pinterest.  Puts it all in one

spot...and that's way easier than remembering!

 

 

Here's my tile...I LOVE it!  I also love the vanity we decided on...hopefully I won't
miss the drawers too much!  The shower curtain is an issue in this bathroom too. 
I kind of like this one...but I'm also thinking about making one out of an old white
chenille bedspead.  So many decisions!

 

The new bathtub is a tiny bit wider than the old one...it's also a few inches deeper.  We're using
6x6 inch tiles in the tub/shower area.  Mandy has them in her bathroom and I really like
how they look.  I'd really like to find an old mirror, but if I can't this might be the back up.

 

 

Once this is all done I'll start the decorating.  That's going to be fun. 

I have an old 16x20 oil painting that I hope to use over the toilet. 

The painting is my decorating inspiration.

That's a whole other post though!

 

Happy weekend!!

 

 

 

Time for a New Blog Header

On a recent visit to my bathroom

~ yes, I said bathroom ~

I was inspired to create....

 

 

....a New Blog Header!!!

The little birds scattered about were calling me.

(can't believe I missed some dust on the black ledge!)

I think they make a sweet little header!!

 



Bathroom

For the month of June I'll be participating in a Photo A Day Challenge. One prompt, one photo, & few words. The daily prompt is the title of each post. Click on the link below for more information.

June - Photo A Day Challenge

"This place is for the birds......"

(as evidenced by the other photo a day from this room.)