Putting some miles on the old faithful sewing machine

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqDkix3xyGHvoyo_byfYtPvyIWcckDDtHSF6dxVLCzF7hXoHBvzH0_37qijar51I3ckGU6N12orB7-J-nH516V_8Wb9amqHBx7eRFY8DaQL9kond0ZxeiGhpRJO2dm0tBtdwrPKe7QiRO/s1600-h/100_6128.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482618856832370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqDkix3xyGHvoyo_byfYtPvyIWcckDDtHSF6dxVLCzF7hXoHBvzH0_37qijar51I3ckGU6N12orB7-J-nH516V_8Wb9amqHBx7eRFY8DaQL9kond0ZxeiGhpRJO2dm0tBtdwrPKe7QiRO/s400/100_6128.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Sophie brought home this lovely work of art , I was blown away , I framed it immediately , what a great addition.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1jl5FAMJamQHOJZbXRFKdxr7hGN2edI3tLJLwzHVrXH52CcsKdWTkvxqhDg_55rAARQHUSFsnPY5T8AGlj8BiGJVebahmkHTfAN5tma4FEs7sU0LfDqCBP7Nz28lZJdaGzZ5Dtd3ZAw3/s1600-h/100_6132.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482611985609378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1jl5FAMJamQHOJZbXRFKdxr7hGN2edI3tLJLwzHVrXH52CcsKdWTkvxqhDg_55rAARQHUSFsnPY5T8AGlj8BiGJVebahmkHTfAN5tma4FEs7sU0LfDqCBP7Nz28lZJdaGzZ5Dtd3ZAw3/s400/100_6132.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I spent many hours sewing these drapes , I used the cast off faux roman from the bathroom , pulled it all apart and sewed it onto the bottom , just for a detail .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsehyphenhyphentgXAjgcodi8c4o8USzt8grKBF-1nbm5u5yqoyaK037PKknCY7Vt8PcvUcK8Dolwf4LBVAxvSLm0fg3HSp9dMLsMYs1J6j4Hw1yJ7BozDJ6M1l3jxG3NUMbt0CkSsCaFJsy679kkk/s1600-h/100_6123.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482601734389394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsehyphenhyphentgXAjgcodi8c4o8USzt8grKBF-1nbm5u5yqoyaK037PKknCY7Vt8PcvUcK8Dolwf4LBVAxvSLm0fg3HSp9dMLsMYs1J6j4Hw1yJ7BozDJ6M1l3jxG3NUMbt0CkSsCaFJsy679kkk/s400/100_6123.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> When I picked up this paisley I didn't know how well it would match the stripe , I just knew I loved it I knew I would find a good use for it , as well it was buy one get two free .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCB6IoIDb4HbtFNUXiRzSjKupErk905-XYRN_FE7wfaZY4y8pNRMd9k4Hd4y751T3EFzOTBC448xNjA90674hABjxKWZHxqnqraJ1rWw02FXBFdUdbwhFHH6U76k2obME-uNObs-AThJj/s1600-h/100_6126.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281482593332335106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCB6IoIDb4HbtFNUXiRzSjKupErk905-XYRN_FE7wfaZY4y8pNRMd9k4Hd4y751T3EFzOTBC448xNjA90674hABjxKWZHxqnqraJ1rWw02FXBFdUdbwhFHH6U76k2obME-uNObs-AThJj/s400/100_6126.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> It works very well in my bedroom with my shabby chic bed linens , I tried to do a darker look for winter but I couldn't handle it , too masculine , I need my crisp white and blue bed with green , fresh clean and pretty , I think in the spring this room will get a long over due proper makeover , which will include lighter walls , new trim work , hopefully crown moulding and panel moulding in some fashion perhaps just on the bed wall , I love when that is made a real feature.<br /></div><div>Today we are waiting for a big storm , it sounds like we might get buried , all the school buses are cancelled , lots of schools are too , my kids wanted to go to school you know last day pf school before break is always fun and no work , pj day for Sophie , 6 more days till Christmas , are you all ready ??? </div><div> </div><div>I will be a baking fool by the end of Sunday , many cuppies are in my future , let's see I have 2 1/2 doz plus 20 mini's for one order and 60 mini's for my second order , fun fun fun . I love the smell that fills my house when I bake , and there are always left overs .<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>

Putting some miles on the old faithful sewing machine

Sophie brought home this lovely work of art , I was blown away , I framed it immediately , what a great addition. I spent many hours sewin...

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Thank you

I just wanted to say a great big thank you to those of you who have found it in your kind hearts to donate to the Kelly Boys , I will leave the donation button functioning until <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Christmas day</strong></span> and close it off and I will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">transfer</span> funds to the trust fund the next bank business day .<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> Thank you for paying it forward .</span><br />Click here <a href="http://chriskauffman.blogspot.com/2008/12/tragedy-for-christmas.html">http://chriskauffman.blogspot.com/2008/12/tragedy-for-christmas.html</a> to read this post and to donate to the Kelly Trust Fund for 3 boys orphaned because of a violent attack.

Thank you

I just wanted to say a great big thank you to those of you who have found it in your kind hearts to donate to the Kelly Boys , I will leave ...

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFF-h6foL58OsSADi9R6KDFbZ6onhEmO3JM6rY_BzQsKN4EnJEj1XCkeE6btQhQ9maAhUejhQwgcZr_v-_HHyBLezt06GXmG5l5mHcEOz0HPbvKK-9oKUm6A1FybwPD3idCEBX4uuDkmt/s1600-h/100_6107.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280752110082135586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFF-h6foL58OsSADi9R6KDFbZ6onhEmO3JM6rY_BzQsKN4EnJEj1XCkeE6btQhQ9maAhUejhQwgcZr_v-_HHyBLezt06GXmG5l5mHcEOz0HPbvKK-9oKUm6A1FybwPD3idCEBX4uuDkmt/s400/100_6107.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> It has been a great need for me to fix or replace the patio door drapes, the dogs have done a number on the bottom , there is the snow stains, and just general dog stains , even after professionally cleaning the velvet drapes that I love so much they are a sad and embarrassing sight, I wouldn't dare show you a pic , but I will happily show you my after .<br />I used a fabric that I love a Waverly cottage vintage inspired fabric that I bought at a steal {found in my basement of course}, buy one get two free my favourite deal in fabric out there , which in turn was about $3.00 a meter. I got to it and added a lower panel to cover the stained and discoloured areas , and this has fixed my problem not to mentioned dolled up my drapes . I have used this fabric in my desk area behind a metal screen on the doors , on two pillow covers in the family room , on a stool seat and now the drapes .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ACAZa1dDPsiBC0X-rG2nWXvn3tjaarK4RJ4B-F8ILlJd0Q3va1k0uFAUwvoSMWA4EtYjKsRkCwsO5OspUa_auTwhJr0DXj_1_tqqe8miaVjcGgzXzWnvNNXymnP6yrHWHrpqeQ4L7mbW/s1600-h/100_6100.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280752100393589170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ACAZa1dDPsiBC0X-rG2nWXvn3tjaarK4RJ4B-F8ILlJd0Q3va1k0uFAUwvoSMWA4EtYjKsRkCwsO5OspUa_auTwhJr0DXj_1_tqqe8miaVjcGgzXzWnvNNXymnP6yrHWHrpqeQ4L7mbW/s400/100_6100.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> While out with a girlfriend yesterday looking for fabric for her kitchen I found this fabric , it stopped me in my tracks , I think it would make some gorgeous pillows , drapes and the back of an dining chair would be stunning upholstered in this.<br /></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Alright here is where things went UGLY and I do mean ugly , I had to get proof of these crimes against decor accessories to share , unless you live in the Rockies I do not want to see this in a suburban house and with that cheap and awful lamp shade what is that made of even ??</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOXAXMxwXKyj-FAXuApdprKaMfQKaX8pZs6oIcVgxgjoIA2qONvuXg629eH_VG8OfqWsTd1PYw2viJc1pqSpjYogOKO2pcs-ow-FSDa5VCz-h3aOmjEREXdTdCsl5PWALbtFmYcTXpPH5/s1600-h/100_6104.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280751701381046930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOXAXMxwXKyj-FAXuApdprKaMfQKaX8pZs6oIcVgxgjoIA2qONvuXg629eH_VG8OfqWsTd1PYw2viJc1pqSpjYogOKO2pcs-ow-FSDa5VCz-h3aOmjEREXdTdCsl5PWALbtFmYcTXpPH5/s400/100_6104.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYabFmI-VyUHAPQEJsSyPhp6O14E-yMyTbaMD-8VnN9zBPnmqqj6dLjtb97JZv0KdE_1cXAR-ppj18ixJyRSF_FcsRf9FhgE9wpw9F4ZUgesz3WE2NdlhuzUnos8amr4__y3b5O_QqVgMS/s1600-h/100_6105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280751687299399234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYabFmI-VyUHAPQEJsSyPhp6O14E-yMyTbaMD-8VnN9zBPnmqqj6dLjtb97JZv0KdE_1cXAR-ppj18ixJyRSF_FcsRf9FhgE9wpw9F4ZUgesz3WE2NdlhuzUnos8amr4__y3b5O_QqVgMS/s400/100_6105.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I know a lot of us love the girliness of <span style="color:#ff6666;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">glitter</span></em> </span>but look closely girls that is glitter woven into this rug , I mean come on , who would buy a rug with glitter , the buyers need a little coaching I think .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vUd5uzvPug2HLDW77bJOlAssoFnN4OEyxwxljOATTva7RHHNnRRSVD_Ft8j7lSxo3UaUedDz5N9iVuslgeXo6QwpIU9YPY__aDO7d2xpcmV8Xr4dviPnn8QkIy0qErfrQb-gFcOvdkmE/s1600-h/100_6103.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280751673521124642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vUd5uzvPug2HLDW77bJOlAssoFnN4OEyxwxljOATTva7RHHNnRRSVD_Ft8j7lSxo3UaUedDz5N9iVuslgeXo6QwpIU9YPY__aDO7d2xpcmV8Xr4dviPnn8QkIy0qErfrQb-gFcOvdkmE/s400/100_6103.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />Although the pony lamp could be chic the fake stone one is ready for the dump straight of the production line , are we in agreement ?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqPyXLg0SUclwsSj5t1JkJTqVU7TcaG5rLDV1x5EdLpdc48VbMU_qcoljYL8SHs3QjmFcmCsj9vlAwttvCbGdhcoRZ39dy-O-9F68recof-5EcpI5WZ59RTJ6UrFD6kg2zYa9dimbBEG9/s1600-h/100_6102.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280751664985945186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqPyXLg0SUclwsSj5t1JkJTqVU7TcaG5rLDV1x5EdLpdc48VbMU_qcoljYL8SHs3QjmFcmCsj9vlAwttvCbGdhcoRZ39dy-O-9F68recof-5EcpI5WZ59RTJ6UrFD6kg2zYa9dimbBEG9/s400/100_6102.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here we go a hunk of rock as a lamp base , wow that is <span style="font-size:180%;">different !!!!<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyEs2R1E3ZKqW264rECvDVqW1G1H547BfOLr6SfavRW_N4bLiCXpewv91ZgIQcmIB0JPQSELZDlUH8X8BnemNwiocLOy1dD803juomt70t9CDvKpX5RLbejTV3Utv-Ln4YknrYaXL8by6/s1600-h/100_6100.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

It has been a great need for me to fix or replace the patio door drapes, the dogs have done a number on the bottom , there is the snow stai...

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Creating a beach style ensuite

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMEYAn2edABFrlcUQF-gbkmH-GQtFgwgjqedMUQ740-7sK7_EQ0jUXoGzppxoCM6txx0yzwaBoIjQw_ouUpDfiXgolO5yLt7n8HEiOPA5Bry6CihgOfIuJYppWl-2ts-ved2ZsXe3AMZD/s1600-h/100_6097_00.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280577297007958722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMEYAn2edABFrlcUQF-gbkmH-GQtFgwgjqedMUQ740-7sK7_EQ0jUXoGzppxoCM6txx0yzwaBoIjQw_ouUpDfiXgolO5yLt7n8HEiOPA5Bry6CihgOfIuJYppWl-2ts-ved2ZsXe3AMZD/s400/100_6097_00.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-Hi6cnD4oG_k9UjYspaQbPh2UH4E_oQcUZMVi0BA-wF6JowTd3zauPBDFQy-BGNZZf2ArmBSc00_tDeyTGhMOxSuOZUzsM0btYWj-dsTSKdhcaiR32rkd2j2Kzx76NMgn_5RROst7J7m/s1600-h/100_5973.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280576871825918802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-Hi6cnD4oG_k9UjYspaQbPh2UH4E_oQcUZMVi0BA-wF6JowTd3zauPBDFQy-BGNZZf2ArmBSc00_tDeyTGhMOxSuOZUzsM0btYWj-dsTSKdhcaiR32rkd2j2Kzx76NMgn_5RROst7J7m/s400/100_5973.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zsN7tr2WnbTZ9dz-Ct73xmbBlNRPZSMqjQP67Iyd737WKOMZRFbveHSEfiCvLFAXxWgCnJ2Jerx6vdo4Zvnfp7_n4GmDShmsplYM9wxQeURj9o6cvWGe7A0xK_kYQ6MK2s4t2MFhg8GB/s1600-h/100_6097_00.jpg"></a>Why not start with a colour called "Beach House " by Debbie Travis . These cabinets were standard grade oak cabinets , no upgrades at the builder level at all , but after the fact there have been many worth while upgrades. </div><div>For instance , the tub apron in bead board with marble edging , removing the huge standard slab mirror for two round heavily trimmed mirrors , adding salvaged legs to the vanity area , replacing standard trim with century old flavoured trim , replacing the movie star make-up strip lighting , adding a shelf for special items , and a row of towel hooks , you will also notice an absence of builder ceramic towel bars and toilet paper holders , yikes , as well as painting out the golden oak to a soft white the most important upgrade .<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlWcLqcbQBCb3LLUkE4p_dp4j5c9O2lPWKWbglhd4epVxnHrcAuh5PVI1B1KgXVeVLtG2VQSBFybQmVgmopTE_YqOv-OMV3BXd6V9ilRrms8UKTeGUoWCjIK850mp5FiSLPsAAZky_1QD/s1600-h/100_5708.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280575107985227714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlWcLqcbQBCb3LLUkE4p_dp4j5c9O2lPWKWbglhd4epVxnHrcAuh5PVI1B1KgXVeVLtG2VQSBFybQmVgmopTE_YqOv-OMV3BXd6V9ilRrms8UKTeGUoWCjIK850mp5FiSLPsAAZky_1QD/s400/100_5708.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Adding legs to this vanity area makes it a standout feature , crystal knobs add a little bit of glamour .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZUJzxKSraeLjq6rWlJAabtvZJfukPAcrk_6Oas1JPcdc28JZvqDseBJDPa1ZvgcW5MT58ZRdVKIJwTXT5IjDmoPD-EqMRLLEzcVZhZdkGrfJxkLymXvB0tLikUHhTbpU31Bo5ySnCHo6/s1600-h/100_5632.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280574504517328674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZUJzxKSraeLjq6rWlJAabtvZJfukPAcrk_6Oas1JPcdc28JZvqDseBJDPa1ZvgcW5MT58ZRdVKIJwTXT5IjDmoPD-EqMRLLEzcVZhZdkGrfJxkLymXvB0tLikUHhTbpU31Bo5ySnCHo6/s400/100_5632.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Art is a personal touch .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_eOsM5rOPk9cCspGNbEw2ONDjwZASkULmY9urLGoO_x2qanVroQd5WOl_KAx3nGjrG-Kas5T8diK_SuM0wFEvmmXenKbjWxi4Tbz1jrSwjIGAMDld7DOEWs3NyzjmKXQisuFp97ynK8Q/s1600-h/100_5635.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280574497887283378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_eOsM5rOPk9cCspGNbEw2ONDjwZASkULmY9urLGoO_x2qanVroQd5WOl_KAx3nGjrG-Kas5T8diK_SuM0wFEvmmXenKbjWxi4Tbz1jrSwjIGAMDld7DOEWs3NyzjmKXQisuFp97ynK8Q/s400/100_5635.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Great solution for towels , they never get folded correctly on those bars do they ?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotK-y6O0h0oFJldivq9dnLaiQvbU0ErDpmIbkZFrc6hv3wLsK2iM8Nxsz0Eb3JUE5OTpLs-V8toaNcM3L01q3FP3k89M28bE2m2hXV_7tLAPH0eNi87CyJmUV4xO0nHhyphenhyphenvRRzPeSLjo7h/s1600-h/100_5639.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280574496691827938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotK-y6O0h0oFJldivq9dnLaiQvbU0ErDpmIbkZFrc6hv3wLsK2iM8Nxsz0Eb3JUE5OTpLs-V8toaNcM3L01q3FP3k89M28bE2m2hXV_7tLAPH0eNi87CyJmUV4xO0nHhyphenhyphenvRRzPeSLjo7h/s400/100_5639.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Beautiful mirrors and lighting.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFrtiqWFnPFhBkMJlPjTbwMi7YMK0MUNNoWh_cGqYUbkHgJf9WlmmE8G-3hluN7vm3gMeSh9Q_xs4HGOdqKDtDyqbEb96lyCNgZcLl5r-8F2JVZqk34y8pS1bx1lBPEa3dadKAWoZlOop/s1600-h/100_6099_00.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280574490231031090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFrtiqWFnPFhBkMJlPjTbwMi7YMK0MUNNoWh_cGqYUbkHgJf9WlmmE8G-3hluN7vm3gMeSh9Q_xs4HGOdqKDtDyqbEb96lyCNgZcLl5r-8F2JVZqk34y8pS1bx1lBPEa3dadKAWoZlOop/s400/100_6099_00.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>New window casings and sexy legs.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9zW5s2dzoulTJzryJN55yxipVBzcrO2DZ6VSf2-kid7SxmyQd37czfXiB_DKbRKDWgKQ0gVxw4DiqCMUCw9kxWKxnX999CcBf5xNaz6puTOIZYsJzoLcBcpDJ64Kd4Cs0afYp9vfin27/s1600-h/100_6092_00.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280574481504757762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9zW5s2dzoulTJzryJN55yxipVBzcrO2DZ6VSf2-kid7SxmyQd37czfXiB_DKbRKDWgKQ0gVxw4DiqCMUCw9kxWKxnX999CcBf5xNaz6puTOIZYsJzoLcBcpDJ64Kd4Cs0afYp9vfin27/s400/100_6092_00.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The end is a serene beach style bathroom void of sea stars and sand , the perfect place to start the day . A few more improvements are in store for this bath but all things in good time I say , for instance the room will be wrapped in bead board painted white , and a new faucet will replace the ordinary one that is there currently .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Creating a beach style ensuite

Why not start with a colour called "Beach House " by Debbie Travis . These cabinets were standard grade oak cabinets , no upgrades...

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Beach House Bathroom

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfBZ-tYB8nrVQXxteUCwwUSMtFci2ITLaEBRxet-UdclP5p8DwzGBbyhkruI3XbVOCmB_N3pk-bjVNZDvj66WWPXTxejPD9QDARYy4byHfLbyZlL9keJu8EWA6JAjNJhzcRsdAhBjuzsw/s1600-h/100_6092_00.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280374749608047602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfBZ-tYB8nrVQXxteUCwwUSMtFci2ITLaEBRxet-UdclP5p8DwzGBbyhkruI3XbVOCmB_N3pk-bjVNZDvj66WWPXTxejPD9QDARYy4byHfLbyZlL9keJu8EWA6JAjNJhzcRsdAhBjuzsw/s400/100_6092_00.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I am so much happier since I have finished my latest improvements , the tub apron with marble edge , the legs onto the vanity area and the new window casing.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriZ5Q_Mx0TCeTtZw25N9rB09Llu6cvojhhF47WNxoy7qemTynq5CYbNw0H1bvqIaGiKgJ8gaMgQI01E8A8ftoDluOOWaIOSdwoZzS7iUuG_tw2yXE4xiMWLVxAmgoEmZj1kqKMMnD_fcG/s1600-h/100_6097_00.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280374741498108786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriZ5Q_Mx0TCeTtZw25N9rB09Llu6cvojhhF47WNxoy7qemTynq5CYbNw0H1bvqIaGiKgJ8gaMgQI01E8A8ftoDluOOWaIOSdwoZzS7iUuG_tw2yXE4xiMWLVxAmgoEmZj1kqKMMnD_fcG/s400/100_6097_00.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I also painted out the stripes into the "beach house " by debbie travis blue , it is named so perfectly don't ya think . I also decided to swap my shower curtain for my girls which is the white chenille and I have it layered with a solid blue cotton shower curtain , much more of the over all light white and blue scheme I was looking for . </div><div> </div><div>So what is in store for this bathroom of mine ? I will install a piece of trim just above the existing casing to allow for me to make it look more substantial and to have the depth to install beadboard about 4 inches above the counter height at its highest point , I think that will look pretty all around the room . A pretty faucet eventually . </div><div> </div><div>But for now my saw is going on vacation and my basement is fresh out of existing supplies , I am enjoying the fruits of my labour that I have already completed , and I am looking forward to the first Christmas day at home all day , in 16 years , and my Opa will be joining us at my house on Christmas Eve which is such a blessing since we really thought we were loosing him last winter , as well there is a baby on the way for my brother and his wife , lots of things to be very happy about . We then will visit with my husbands family over the holidays ,and I am sure this will be a lovely Christmas . </div><div> </div><div>The kids are bouncing about wanting so much to open their gifts , it is such a different experience when kids know about {santa} it has been so much fun for them , so much more anticipation, and so much less work for me , love it .<br /><br /></div><div></div>

Beach House Bathroom

I am so much happier since I have finished my latest improvements , the tub apron with marble edge , the legs onto the vanity area and the ...

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Lilibeth's Garden

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQa0gZOKR4l4yHbT8rnIUAZVrbRw2cN9uMzOABHDF_vsKIA-6jN6LAcGJlAtc5Hq4xM-qy9Y-DIY0-p6ZCTlEcNf3LCKdz_8PGnkB9DLXnTgp-6CEYGzmum858eGOW0skHcLHnc8W677p/s1600-h/H+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280076117262585778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQa0gZOKR4l4yHbT8rnIUAZVrbRw2cN9uMzOABHDF_vsKIA-6jN6LAcGJlAtc5Hq4xM-qy9Y-DIY0-p6ZCTlEcNf3LCKdz_8PGnkB9DLXnTgp-6CEYGzmum858eGOW0skHcLHnc8W677p/s400/H+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> These stunning creations are my sisters , she has always been fashionable , I remember looking up to her even when I was a girl .<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Nl82BIRw1paz23VbKyPOYNR8bHRGE341i_4z-px5xfy1BPQpYQBHem2tVxg_4sUdc1Og_iwIi_ncYVDgm1j0RplHusRdOSx7UHL92qV7jahXsY1RYOzrSa3iqkzRPhA4NE3tkQKBkCiB/s1600-h/H10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280076114464214098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Nl82BIRw1paz23VbKyPOYNR8bHRGE341i_4z-px5xfy1BPQpYQBHem2tVxg_4sUdc1Og_iwIi_ncYVDgm1j0RplHusRdOSx7UHL92qV7jahXsY1RYOzrSa3iqkzRPhA4NE3tkQKBkCiB/s400/H10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Please check out her blog and link to Heidi's etsy site where you can buy these one of a kind top quality and high fashion not to mention functional pieces . <a href="http://lilibethsgarden.wordpress.com/">http://lilibethsgarden.wordpress.com/</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=86191">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=86191</a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGe0rdAoKXInkRDg5E5cGOh_uGZ-cR5nG7rzv7fIaZZe-niZNI-nVxHXCSElS3nQbR1QuWyRhLdDoYQLPxc00YaIVEHyZe1eSzx8XaLIHtjUdKKYiDzO0yUPo0Af6aXXby2PMlf6wKUKhI/s1600-h/H8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280076110905357506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGe0rdAoKXInkRDg5E5cGOh_uGZ-cR5nG7rzv7fIaZZe-niZNI-nVxHXCSElS3nQbR1QuWyRhLdDoYQLPxc00YaIVEHyZe1eSzx8XaLIHtjUdKKYiDzO0yUPo0Af6aXXby2PMlf6wKUKhI/s400/H8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />These are so gorgeous , aren't they , Iwill be needing many of these beauties .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInXYUeYTfaZBeo-cJumRaiq7lUS2Ribtsh56d0nFAWFONOHlCv72sFDJMOuqhh1iSfUX2btOpm30y4wV7GiqBh6si_YWK2w9uwQctOFYWB6XkoTXmhOY9-wQcUIiy7f4jjp3Zrc6dkC6U/s1600-h/H7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280076110511445634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInXYUeYTfaZBeo-cJumRaiq7lUS2Ribtsh56d0nFAWFONOHlCv72sFDJMOuqhh1iSfUX2btOpm30y4wV7GiqBh6si_YWK2w9uwQctOFYWB6XkoTXmhOY9-wQcUIiy7f4jjp3Zrc6dkC6U/s400/H7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 372px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvj15SRwkHDX8Agw4VdVhR_eMPjzoHjOp_DLs0KY2XQg2ahQKiNBQaINoU3N0bxl-j1v0SIItEwqq0UqIp4o7X-71w5kdJrHKwsIQk6_FWgk7rbEwJpLwpHj96roKdBvVXaxcJ3l1r4-s/s1600-h/H6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280075940408497858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvj15SRwkHDX8Agw4VdVhR_eMPjzoHjOp_DLs0KY2XQg2ahQKiNBQaINoU3N0bxl-j1v0SIItEwqq0UqIp4o7X-71w5kdJrHKwsIQk6_FWgk7rbEwJpLwpHj96roKdBvVXaxcJ3l1r4-s/s400/H6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://lilibethsgarden.wordpress.com/">http://lilibethsgarden.wordpress.com/</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Lilibeth's Garden

These stunning creations are my sisters , she has always been fashionable , I remember looking up to her even when I was a girl . Please c...

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Trim work

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dbs8D3BGE0__YjIm0X9rqROsLFxhlkrUtGj6DtNWCW8_LDN2wN5-hC7FMq47w4dEPiM0WZUuijdeFJ2lHkDFd_IT6FaDlZLADW8f2Bgybm9WWnDSvgG-mNJh3kMBQfem8jyn6BwNBi2q/s1600-h/100_6049.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280025511994675410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dbs8D3BGE0__YjIm0X9rqROsLFxhlkrUtGj6DtNWCW8_LDN2wN5-hC7FMq47w4dEPiM0WZUuijdeFJ2lHkDFd_IT6FaDlZLADW8f2Bgybm9WWnDSvgG-mNJh3kMBQfem8jyn6BwNBi2q/s400/100_6049.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I can't tell you how happy these improvements make me .<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiesD8AmEdnP6UsRIv2c4cj1XQv9mbZIJ0tOwlc15ss1rRORSL6nxFo6AbWVRC5WdakS47PSoD0_JJhZqQ0EWs8JUov2Hyh7d2O9-9JY-mxiUM4UySgqP0ICZmjurXs5hqxex8KFkDE7Wc/s1600-h/100_6048.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280025504843006258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiesD8AmEdnP6UsRIv2c4cj1XQv9mbZIJ0tOwlc15ss1rRORSL6nxFo6AbWVRC5WdakS47PSoD0_JJhZqQ0EWs8JUov2Hyh7d2O9-9JY-mxiUM4UySgqP0ICZmjurXs5hqxex8KFkDE7Wc/s400/100_6048.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I am going to paint out those stripes today , I am over them.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Qdd0Quoo1dYAR2DeSac9LlMkHhbCk_UOnOIRE4efAXXwzh9dpi09n4wgek3fEx-B-iVdbgEUfD8Lozpo6wMi0mIJnAjn4D0js-6mggwcOojtCILG_Edb_NL89OcP2YVnm3ATqKdb3Zcv/s1600-h/100_6045.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280025465521835122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Qdd0Quoo1dYAR2DeSac9LlMkHhbCk_UOnOIRE4efAXXwzh9dpi09n4wgek3fEx-B-iVdbgEUfD8Lozpo6wMi0mIJnAjn4D0js-6mggwcOojtCILG_Edb_NL89OcP2YVnm3ATqKdb3Zcv/s400/100_6045.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I finally added a shelf to this cubby.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div>

Trim work

I can't tell you how happy these improvements make me . I am going to paint out those stripes today , I am over them. I finally added a...

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