Oh, How I've Missed You!

I have to confess that I was somewhat burned out of posting and blogging and all that jazz.  It's been great to take a little break for the summer and I know by the end of it, I'll feel recharged!  Before I go on vacation with my family, I wanted to leave you with some of my summer loves.  Enjoy!

Swimsuit Cover Up

 Isn't this the cutest?  I'm in my swim suit most days, so a good cover up is a must!

Gray Bathrooms

 I really wanted to lighten up my bathroom with a cool tone and this is the color I used!  I love how much brighter it seems!

Crystal Light

 I'm sure you're thinking, "Why is she loving this so much?"  Well, on days when I can't eat before the gym, I put it in my water bottle and it gives me that extra boost.  Or if we're going to a BBQ and I don't want to eat before, I just sip on this! It's the best!

Hats

 This looks almost identical to the hat that I have.  I have so many hats that I could probably cover my entire bed with them.  In the summer I just go to the gym, shower, put my hair in a low pony, and on with the hat! So easy!

Guest Rooms

 I've been finishing decorating our guest room since we're having so many people stay with us this summer.  I love the look of this room!

Monterey Bag

 I'm known for constantly changing my diaper and swim bags.  This one is just so cute!

Victoria's Secret Lip Gloss

 Nothing stops me from getting chapped lips better than this stuff.  It makes my lips so silky...and my hubs doesn't hate it either:)

White Sofas

 Who doesn't love Sarah Richardson?  I love the white sofas with the black piping.

A Quiet Place

 I've been enjoying some quiet time when my son takes a nap at the pool and my daughter is swimming.  Nothing is better than having that space and time to yourself.

Pendant Necklace

 I love jewelry and I'm totally Jonesing for this piece!

Shabby Apple Suit

Such a cute, unique suit!  I love the throw-back style!

I'll miss you while I'm away!

  Keep enjoying your summer!

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My Finished Bathroom!

Finally, I finished the bathroom since my daughter ripped the towel rack out of the wall!

  First I used a mesh patch and covered it in a joint compound. 

After it dried, I sanded it and reapplied to even out the meshy-er areas. 

After sanding it again and wiping off the dust it was time for paint! 

I can't even tell you what color it is.  I want to say that this beautiful grey-blue color is a Martha Stewart brand and I think it was called "Dolphin."  Don't quote me on that though. 

Here's a Before Shot

After

Before

 After

 I love this new rug!

 Before (Terrible lighting, I know)

 After

With the lights on!

One more last shot.

Why is it that a simple project like patching a hole in the wall takes me two weeks to finish? 

Finally, it's Sunday!

I was at the gym Thursday morning trying to push through my normal workout but, I just didn't feel right. 1 1/2 hours into it I finally threw in the towel, grabbed the kids and went home because I felt so sick.  Beware people, this was an achey, nausea filled flu day.  It was so bad that I had to call my Mom to come get my kids.  I got out of bed at 6:30 p.m. just to sip some Diet Coke!  Yeah, it was that bad.  Since my husband wouldn't let me got to the gym Friday, fearing that I would overdo it, I decided to paint the bathroom a beautiful blue-grey due to some awesome inspirational photos.  

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I can't wait to show you the photos!  It turned out so perfect.  Unfortunately, doing all that work while sick kind of took me out for the rest of the day, but soooo worth it. Stay tuned for the reveal.  I'm going to have to find the energy to finish decorating it now.  

Be healthy folks! 

I really don't want you to get what I've had.  

It sucked.

I'm addicted to this show....

I know you are too, so don't try and lie to me about it.  Don't roll your eyes and think, "Oh, you too?"  I did NOT jump on a band wagon.  This is ridiculously cool to watch.  Nicole Curtis is amazing.  She can build, she sands, she designs, she demolishes, but in the end....she has some pretty jaw-droppingly gorgeous results!  I cannot say, "no" to watching this show if it's on.  It's like my list of to-dos go out the window and I'm concentrating so hard!  

Check out this Minnehaha house if you don't believe me.

Kitchen Before

Kitchen After

 

She made the vanity in this bathroom....well rehabbed it, if you will.

Who wouldn't want this bedroom?

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Inspiring, no?  

Coincidentally, if you google "Rehab Addict Pictures" just be prepared to see Lyndsay Lohan's face plastered all over your screen :)  I'm just saying!

Get Used to Disappointment.

The list of things that have gone wrong this week are endless.  I thought of doing a low budget flower arrangement and I found some great options at the dollar store!

I wasn't loving the butterflies and flowers on the side so I thought I'd spray paint it a dull bronze.  Literally the day it was drying in the garage, my daughter either stepped on it or ran her bike into it.  This is what I found: 

She seemed unconcerned and said, "It's okay, Mom.  It was just an accident."

I guess that project is going to be postponed.

The day after that I heard her quietly calling my name in the other room.  I finally came in to see what she needed and low and behold, she completely ripped the towel rack out of our wall.  

 I was so annoyed and frustrated!  I said, "What did Mommy say about swinging on the towel rack?!!!"  

She said, "Mom, Mom, calm down....it was just an accident."  AAAAHHH!!!!  

 

The towel rack is now inhabiting our tub because, let's be honest, where am I going to put it? I guess the only good thing after I'll have to patch and sand the wall is that I can repaint my bathroom, right? 

I'm trying to look on the bright side people!  I didn't love that color anyways......

Does this situation seem familiar to anyone?

German Bathroom Design

My mother-in-law lives in England.  Thus her weekend getaways are to France and Germany.  I tend to look up the interiors of whatever country she's visiting just out of pure curiosity.  I was pleasantly surprised to find a German manufacturer that actually customizes bathroom furniture to a designer's wants.  The company is called Hansgrohe and their bathroom line is "Axor." Look at the differences in these bathtubs!

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I think what was most fascinating is that the first three images are very modern and sleek.  Yet, the last one is very french and ornate!  I love the last one the best! But, talk about versatility!

West Elm Wants....

I have a small bathroom that I painted a gorgeous, deep gold/yellow.  I found the perfect rug to match the room but, could not find a unique, yet attractive shower curtain to make the room pop.  In comes West Elm's shower curtain:

Unique, cute, totally perfect. 

In addition to the curtain I found Apothecary Jars 

 that would be perfect for storing my little girl's hair accessories. 

I also want these gorgeous Gold Porcelain Trays. 

 I think they might be a little large for the room, but a girl can dream can't she?!  

Now I just need to sit back and wait for a sale to happen.....

....or my budget to increase?!