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? 

Just an Observation....

Last week I was doing my usual blog stalking and thought, "Wow, I've seen about a million different animal pattern, fur, or hide rugs." So I decided to save those images.  Would you believe that I found so many in a week that I can't and don't even want to post all of them!  But, for your enjoyment, here are the ones I have saved.  You can also see the blogs I love, so I guess this is a twofer!

Image from Alkemie via Dunton Hot Springs

Image from Annechovie via Scandinavian Chic

Image from Made By Girl via Beau Lifestyle

Image from Belle Vivir via Miles Redd

Image from Coco Cozy via Todd Alexander Romano

Image via Visual Vamp

Image from Restyled Home via Ohdeedoh

Image from Decorology via Allt i Hemmet

Image via Desire to Inspire

Image from Colour Me Happy via Jan Showers

Image via Jane Coslick

Image via Made By Girl

Image from A Life's Design via House and Home

Image from From The Right Bank via 1555 Malabia House Hotel

Image from Made By Girl via Beau Lifestyle

Image from Porch Light Interiors via Pal and Smith

Image via Visual Vamp

Image via  Ragland Hill Social

Image from Colour Me Happy via Jan Showers

 

 

 

I'm thinking the Zebra hide rugs are a want on my wish list!

Forgive My Absence.....

Image via House and Home

I mentioned earlier that my daughter has been losing her hair.  In addition to dr's appointments and everyday running around, my internet has been out!  So here's to a new week!  Wish us luck for the next dr's appointment!

Christmas Wish List!

Well, it's MY wish list so I figure I can post about whatever I want, even my practical requests.  Yes, I'm one of those people that asks for a bathroom cabinet or a new vacuum for Christmas!  So here goes:

Abercrombie 8 Cologne

 $50

I love this cologne.  It's strong, attractive and covers up any post-gym odor...if you catch my drift.  No pun intended.

Adeline Rug from Pottery Barn

$149.00 – $799.00

I love this rug.  It's a gorgeous blue and totally matches my tree ornaments!

Blue London Skinny Pencil Jean from Victoria's Secret

 $59.50

I have really nice dark skinny jeans, but I always need a lighter wash for more casual outfits.  I Love these.

Allesandra Floral Pillow Covers from Pottery Barn

 $29.00

Great fabric, awesome pattern, and perfect for my family room.

Concorde Medallion Panel from Ballard Designs

 $69.00-$89.00

I've been on the lookout for a good drapery pattern and these just caught my eye.  I would love it if they had a bigger color selection, however....

Chateau Collection Wall Cabinets from Home and Garden Décor

 $249.99

My son's bathroom is the one we bathe both kids and get them ready in.  The result is a cluttered space.  I definitely need more storage therefore, the need for cabinet.  See?  I am practical.

MAC Plushglass Lipgloss

 $18.00

 In this color called "Fulfilled"

 From Macy's.  I definitely would feel fulfilled with this luscious gloss on my yappers!

Garmin Forerunner 310XT

 $349.99

I know it's pricey, but this thing is a calorie counter, GPS, Tell's the time, and you can even check your running routes online!  I love it!

I hope you all have wish lists!  

Because this IS ONLY a wish list!

Hmm...I didn't even put in all of that jewelry I've been obsessing over.....next time I guess.

Ikea and Pottery Barn? Trust me, okay!

So our friend, Maria, over at Colour Me Happy Blog, mentioned in a great post how smart it is to mix and match pieces from other stores.  For example, don't make an entire room out of Ikea furniture, but choose pieces and decorate the other areas from a different supplier.  This totally got my mind thinking, "What about Ikea and Pottery Barn?!"  Well, I was up for the challenge and these were my faves.  The furniture is from Ikea and the accessories are from Pottery Barn!

Jennylund Chair

Soule Pillow

Ektorp Sofa 

Elise Floor Mirror

Bergsbo Bookcase

Nash Candlesticks

Norfolk Bench

Fringed Hand-Loomed Rug

Rustic White Vases

Sculptural High Wheel Bicycle

What's something that you mix and match? 

Clothing, home decor pieces, colors, your spouse....anything!  I want to know!