Half Bath Before & After

I have been hesitant to share with you some of the rooms in our house because in my mind they are not “finished.” I decided to get over this notion, and share with you the progress we have made so far. This is a photo of our half bathroom that Josh took before we bought the house.  

We replaced everything but the tile floor. The vanity, faucet, mirror, light fixture, and toilet were all from Lowes. (Thanks to our friend Matt for helping install everything!)

I bought this small table at a garage sale for $4. With a quick coat of spray paint, it fits perfectly in the new bathroom.

The yellow urn only set me back a quarter. I still haven’t figured out what I want to put in there. Any suggestions?

I found the quirky embroidery at Goodwill and the towel bar was a clearance bargain from Target.

I had a difficult time trying to capture the whole makeover in such a tight space. (This is yet another reason why I think I need to invest in a wide angle lens) Hopefully you still get the gist of the transformation. 

Just in case you were wondering what I was wearing yesterday, here is a cheesy photo of me in the mirror. 

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Live the Life You've Imagined, Part 23

1.    I spent last weekend in Lowell at my parents’ house preparing for my cousin’s baby shower and helping my mom rearrange the house. We made a trip to Target to indulge in their 90% off Christmas clearance. She purchased reindeer antlers for both of the cats. They were so funny that I laughed until my sides hurt.

2.    This week’s lesson at the flower shop included learning how to arrange vases. I am quite proud of my work.

3.    This is what our backyard currently looks like. I am truly regretting not going for a bike ride while the weather was sunny and warm on Tuesday.

4.    I adore this little market. I stopped by to purchase Josh a good steak. Shopping here is much more enjoyable than patronizing one of the big grocery stores in town.

5.    Paper Whites & Amaryllis. My indoor winter garden makes me happy.

6.    While cleaning out my room at my parents’ house, I had fun discovering various moon themed gifts that I had received long before I met Mr. Moon.  I do not think my new last name will ever stop amusing me.

7.    While in town, I went to church with my family. I liked being able to see the sanctuary still decorated for Christmas.

8.    On Monday I met my friend Sarah in Indianapolis for lunch at Taste. It was nice being able to catch up and I thoroughly enjoyed my B.A.L.T. (bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato)

9.    This is the reason I neglected that bike ride on Tuesday. I was stuck in this book that I have been reading for book club. 

Have a fabulous weekend. To avoid the cold, I can foresee myself be sitting under a blanket and reading my long book. 

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Sheet Music Book Covers

We have countless books in our house and I like to incorporate them into our décor. I set out to make the books on the shelves of our floor lamp look more uniform. I covered the books using sheet music from HotPop Singles 1991, Volume 2. 

First I measured the paper, leaving extra to fold over on each end. I also made sure that the seams would not be visible on the spine of the book. Then I used packaging tape to secure all of the sheet music into one large piece of paper. (Make sure the tape is on the interior of the book cover.)

Next I measured the length of the book. I used a straight edge to ensure the top and bottom folds were even. Once the top and bottom are folded under, the paper should be the same length as the book.

Finally, I slid the cover into the side pockets, which were created by folding the paper on the left and right sides inward. 

The Handy Geography Answer Book never looked so good!

The different colored covers are no longer distracting and Practical Skywatching is still close at hand.  

Did you notice my new rotary dial phone? I think I am officially a collector. I told you in October how I wanted a phone similar to Grandma Kregel’s. My mom and MB found one for me at a resale shop. Then my BFF Stef surprised with this beauty on New Years. It looks very similar to Grandma’s phone. I now have it proudly displayed atop a stack of marvelously covered books. The vintage phone looks right at home in our living room. 

Since it worked with the phones, I’m going to throw this out there…I would love a Cadillac SRX Crossover and some new kitchen appliances. 

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