An Un-Holiday Table!

I knew Valentine's Day was not my favorite holiday. But, a few weeks ago, I turned to go down the seasonal aisle at my grocery store, and I actually shuddered at the sight of all the red and pink Valentine items. Someday, I'll figure out where that comes from. And, I've never celebrated Mardi Gras, though I have been known to give up chocolate for Lent. So, here is a plain old ordinary tablescape. The inspiration came from the napkins, which were purchased on clearance at Target.

I hope you enjoy!

I love to mix up contemporary and traditional

styles, as seen with my dish choices.

The brown goblets didn't show up well in the

photos, so I added the second glasses. 

I like the unusual color combination in the napkins.

 I decided to use these birds for some sparkle.

Time to light the candles!

Bowls, crystal glasses, candlesticks and candles are from Ross

Square plates and brown glasses came from Goodwill

Woven chargers came from Z Galleries

Napkin rings from Tuesday Morning

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp

Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House



Dramatic Bath Remodel!

Words cannot describe how excited I am about our bathroom remodel! Our home is a brick bungalow, built in 1953. My husband owned this house when I met him, and since I fell in love with everything about him, I love this house, too.

When I first saw this bathroom, I admit I thought it had it's charm. I wasn't crazy about the blue bath tub and sink (different blues, of course) but I thought the tile was pretty.

The vanity, medicine cabinet, towel bar and toilet paper holder were all oak, which I painted white a couple of years ago.

I really did like the tile.

It wasn't just the style that was dated. The plumbing was old and in bad shape.

 

The bathroom had no exhaust fan and years of steamy showers left peeling paint on the ceiling.

Our contractor is a dear friend and his nephew did the tile work. They completely gutted it, so everything is new! I present...drum roll, please...our NEW bathroom!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I put together some side by side before and afters.



Other than my skin drying out from taking too long showers, I am LOVING our new bathroom! A huge thanks to Dan and George for making our dream bathroom a reality!

Hope you enjoyed the transformation!

I thought you might be interested in where everything was purchased.

Home Depot

Bath tub

Toilet

Medicine cabinet

Vessel sink

Vanity

Tub and shower faucet

Sink faucet

Towel bar, ring, and toilet paper holder

Tile

Lowes

Light fixture

Bed Bath & Beyond

Shelves

Tissue box cover

Towels and rug

Soap dispenser

Bird-Stein Mart

Bird canister-World Market

Cactus set-Pier 1

Candle holder-gift from a friend

Leaf print-Thrift store

Shower curtain-Amazon.com

Paint-Kwal "Chopsticks"

I will be joining:

 

Overflowing with Creativity at It's Overflowing

Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter

Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal

Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Nifty Thrift Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love it Tuesday at Kathe with an E

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Creative Blogger's Party at Homemaker on a Dime

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Show 'n Share at Southern Lovely

Rustic Restorations Party at Homespun Happenings

Pinspired Rewired at Southern Lovely

Grace At Home at Imparting Grace

 

Before & After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick

Daughter's Apt-Project Three!

As I continue decorating my daughter's appointment, I will share all the projects, even the smallest ones! For this project, I am creating the first of many accessories.

My daughter loves animals as much as I do. She has two pets--a very large black cat she adopted from a shelter as a kitten, and a three-legged cattle dog mix (also a rescue animal). I found this little wooden block with a very sweet sentiment ($5 at Gordman's) and will use it on a shelf.

I wanted something to reflect her cat, so I checked out these cat pillows at cafepress. They are very cute, but $20 plus shipping was more than we wanted to spend.

I decided to design my own pillow.

I did some research on iron-on transfers, and settled on this one, which uses an inkjet printer to print directly on fabric. It comes with three sheets, at a cost per sheet of just over $1.

The sheet is 200 thread count cotton. I was very happy with the way it came out of the printer.

After cutting out my oval, I ironed it on my black fabric (a remnant I bought years ago for next to nothing).

When I bought the transfer sheets, I also bought some black ribbon.

After stuffing my pillow, I stitched the ribbon around the oval.

And, here is the finished pillow! Total cost (including fiberfill) about $4.

I may add more ribbon so she can hang the pillow, but we shall see!

Next week, a bigger project is in store!

Here are the other projects if you missed them!

Project One (sofa pillows)

Project Two (bench cushion)

I'll be joining the following parties!

Overflowing with Creativity at It's Overflowing

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter

Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal

Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Made By You Monday at Skip to my Lou

Making Monday Marvelous at C.R.A.F.T.

Nifty Thrift Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love it Tuesday at Kathe with an E

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Creative Blogger's Party at Homemaker on a Dime

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Tutes and Tips not to be Missed at Home Stories A to Z

DIY Project Parade at DIY Showoff

Show 'n Share at Southern Lovely

Rustic Restorations Party at Homespun Happenings

Pinspired Rewired at Southern Lovely

Grace At Home at Imparting Grace

Before & After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick

Gettin' Krafty With It at Krafty Kat