MY DAUGHTER'S BATHROOM RENOVATION--THE REVEAL

Last week I shared the BEFORE of my daughter's bathroom renovation.  You might want to check  out that post before you read this reveal.   

Here's looking in to the space from the hallway.

LOOKING IN FROM THE HALL

The ostrich art fills the space above the toilet.  The green in the print inspired the green walls--
-----Benjamin Moore Kennebunkport Green, HC -123.

I know I said to check out the BEFORE post, but I couldn't resist sharing a peek of the BEFORE here.

BEFORE

BEFORE

Our biggest challenge was finding a vanity to replace the wall-mounted sink.  The width and depth of the space really limited our selection. There was a very small foot print for the width, and the depth was another concern.  The door opened directly in front of the vanity.  We also replaced the floor.  You can see the reflection of the new shower head in the mirror.

NEW VANITY AND FLOOR

We chose a simple molded sink and brushed nickel fixtures.  The mirror was one I had used in my bathroom.  I love the shape of it and the silver tones are perfect with the brushed nickel fixtures.

In the BEFORE post I mentioned that we had to work with the shelf under the window.  It had to stay because it hides some duct work.  We used some of the extra floor tile on top of the shelf and added a marble tray, some silver spheres, and a topiary.

SHELF UNDER WINDOW

SPHERES, TRAY AND JEWELRY

As I said in the BEFORE post, we removed the bathtub and installed a walk-in shower.  We bumped out several feet into the adjacent bedroom.  It was a very good solution to enlarge the shower area.

WALK-IN SHOWER

We chose subway tile for the walls and a penny tile for the niche and floor.  We also built in a bench.

SHOWER, BENCH, AND NICHE

SHOWER NICHE

We repeated the shower floor tile in the niche.

NICHE WITH PENNY TILE

I'm breaking down again and sharing a BEFORE of the shower.

BEFORE

Last but not least, the new shower head.

BRUSHED NICKEL SHOWER HEAD AND SUBWAY TILE

I hope you check out the entire BEFORE post.  The transformation is pretty dramatic.


SHARING ON A STROLL THRU LIFE

Holiday Snippets--Adding Sparkle to What You Already Have

 Since I have pops of holiday decor inside and out,  I'll share some sneaky peeks of how I add Christmas outside.  My mantra is to work with what I have and sparkle it up.

I have a tall planter topped with an iron garden sphere next to my garage doors.  In the summer, a fern explodes through its curves, but for the holidays, I fill it with clippings from our Christmas tree, my cedar tree, my neighbor's magnolia and add my very favorite accessory, spheres.
To see the post and how I did it, go here.

I usually make wreaths with a mix of the greens from my yard and Christmas tree clippings, but I'm really liking the look of just boxwood.  It's a stand alone no frills wreath.

Boxwood and Berries Close Up

On the side of my garage I have some ornamental ironwork.  In the summer it supports climbing vines and in the winter it's a backdrop for a wreath.

Boxwood Wreath on the Side of My Garage

One of the features I like about my house is that the chimney is on the front of the house and faces the street.
 I have a matching iron grill on the chimney and added a second wreath there.
The berries on the tall nandina add some holiday color.

Wreath On My Chimney

I can't forget the lamp post that my awesome Dad built for us.  It sports a burlap and a peacock feather ribbon that gather together the clippings from my nandina.

Lamp Post with Holiday Decor

Here's a closer look at the dangling greenery.

The chinoiserie bench is always on the front porch.  In the summer my porch is all about blues and oranges.  For the holiday, I removed the cushions and rug, added a sequined table runner, and draped some branches that we cut from the base of our Christmas tree.

My Front Porch

I tied the branches onto the bench with some burlap, added a few ornaments, a silver garland, and placed my sequined deer into the greenery.  Of course my disco ball had to participate.
I've had these sequined deer for a long time.  They always make an appearance this time of year.

I can't forget the front door.  I love that it faces to the side.

Kathy

To see my holiday mantel go here.