2019 was a big year for me – reading-wise. I joined my first book club, got a library card and joined Goodreads. Soooo yeah, a big BIG year. In total I read 32 books – some were good, some great and some I’d rather not remember.
We celebrated this New Years Eve in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. We spent the week drinking and eating our way through town – and here are some of my favorite places.
We’re just getting back from New Orleans and I’m full of inspiration for our Master Bathroom renovation. The city is filled with a mixture of vintage, modern and traditional and I love every second of it. I’ve pulled together my inspiration and a few achievable looks for our Master Bathroom. But first, you’ve gotta see the current state.
Functionally, I’d like to turn the half wall by the toilet into a pocket door with a transom (to allow more natural light into the room). Inspiration: Stained Glass Window or Transoms Direct TR-1.
For the window textiles, I think it would look like to install a cafe curtain rod. Will allow us privacy, but provide the most amount of light.
Look 1.
Vanity – Design Element London 84″ White Double Sink
Lowe’s – $2,199
Wayfair – $2,800
Toilet – Kohler Memoirs Stately Toilet – Home Depot – $349
Wood Beam – Maple Faux Wood Beam – 3 in – Lowe’s $134
Faucet – Antique Brass Faucet – Amazon – $58
Tile –
Floor: White Matte Hexagon Porcelain – Floor & Decor – $4.97/sq ft
Shower: Ceramic 3″ x 12″ Subway Tile – Lowe’s – $1.29/each
Accent Wall: Old Mill Thin Brick Systems Colonial Castle – Lowe’s – $61.26/Box of 50
Hardware –
Bradbury 3 3/4″ Bar Pull in Stain Brass- Wayfair – $9.46
Successi Round Knob in Stain Brass – Wayfair – $5.00
Shower Hardware – Kohler Shower Head- Vibrant Polished Nickel – Wayfair – $534.04
Look 2.
Vanity – Lexora Dukes – Lowe’s – $2,479
Mirror – Vintage Fixed Mirror [Chrome – 23″ x 35″] – Pottery Barn – $349/each
Toilet – Kohler Memoirs Stately Toilet – Home Depot – $349
Tile –
Floor: White Herringbone Porcelain – Floor & Decor – $2.49/sq ft
Shower Walls: Marble Subway Tile in White 4 x 12″ – Wayfair – $10.59/sq ft.
Shower Floor: Hampton Carrara Cobble 12 x 12″ – The Tile Shop – $19.99/sq ft.
Shower Hardware:
Kohler Shower Head – Polished Nickel – Wayfair – $109.28
Kohler Cross Handle for Thermostatic Valve – Polished Nickel – Wayfair – $319.35
Look 3.
Vanity – Whatman Barn Furniture – Etsy – $2,195
Toilet – Kohler Memoirs Stately Toilet – Home Depot – $349
Tile –
Floor: Bella Picasso Blanco – The Tile Bar – $7.99/sq ft
Shower Walls: Villa Artisan Oyster Ceramic Subway Tile – Floor & Decor – $1.29/each
Shower Floor: Eden Antiguan Sky Penny Tile – The Tile Bar – $10.50/sq ft
Shower Hardware – Kohler Cross Shower Head – Vibrant Brushed Nickel – Wayfair – $534.03
Faucet – Kohler Widespread Faucet – Vibrant Brushed Nickel – Wayfair – $576.64
Look 4.
Vanity – Mason Double Sink Vanity – Pottery Barn – $3699
Mirror – Vanity Pivot Mirror [Antique Bronze – 27″ x 35″] – Pottery Barn – $349/each
Toilet – Kohler Memoirs Stately Toilet – Home Depot – $349
Tile –
Floor: Star and Cross Tile – Fireclay Tile – $35/sq ft
Shower Walls: Terra Cotta Subway Tile in White – Wayfair – $11.59/sq ft
Shower Hardware – Kohler Shower Head- Vibrant Polished Nickel – Wayfair – $534.04
Faucet – Kohler Purist Widespread Faucet – Vibrant Polished Nickel Wayfair – $723.11
The Home Edit. This book isn’t ground breaking, but it helps to inspire you to get creative. Also – it comes with labels for your Fridge.
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Kitchen – Part 2. In 2019 we started the Kitchen Updates and there are sill some things left to do.
– Paint the Cabinets
– New Hardware
– Update Hinges to Soft Close
– Update Electrical Outlet for Stove (Covert from 220 to 110)
– Update Lighting over Sink
– Kitchen Table Face Lift. Make a New Top for the Table, Paint & Stain
– Make Drawer Pulls for Cabinets.
– Install the Plate Wall.
In early 2019 I created a list of Goals we wanted to accomplish in our home throughout the year. Here’s a look at what we listed and how we did on our goals.
1. The Kitchen. B+
– New Appliances – A+
– Spruce up our Kitchen Cabinets – Either paint or purchase new – F
– Raising the Cabinets a few inches (?) – A+
– Install a Backsplash – A+
– Fresh Coat of Paint – F
Our Kitchen was the crown jewel of 2019. I cannot wait to take it further in 2020 buy painting the cabinets, updating the lighting, hardware and our kitchen table.
Continue ReadingThis time of year can be draining. The weather starts to hit and you just want to curl up with a warm blanket by the fire (or Netflix fire). When the holiday’s hit, I feel a little more drained every year.
When we lived in Texas, it was great to fly home for the holidays. I had a small list of very close friends and family that I made intentions to see – the rest of the time was spent recharging with my family. Now that we’ve moved home, Vacation Days are filled with projects around the house – we have more holiday parties to attend, and life simply has gotten crazier. It is all good things – I’ve found that I need to change my approach to make sure I’m getting recharged.
This year, I’m hoping to be more intentional about spending time with loved ones.
