Showing posts with label plans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plans. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Powder Bath Plans
Powder Bath Plans
I have plans!
I "decorated" the powder bathroom downstairs when we first moved in. Basically, I just went out and bought some accessories to feel like one space in the house was done. It was when we have moved in, but didnt own the house yet (it took longer than we expected to close so we had to move in before purchasing) and I was feeling overwhelmed with decorating but not fully owning the house yet. Anyway, now that we have been here for a year (crazy!), I am feeling a little more accomplished and ready to make some bigger decor decisions. I still feel like I have so much to do in this house, but I guess I really dont. Its come so far, but I will always have projects and things changing, because thats who I am.
Anyway, I wanted to spruce up the powder room downstairs and make it a little funkier.
Right now, the walls are still gray from when we first moved in, and theres a jar pendant from west elm. I have told this story a hundred times ad nauseum, but the sink was created by a craftsman from concrete and pieces of glass found in the yard before the house was built. I think its a cool, unique addition, and I dont want to replace it. The sink rests on a wooden shelf/countertop, which I think balances the cool concrete really nicely. BUT- I do want to girly it up a little and make a little crazy in there, per my usual. :)
I had mentioned last week that I bought the Rifle Paper Co. wallpaper sample from Hygge and West. I still love and adore it, and I think Ive come up with a better solution for using it. As you may know if you read my blog a lot, I like to CHANGE things up quite often. Paint colors, furniture, accessories -- nothing is safe. So, the idea of using wallpaper might be a little nuts for me, but I think I am going to paint all the walls in there black, then only use the wallpaper on the back wall that the toilet is on. Toilet accent wall. Hah. the ceilings are really tall, so it will be impactful, then the pattern will reflect in the mirror to bounce off of. And since this paper is pricey, Ill only have to get one roll, and only one wall will have to be papered, so it will be much more cost effective for my mind-changing self.
Heres the paper:
I think its so cute! Its got gold, peach and other neutrals, which are super fresh feeling to me (my bedroom is lots of peaches and golds so maybe theres a trend...), plus the playful, hand painted feel of the paper is just killer. And the pineapples are weird, and I like weird things.
I also love this version:
I just think its fun to go dark and dramatic in powder rooms, because you dont have to be in there much so you might as well kick it up a few notches.
Anyway! For the sink-wall, I ordered two of these sconces from Etsy (from triple7recycled):
to flank either side of the mirror. Going to have to get them hardwired in, and am planning to use these gold dipped bulbs:
For the mirror, I have not made a decision.
I want to use something round, but it has to be fairly small to have enough room for the lights. I found this one from Pottery Barn Kids that I like:
Something about the leather belt strap balances out some of the femininity of the wallpaper with the concrete sink and wood to me?! This is the one I like best, I think.
I also found just a plan beveled glass mirror on overstock that I like:
thoughts? Which one should I get? The more I stare at them, the more Im thinking just the simple beveled one from overstock.
I want to do a neutral-y rug in there. I found this pretty one on Pinterest:
its so cool! and weird! I love it.
The black/peach parts will coincide nicely with the wallpaper, if only I could find this rug to buy (and it not be $500).
lastly, Ill top it all off with some of my favorite soap:
Im a sucker for a good label.
Yes! Now I just have to order the wallpaper and mirror...and find a rug! Wish me luck...
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
Plans for 2016
Plans for 2016
Despite last years resolutions being a rather dismal failure, I love the idea of new years resolutions. Maybe its the INTJ in me but having a plan for the year is something Im very invested in.
Blog
- Once again I am committing to a twice-a-week schedule for posting, every Wednesday and Saturday. I have built up a backlog of a few posts to hold me over if I cant post again.
- Finish up the FAQ that I started.
- Make more appearances on radio! I did two shows this past year, it was fun for me.
- Keep up my use of Instagram and Twitter.
- Revamp more old posts! Some of them just need new pictures and better wording.
- Respond to comments more consistently, and comment on other peoples posts as I read them.
Fashion
- Incorporate more color into my closet. Sacrilege, I know, but I think I need a red dress.
- Find a new black holy grail eyeliner. Liquid, long-lasting, non-flaking, jet black. Any recommendations?
- Knit myself something. I did learn to knit last year, another one of my achievements, but I never made anything I would want to wear and keep. This year I have some lovely red and black yarn and a few cool patterns to try out.
- Take more selfies and outfit shots! 2015 was a terrible year for selfies, which I do love taking, so I need to try for more this year.
Personal
- Graduate! Im set to graduate college in May of 2016. If all goes well, which I hope it will. Then the job hunt begins.
- Continue to practice my French using Duolingo and a few other programs and read another novel in French.
- Once again I will be taking on the Goodreads challenge and reading 52 books this year. I love art, history, and historical fiction, so if you want to see what Im reading, recommend books to me, or track your own progress, add me here!
What are your plans for the new year?
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