i'd like to introduce you to....

 Miss ugly....our main floor bathroom. The above photo shows how it looked when we bought our home. Does this not totally look 80's or what....funny thing is....it was redone in 2005. When we moved in, I knew we couldn't do anything right away....but I also knew I couldn't live with the bathroom like this either. I painted the walls, trim, door and cabinets until we were able to redo it our way.....well.....that time has come.

Here's where we're at today....demolition (said in a manly monster truck voice).

have you seen this show?

If you haven't....and you love old houses....salvaged material....and weathered patinas....

you need to watch this show....The Bronson Pinchot Project.

I have to admit....I have a bit of a crush on him (don't worry my hubby already knows)....he loves architecture and restoring old homes....but not in the way most people do. He restores homes with salvaged materials and leaves them as is....meaning....he doesn't sand the old paint off, he leaves the materials in their found state.

The inside....and outside of the home he working on right now is amazing. Last week he did a library in the home....with yummy plastered walls...old weathered mouldings and doors....a gorgeous old fireplace....and sparse decor....I loved it!

So....you ready to watch it....the show is on Saturday's at 9:30pm (central time) on the DIY Network.....

but don't hesitate to watch it....he only has 3 shows left....but I'm really hoping that they'll pick up another season of his show....I mean he did buy 5 homes, 2 stores, a former hall and the local post office in Hartford, Penn....so he's got plenty of projects to share with us.

photo via

etsy stuff

Just a quick post to let you know I've just added some new goods to my etsy.....

Have a wonderful day!

a space for "hers"

If your looking for some inspiration on how to make a little spot just for you....Hers by Jacqueline deMontravel can help. The book encompasses many styles and lots of great tips on how to add a feminine touch to your home.

The book shows you how can take the smallest of corners and turn it into a space just for you....no room inside you say....how about a little corner in your garden.

In the words of Jacqueline DeMontravel....."every woman deserves one place that is unapologetically hers"....I couldn't agree more!

So now that the weekend is upon us.....are you going to try to carve a little space in your home that's all you.

a peek

Here are a couple more peeks into my basement. It's like I said in my previous post....the main parts of the basement are done....it's just about getting the little stuff to feel right....like pillows and accessories. That part usually takes the longest for me...its' all about finding the right piece for that corner....or the right pillow for the sofa.

That being said....to me, it's the funnest part. I love to have something to look for....or finding a new piece that inspires a new direction. I have no quarrels about changing direction....color scheme....or style....what you see today in my home....may not be what you see tomorrow.

But I know guys can totally relate....right ;o)

next room please....

Now that the basement is pretty much finished.....it just needs some tweaking here and there.....and another coat of paint on the stairs....{I promise to show you when I'm all done}.....I thought it's time to move onto the next room.

And I gather....from these photos....you can tell which room that is. We have one bathroom left to redo in this ol' farmhouse.....and it's our main bathroom. We've been looking forward to fixing up this bathroom for some time now....because about 3 years ago, our pipes froze and burst in this bathroom and we have yet to seal up the hole under the cabinet....so it's in need of some tlc.

So, I thought I'd gather some inspiration from Pinterest....and boy....Pinterest did not disappoint. You should see my poor hubby.....as soon as I saw these photos of beautiful white bathrooms...I was ready to start tearing everything out....cuz I'm spontaneous like that....he on the other hand is not.....I guess I need someone to hold be back sometimes.

Anyways, we are going to redo our bathroom on a small budget....with hubby being the furniture builder, plumber and electrician.....and me being the tile laying and painting sidekick. I'm so excited about this next project and just couldn't wait to tell all my girlfriends...that you guys!

Alright....alright....I'll let you all get back to your Saturday evening ;o)

All photos via my Pinterest board

checking in

Whew......what a paint filled weekend.....and I'm still not done....

although I do have most of the basement painted.....I still have the stairwell to paint and the stairs another coat.....but today I'll be finishing the painting of the sliding glass door. I really want to put in a french door....but that can wait a little longer....just painting the wood sliding door has made a huge difference in the room....it no longer sticks out like a sore thumb.

I also repainted the coffee table.....the aqua just wasn't working for me....but the new grey color is.

I've been keeping track of what I've spent for this space...and so far it's very little considering I got new furniture like a huge t.v. cabinet (I'm talking a 9 foot by 6 foot) and a coffee table....other than that everything else has been recycled....gotta love recycling ;o)

The room has really changed from how it looked just a couple weeks ago.

I have a few more things to finish up....like some barn doors....then I'll show you a bit more.

Happy Monday Girls!