Ooops I Did it Again!

I redecorated the guest room...  I know, I know! It's a problem

It was only a month ago that I re-decorated the guest room and now I am re-decorating it AGAIN.

The last look was okay but I wasn't 100% about it.

The golden curtains made the warm grey paint color look a little off and that green chair was too big for that little corner.  It just wasn't right.

But now.... I LOVE this room!  It's almost done!  It's my favorite room in the house!

I got this gorgeous handmade blanket and all the colors are perfect for this space!

I found a couple more vintage suitcases and I love how they all have different patterns and textures!

I put white curtains back up and found a smaller chair for the corner. I'm loving the way its looking but I'm not sure how I am loving the black frames, mirror and lamp bases.

With that said, I am contemplating spray painting them.  I want to give them a couple coats of looking glass spray paint by Krylon.

I would like to achieve the look of these votive holders (see below). I'm hoping I can spray them and create an antique patina look.  The plan is to start with the frames and go from there. 

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I will keep you posted! Happy almost Friday!

Main Floor Wishlist

Our main floor is alllllllmmoooost there!  Much of our home is working with what we have but I really am wanting to get some new pieces that pull everything together.

 The new dining light that I mentioned here is going to look amazing in our dining room.

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I love the antique/industrial look and like how they almost look transparent which will be great when looking from the living room all the way into the kitchen!

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I also want a new living room sectional.  I love the sofa and chair we have now but they are SO hard to keep clean with the dogs and all the traffic running through that area.  I am trying to decide between faux leather and fabric slip covered sectional.

I really like this one.  I want one with a chaise on one side, I also want a lighter color which will get dirty easier but as long as its slip covered I can wash it easily.

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I also want new living room curtains but don't know which ones to get! I can figure that out once I get a new rug.  I want a rug that makes a statement against our neutral walls and sofa.  I found some examples.  The rug has to be something that can easily be cleaned.  I need to do some more research!

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New countertops are definitely on the wishlist.  Our current countertops were installed as temporary and I can't wait to get new crisp, clean white corian countertops!

Love the clean look...

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and how it makes everything stand out! Our backsplash and curtains will pop with new, white countertops!

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*Found these by typing "white corian countertop" into Google*

Well, there you have it.  A bunch of big expensive items I want but am going to have to be patient for!



Bathroom Plan

I wanted to share my ideas for our Master Bathroom with y'all.  My goals for the space were to keep that "old" feel since our home was built in 1938.  I also wanted to keep it bright since there are no windows and I wanted it to feel calming and organic.  It also couldn't be too girly so I think a found a good balance.

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1. We will definitely be creating this "faux paneled look".  I will add hooks in between the vertical boards and I think it will add a clean craftsman look to the room.  I'm thinking I'll paint this portion white but a subtle accent color might be good too.

2. This is the tile we chose for our flooring.  We're going to use grey grout to make the tiles pop and hide the dirt and grime that will accumulate.

3. I really liked this Allen and Roth shower curtain I saw at Lowe's.  I'm digging the turquoise with yellow accents right now. 

4.  I LOVE this vanity.  I love the natural wood tone of the base, the farm sink look and the contrast it would bring to a primarily white room.  We will have two of these, one placed on each side of the tub.  This may be too much furniture for the space but were going to give it a shot.  If they don't work out, the plan is to install two pedestal sinks.

5.  Our claw foot!  We have had this puppy for a while and I can't wait to clean it up and take a hot bath!  We are going to spray the outside with a high gloss white spray paint and just use the basic cleaner on the inside.  It is in really good shape so we don't have to spend the money on refinishing it.

6.  Two simple frameless mirrors will reside above each of the vanities but could get tricky with the slanted ceiling.  I think we may have to get custom circle shaped mirrors.

7.  This is just to show you yellow accents.  Red, Sapphire and Plum could be other accent colors should I grow bored with the mellow yellow.

8. We will be purchasing classic chrome/vintage looking fixtures for our sinks and claw foot shower kit.  Chrome was the finished used most in the earlier half of the century and we want to stay true to that.

9.  In contrast to our chrome water fixtures, I want to add a little more contrast with the finish on our lighting.  Chrome lights may look better in the end but I'll definitely be purchasing and at least trying a fixture in the oil rubbed bronze finish.  I think it plays nicely with the wood base on the vanities.

Well, there you have it.  I am so excited to keep going with the progress and get moved into my master space!

Happy Friday!

P R O G R E S S!

Sorry for the delayed update but we have been BUSY!  My in-laws are in town and my fa-in-law and hubs kicked some serious behind in our master bathroom and bedroom.

Last week I left you with this photo...  Not much to look at but an uninsulated room and one piece of green board up...

This past weekend, Justin and his dad finished insulating the entire space, framed out the closet area and worked on getting the rest of the green board up.

Then my father-in-law started mudding and taping the entire room.  This was something hubs and I didn't know how to do so it was great to have him help us with it and to learn!  He applied 3 coats of mud over the seams and screw holes.  In between each layer of mud, he sanded down the dried previous layer.  This is done to ensure a smooth finish as you get to that last layer.

So now the room is all mudded and taped! (woot!) We left off a section of the green board in the closet area for attic access.  We will create a door for this area a little later.

While waiting for mud to dry, we added another task to the to do list. In our bedroom, the window wall is on the weathered side of the home.  This side of our house has the sun beating on it in the Summer and the rain and cold in Winter.  We tore down the walls to add thicker insulation so we would be warmer in the Winter and cooler in the Summer.

Adding insulation will be a common theme in the Dobson home.  The existing insulation is probably 2 inches thick and is doing nothing for us.  Adding new insulation in the walls and crawl spaces will lower our heating bill and keep things much more comfortable.

With the addition of insulation to this wall, we are also adding a new window.  We chose one larger window instead of the two smaller ones.  It will make more of a statement and add the Master to bedroom.  My fa-in-law is coming back in a few weeks and that is when we plan to install the window.  We will need to set up scaffolding on the exterior of the home so there is lots of set up and work involved.

Now that this step is done, Justin and I can start working on it our selves.  We will add texture and paint to the master bed and bath walls, then will tile and grout the bathroom floor, create closet doors and add all the fixtures and carpet.  Were hoping to go lightening speed from here and finally move into our master space.   

We still have lots to do including checking off the checklist from the main level and we will keep you posted all along the way!

Movin Up (for reals)!

We have a little progress!  My Dad-in-law was here last Saturday for a hot minute and wasted no time in getting the bathroom going with some framing, insulation and green board work. =]

Even more exciting news to report: My in-laws will be here for 10 days...  10 DAYS!  Most wives would be ill about this but I am giddy and SUPER excited!

Plans for the next 10 days will hopefully include:

Main Floor Bath Caulking: Justin and I can caulk.  We tried and severely failed.  SO hopefully we can get everything looking clean and sharp!

Blue Room Ceiling:  I'm hoping I can spray texture the ceiling in the guest room upstairs.  After that is completed we will only need a new light fixture, carpet and decor! Almost there!

Upstairs Bath: This is the meat and potatoes of the project list and the plan is to frame out the closet area, finish insulating the roof line and crawl spaces, secure the recessed lighting, put up green board and mud and tape everything.  Whew!  I think with a few of us working it will go pretty quickly...I hope =]

I'll keep you posted! I am SO ready to have a Master bed/bath!

Checklist Update

So here is a little update in our main floor checklist:



Front Door Light: The light in our entryway consists of a bulb hanging out of the ceiling. I want to find an inexpensive, yet vintage inspired fixture to place here.

We showed you what we did with the front door light in this post along with our living room switchup...

Bathroom Fan: Our main floor bathroom fan is NOT cutting it. You can see the moisture on the walls and our shower curtain rod is showing rust spots. This is something that needs to be addressed ASAP before the moisture starts breeding mold! EEEK!

We completed this last night! We'll fill you in on this later next week.

TV: Our weird flat screen/tube television set has proved to be nothing but an awkward eyesore for the living room. We would like to upgrade to an ACTUAL flat screen that could be put in a more fitting location and provide one focal point in the space.
This was the best upgrade! It allowed us to position our living room in the best way to make it feel larger, more inviting and waaaaayyy more visually appealing.

Vent Oven Hood: We have a hood above our oven, but now we need to vent it so that it will actually take the cooking air outside so our smoke alarms won't go off on a daily basis.

Stickem Linoleum: Our entry landing and steps at the garage and basement doors has tired nasty stickem linoleum that show every dog hair, dirt and whatever else gets dragged in. We want to purchase a darker linoleum to put there to give it a fresh look and hide some of the grime.

Caulk Moulding: The baseboard in our living and dining room needs to be caulked. We have the caulk, now we just need to do it!

Clean Paint Off Hallway Floors: I was a little bit messy in painting the baseboards in the hallway. There are a few areas where I accidentally got some paint on the floor. I purchased some Goof Off wipes that I will review and used to clean up my mess.
I completed this task a few weeks ago.  No pictures to post but just imagine white paint on a hardwood floor and then imagine no white paint on a hardwood floor. =]

Dining Room / Kitchen Revamp: I'm tired of all the tan. It's broken up nicely in the living room with color and such but the dining room is baaaaad. The tan walls with oak trims and table is not working for me. My plan is to paint the dining room and kitchen a lighter beige color that will create a cohesive look with the two spaces but will also compliment the darker tan I have going on in the living room and hallway. I also plan to make some new window treatments and recover the dining room seats for a fresh, new look. I also want to paint the open cabinet backs an accent color to break up the white and add a little flare.
We made our living room lighter and brighter in this post and LOVE the way it's starting to look.  We still want to get a new light fixture in the dining room and finish out the look with new white Corian counter tops in the kitchen.  Getting our upstairs completed is a higher priority so these will have to wait.  Until then...

Stain Closet Door: It took a blog photo for me to realize that I need to do this. So I am adding it to the list!

My wonderful in-laws are coming to stay with us for 10 days starting next Wednesday! I foresee a lot of progress in which I will try to post daily!  Our main goal is to get going on the upstairs bath but I also have some caulking and staining planned so stay tuned!

Guest room Changes

I grew bored with our guest room.  I wanted more color and a change. =]

I received these sheets from my aunt for Christmas and I love the bold turquoise pattern and wanted to make it work in the guest room.

So here is what I did:

Put my super cute new sheets on the bed,

Moved in the green chair from the living room,

Brought in different curtains since I stole the white one for the living room

and added some yellow/goldish pillows to accent the curtains.

I also brought in some black hardback books to accessorize...

and moved my vintage luggage rack and suitcase next to the dresser.

I had all the items used to change up this room.  It's great how just moving a furniture piece or an accessory to a different room can make all the difference!



I'm not totally content with it but until then, this will do.  I think I like the white curtains better but I'll sit on this for a bit and see how I like it. =]