Monday, October 22, 2012

Reds and Fall Giveaway

I thought I'd share our bathroom tweak. We were on a very small budget-no major redos here. Below is the before. I had already taken off wallpaper border in this picture. It had the old Hollywood lights, tan paint and gold shower.
I painted it a very pale green. I covered the ugly shower with a fresh white shower curtain over the door.
Add new lights and framed out the mirrors.
I added pretty green glass knobs.A new cover on thrifted stool.
These hand mirrors were my Moms.The green one is what inspired the new color.
Here's the before showing the border over the tub area.

I added an old shelf with framed print from my Mom's childhood book.The stained glass window was designed by me and made for me by my Dad, years ago. I'm so happy to have it here. The afternoon sun shines right through the block glass and it's so pretty.

Not much money spent, but much better and brighter. I also like having a few reminders of my Mom and Dad to see each and every day.
We went to Ikea and they had their Christmas stuff out. Last year I saw some really cute ornaments and thought I'd go back later to get them. Well you know that story-all gone . 
. So today while buying the fabric I needed for my laundry room, I picked up the cutest little cable knit hearts. They had them in red, white, and green. I think I'll probably add some embroidery.
I couldn't pass up this cute yarn wreath. The little hanging hearts are adorable. This would probably be an easy project. But for the price of 9.99, I figured I couldn't make it for less then that.
And here's something for you. This is my 200th post. So to thank you all for inspiring me everyday I thought I'd have a little fall giveaway.
The Kitchen Linens Book has the cutest photos and ideas for vintage linens. Of course I had to include a few vintage linens. Also a woolie Fall wreath made by me and some little autumn extras. All you have to do is leave a comment. I'll draw a name on Sunday Oct.28. I'm joining Tweak it Tuesday and Rednesday. Go check out these fun parties for lots of inspiration. Hope your fall has been beautiful so far.
Leslie

39 comments:

  1. The soft green is lovely. I think hanging your Mother's hand mirrors was brilliant. xo, olive

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  2. Leslie, The changes in your bathroom and charming additions all work together to create a lovely transformation. Nicely done!
    Mary Alice

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  3. LOVE your bathroom! The soft green is one of my colors! The stain glass window is lovely! You did a great job!
    Nice IKEA goodies. I guess I should go there once in awhile!
    Congrat's on 200 posts! Thank you for having a giveaway to celebrate!
    I'll keep my fingers crossed!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  4. Perfect shade of green. Love the warmness of it all. I am a happy new follower! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog! Would love to invite you to enter my monthly Paris Mondays giveaway! xo's Pam

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  5. The bathroom looks very lovely. You did a wonderful job. Could I hire you to work on mine? Just kidding. Have a great day!

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  6. Such a sweet and pretty bathroom! The green knobs and stained glass window are so beautiful!! Yay, for 200 posts!! Such a lovely and generous giveaway!! Happy Monday! xo Heather

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  7. I love your simplistic and cozy bathroom! The green is so subtle and soft...perfect. The curtain certainly takes the edge off the shower door- good call.
    I think my favorite part is the tub area. Looks very cottagey. So pretty.

    Pat

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  8. Lovely changes in your bathroom. Your tweaks make the rooms beautiful :)

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  9. Your bathroom looks great. We are STILLL working on ours. Oh boy thank you so much for a chance at your lovely giveaway. PICK ME PICK ME!
    Hugs
    donna

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  10. Leslie that little stool with the pom pom trim is darling. Your eye for color is always spot on. Thinking about doing some painting around here too...smiles..Renee

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  11. I love your Fabulous Makeover!It looks very refreshing!Please enter me in your wonderful give-away!

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  12. Your bathroom looks great!!! I love the color! Your stain glass piece is lovely in the window, and I agree....so nice to have some of your folks things too!!

    chris

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  13. Your mother's hand mirrors are a lovely reminder. I love the shelf above the tub and the sweet little house. I can't get enough mini houses. You've been so good to me, you don't need to include me in the drawing. Your makeover is fabulous. Maybe it's a good thing I don't have an Ikea within 3 hours of our house. Sounds like I'd have ornament envy.

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  14. Lots of fun changes! I bet you'll love the changes and smile each time you walk in there! REALLY? 200 posts? Congrats Miss Crafty!

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  15. Leslie-
    Your bathroom looks so serene and calm.I guess it's the pretty green color that you chose. I love the glass block and that big tub!! It's very sweet that you have little pieces from both your mom and dad around you...Great Job!
    Erica :)

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  16. Leslie, i love the fresh look that comes from using soft green. Isn't it amazing what a little paint , fabric and new towels can do to a room?

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  17. Oh happy 200th post, Leslie! I really enjoy checking your blog to see what you've been busy making. Your updated bathroom is just great. I'm working on a project that uses green glass knobs as well. Also, I was just telling my mother-in-law this past weekend that I needed to make a trip to Ikea, which sadly is 2 1/2 hours away in Atlanta but well worth the time. You've inspired me to go this weekend. I love their Christmas selection.:-)

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  18. Your bathroom looks so pretty! I love your big tub and the shelf looks great. The glass blocks look great and your little stained glass looks wonderful.
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. Oh Leslie, I have a similar bathroom. May i ask how it was that you framed the mirror. I would love to do that as well. Beautiful choice of paint for the walls.
    OMG is that every the cutest yarn wreath. A must make for the V day! You always share the most inspiring ideas. Thanks! Elizabeth

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  20. Leslie,
    I love the bathroom. Wow, that tub looks amazing, I would love one of those. I think your redo was wonderful, and I LOVE all the little touches. Putting your parent's items in there makes it just perfect. Great job. Thanks for visiting and leaving the nice comment. It was kind of therapeutic writing about it, but I have to admit I felt a little silly posting about it. Luckily the comments have been really nice and supportive. I'm lucky!!! Have a great week.
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  21. Congrats on 200 posts. Your bathroom turned out lovely. I love the vintage mirrors hung on the wall. Great idea. I've been working on my main bath all summer (in my mind). I have ideas -- just no decisions. Ha!

    Please put my name in the hat. I love your fall wreath.

    Janet

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  22. The shower curtain, and the framed mirror along with the new colors gave the space a lift. I could be inspired by those hand mirrors too.

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  23. Leslie ~ You did a fabulous job on your bathroom remodel! I love the green! How sweet to be able to display something so sweet and vintage of your mother's. Those hand mirrors are simply gorgeous! The cable knit hearts look so sweet on your yarn wreath! What a great touch!
    What a fun giveaway you are hosting! Consider me in! :)
    -Denise

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  24. That bathroom is so light and bright! I love all the updates you have done, it looks fab! Those cable knit hearts are so dang cute too! I'll glad you didn't wait to pick them up.

    What a fun give away and congrats on you 200th post!!

    Lynn

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  25. You have done a great job, so nice and bright. Love the personal touches.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  26. I love the bathroom makeover! The shelf and stained glass are my favorites! Just beautiful. Thank you so much for your visit and comment. I'd love to win your sweet giveaway!

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  27. You did very well on your bathroom makeover. I need you come and help me.

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  28. Your redo looks GREAT!! I love how you dispalyed the hand mirrors!!!

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  29. Hi Leslie!
    What a fresh new bathroom. I love the colors you chose. As much as I love all things red...the thought of sitting in a tub full of bubbles and soft candlelight just beckons peaceful pastels.
    A Giveaway...How very nice of you. What wonderful treasures are awaiting the winner! Congratulations on your 200th post! What an achievement.
    Happy Rednesday, my friend!
    Carolynn xoxo

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  30. Funny how those small changes can really transform a room. You picked all the right details. LOVE the little green glass door knobs!

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  31. Wow! I'm loving it! Great! So glad you found me. I will be your newest follower and hope you will follow me too!

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  32. Now I know there's hope for my bathroom! The glass block window looks so pretty with your very special stained glass window displayed on it. I love the shelf and the mirrors hung on the walls, too. Congrats on 200 posts and sharing all the creative things you make!! Thanks for the chance to win your fun giveaway!

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  33. The bathroom turned out to be a charmer. I'm in love with the hand mirrors on the wall.

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  34. I love the green glass knobs on the vanity. I picked some up at the Pottery Barn outlet a few years ago, green ones and clear ones. I gave my my son the green ones for his bathroom redo. They are really charming, an unexpected luxury.

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  35. Please enter me in your fall giveaway and happy 200th post!

    Popped in from Rednesday ~

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  36. It's amazing what a little paint can do - the bathroom turned out really nice and like you said - so nice to have reminders of your Mom and Dad around.

    Please enter my name in the draw - hope I'm lucky!

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  37. So happy that you visited me because now I have found you. Love the bathroom redo! The green paint is such a pretty color. The mirrors are such a precious treasure and the stain glass is gorgeous! What a fun give away. Congrats! Now a new follower.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  38. Love your bathroom redo. It's always fun to update without breaking the bank. Love the shelf above the tub.

    What a fun give away you have having to celebrate 200.

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  39. You have such creative ideas and I Love your blog. Thank you for sharing

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