Five thoughts for Friday..... 1. I'm getting some laser beam focus. And am SO happy I'm getting it back. More to come on Monday {{wink}}! 2. Do you remember my mud room? If you haven't seen it, you can view it HERE. Well, I thought I'd carry on the look into the home, so I ordered THIS to replace THIS so the view is MUCH more sparkly and bright leading into my lovely pink palace of storage goodness. The look will … [Read more...]
Mud Room Reveal
Finally. Did you ever think I would show you the finished product? Did you think it was all make believe? Blowing smoke up your cute toosh? Well, I wanted you to see it DONE. Not in progress, not half way, but really all done. And a few weeks ago I had the backsplash put in and it looks AWESOME. Just a background to this if you're just now chiming in.... 2 winters ago we added an additional garage ONTO a garage to turn the EXISTING … [Read more...]
Wall Calendar, A Sneak Peek and Last Call
I was inspired by my dear friend Amy who has an absolute FABBBBBY mud room (well WHOLE house) but one thing in particular caught my attention... her family calendar. Those of us who have many things to juggle know how hard it all can be to keep it all straight. And yes, I know we've talked before about paper calendars vs phone app, but I'm visual. I will TOTALLY remember it more if I write it and if I SEE it in front of me. Now, mine is a … [Read more...]
Natural Stone Beauty
I had to make a decision recently for countertops for my mud room that was challenging. The reason why I found it challenging was that I fell IN LOVE with almost ALL the stones! I went to a granite/stone business and tried to make a selection, back and forth back and forth, and I had something specific in mind before going. If you're not in the market for natural stone, then seeing the basic stones at the big box retailers doesn't do … [Read more...]
The Groundwork for a Home Project
Hi lovies! Just coming off of labor day, I told you what I was doing here, remember? Well I am in the process of going thru some interior design decision making. Last winter we built on a garage onto an EXISTING garage, to turn the EXISTING garage into a mud room. Insanity? Who knows. But all I know is I'm tired of walking thru a hallway of shoes, backpacks, shin guards, and tripping over a ball or two. ... every time I come in and out of … [Read more...]