Bathroom Birthday Art!

So, today’s my birthday… the big 3-3.  Ugh.  Although, I like how Mac explained it to Lucas “Lucas is 3.  Mommy is 3-3.  So, really, you’re all 3.”

Heehee!  I LIKE IT.

Anyways, part of Mac and Pop’s gift was this awesome sketch of Lucas created by Mac, of course, along with a fabric-covered mat (Are you starting to see a recurring theme here?? Our house wouldn’t be a shadow of what it is without my mother-in-law’s artistic ability.  I know.  I’m totally spoiled.). 😉

Anyways, she put it in this lucite frame because she didn’t know where I’d want to display the art or which frame I’d prefer.   As luck would have it, I liked the lucite frame.   I just thought it needed a little jazzing up.   So, I gave the edges of the cardboard inset a few coats of red craft paint…

And hung it above our wire rack in the guest bath…

I like that it brings a subtle pop of red to that side of the room…

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Just for for fun, here’s a little before and after action…PicMonkey CollageYes, this was my first attempt at a before and after “collage” of sorts.   What do ya think?   I may go back and add one to my other posts now that I’ve got the bug.   Anyways, I love that the room is starting to take on kind of a funky gallery vibe.   Plus, that adorable little face deserves the spotlight in every room if you ask me.  I heart that face.  🙂

So, anyways, I have more ideas in store for the bath (namely on the opposite wall where I mounted the hooks)…

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I’m not sure when I’ll get to it, but yet another tweak is on the agenda.  Those are such exciting words to me.  Anyways, I’m off to spend time with the family (If you happen upon us, I’ll be the one gorging myself on cake).  Everybody have a terrific weekend!!  🙂

(P.S.  You can check out my last post to catch up on all of our guest bath makeover up to this point.)   

Centerpiecing it up

Remember how I mentioned that my dining centerpiece changes faster than Gaga’s hairstyle? Well here’s another….

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I stuck some fresh blooms in a glass, which is set in a small Ikea galvanized bucket. I placed them on top of a gold starburst charger (found for $4 at Goodwill) which is on top of a round butcher block cutting board. Then, my good ole’ spray-painted pumpkin made a reappearance to join the fun. I swapped out my more neutral leafy runner for a slightly more modern sage and cream leafy runner to complete the look.  And again, I’m lovin’ my mixed metals with the stainless and gold.  Muwhah!  Kisses, my sparkly friends.

Now, I know fall motifs and pumpkins are soooo last month ( 😉 ) but with recent events we haven’t gotten around to decorating for Christmas yet. I thought I’d just share what I had going on at the moment and move forward from there. We’re hoping to decorate for the holidays this week (complete with cookies, hot chocolate, and a little Elfy Will Ferrell to round out the Christmas spirit… While singing loud for all to hear. And smiling. Smiling’s my favorite. And possibly drinking a cup of the World’s Best Coffee. With syrup. I looooooove syrup. Is there sugar in syrup??  All while sitting on a throne of lies… Wait. Scratch that last one. I’m such a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins.) You’ll have to forgive me. This time of year I speak mainly in “Elf” quotes.

Anyways, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Here’s to a having a safe, fun holiday season.