Project 64: Orchid

linking to Project 64 for the color orchid
I captured this in Lowe's, one of my favorite places to shop.  The lighting there made it look orchid.  

Signs, Signs

linking with Lesley's Signs, Signs
There's only one other place that I shop more than I do here at Lowe's... Walmart.
I also shop at Goodwill when I can.

Finishing Touches of Master Bathroom Remodel

The final touches have been applied to my new master bathroom.
Here is the sorely needed storage.  Heretofore I stacked things upon things in my closet.  Anyone old enough to remember the old radio show called "Fibber McGee and Molly" know about his closet.  The same thing would happen to me- take down one thing and the rest of the pile came tumbling down.  No more, thanks to my son's ingenious idea of enclosing stock cabinets (purchased at Lowe's) to look like they are built-in and that they've always been there.  

Some readers might recognize the finger painting featured before on my blog; it was done by my granddaughter Charley when she was in kindergarten.  I've since framed it.  The frame's color matches the rose buds in my wallpaper.   There are pink roses in the border.  The sun was made by my middle son Derek some years ago.  I am blessed to have talented children and in-laws.

I love the rug I purchased for $7 at the local Dollar General store.  The color matches the leaves on the wallpaper.  I really love my floor; it's Roman Stone, also from Lowe's.

Pink on the mirror frames is just the right amount of pink.

the tub surround

I painted the new wall that hides the plumbing pink, but  it was too overwhelming.  Then I tried striping the wall with the cabinet color and pink.  Each time I pulled away the tape I also pulled away the color underneath.  After sanding the wall, I painted it beige.  Then I spent a few hours on-line seeking inspiration for the big blank wall.  I wanted some kind of floral decal.  When I was led to Wall Monkeys with my key words, I found something that said "tranquil" to me.  Above is the decal.  To me, it was a bit pricey, but I am well satisfied with it.

Master Bathroom Remodel

I am lucky to have a son who was taught all kinds of remodeling skills by his dad.  That talent is resulting in my having my master bathroom remodeled.  The only thing remaining in it is the double sink area.  I had one of those garden baths that look like a haven for the weary body, but I have a difficult time getting in and climbing out of it, so out it goes! 

Here are the bathroom materials being delivered.  Maybe I got carried away with my camera work, but seeing that only one man was delivering so many boxes by himself, I had to see and capture how he would do that!  

Jeremy helped carry the materials in; I'm thankful he had the day off on delivery day.  How things would have been brought in if he hadn't, I have no idea.


Next are some work-in-progress photos.

the support wall for the tub surround
You can see one of the sinks that are staying.

My son at work installing the surround.  I don't know why I have the streaks of color running on the right side.  If anyone can tell me, I'd appreciate it.

My new tub's side measures only 16 inches from the floor.  I checked my ability to get in and out of it at Lowe's.   I'm looking forward to the bathroom being done so I can take a "test drive" in the new tub in my lovely new bathroom.

Here are some before photos of other areas in the bathroom.

old cracked toilet by garden tub
The garden tub also took up lots of room!

mirrors, mirrors, mirrors!  five in all...in a bathroom measuring about 9 x 12 feet
These two were given to a granddaughter.

curious Max wondering where the shower went   :D

new hotel-style towel bar
It's on the wall above the two sinks.  Another mirror had been there.   I've left a mirror above each sink.  That's quite enough for my taste.

I love the way the chrome looks on the wallpaper.  It  brings back the warm memories of    our country home bathroom with the claw-footed tub and pedestal sink. ah...
Speaking of wallpaper, my husband did the wallpapering a number of years ago.  We had admired a rose wallpaper on the bedroom wall in a bed and breakfast in which we'd spent our wedding anniversary.  Such a sweet husband!  If I'd known how much work it would be   to do a mobile home wall, I'd never have suggested it.
(Speaking of that dear man, today is his birthday.  I'm sending thoughts and prayers upward for your special day, Honey!)

the towel bar by the new tub