We’ve had a TON of interest in our butcher block counter that we built for the upstairs bathroom. For those of you that have so patiently waited for this tutorial… thank you for your patience! It was a fun build, and we’re SO HAPPY with the way it turned out! My Grandfather was an avid woodworker, and had stashed away several variations of hardwoods and softwoods in the old barn on my ... [ Read More ]
Mason Jar Mosaic Backsplash (for UNDER $40!!)
So hey! Let’s talk about how to INSTALL this Mason Jar Mosaic backsplash that just went up in our upstairs bath! If you missed Part 1, we discussed how to tint clear glass Mason jars (or any clear jars you have lying around), as well as breaking and sorting your ‘Tesserae’! Now lets get down and dirty (LITERALLY) with some tile adhesive compound and goopy grout! Grouting a backsplash is a messy ... [ Read More ]
Mason Jar Mosaic Backsplash – PART 1 {Tinting & Breaking Jars}
I started with a slew of clear mason jars (most of which I picked up at garage sales here and there)! I wasn’t sure exactly how many I would need for this project, so I threw in some spaghetti jars I had in the recycling bin. For this particular project, it doesn’t matter. They will just be a bunch of broken pieces! You’ll want to order some of this stuff. It’s called Vitrea 160 I only ... [ Read More ]
Bathroom Vanity Painting Treatment Tutorial
Top of the mornin’ to ya! I’m feeling pretty chipper today, knowing that we have GORGEOUS weather ahead of us this whole week. On the agenda? Plant the veggie garden! Nick is outside tilling as.we.speak. We’re a little behind, I know… but we like to break the mold. SPEAKING of mold… Just kidding. No mold that I know of. So yo, I painted the vanity base in the upstairs bathroom, and did a little ... [ Read More ]
Bathroom Vanity Progress
NOTE: this post was supposed to be published yesterday… but then I fell ill and it didn’t get finished. I’m super aware that today is supposed to be monthly pictures of the girls, but that’s just going to have to wait for tomorrow because I’m still not up to wrangling them into that chair and dancing around and talking in my best Elmo voice. I’m here to give a little update on ‘Project Bathroom ... [ Read More ]
TUTORIAL: Installing a Faucet on a Vessel Sink
Nick here… As you know, we’ve been constructing an addition onto our bathroom vanity, building a butcher block countertop, etc. We’ve run into our fair share of snags along the way, but we’re taking it in stride… because Murphy’s Law is the name of the game when it comes to anything DIY. Can I get an amen? We recently stained our butcher block counter, and sealed it with an ultra-THICK (and ... [ Read More ]
PROGRESS: Extending the Bathroom Vanity and Building a Butcher Block Counter!
Wednesday Greetings to you! THANK YOU to all of you that weighed in on our epic curtain dilemma! So many good suggestions and things to think about! Right now I’m leaning towards something light and sheer, but I’m not going to jump into anything just yet. We’ve been bizzy bizzy around here… but what else is new, right y’all? Nick has been plugging away at ‘Operation Extend the Bathroom Vanity’, ... [ Read More ]
Mirror Makeover
Our downstairs bathroom was one of the first things we tackled after moving to the homestead, understandably so. We're stoked about the results, and it's turned out to be one of our favorite redo's so far.Subconsciously though, I've been keeping my eye out for a new bathroom mirror, because ours is super... bland. It's just a square beveled mirror with these tacky ghetto plastic things holding it ... [ Read More ]
Downstairs Bathroom: Part 2
Alright kids... I can sense the anticipation for the outcome of the downstairs bathroom, and so I shall withhold from you no longer. I know it's not anything too extraordinary, but it is FAR superior to it's previous state of existence.I realize that the burnt orange is a little obnoxious, but you have to consider the fact that I'm a little obnoxious, and it is my house after all. And, don't quote ... [ Read More ]
Downstairs Bathroom: Part 1
So I know you all are aware of my strong feelings toward wallpaper border. Our downstairs bathroom is a wonderfully gigantic room. So large that we're pretty sure it was originally the kitchen when the house was first built in 1900. But the faux-denim paint job and country hearts border just wouldn't do. Yikes, right? But thankfully, it's an easy fix! Stay tuned for Part 2 tomorrow. Make no ... [ Read More ]