Few subtle changes to bathroom

So this post, like mainly lately is delayed in timing.. A couple weeks ago I did a few minor touches and tweaks to the bathroom.

I added much needed shelving above the toilet.. These shelves were originally in the kitchen with wooden brackets that screamed COUNTRY Living. So they were taken down and re-purposed for in here.

 The other thing that got an "update" was the window. Prior to this there was a piece of brown contractor paper taped up with blue painters tape.. My never ending to do list/ I'll  get to it one day-- including putting up some curtains. So I finally DID. One thing scratched off the list.

So there you have it. a few subtle changes that took an hour or so to do that I've procrastinated 11 months on doing. Complete, done, faaaaaahhh-neee-toe! La Fin!

What project have you overly procrastinated on? What do you have planned for the upcoming weekend?

Steal of a deal!

Welp, I've done it.

Yes it!
(No, not that kind of it, get your head out of a gutter)
The "IT" I'm referring to is the fact I've order the Craft Room/Office/Studio space light fixture.
For a steal of a deal! 

I'm a fan and subscriber to a few "member" only decor websites. (Free to join! You think I'd pay? haha!)

Anyways my inbox today included an email from a company called Joss & Main. 

 Fabulous decor items for a fraction of the cost. Similar to The Foundary. So I scrolled through the email and saw fabulous items and one caught my eye. Varaluz..

Now if you don't know anything about Varaluz, let me tell you.... Their stuff is amazing!

"Energy efficiency certainly has an important place, but a larger impact can come from designing with responsible materials and designing out waste in the manufacturing and distribution process.

At Varaluz, we believe that lighting should not only be interesting, but sustainable. Most of our fixtures use steel that has 70% or greater recycled content and glass that is 100% recycled. We use many sustainable and reclaimed materials in our glass or shades. Whenever you see the "eco-luz" designation on our products, you can be confident that the item is made with recycled or reclaimed materials – and that we're committed to preserving the earth."

So I've had my eye on a piece from way back in the day when I used to work for a lighting store. (Okay, maybe not that far "back in the day"---like 2 years ago) Anyways, I AH'ed and OOH'ed over it.. Shopped around online and found best pricing through Amazon.com... Or so I thought. 

Today my email changed that! 

Amazon had it listed  for $570.16! "You Save" of 24% or $176.84.

Pricey? Sure, depends on who you ask.. But unless you want run of the mill light fixtures from big box stores or home improvement centers, be prepared to pay. My time being a lighting sales rep I saw people drop far more on lighting than this.Okay, back to my story....

So I added the fixture to my wish list and there it sat for months and months waiting for the price to go down. Instead, the price went up! Bummer man!  

But behold! There the same fixture was, listed on Joss & Main, for far less the price!

SCHWEET!!!! 

 Even sweeter is the price! Same fixture, same size as intended but $250.21 less! 

Of course I jumped on it, seeing as these deals normally have a deadline of 24hours or so that the deal is "on" Again, just like The Foundary, Woot.com, Groupon etc.. 

The kicker came down to shipping and handling. Via Amazon, I could've gotten free shipping and handling.. Due to the nature of the item and the fragility I paid about $130 for shipping, handling and I can only assume some tax was added in. STILL, I saved $110 on the purchase. I'll soon have a gorgeous light fixture to complete the room, and the best part, I don't feel remotely guilty in the purchase seeing as I received my tax refund today!

Thanks to everyone who initially cast votes via the blog and Facebook back in June regarding lighting for the craft room.  

These were my choices that were narrowed down: 

Other than another dozen or so odds and ends, the room is coming together handsomely beautifully! 

Hopefully this weekend I can finish tackling  the desk.. It should've been done over a week ago, but alas I've been sick with a double ear infection and a throat infection and not my 100% usual self. 

On the mend now thanks to antibiotics, tons of juice and loving friends that make sure I eat, drink tea and more importantly REST! 

So there's an update for you . Enjoy! 

Work continues!

Work has been getting done. Hence why I haven't updated. Prep work is taking up a majority of the time spent there. Primarily the remove of wallpaper was no easy task. It's left behind residue on some walls which then needs to literally be scrubbed down, primed, all gaps caulked, then finally painted.

My goal is to have 3 spaces habitual by Saturday when I move in.
Other than the fireplace, the living room is done. I'm going to work some magic on the fireplace per my friend Chris-- but it's a project that's going to have to wait a bit.

The dining room again, for the most part is complete, except for the lower sections of wall where "wall frames" will be added. The ceiling also needs an additional coat of paint.

Finally the bedroom-Other than painting the ceiling it is complete. The closet isn't in bad shape-- so I think I can skip painting it and put it on hold for a later date.

I've also discovered that a colony of fleas have moved in ahead of Molly, Peyton (Pups) and myself.. To the point where I HEARD them on the contractor paper.. especially when down near the floor painting trim.. No wonder my shins are eaten.. I've tried foggers today-- but it didn't seem to work. I'm coming up with a plan B.

Other than finishing up painting the wall color in the bedroom, I ended the night tonight pulling up the contractor paper in the living room and scrubbing the hardwood floors on my hands and knees. It looks great!!


Living room before-During initial walk thru

Living room now

Bedroom during walk thru

Bedroom after 1st coat
What do you think??

A lot has gotten done!

It's been a busy busy weekend!

Saturday started off with picking up a Rain Barrel from the City of Savannah. It'll be used to collect rain water from my future gutters and water my future vegetable plot.

Friends showed up with children in toe and I delegated tasks. Kids raked leaves, some older ones cut down bushes and grown ups where to help inside or in the backyard digging bushes.

Crystal the wallpaper removing diva, began removing the wallpaper from the second bedroom. A task that was no easy feat! For some reason it was MUCH harder to come off than the first bedroom or dining room.


I began to roll the living room ceiling with paint.

I had lunch catered for everyone who came to help. What's a better way to nudge people to help right?!

After lunch arrived, so did my friend Stephen and his brother Joseph... They played lumberjacks. I ran to Home Depot and rented a chain saw. The pecan tree in the backyard desperately needed some TLC.


We hoisted..or rather the boys, hoisted the chainsaw up into the tree with a strap, and Joseph took position up in the tree

My friends daughters and the neighbor boy Ivan had fun watching as a big branch came down.

Once the branch came down, the kids and I investigated the damaged branch due to woodpeckers and termites. As other branches came down we had them count the rings of the tree to calculate the age.


Monkey Joseph also scaled another tree which came down without a fight..

The living room also saw it's first coat of paint! How great does it look!!

The dining room has also seen it's first 2 coats of primer

And I'll be going with a sage green for the dining room.

What do you think?

Hard to believe it's one week down and already so much progress!! So thankful to all who came to help out this weekend and those who continue to do so!! Every little bit helps!!

In addition to all the work that has pictures to support it, 6 or so holly bushes were dug out and donated to a local elementary school, one bedroom was washed, prepped and patched, 20 refuge bags were packed full with leaves.. and my yard still has plenty more! I've also discovered a beautiful apple blossom tree which is on my neighbors side but overhangs into my yard. The way I've paced my house, my yard and my front yard makes me laugh at times as if I've never seen nature before. haha!

Not only is this a special house.. but it's also EXTREMELY special to me because I've never lived in a house before. I've been born and raised in an apartment and have always lived in an apartment setting. It's a welcome change. Anxious to see what gets done this week!

Move in day is about 11 days away!