A New Bathroom

We are finally done with the main bathroom renovation!  I'm so happy with the way it turned out.  Of course JB got going on the demo before I could get in there and take before pictures.  I have only a couple that I could find (let's face it, it was sooo ugly that I didn't really ever want to take pictures of it)!  So, here are the only two pictures I could find...oh yea excuse the dog, she loves to lay in the bathtub (silly girl)...guess it's cool on her belly...

The tub, sink and toilet were yellow (the toilet had a white set though).  The dark on the tub is from someone putting brown (I don't know why) grout and caulk.  It always looks just dirty to me...

Hard to see but the floor was the old school flecked laminate.  Walls were kind of a turquoise blue and the sink was fake marble with an arched door.  Very un-attractive if I don't say so myself!

Here is our version of a bathroom...

Beautiful Italian tile tub to ceiling in the tub/shower area

White tub, toilet and sink

Brown mosaic inlay around window, shower wall and shampoo cubbie

Plain linen shower curtain (I might change this...maybe too plain for me)!

Black vanity, mirror and light fixtures! 

I love the way it turned out!  I did a previous tutorial on the mirror and vanity here, so be sure to check it out!

Hope you enjoyed my little tour and don't forget about the giveaway, check it out here.

Have a wonderful day!

Some good news finally!

The reason I have been MIA so much lately is I have been working on a "little" project dear to my heart.  After all this time, I am ready to announce the opening of my new online home decor/gift store. 

porterplacecottage.com

Please check it out and pass the word.  I will have new products every week.  I am in the process of doing furniture rehab also and there will be a separate category for that on my store.  The furniture will only be available for pick-up only.  More on that next week! 

I am also celebrating 1 year of blogging!  In honor of my store opening and my 1 year anniversary I am doing a little giveaway. 

The lucky person will win......

This handmade pillow measuring 14 x 14 and an extra little Easter Basket (contents to be revealed on March 30, 2011).

OK, here's the drill.......



1} become a follower, this will give you one entry.

If you are already a follower, leave me a comment stating that you are.

2} If you want a second entry, post about my giveaway on your blog or face book account. Leave me a comment letting me know that you posted about my giveaway. This will give you a second entry.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

I will be using a random counter and picking a winner at 12 p.m. Mountain Time on April 1st 2011.

Here's a little peek at a couple of items from my store:

Little shabby chic lamp...

Black mantel clock

Mary Statue

Handmade pillows and such...

Plus more added every week...

Have a wonderful day...Terrie



MIA

Well, it sure has been a while since I have posted! I have been here just super busy...here is a little peek of some of the stuff I have been up to...I will do a full reveal on Friday, as I will be completely done by then!

Of course, I forgot to take before pictures of the light fixture...so I snapped a quick picture of the box!  Yes the fixture was brushed nickel, I wanted it black!  A can of spray paint goes a long way...

Here is the after!  I love it.  I added seeded glass shades.

  Doesn't it look great!  This is in the "new" bathroom.  This room was one of two left for the upstairs remodel.  I love the way it is turning out! 

Now...check out the mirror.  I got the idea from Sasha over at {show&tell}

If you have not checked out her blog, you really need to hop on over and check it out!  You will be blown away...she is GREAT!

Plain builders mirror glued to the wall, I used Liquid Nails!

Three different mouldings were used, this is outside corner moulding, used for the very outside edge.

Baseboard was used and screen moulding.

Baseboard, I painted the backside edge so as not to show reflection in the mirror

Screen moulding on top, corner on bottom!

 It was put together like so...screen moulding, baseboard, screen moulding then the outside corner moulding.

I love the way it turned out!  There will be more pictures with the final reveal!

See you again on Friday for the big reveal!!

Off the Beaten Path

Well today I am totaling going off the beaten path! I need to declare…I have a new LOVE!



My new LOVE has everything I am looking for in a summer home…

This little turquoise gem looks so cute from the door...

Oh Hot Pink, I somehow don't think I could get JB to camp in this one!

A new little paint job, oh so pretty!

I love the inside of this one...Swoon!

Now this little gem and the yellow paint...to die for!

I think I could get JB to camp in this one!!

Inside of Amy's trailer, from Amy's Vintage Cottage...

You can visit her blog here!

These cute little trailers came from this blog I happened upon today, I've always loved camping!

I've been going since I was a little girl...maybe...just maybe...JB will buy me one!  I'd love to take the time to fix one up!

What do you think?  Are you now in love too??

~Be Grateful for the Small Things~

My sister (ok, so she's really my best friend) sent me this today.  I think that sometimes we all forget to "Be Grateful for the Small Things" so I thought I'd share it with you all.  I don't know who the author is but I hope it touches your heart as it did mine! 

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind.

She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend.

He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend,

'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages

came off, she was able to see everything, including her

boyfriend.

He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The

girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The

sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected

that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life

led her to refuse to marry him.

Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her

saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before

they were yours, they were mine.'

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes.

Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who

was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't

speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone

who has nothing to eat..

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone

who's crying out for a companion.

Before you complain about life - Think of someone who went

too early to heaven..

Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who

walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the

unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your

job..

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on

your face and think: you're alive and still

around...

Always foster an attitude of gratitude, it will change your life.

 

Terrie

~Pay It Forward~

Today, Donna at The House on Corner  posted the following message: 

I promise to send something handmade

to the first 3 people who leave a comment here.

To be eligible, you must also post this in your blog,

offering to do the same thing for 3 other people.

The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it

must be sent to your 3 people *sometime* in 2011.

Isn't this exciting!  I'm so very happy to participate. I hope that you will all join in and share the gift of love and something handmade.

So...leave me a comment if your willing to "Pay It Forward".  Again...The first three to respond will receive MY handmade "something".

After I see who *wins* I will give you a deadline of when to expect this special something. I can't wait!  I'm so excitied!

Even if you don't make the first 3...leave me a comment and let me know you are joing in anyway...let's keep this going!

I think this will be fun, so please join in. Ready. Set. GO!

Terrie

Vintage

While cruising around blogland and images today looking for some inspiration, I came across a home that takes my breath away!  This home was featured in an old Country Living and the owner Nancy Fishelson sold the home in '09. 

I have a love affair with old signs and there are old signs everywhere...take a look and let me know what you think!

Don't I wish my kitchen were big enough to put a rocking chair in...

Love how the bath tub is in the bedroom...

Enjoy your day!