Friday, 31 December 2010

The last project of 2010

I worked hard to complete my entrance and powder room update, but there are not enough hours in a day and I really didn’t anticipate it being so much work. ha ha.
The powder room update is finished for the most part. The small details remain, but I will finish those with the entry details when I get an opportunity.
The baseboards and window frame were changed. I added a chair rail and although you can’t tell, there are two different colours between the top and the bottom.
Most everything was found at the GW or other thrift stores. If I had a bazillion dollars, or even a few, I’d change a few other things too, but I’m working with what I have. It’s a very small space so taking photos was not easy.
Before:
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Now:
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Are you wondering what the “P” stands for?  It’s not for the obvious that happens in a washroom, it stands for Powder Room. :)
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These are the junkin’ finds and what I paid for them:
Little lamp – $4.00
Lantern – $3.00
Hand towels – $1.00 each
Bombay plates – $1.00 each
Shelf – $2.00
White oval frame -  $3.00
Pottery Barn clock – $4.00
Mirror – $6.00
Toilet roll holder – $1.50
Total: $30.50
This makes me very happy :)

I'm linking up to parties found here

18 comments:

  1. I love it! What a difference!

    Happy New Year!

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  2. it looks wonderful, mel! your hard work shows! happy new year!

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  3. OOOhhh, how lovely ;) You sure have an knack for design! I cant wait until I have my own house and can color the walls ;) What a great project....and super cheap at that!! Most people spend that on coffee a month! AWESOME JOB Mel!

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  4. Wow you scored some great finds! Beautiful job on your powder room!

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  5. Your powder room is darling~ well done! Stopping by to say hello from a little lovely- Happy New Year!

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  6. I love it, and I love the mirror with the initial.

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  7. Lovely! So serene! Great work.

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  8. Flat out awesome! You are so right.... taking photos in a small room is hard but you did a fantastic job :D

    I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party

    Amaze Me Monday Blog Party

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  9. I love the color, and your accents are great, I really liked the "P" idea. I have a bathroom with a similar footprint and it's murder trying to photograph it!

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  10. Hi, I'm visiting from BNOTP. Wow, you did a fabulous job! Not only did you get great bargains, you really made the room very upscale! Love the color and all ofthe accessories. Great job.
    Best regards,
    Gloria

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  11. Wonderful job. I'm looking at this and saying, "this isn't a junkin room. everything looks new!" I would have never know if you didn't say it. Wonderful job.

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  12. Looks good. And I did giggle when I read that "P" was for powder room. It was so obvious!

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  13. You did a fabulous job!! It's a very relaxing color palette!

    And to be honest, the bathroom (specifically my shower) is my only alone/quiet time in my day. ;)

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  14. You "AMAZE ME"! Thank you for linking up to the "Amaze Me Monday" blog party!!

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  15. LOOKS WONDERFUL! I love the color scheme you chose!

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  16. Love the colors, it looks perfect! even better that you did it on a dime :) Great job!

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  17. You did an amazing job. I love the colors. I linked over from Shanty2chic.

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