House of Hydrangeas

Especially if said paint is covering up a crimson color that you once thought was a good idea but could now potentially drive you to insanity!  ...Such was the case with the upstairs guest bath at my mom's house. Here are some before shots... It was great while it lasted, but it was definitely time for a change.  So the last time I was home, we headed off to Lowe's to pick out a new paint color--this time looking for something much more light and soothing.  The winner was Ante Meridian by Valspar. The Ante Meridian is a great compliment to my mom's existing white tile and plantation shutters. and it is the complete antithesis of the bold crimson color that was.  We also took off the 1970's ceramic towel rack and soap and toothbrush holders under the mirror.  It.  Was.  Time. Unfortunately for us, the fixtures that we thought were PLASTERED TO the wall, were actually CUT INTO the wall...leaving us with a few gaping holes.  Oh th...

If you're not already subscribed to the online mag House of Fifty , you're really missing out. Their latest Winter/Spring issue had quite a few drool-worthy pages in it. From home decor, to organization to recipes you can find a little bit of everything. Here are some of my recent favorites from the mag-all designed by Artistic Designs for Living :, a design firm out of San This photo seriously has be thinking about purchasing my own lucite chairs for the kitchen eating area. This little bathroom is so simple, yet stunning.  I've loving the chest of drawers turned vanity.   Images via House of Fifty

I've been gathering ideas for our next place for awhile now.  I have a folder entitled "Wish List" sitting on my desktop that is just full of wonderful inspiration.  I thought I'd start sharing some of the ideas with you...starting with bathrooms. Basketweave tile.  Don't mind if I do. Open air vanities.  Swoon.  I love the idea of taking a server table and turning it into a vanity.  I also love the mix of metals used in this space.  Nickel fixtures, gold frames...perfect. Hobnail cups functioning as storage.   You had me at beadboard.  I also love the simple black and white palette. But all white isn't bad either.  Especially when it includes a tub like that.