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Blue & White Wallpaper for the 1/2 Bath

Between January and March of 2019, we worked on giving our half bathroom a makeover.  We painted the walls in Stonington Gray (mixed at 50%), swapped out the boring mirror with a vintage one, changed out the light fixture and faucet, and added a chair rail and picture frame molding.  As a part of the foyer makeover, we also had the beautiful Montauk blue slate floors installed.  (You can find details and the source on those in THIS POST.)  I knew at the time, though, that I wanted to find a blue and white wallpaper that would take it over the top.  I just didn’t want to rush the selection. So, I stopped there.  Having the bathroom done to this point allowed me to wait until I found just the right paper or wall treatment.  I toyed with designing my own, with hand painting, and even block printing something, but

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latest antique haul in Cannon Falls & Red Wing

A couple of weeks ago, I gave in to the itch to get out of the house strictly for fun and, while the floors were being refinished, I went to a few antique stores with my friend, Cheri.  We drove separate cars, wore masks, and doused ourselves in hand sanitizer, and took every precaution we could short of staying home.  I didn’t find any of the larger items on my list for all of the room projects that are in the works, but I did end up with a pretty nice antique haul. I bought the glass jelly jars for $12.  They are so sweet and the perfect size for a little fruit salad or for whisking up a single egg. I found a roll of heavy cotton twine that I thought would be fun to crochet with.  It’s a good weight for dishcloths… This is such a fun find…

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master bathroom makeover | picks & finishes

If you’ve been following my Instagram stories, you’ve seen the beginning of our master bathroom makeover!  The demo, electrical, and plumbing work are done, so we are well underway. I would say that our bathroom is a pretty good example of a suburban master suite that is about 10-15 years old.  It’s big with a good layout, but it has basic finishes and fixtures.  I do think the jet/soaker tub and Corian counter were upgraded options, but the tile, fixtures, and fiberglass shower were all inexpensive, neutral choices.  When we bought the house, we learned that it was built before there was a buyer, so it makes sense that all of the finish choices were pretty basic. Before I go any further, let me say that this bathroom is the best bathroom we’ve ever had.  We have never had two sinks, a separate shower, and a deep, big bathtub.  I

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finally, a faucet that listens…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by .  As always all words and opinions are honest and my own. You never realize how much you’re at your kitchen sink until you set up a camera to capture your activities.  (Or when you’re doing a kitchen renovation and don’t have a sink!)  In just making breakfast for everyone, filling up the water bowl for Sebastian and the kitties, wiping down the counters, washing the dishes, watering some plants, I visited the sink again and again.  The kitchen is the heart of the home and the kitchen sink and faucet are definitely important fixtures. We recently upgraded our faucet to the .  I must admit that I didn’t really know how high tech faucets could get until we installed and started using this one.  It addresses so many issues with ordinary faucets like figuring out the best way to turn them on when your

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slipcover chaise reveal | tutorial & sources

Back in March, I took some unhurried decorative play in the master bedroom.  I just felt stuck in this room.  The bones were there, but I was having trouble finishing it off.  I couldn’t make up my mind on the smaller pieces of furniture, what to hang on the wall, or how to make it a polished, finished space.  During this time of experimenting, shuffling around furniture, and rethinking things, I decided that the ticking fabric on the chaise was limiting my options to some extent.  I liked how several fabrics I already owned worked with the , but not the ticking stripe.  An easy option was to make a slipcover for the chaise. I covered it in an antique linen sheet and it immediately confirmed that thought.  I like the ticking fabric and it’s still in like-new condition, so a slipcover is a perfect way to change the look

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Blue & White Wallpaper for the 1/2 Bath

Between January and March of 2019, we worked on giving our half bathroom a makeover.  We painted the walls in Stonington Gray (mixed at 50%), swapped out the boring mirror with a vintage one, changed out the light fixture and faucet, and added a chair rail and picture frame molding.  As a part of the foyer makeover, we also had the beautiful Montauk blue slate floors installed.  (You can find details and the source on those in THIS POST.)  I knew at the time, though, that I wanted to find a blue and white wallpaper that would take it over the top.  I just didn’t want to rush the selection. So, I stopped there.  Having the bathroom done to this point allowed me to wait until I found just the right paper or wall treatment.  I toyed with designing my own, with hand painting, and even block printing something, but

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slipcover chaise reveal | tutorial & sources

Back in March, I took some unhurried decorative play in the master bedroom.  I just felt stuck in this room.  The bones were there, but I was having trouble finishing it off.  I couldn’t make up my mind on the smaller pieces of furniture, what to hang on the wall, or how to make it a polished, finished space.  During this time of experimenting, shuffling around furniture, and rethinking things, I decided that the ticking fabric on the chaise was limiting my options to some extent.  I liked how several fabrics I already owned worked with the , but not the ticking stripe.  An easy option was to make a slipcover for the chaise. I covered it in an antique linen sheet and it immediately confirmed that thought.  I like the ticking fabric and it’s still in like-new condition, so a slipcover is a perfect way to change the look

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Tidying the Laundry Room & Bottling Cleaners

A few weeks ago, I was in a cleaning and organizing mood.  I am the sort of person who’s in that kind of mood pretty regularly, but this was on another level.  It started with getting all of my cleaning supplies sorted out and turned into reorganizing the laundry room shelves.  I keep cleaners, sponges, brushes, etc. all over the house, so that cleaning is easy.  Under the sink of each bathroom is a bottle of glass cleaner, toilet cleaner, a toilet brush, sponges, a couple of rolls of paper towels, all-purpose cleaners, scouring powder or paste, paper towels, a few clean microfiber dust cloths, and a small box of garbage bags.  (I share some of my favorite cleaners in THIS POST.)  In the master bathroom, I also have dishwasher tabs and a big bottle of white vinegar for cleaning the jet tub.  In a three-story house, this means I

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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