Labor Day Reward: Recovered Chairs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKgbcWa_PSGYdE6dp59IMycczPItCf3xanh5Z1EobwbMCK_4Hyabs_FQFJedQxYrM9dA3CjhDCqrduOw9ITwrkzlVLGi_lvjiOkWbRP-4gMapFsKBTpcrFvGBx7flGFRIRa6GuzclIwHy/s1600/DSCN5585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKgbcWa_PSGYdE6dp59IMycczPItCf3xanh5Z1EobwbMCK_4Hyabs_FQFJedQxYrM9dA3CjhDCqrduOw9ITwrkzlVLGi_lvjiOkWbRP-4gMapFsKBTpcrFvGBx7flGFRIRa6GuzclIwHy/s1600/DSCN5585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hey, we all like getting paid for our labor but sometimes not having to pay someone is a an equally good reward.   My cousin and his wife were downsizing and no longer wanted my grandmother's chairs.  There are 5 side chairs and 1 arm chair (my grandmother was frugal and reasoned only my grandfather needed a dining chair with arms)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDxb3D2p1u-Lq9ZeKP3MnwtKk8LH4PrQpYU_Gj05wugenG5XdvvOoFQGHOZSFLUpeac-HmqF0vndL1b1odUQYFVJ79PhctQWYM0Nfc6b8X93EAPv-odOX00hU_0ay_warYc93WqfFNHN3/s1600/DSCN5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDxb3D2p1u-Lq9ZeKP3MnwtKk8LH4PrQpYU_Gj05wugenG5XdvvOoFQGHOZSFLUpeac-HmqF0vndL1b1odUQYFVJ79PhctQWYM0Nfc6b8X93EAPv-odOX00hU_0ay_warYc93WqfFNHN3/s1600/DSCN5586.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Underneath my cousin's russet colored paisley was a blue damask and alot of staples :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_1FbwlynM9ai4AzW1Kri1SgGQksrSV2JqaTDMkMQSXFhoYsZ3O-Z76j5jjhTcYS6_GcVdGjBu5FKKQJKuRNMy83RtZ7wOeB1JSy71NmKFnKo9tZbgjfdsyYHv_mJZO2pl2re9sntJ0BX/s1600/DSCN5588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_1FbwlynM9ai4AzW1Kri1SgGQksrSV2JqaTDMkMQSXFhoYsZ3O-Z76j5jjhTcYS6_GcVdGjBu5FKKQJKuRNMy83RtZ7wOeB1JSy71NmKFnKo9tZbgjfdsyYHv_mJZO2pl2re9sntJ0BX/s1600/DSCN5588.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recovered the 5 chairs with a piece of remnant Greek Key stripe I found at <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/08/fabric-trim-sale-at-haute-arlington.html">Haute</a>.  There was just enough! (The arm chair will need to be covered in something else)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT9lLZoeLROO6azf1HikCcYxLzJO13nX75wsLH_suiP4PDqrFewQTz7Kq-jTz7NwZ5-0muw-yxJ865HK28ne19Q-5XeKJBoNMerRB2eZa8eO2CKqPHqKSiKcVufr5HbeYICKUQjY2yHObw/s1600/DSCN5622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT9lLZoeLROO6azf1HikCcYxLzJO13nX75wsLH_suiP4PDqrFewQTz7Kq-jTz7NwZ5-0muw-yxJ865HK28ne19Q-5XeKJBoNMerRB2eZa8eO2CKqPHqKSiKcVufr5HbeYICKUQjY2yHObw/s1600/DSCN5622.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYX0XDrGrQ4Nczkdh-v1L7AWpRuhdjtTZYjRn33fA9f_EHIhZpehc-bwwX1zYhVdlqxTzUbu96bFNyDJiyR83PKLHoB_Ys3UqodM6Yl4XwSyh0oBqdw6xMkvsT1MZpt799MCrlsGchhZcj/s1600/DSCN5625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYX0XDrGrQ4Nczkdh-v1L7AWpRuhdjtTZYjRn33fA9f_EHIhZpehc-bwwX1zYhVdlqxTzUbu96bFNyDJiyR83PKLHoB_Ys3UqodM6Yl4XwSyh0oBqdw6xMkvsT1MZpt799MCrlsGchhZcj/s1600/DSCN5625.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMIdfsSgvroHPwk9EP9rrKYG0zGFAtHqoiOpgzABbz_jYvaQV9Dqd_ADiWynlRyDhCOPCPEHBPzipWJP6DSZMCK3oJnjspqBU6Quk_ZRMMh4SVAubcPhM6oP3_u8p793V4-oib6NJ1ogl/s1600/DSCN5623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMIdfsSgvroHPwk9EP9rrKYG0zGFAtHqoiOpgzABbz_jYvaQV9Dqd_ADiWynlRyDhCOPCPEHBPzipWJP6DSZMCK3oJnjspqBU6Quk_ZRMMh4SVAubcPhM6oP3_u8p793V4-oib6NJ1ogl/s1600/DSCN5623.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Labor Day!</div>

Labor Day Reward: Recovered Chairs

Hey, we all like getting paid for our labor but sometimes not having to pay someone is a an equally good reward.   My cousin and his wife we...

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My New Carpet & Eco- Fiber Rug Pad

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFYJRwFbyhSWF11DZRyNabm2mFgp36vBeoAmFs5BodPv3Tp2Zu2p10hECkNkZLLJncJx9PaDcrHCXUdZMcDh0qVJHRTSIIDjfmovJfzgmim5ycoYAMM_EDBZ0PbWhaPCRu0yZNEVYV5yf/s1600/DSCN5579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFYJRwFbyhSWF11DZRyNabm2mFgp36vBeoAmFs5BodPv3Tp2Zu2p10hECkNkZLLJncJx9PaDcrHCXUdZMcDh0qVJHRTSIIDjfmovJfzgmim5ycoYAMM_EDBZ0PbWhaPCRu0yZNEVYV5yf/s1600/DSCN5579.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We just put down a custom-size remnant of Stark Whittier Linen in my daughter's room.  She picked it herself and I think it looks beautiful with the Farrow & Ball Theresa's Green walls and the bright pink accents she's added in. It's made of 80% wool and 20% polyester so it had only had a slight "new carpet smell" that you typically expect. <br />When I purchased the carpet, I didn't get the rug pad to go along with it.  The experiences I've had with rug pads have been disappointing - they've smelled for a long time and they pretty much disintegrated, leaving particles behind.  Looking something like this.  In fact, I haven't bought a rug pad since 1992 (seriously - I know the date because I wouldn't buy one for my son's nursery in 1994 )<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3h6rjEWRidWDPxpZgJR2mCV13b9K4Pef8ee-nPwNUez8wlElk07BJ4qvLzclpmHzDZUa9UEAonnSurMuW6KMUxU8F7FXbWEsWwHZi_qjMlH80QroJY84e7o5jXgcIgqMiNQnXOwlzVbe/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-21+at+7.07.00+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3h6rjEWRidWDPxpZgJR2mCV13b9K4Pef8ee-nPwNUez8wlElk07BJ4qvLzclpmHzDZUa9UEAonnSurMuW6KMUxU8F7FXbWEsWwHZi_qjMlH80QroJY84e7o5jXgcIgqMiNQnXOwlzVbe/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-21+at+7.07.00+AM.png" /></a></div>I know that every carpet should have a rug pad to improve wear and tear but I really didn't want to spend money on something I feared would harm the air quality in our home.  Fortunately for me, the folks at <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/by-flooring/rug-pad-for-hardwood-floors.html">RugPadUSA</a> offered me a rug pad and they had just what I was looking for: the <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/thick-felt-rug-pad.html">Eco-Fiber 100% felt</a> rug pad.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTbIQdNuvb_nXwS5kSZajZhfFLdRrt_WgBLiKG_HRJU6WgVu6Q87hxffjjcul930r6EYayiX3og0jif7J6aIftJI1g5uSlEfXLtH9gvePnqQHTTxVvvfGrFoxna8xiA4gF1yFpAl9RAEi/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-21+at+6.59.57+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTbIQdNuvb_nXwS5kSZajZhfFLdRrt_WgBLiKG_HRJU6WgVu6Q87hxffjjcul930r6EYayiX3og0jif7J6aIftJI1g5uSlEfXLtH9gvePnqQHTTxVvvfGrFoxna8xiA4gF1yFpAl9RAEi/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-21+at+6.59.57+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It comes in 3 thicknesses - 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4".  I went with the 1/4", it works well with the low pile of the Stark carpet and provides just the right amount of cushion.   When it arrived and we rolled it out, it had no smell at all -  please know that I don't make this claim lightly.  Even though this pad was given to me, I am so happy to say it didn't have any odor to it.   RugPadUSA notes the following about their Eco-Fiber pads - "are non toxic, odor free, and 100% safe to use on your floors and in your home. Unlike many other felt rug pads, our products are tested quarterly by the Carpet and Rug Institute, a non-profit agency with strict environmental standards. Our Eco-Fiber felt pads also contribute to the LEED point rating system of U.S. Green Building Council for low emmissions, design innovation, and recycled content."   Here's a pic of ours before the carpet was rolled over it<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllAgw2ZngLzECmUjf2_HlNe5bJefZihvpktMTObEj8LPvKPNhRvzsOpPVpQA2u1iNrmg_KAwX_XffPN8buEkKetrearSxvhJvFj9oDMFLKABaoeeyU2lRPJqTNbd0GEsLlX8Gkh3llNEl/s1600/DSCN5564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllAgw2ZngLzECmUjf2_HlNe5bJefZihvpktMTObEj8LPvKPNhRvzsOpPVpQA2u1iNrmg_KAwX_XffPN8buEkKetrearSxvhJvFj9oDMFLKABaoeeyU2lRPJqTNbd0GEsLlX8Gkh3llNEl/s1600/DSCN5564.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />and a close-up shot.  It is a nice, dense felt with a solid feel underfoot.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifosFB2Hy9XZmrKVx1rcxLryzuhx-Oo6J3TIq9gZTgI7xEg5CO1eJBrCOJ_0IQCxcPS6611M1V1E_aynvXNnRygNVoyZVazMk5NqlEhseOVHHDqvJRlxcQOmVw28R24cPdUTo7-Z3kw5Do/s1600/DSCN5565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifosFB2Hy9XZmrKVx1rcxLryzuhx-Oo6J3TIq9gZTgI7xEg5CO1eJBrCOJ_0IQCxcPS6611M1V1E_aynvXNnRygNVoyZVazMk5NqlEhseOVHHDqvJRlxcQOmVw28R24cPdUTo7-Z3kw5Do/s1600/DSCN5565.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqFITv2wEwzvUIEiMejphyphenhyphencoC0IpR2EnY9Se-rxsCFAs_2DNrcgUk5BJauTqnb4H3-YphHeevrfAx6pyIdq8WFjr8DSvJ8R3aPASkQXwGETP9T_IZMREqmnTYjhMWu_fKVXljV_0QF0_j/s1600/DSCN5578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqFITv2wEwzvUIEiMejphyphenhyphencoC0IpR2EnY9Se-rxsCFAs_2DNrcgUk5BJauTqnb4H3-YphHeevrfAx6pyIdq8WFjr8DSvJ8R3aPASkQXwGETP9T_IZMREqmnTYjhMWu_fKVXljV_0QF0_j/s1600/DSCN5578.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />While I went with the <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/thick-felt-rug-pad.html">100% felt rug pad</a>, there are are a range of options to choose from to meet your exact needs, including rug pads to reduce slippage.  All their <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/by-flooring/rug-pad-for-hardwood-floors.html">rug pads</a> come with free shipping, free returns, free custom cutting and trimming and a warranty.  They also have a discount to the Trade.  Be sure to check <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/by-flooring/rug-pad-for-hardwood-floors.html">RugPadUSA</a> out - I'm so pleased to have this source for the next time I need a rug pad!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3vAcbQYvrCnKCRH8vBBJT_TlVjlZBj9xB44YB1ivV1ILfV5fkTkGeTAVuOfXF3jE59LyWY2eF8K2T9OAT58Iwb1HTB0PGajT6s50o8Yk6_wKTTO_lGCtBCGWkUiYa6CyEaQLXG6bQGYH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-21+at+6.48.48+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3vAcbQYvrCnKCRH8vBBJT_TlVjlZBj9xB44YB1ivV1ILfV5fkTkGeTAVuOfXF3jE59LyWY2eF8K2T9OAT58Iwb1HTB0PGajT6s50o8Yk6_wKTTO_lGCtBCGWkUiYa6CyEaQLXG6bQGYH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-21+at+6.48.48+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />

My New Carpet & Eco- Fiber Rug Pad

We just put down a custom-size remnant of Stark Whittier Linen in my daughter's room.  She picked it herself and I think it looks beauti...

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Our Bathroom Progress: Tub & Faucets

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyuf6GVis6JTTRBLFIU15CDMuYKse91fec-PAIgE5tyOOr3I3oWbtpfDGeVhMYmgkJnmKpOFUvZkoCbC-eBoQnbasQ-bqjDLNsnaYNVtKc1qEJI7msHt-AhkmYMK-9TM14Rgv0nv3_P6w/s1600/DSCN5566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyuf6GVis6JTTRBLFIU15CDMuYKse91fec-PAIgE5tyOOr3I3oWbtpfDGeVhMYmgkJnmKpOFUvZkoCbC-eBoQnbasQ-bqjDLNsnaYNVtKc1qEJI7msHt-AhkmYMK-9TM14Rgv0nv3_P6w/s1600/DSCN5566.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Our downstairs bathroom is almost finished - <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/03/bathroom-progress-best-tiler.html">last post was about the tiles</a> and now here's some pics (sorry for the quality of these) of the stand-alone tub in the wet room area.   The shower is off to the right, frameless glass partition coming soon.<br /><br /> I chose <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CP90UC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002CP90UC&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=CZOSD7MWZUZXP44N">Newport Brass NB3-1685-01 Virginia Wall Mount Tub Faucet Only, Cross Handles</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002CP90UC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> -<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEBSb0bJZ6QLclMQ7idQFD6VHwv-51KbNt3nI_ssBFl9J6RsmvY4JFvgOz1lVDt0e3OKtdwhNm4B6BTrn8yZMUHG5PSPNEc01j5BtL-1YQRjEo72xlFH9UUWxqlfPoAPZYggfiTWwLOub/s1600/DSCN5567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEBSb0bJZ6QLclMQ7idQFD6VHwv-51KbNt3nI_ssBFl9J6RsmvY4JFvgOz1lVDt0e3OKtdwhNm4B6BTrn8yZMUHG5PSPNEc01j5BtL-1YQRjEo72xlFH9UUWxqlfPoAPZYggfiTWwLOub/s1600/DSCN5567.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />I thought long and hard about going with unlacquered brass but the Forever Brass finish by Newport Brass convinced me not too.  It's a really pretty patina and I liked how it looked against the wavy green tiles as is - so  I went with it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaFYMOSflLdofh42M04ARxLitHFXzYv3NumcmEdv1oVFA00MqTrMJGhBSYgkei2xprDDx50fyM_j8hWB5vOMuhwbNb0BPPL4WOgZ3D57y6of_PegI4IeyEyc56Ht3pN41FYo1hKg4Z4USN/s1600/DSCN5568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaFYMOSflLdofh42M04ARxLitHFXzYv3NumcmEdv1oVFA00MqTrMJGhBSYgkei2xprDDx50fyM_j8hWB5vOMuhwbNb0BPPL4WOgZ3D57y6of_PegI4IeyEyc56Ht3pN41FYo1hKg4Z4USN/s1600/DSCN5568.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We've got some adjustments to make with the vanity (which also has a wall mount faucet) so hopefully I'll have more updates soon!

Our Bathroom Progress: Tub & Faucets

Our downstairs bathroom is almost finished - last post was about the tiles and now here's some pics (sorry for the quality of these) of...

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Ditching the Gray Pelmet & Critiques of my ORC bedroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi884X5_2QUNLl_nv5cu6WLpM-yrHvGxz1fzQzD3ljUMu3grq6btBIW2BRTy3984e71YopgdwhVSxJKMetAS5VaIt1qDJpk-Hv3-Skqu1-vKcA-gnlNPITMoxNaPmoiYRxVwmjfadxITVvv/s1600/DSCN4837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi884X5_2QUNLl_nv5cu6WLpM-yrHvGxz1fzQzD3ljUMu3grq6btBIW2BRTy3984e71YopgdwhVSxJKMetAS5VaIt1qDJpk-Hv3-Skqu1-vKcA-gnlNPITMoxNaPmoiYRxVwmjfadxITVvv/s1600/DSCN4837.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, it's been one week since the end of the <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-reveal-master-bedroom.html">One Room Challenge</a><span id="goog_2106434702"></span><span id="goog_2106434703"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>.  I knew when I posted about my bedroom there were some things that were off but I decided to keep last week's post focused on what I did like.  Now time to look at the problems...   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>The Pelmet</u>:  I went with this option because I had a room darkening Ikea blind that was unsightly (but so needed) and a window with only molding at the bottom.  While I do love that gray velvet, as a pelmet it's a strong contrast right at the ceiling line, only emphasizing the 8 ft height.   I remembered I had off-white fabric with a gold greek key border already sewn on it (originally intended as a twin bed skirt) so I covered the gray with it.  The looks is softer but it does make me wonder - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Is the contrast of the gold drapes still too much against the white walls?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are bits of gold accents in the rest of the room but I don't think enough to move the eye around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgv420pSsO6_Xo9ATex4FKahruekvnbSOsWQ4pyja7AY1M_-3d9jCy3OFABXO82eMxMVaFUxTT5nObpT2HkF45S_-HoPYKJduuVRcHsqjC0uqi_Ko7FYSshsjcboA-fEqs7JQGEAeMk3l/s1600/IMG_4731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgv420pSsO6_Xo9ATex4FKahruekvnbSOsWQ4pyja7AY1M_-3d9jCy3OFABXO82eMxMVaFUxTT5nObpT2HkF45S_-HoPYKJduuVRcHsqjC0uqi_Ko7FYSshsjcboA-fEqs7JQGEAeMk3l/s1600/IMG_4731.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>The Walls</u>:   First, let me say this room is super hard to photograph.  It was  sunny day and it all just looks so flat.  Photography aside, the walls are BM Ancient Ivory.   I've had darker colors in this room and just don't want to go there.  However, there is too much contrast w/the drapes.  So I'm wondering - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is there a way to add interest to these walls to bring more life to them?   What about stenciling a slightly-less curvy stripe in a very soft dove gray on the walls? Or a strie wall treatment?  OK, do tell me if I'm reaching here…Ideas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-tT0Gqc1oEfftazFOcz2mn2Kogid0PGc3cNbkMSg6ty3vA-Rn0-S9UUKyNPFnGcvPufnN1IPzaTNt9ySbdCeLHVq-9HpcAwePgQVcKvHUnn99Z1Ywpik6GoKPH4Uo8hEO1c0PrMUUCr/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+8.32.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-tT0Gqc1oEfftazFOcz2mn2Kogid0PGc3cNbkMSg6ty3vA-Rn0-S9UUKyNPFnGcvPufnN1IPzaTNt9ySbdCeLHVq-9HpcAwePgQVcKvHUnn99Z1Ywpik6GoKPH4Uo8hEO1c0PrMUUCr/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+8.32.39+PM.png" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">via<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/395824254722197724/"> Pinterest</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGwS4T22EXnbFLg5r_5onRST3A-I_VdNdvbUbNM5IgrnWMsFTyJO7gvAlhzxz4wtmCxN93_jHol6zFMIwKnsLoWby-xSpO5xgUXFlHIPgFY8MAO32BRpAVBv4jtvKU1F76L24kVW5lH-t/s1600/DSCN4845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGwS4T22EXnbFLg5r_5onRST3A-I_VdNdvbUbNM5IgrnWMsFTyJO7gvAlhzxz4wtmCxN93_jHol6zFMIwKnsLoWby-xSpO5xgUXFlHIPgFY8MAO32BRpAVBv4jtvKU1F76L24kVW5lH-t/s1600/DSCN4845.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><u>All the Straight Lines</u>:  You may have noticed from the first pic that I ditched the matching lamps and added in this curvy mercury lamp.  There's so many straight lines in this room that I think some more softness needs to be brought on.  This may also mean bringing in some art that is softer as well. More of this maybe?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidAW35On9o-39KZBuliEjvTSCtyyuEqrqE1n_XCh2Q-VJfeWWHirAFxnGHZ94tBqMKPtBtOcV83bDVdORoLuCqCQR_j-9Qk4oWOLQa-cR8ev68e9vNegrviQYM1E5RgnG2AAlgTTIE9sZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-14+at+7.07.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidAW35On9o-39KZBuliEjvTSCtyyuEqrqE1n_XCh2Q-VJfeWWHirAFxnGHZ94tBqMKPtBtOcV83bDVdORoLuCqCQR_j-9Qk4oWOLQa-cR8ev68e9vNegrviQYM1E5RgnG2AAlgTTIE9sZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-14+at+7.07.26+AM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKhzlNwLprOo6Ab5EKXDJYlkMKhz8-JU9gfLJziZa3M_3N7eqszaxVAuUKKPWewEhNXg4o9mk7PePHGqlLnV5eevyTXUppGKZoSxeM-22hvPOGspBYzkujAkBrk3NDo6UycZo71zst2sP/s1600/DSCN4847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKhzlNwLprOo6Ab5EKXDJYlkMKhz8-JU9gfLJziZa3M_3N7eqszaxVAuUKKPWewEhNXg4o9mk7PePHGqlLnV5eevyTXUppGKZoSxeM-22hvPOGspBYzkujAkBrk3NDo6UycZo71zst2sP/s1600/DSCN4847.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here I am testing out what some additional color and pattern on the bed would do for the room. Above is leftover drape fabric but I think the pattern is too subtle.  The vintage Ikat fabric is going somewhere else but maybe the answer is in a stronger pattern that also has some gold in it, along with gray/purple.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HseCLHEpi1K5nwVv1BVu76aYSfXflZF19eYKbw3tWc2r5GSTaG_s07Dj4GPWMjd_WB_1Cw0RUGVYLXKHds_iRobGf9wIYbjcanlCaeew_duM2DO0QhJPV_vaR4UQC-ngO0INVz35Xj3I/s1600/DSCN4849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HseCLHEpi1K5nwVv1BVu76aYSfXflZF19eYKbw3tWc2r5GSTaG_s07Dj4GPWMjd_WB_1Cw0RUGVYLXKHds_iRobGf9wIYbjcanlCaeew_duM2DO0QhJPV_vaR4UQC-ngO0INVz35Xj3I/s1600/DSCN4849.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;">Maybe a fabric something like this Oushak but with a bit stronger gray in it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AjFPP3PYmCO1zsdXbcJOIH139nOpK7Ua7e4Lr5SGwE7bQeiB20OZGFW00mkqXp0YyVQibpz3Rjkq2KPucZboAXtZ9UqybIEr_-GrrbYbw5dVVMXVyfABR4U0BPlT3PIGxqQ_sig8frmB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+5.27.46+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AjFPP3PYmCO1zsdXbcJOIH139nOpK7Ua7e4Lr5SGwE7bQeiB20OZGFW00mkqXp0YyVQibpz3Rjkq2KPucZboAXtZ9UqybIEr_-GrrbYbw5dVVMXVyfABR4U0BPlT3PIGxqQ_sig8frmB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+5.27.46+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />OK, so that's the critique.  I think the room is fine (still serene, etc) but I know it can be so much better. Do serve up your advice, I'd love to hear it!

Ditching the Gray Pelmet & Critiques of my ORC bedroom

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IMO Best Candle if You're Sensitive to Fragrances

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMyAMIWpVljLI2awSNeD3KiYK8pA_iVaqNMkOXxuEv01NBvYW1I91P0FzC7CokDMh_pVudGaOpHG7W5L0RkLNKvVEf1jOZRd7DxijvsYROfIRQHvX2Mz-yNCERwPno33r4-BL4z2YaGhj/s1600/IMG_3949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="571" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMyAMIWpVljLI2awSNeD3KiYK8pA_iVaqNMkOXxuEv01NBvYW1I91P0FzC7CokDMh_pVudGaOpHG7W5L0RkLNKvVEf1jOZRd7DxijvsYROfIRQHvX2Mz-yNCERwPno33r4-BL4z2YaGhj/s1600/IMG_3949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I am one of those people that is sensitive to smells and fragrances.  Can't tell you the number of times I've had to leave a terrific store because the candle they were burning gave me a headache or made the insides of me ears feel hot ( I know, weird symptom)  Finally, I've found a candle that I can burn at home that has a clean, fresh scent and doesn't cause any allergic symptoms in me.   It's the  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HAAOKQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008HAAOKQ&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">k hall designs Jar Candle, Sweet Orange and Cassia</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B008HAAOKQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.   The other good news is that they really do last for as long as they say they will - 60 hours.   Just passing this on in case you're like me and are looking for candles you can enjoy!

IMO Best Candle if You're Sensitive to Fragrances

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Haute Fabrics: My Recent Finds

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TIhHYn1VuHy9oTbFKoQLtEdxWRZB1rtdAHXEbSI6FqUI-WjWhPdQUa-RXFEOmN91hV345ewzzCbiaiJDlt5znPT6TC0SQYiVa3NIG6kURmbt4PQG9yFMUOFXxYzwTYA29Mou2RM_TYVy/s1600/DSCN4317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TIhHYn1VuHy9oTbFKoQLtEdxWRZB1rtdAHXEbSI6FqUI-WjWhPdQUa-RXFEOmN91hV345ewzzCbiaiJDlt5znPT6TC0SQYiVa3NIG6kURmbt4PQG9yFMUOFXxYzwTYA29Mou2RM_TYVy/s1600/DSCN4317.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other week I headed over to <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2013/05/haute-fabrics-now-in-arlington-big-sale.html">Haute Fabrics in Arlington</a> and picked up some great remnants.  They'll be made into pillows for some changes I'm making to my <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-reveal.html">One Room Challenge  Dining Room</a>. Got to get ready for the One Room Challenge <u><b>Now</b></u> link-up  over at <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/01/one-room-challenge-now.html">Calling It Home</a> on <b>Feb 26th!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk7Uy2yYxqKm_znLpYYSCtCnshg-31T_i_foinr0ymBTmrdoUwlwlXTPERcQT4Vbt_AcZRkmz-hhQQTWe0mLZfjJD3bcA4RgoWJdFT7Fy0jURVLwf9tKEGtFtOtq0o-_B_HbQt46RQHUS/s1600/DSCN4311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk7Uy2yYxqKm_znLpYYSCtCnshg-31T_i_foinr0ymBTmrdoUwlwlXTPERcQT4Vbt_AcZRkmz-hhQQTWe0mLZfjJD3bcA4RgoWJdFT7Fy0jURVLwf9tKEGtFtOtq0o-_B_HbQt46RQHUS/s1600/DSCN4311.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't this chinoiserie-inspiredembroidered fabric amazing!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MiPNlgpvV_uLaVIiwlIqo0nCR7GwQW7JD1ai3rIz_tyNtpb-eLTILsISE6-jV-bYcYr0AiYLVJc3z26qoTzL5cDjF8W2l-LKgLGCVgli4RubwOUxi_Pjj0FPzBTNLwUIg8y-4HzNmsaE/s1600/DSCN4312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MiPNlgpvV_uLaVIiwlIqo0nCR7GwQW7JD1ai3rIz_tyNtpb-eLTILsISE6-jV-bYcYr0AiYLVJc3z26qoTzL5cDjF8W2l-LKgLGCVgli4RubwOUxi_Pjj0FPzBTNLwUIg8y-4HzNmsaE/s1600/DSCN4312.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhDiL9r2kEK06vAEqUTXmGf4xrMdzVRNV5RrJ9QSeEk7dLzKnP934x_UO_ITX5fwDCHRV-0opUyv36Njk2aR70Orm1MrgDL48bRkTEN0C3YAIoO9_rLICJuMULQHyIwj_ZZXJd82Id88o/s1600/DSCN4314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhDiL9r2kEK06vAEqUTXmGf4xrMdzVRNV5RrJ9QSeEk7dLzKnP934x_UO_ITX5fwDCHRV-0opUyv36Njk2aR70Orm1MrgDL48bRkTEN0C3YAIoO9_rLICJuMULQHyIwj_ZZXJd82Id88o/s1600/DSCN4314.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAksfbTwNogyNC7soubywfPn6kld-DoQm-l5LoN8m1yZYEmRR1I7aLrLP87oQDYEALQwnqyVJOGsMS-Tc1PsnsfhA54wrTIevTDcMeh9DIBXFF4OeNhcsiFdrsuYvq4CJbu9gLMgNT7Zb/s1600/DSCN4313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAksfbTwNogyNC7soubywfPn6kld-DoQm-l5LoN8m1yZYEmRR1I7aLrLP87oQDYEALQwnqyVJOGsMS-Tc1PsnsfhA54wrTIevTDcMeh9DIBXFF4OeNhcsiFdrsuYvq4CJbu9gLMgNT7Zb/s1600/DSCN4313.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

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OMG Waterlogue!!

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWu9oX8wX1CjzZ6JvGclfImyjKZvmzWdH27ZLsbUScCHZpdilbJ4Bvc37U0UgwDd4P-Wz5t7O7_wjMnpZEmKti-rx5W73nAPMoYQUvmzgO_Vu5p1GgvDOoRT2YPWUv8RdFFqL-sM8_BPi/s1600/Waterlogue-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWu9oX8wX1CjzZ6JvGclfImyjKZvmzWdH27ZLsbUScCHZpdilbJ4Bvc37U0UgwDd4P-Wz5t7O7_wjMnpZEmKti-rx5W73nAPMoYQUvmzgO_Vu5p1GgvDOoRT2YPWUv8RdFFqL-sM8_BPi/s1600/Waterlogue-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />I want to live in a <a href="http://www.waterlogueapp.com/">Waterlogue</a> world where all those pesky details and flaws are blended away in a stroke of watercolor technology!    This amazing app converts your image to a wonderful watercolor version.  Above is my living room mantel, snap taken on my daughter's iPhone, and below is the statue in Paris from a photo I took years ago.   Check out this amazing app <a href="http://www.waterlogueapp.com/">here</a>!  (no affiliate link here, just down-right giddy happiness at this cool technology)<br /><br />***Reader Request - DG, I didn't have an email for you but here are the sconces.  Mine were silver before but I made them gold by using Rub n-Buff<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45YXU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001I45YXU&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Global Views Progressive Ring Wall Sconce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001I45YXU" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT605279dOF9oa5uWKI9aX51nhg9apsRrfiV_v-2BYWSqgTXFECgIZynoC9nw_Si5vjnlOYCwx3p9RnoJuFcMTx81LONmKNKpVw_KpRQzSO_KMUSyiu_-XUNzKf6zuCJvqHRdt1cvwzvbj/s1600/French+Statue+Waterlogue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT605279dOF9oa5uWKI9aX51nhg9apsRrfiV_v-2BYWSqgTXFECgIZynoC9nw_Si5vjnlOYCwx3p9RnoJuFcMTx81LONmKNKpVw_KpRQzSO_KMUSyiu_-XUNzKf6zuCJvqHRdt1cvwzvbj/s1600/French+Statue+Waterlogue.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

OMG Waterlogue!!

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Semi-Recessed Sinks & My Bath Reno

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniVy6fYkDo2b_9msYpp-agEx-8WiGvo6yx42fUJg8WdxA-5srNelahyphenhyphenKfUIFkr-5AUSzsbhq0kQm-rxZSwmgXXu-8Wi4mKDXkl5AZoo3FKwt8mns1sY68-kfHSVJAbxbJvYSpzm1CvJAM/s1600/IMG_3950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniVy6fYkDo2b_9msYpp-agEx-8WiGvo6yx42fUJg8WdxA-5srNelahyphenhyphenKfUIFkr-5AUSzsbhq0kQm-rxZSwmgXXu-8Wi4mKDXkl5AZoo3FKwt8mns1sY68-kfHSVJAbxbJvYSpzm1CvJAM/s1600/IMG_3950.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One of my 2014 goals was to post more about our <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2013/05/our-basement-reno-progess.html">basement reno</a> - remember that project I mention once every blue moon?  One of the things slowing me down was indecision on the bathroom sink. I bought this vintage bureau to make over as a bath vanity with the thought I'd have a stone top and undercounter sink to go with the wall faucet.  However, after calculating the cost for that it seemed to defeat my money saving goal of repurposing the vanity in the first place!  Plus, this bureau is  massively polyurethaned, almost like the wood you'd find on a boat, so I know it will hold up well.  So back to the sink.   The other obvious option was a vessel sink  -  but I'm not a fan of most of those and they  weren't going to work anyway with the planned wall faucet.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImBfN2YQ9u8zI3iN9qe6YaSWmnHcD1LpJeDD57ZdH84Pc6qqMGcMOb-b4CFTgKaMWHrYYkEMm_5va0FEGoW-uAka9mkJUZQECNUuKJ5OasAKe5Ckk7qpWk6vyTzaW_OmN9Kj7VgwsB8hR/s1600/IMG_3952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImBfN2YQ9u8zI3iN9qe6YaSWmnHcD1LpJeDD57ZdH84Pc6qqMGcMOb-b4CFTgKaMWHrYYkEMm_5va0FEGoW-uAka9mkJUZQECNUuKJ5OasAKe5Ckk7qpWk6vyTzaW_OmN9Kj7VgwsB8hR/s1600/IMG_3952.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's when I came across semi-recessed style sinks!  A much toned down version of the vessel but not a typical lip-type overmount sink.  Here's the one I picked - the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CG3ARM/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005CG3ARM&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Decolav 1453-CWH Classically Redefined Semi-Recessed Lavatory Sink, White</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005CG3ARM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.   I went with the option with no overflow because I hate  trying to keep those clean!    Here's some more inspiration for semi-recessed sinks:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZxTU1CBBxI3etNkaCsowYR-xy4BPtmiWVgWh2hyHJOxFL6J71D-VnwllCahuqEKzTY5hmVrAHAARjFDPJvyrrT60ol4oAPL_yPTYQ-mcSrhL6LLmeEgiXpEOha0w0S4dGV-HWYl8IfVu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-19+at+2.34.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZxTU1CBBxI3etNkaCsowYR-xy4BPtmiWVgWh2hyHJOxFL6J71D-VnwllCahuqEKzTY5hmVrAHAARjFDPJvyrrT60ol4oAPL_yPTYQ-mcSrhL6LLmeEgiXpEOha0w0S4dGV-HWYl8IfVu/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-19+at+2.34.35+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love the look of this vessel sink contrasted with the wood.  Design by <a href="http://www.huntleyandcompany.com/">Tricia Huntley of Huntley and Co</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoeHkyqwUVGhK36cYmUmd_7batozKPsp-8uq-YnShJzG04Xv1ck4jPzhM95Gd_jX5LUNYFn0Zr7OrsFQ4mmprJ4sgYhuPmvADXHV_NirqzBpVbwxzKjucmSrbEUjow3zL0z-2GTkEpTdI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+7.51.55+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoeHkyqwUVGhK36cYmUmd_7batozKPsp-8uq-YnShJzG04Xv1ck4jPzhM95Gd_jX5LUNYFn0Zr7OrsFQ4mmprJ4sgYhuPmvADXHV_NirqzBpVbwxzKjucmSrbEUjow3zL0z-2GTkEpTdI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+7.51.55+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Design by Kathy Ferguson of Harrison Design Associates image via Atlanta Homes <a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/storied-spaces">here</a>, photography by Erica George Danes</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqlQdlyrXofRxPjHCU52fkiWn2ckzkplN_iP1Z5GbzSCKTmyO4RpXPFLqCoBxLFtSg4PcDe3kC5ddFxqpZHsSs2Ak_fiJ6PKWH11dUBnsPz2g0rIgLVv6LNR22T_e0H1WgKgBOBqJkQoJ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-16+at+11.57.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqlQdlyrXofRxPjHCU52fkiWn2ckzkplN_iP1Z5GbzSCKTmyO4RpXPFLqCoBxLFtSg4PcDe3kC5ddFxqpZHsSs2Ak_fiJ6PKWH11dUBnsPz2g0rIgLVv6LNR22T_e0H1WgKgBOBqJkQoJ/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-11-16+at+11.57.32+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />from <a href="http://simplyswankydigs.blogspot.com/2013/10/budget-bathroom-makeover.html">Simply Swanky Digs</a><br /><br />There's also other options, here's just a few: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1l9hKZv3xUFQGN1PQ-LX9oDPtLvU4snzHbGRydhydGmwRdoolSo4nhOFXKtHcdEhwDtkuSs_NyCUBIAHqB5ujQG6F_ZOaDjzjRv7rU28i85ehDrjBwV3DHJ7zlkJuAC4bPSWQC799SXE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-09+at+7.28.17+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1l9hKZv3xUFQGN1PQ-LX9oDPtLvU4snzHbGRydhydGmwRdoolSo4nhOFXKtHcdEhwDtkuSs_NyCUBIAHqB5ujQG6F_ZOaDjzjRv7rU28i85ehDrjBwV3DHJ7zlkJuAC4bPSWQC799SXE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-09+at+7.28.17+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005CG3ARM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> <img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005CG3ARM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CG3AY0/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005CG3AY0&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Decolav 1456-CWH Classically Redefined Oval Semi Recessed Lavatory Sink, White</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005CG3AY0" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUquD2wS3wBa10HvahDh628xq8taAxfupYy7ghdHLCOHEowv6QNXc9NwRyQNfDjHCs1p72fbVfBePTTRAgyQhTMTf3oEqgEiYVGHA5cDcVPnEnKIm3oLDOkMvlKreY7CEfO2gViJpWBK9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-09+at+7.45.24+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUquD2wS3wBa10HvahDh628xq8taAxfupYy7ghdHLCOHEowv6QNXc9NwRyQNfDjHCs1p72fbVfBePTTRAgyQhTMTf3oEqgEiYVGHA5cDcVPnEnKIm3oLDOkMvlKreY7CEfO2gViJpWBK9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-09+at+7.45.24+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZHTOAC/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003ZHTOAC&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Xylem CSR213RC Semi-Recessed Rectangular Vitreous China Vessel, White</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003ZHTOAC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> <br /><br />Next week I'll be back with more on the tiles and the stand-alone tub I've chosen.  It feels great to be making progress!

Semi-Recessed Sinks & My Bath Reno

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Christmas at My House 2013

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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gotta love Whole Foods -their mini-trees are only $25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjficYFich0IXgWPWLDIEV_DYIDNiKK2dRKCk5DSyDsPHVhv7TJozDl5AYw0dqYrvt5VBz0qOLqfS8IPnabRRHNXaZRLP5cYeorUMfHH-rinog0AOCuB7Ua70qAGlSrfeusjoFhYi48Fmwg/s1600/DSCN4197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjficYFich0IXgWPWLDIEV_DYIDNiKK2dRKCk5DSyDsPHVhv7TJozDl5AYw0dqYrvt5VBz0qOLqfS8IPnabRRHNXaZRLP5cYeorUMfHH-rinog0AOCuB7Ua70qAGlSrfeusjoFhYi48Fmwg/s640/DSCN4197.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Greenery cut from the yard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKqULEuYIpZnOEy0TTuSp7jeUKt7bENQfAcyfae_fwjt23KwxSv6UtFb-UuQPe0TETDWyGQ7S-GedJkhsUQKA5jZz0AiUSREdOK_xy2t4lVcrMW8ONWOggPWNL5lhOQj7wGxd7FV5rSX_/s640/DSCN4220.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitchen window sill, more balls, this time in lotus bowls :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilekgJJ9MlqdcmYChyphenhyphenLkt_O3DojCu3nOQSDfYe0t2MHjoY2lG_coG4f_wtlFGzg4zr5Sgkf_NXLzNKE5LOdFDsaSc1aMaS5bHHoCDHV0jY2Fpa4HIPTUuAQq-gxGsRQV0ETcDJ1e6Wx4lG/s1600/DSCN4217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilekgJJ9MlqdcmYChyphenhyphenLkt_O3DojCu3nOQSDfYe0t2MHjoY2lG_coG4f_wtlFGzg4zr5Sgkf_NXLzNKE5LOdFDsaSc1aMaS5bHHoCDHV0jY2Fpa4HIPTUuAQq-gxGsRQV0ETcDJ1e6Wx4lG/s640/DSCN4217.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our 9 ft. tree in the family room.  All four of us found it at the same time and liked it.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">A Christmas Miracle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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