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February 13, 2012

The evolution of a powder room…

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It’s amazing how a room (is a bathroom considered a room?)  can evolve over the course of living in a home.  There’s always the room you inherit, which may be a blank slate, or in our case was NOT a blank slate.  Nor our taste. at all.
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Then, there’s the room you quickly fix up because you’ve just moved and you had to paint EVERY room in your entire house in one week including a magenta room, a navy blue room, a chartreuse green room, a hunter green room and a Sponge Bob bathroom. yes. I do not lie.
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Then, when you have some free time and when you start to feel a little creative and confident in your interior design abilities and DIY skills you change it once again.
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Actually the room, as it is now, is quite lovely. 
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About two years ago, I painted the oak vanity black.
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I added a new oiled bronze faucet (LOVE Overstock for inexpensive faucets), and new oiled bronze hardware.
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I removed the builder grade mirror and added a decorative mirror that I picked up at Home Goods. 
This was also my first attempt at installing a light fixture on my own. Needless to say, I was quite pleased when it actually worked!
But, as many of you know I have recently undertook a major renovation in our home.  This one has included a complete kitchen remodel and a complete dining room remodel.  I have installed copious amounts of beadboard and wainscoting and have found I am now helplessly and hopelessly drawn to grays, and blues and crisp white.  And the word tangerine is quietly creeping into my vocabulary
So, once again I am embarking on a powder room makeover.  This one’s going to be a dramatic one, folks…okay so as dramatic as a powder room makeover can be.
The beadboard and paint started going up over the weekend (I SWEAR I never thought I’d be painting walls BACK to white! Winking smile ) and some other exciting features are going to be incorporated into the design. 
Here’s a peek at my Powder Room Makeover Pinterest Board  for a hint at the direction I’m headed.
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I’m working hard to get it done in the next week! I’ll be sharing the reveal and the products and ideas that I incorporated into the makeover.  So stay tuned!
Join us tomorrow for a Valentine’s Day recap of projects from At The Picket Fence…see you then!
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This post is partying with:

Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
2805: Potpourri Friday
Stuff and Nonsense: Friday Unfolded
Redoux: What Have You Redone

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  1. Vicki says

    February 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I am lovin’ orange (Tangerine Tango) too! Your rooms turn out so pretty! You really should come redo my laundry room!! I’m not a DIY-ER, other than painting a wall and it’s pretty ugly in there! … seriously! :/

    Reply
  2. Deserae says

    February 13, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Love your inspiration board….can’t wait to see the completed powder room :o)
    Have a great week!
    ~Des

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  3. Ange says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Ooh, can’t wait to see this one! I have been watching all the great pinspiration on pinterest. Your color palette sounds wonderful!

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  4. miss flibbertigibbet says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Looks good with the changes you already made….looking forward to the new!
    Lorraine

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    I love all the inspiration pics that you pinned! Can’t wait to see what you do i know it will be FABULOUS!!

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  6. Debra @ Common Ground says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Looks like we all have the paint bug, can’t wait to see how it turns out!

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  7. Bethany @ 3SonsPlus1...and... says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I’ve got similar inspiration pics on my board as well! I just love that look! Right now I’m up to my eyeballs in paint working on our kitchen…the third color is a charm, right? =)

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  8. reFresh reStyle says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    I hope you get if finished, because those are beautiul colors and I can’t wait to see!
    Have a great day,
    Debbie

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  9. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    I’m lovin’ that color palette you have chosen!

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  10. Coley says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    The colors your chose are gorgeous! I too look back at some of my rooms and think ‘what was I thinking?’ and redo everything. I would do it to 2 more rooms right now if I had the funds!

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  11. Honey at 2805 says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Great color palette! I’m sure it will be gorgeous!

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  12. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I love the way your powder room is evolving..Great pinterest board..i love the pops of tangerine!

    So great that you did the light fixture by yourself….Looks great!!..

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  13. Ruby Jean says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    OH My GOODNESS!!!! I can’t wait to see it…. 🙂

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  14. NanaDiana says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I can’t wait to see it. I know you will do a beautiful job, as you always seem to pull off! xo Diana

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  15. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Well, I can’t wait to see it, Heather! I like what I’m seeing on your pinterest board. I’ll bet the white and the other colors I’m seeing will work great in a bathroom, especially if you don’t have a window {like my two bathrooms!}.

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  16. Cristina @ RemodelandolaCasa.com says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I like it the way it is! but looking at your inspiration pics can’t wait to see the transformation!

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  17. Debbiedoo's says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Oh that is going to be gorgeous! I love those colors, they are fun and so happy.

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  18. {Adventuresindinner} says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Can’t wait to see the finished project! Love that celedon colour.

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  19. brenda says

    February 14, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Oh wow you just never stop…I am a huge fan of design seed’s color palettes…she has some beauties to pick from. You almost can get the feel for the room just looking at the photo that goes with them.

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  20. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Love evolution and am looking forward to the next transformation!

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  21. Becca says

    February 14, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I see beadboard, gorgeous shades of tangerine and lovely shades of blue in your powder room’s future … and, it’s going to look amazing! So, please hurry and finish, okay? Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  22. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Can’t wait to see it Heather! I am working on a bathroom re-do myself right now!
    🙂

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  23. Good Time Charlie says

    February 16, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Heather, I love the black and the details you added. What a transformation from where it was! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  24. Pamela says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Cant wait to see the finished product! I know it will be wonderful!

    Reply
  25. Honey at 2805 says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Can’t wait for the reveal! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

    Reply

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On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the po On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the pouring rain outside contributed to my feelings. But the primary cause was this overwhelming flood of thoughts about how much in our world and in our culture is going off the rails. I’d planned to make pumpkin bread that day but I was tempted to just curl up in a ball on my bed, pull the covers over my head and pretend that this would actually solve something. I didn’t give into that temptation though. Instead, I got out my favorite pumpkin bread recipe and found that, as I worked and prayed and hummed worship songs, my spirit began to settle. When the world feels very loud, the demands of family and home can actually help to quiet our souls. As each family member walked through the door later in the day, they commented on how wonderful the house smelled. It’s better than any fall candle in my opinion! And I knew that the extra loaf that I get from the recipe would be a welcome treat for my widower neighbor. So, if your heart is feeling a bit unsettled this week too, maybe this recipe will come in handy!

Pumpkin Bread:

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7×3 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 🍂
Happy first day of Autumn!! 🍂 Here’s a super Happy first day of Autumn!! 🍂 Here’s a super simple centerpiece that you can make in five minutes (or less) with just a few pumpkins and extra faux greenery. Let’s spend less time decorating and more time enjoying this season. It’s my favorite!! 🧡

#fallcenterpiece #falldecor #centerpiece #fiveminutedecorating
"Define your day", she told me as I held my newbor "Define your day", she told me as I held my newborn son. My mom and I were talking about how blurred my days and nights had become and how easy it would be to just stay in my pajamas 24/7. She encouraged me to make an attempt to put on 'real' clothes in the morning even if they were just nice sweatpants (bonus if they were clean!) and to throw a little bit of makeup on. That simple advice helped chart a course for my years of motherhood that continues today. And recently I began thinking about how critical it is that we not only seek wisdom from those ahead of us in our stage of life but that we are willing to apply it as well.

So, I asked this question on my personal Facebook page; "What is something you feel you've done well to create a peaceful/meaningful home for yourself and your family?" The catch was that the question was geared towards women in the 40+ age range. The responses came flooding in and were so wonderful and insightful. So, I'm going to be starting a new series where I share this wisdom with you and will include the first name of the woman who offered it. 

Today we start with Alison who said "I learned to set my alarm early to get up and moving before my kids woke up. I showered, got dressed and did my devotions while the house was quiet. It set my heart and perspective for each day.”

Is this something you do in your life too? What wisdom would you offer to a mom of young children?

I truly think our culture would greatly benefit from more women in different seasons of life being willing to invest in each other. 🍂

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #motherhood #parentingwisdom
If bread pudding is on the dessert menu at a resta If bread pudding is on the dessert menu at a restaurant I’m definitely ordering it! It’s one of my all time favorite treats. So I decided to try my hand at making some here at home with a little fall twist and it was SO delicious!! 🍎

Ingredients:

6 slices of day old bread (french, sourdough or even brioche works great)
2 cups of heavy cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the apples:
3 peeled and chopped apples of a tart variety
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350
Cut bread into cubes and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 11 baking dish
Whisk together in a bowl the eggs, cream, vanilla, rum, cinnamon and nutmeg and then pour it over the bread cubes. In a separate bowl, mix together the apples, brown sugar and flour/corn starch. Pour the apple mixture on top of the bread mixture making sure to spread the apples evenly across every part of the bread mixture.
Bake for 45 minutes. 
Enjoy!

#falldesserts #breadpudding #fallrecipes #desserts
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Hope you’re weekend is off to a great start and that you make it a priority to slow down for a bit and soak up the beauty around you. 🍂

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking #falldecorating
As summer slips into fall, I can’t help but thin As summer slips into fall, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am for the reminders all around me of God’s Sovereignty over everything including the seasons. It can be challenging in our world today to trust that there isn’t a single thing happening that surprises Him.

In a way, decorating my home to reflect the changing season serves as a tangible reminder of this trust. Even something as simple as seeing a pumpkin on my mantel or a basket of mums on the coffee table fill me with peace because they represent the things that remain constant and true.

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #club31women
I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
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