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August 23, 2011

Picture Frame Molding in the Bathroom

I’m not an impulse person by nature.
I just heard the collective sarcastic reply from my family and friends.
“Oh really, Vanessa? We didn’t know that about you!”
Ha ha.
But we all have those moments.
You know the one…when you are on the phone with your sister and you walk into your downstairs bathroom and the wallpaper you put up only a few months ago in the inner sanctum (toilet area) which is a room with no windows inside of another room with no windows, has finally put you over the edge.  
It never really stuck properly and you could see all of the texture from the walls through it. 
It just wasn’t quite right.
  And then, you reach out one little finger towards a corner and start picking….and picking…and picking…and before you know it…your floor is covered in wallpaper strips and you are left with the aftermath.
Ummmm…now what?
Well, no time like the present to try my hand at making picture frame molding!
Enter my miter saw and $10 worth of molding.
Ahhhh…now we’re getting somewhere. Lighter and brighter already!
I absolutely love the look of wainscoting and this “faux” version was so simple.
If you know how to miter a corner, you can totally do this.
I did it in one afternoon and have never been more proud of little white boxes in my life!
But still…something was not quite right.
The shower curtain, as pretty as it is, still made this space feel dark and enclosed.
 Well, that is an easy fix! Just switch them out for the brighter plaid curtains hanging in the office.
But, now that mirror is looking too dark.
One thing leads to another, right?
Now we’re getting somewhere! Found this beauty at TJ Maxx and she jumped right into my cart.
Funny how that happens, huh?
 Check out her lovely, scrolly details.
Here is where we started…
And here we are now.

See that basket down in the corner on the right?
That has since gone bye-bye.
Some of you saw this on our Facebook wall, but for those of you who didn’t, my son projectile vomited all over this entire room over the weekend. We’re talking dripping walls, baseboards, floor, shower curtain, magazines, rug…he showed no discretion.
Except that when he was finally done he stood up and said, “Wow Mom, I didn’t get any on my shorts!”
Ahhh…boys.
While I was at it, I decided to swap out the plate rack for something a little bit more substantial.

These botanical plates were just the thing!

And, well, I couldn’t just stop with this room now could I?
Here is a sneak peek of the next space to which my miter saw showed no mercy!
Can you guess which room it is?
I can’t wait to show it to you!
Until then, thanks for joining me today at the Fence,
This post is partying at the following places:
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday Treasures
DIY By Design: Sizzle into Summer
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday

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  1. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    August 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love the changes you made in your bathroom! It looks beautiful! Love the new mirror, too!

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    August 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I did the same thing, except I used beadboard, my colors are lilac and white, turned out very pretty.
    curtsmom2002@yahoo.com

    Reply
  3. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    August 22, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Very nice Vanessa! Can’t wait to see the other room you did that to. : )

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    i love what you have done in you bathroom. everything looks amazing! can’t wait to see what other room your are adding picture frame mouldings to.
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    First, I laughed.
    I needed a laugh this morning, and you gave it to me. I feel the EXACT same way about the wallpaper I put in my powder room. It’s on the list, now. It’s just behind the living room and dining room. (Or at least the dining room.)

    I love your solution(s). It all looks just wonderful. I am actually contemplating the picture molding for my dining room. What a coincidence. I said considering… I might chicken out. Mitre saws are above my pay grade, and the husband is NEVER home any more.

    No. Don’t try to talk me into it. You don’t know my pay grade. Trust me.

    Reply
  6. Debbie--https://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Poor basket! Hope your son is better! That happened to a lot of my stuff when my son was younger, he was a pro at it, most of the time in the car! The molding looks great!

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  7. housedressingblog.blogspot.com says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love the changes! Any chance you will share where you got the plaid panel that you are now using for a shower curtain?

    Reply
  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Looks great, Vanessa! I think the plaid goes better with your wall color, too. Love the round mirror! You are good mitering corners and all that woodworking lingo! : ) I had to laugh at the peeling the corner of the paper. I did that in our powder room because I just had to see how easy it was going to come off.

    Reply
  9. Pamela says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Vanessa what a change! Love your new mirror girl! You always find the best stuff!

    Reply
  10. Stuff and Nonsense says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    it looks lovely…amazing what such simple changes can do to the look and feel of a room…adore!

    alison

    Reply
  11. Gypsy Heart says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Great job! All of it looks very nice and the mirror really rocks. I like the shower curtain too.

    Pat

    Reply
  12. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    You did a great job with the molding. My husband does those kind of jobs for me if I nag him enough. Your miter saw better watch out.

    Reply
  13. The Decorative Dreamer says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I knew this had to be your bathroom after seeing that beautiful shower curtain. Love it! I am so impressed at your carpentry talent. You did a fantastic job!

    Reply
  14. Michele Smith says

    August 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I love the changes you’ve made! Especially that curtain.

    Reply
  15. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I want to do this SOOOOO bad in my dining room. I’m not very good at measuring though…no matter how careful I am things always go south. Yours looks great though…you are a rock star! Did you use a level?

    Reply
  16. michelle says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    No wonder we get along so well, I would TOTALLY do that as well!! Oops, now what!!?? 🙂 I love it! I love what you did in the bathroom, not so much though what your son did, poor guy, I hope he is feeling better.
    I can’t wait to see where else you are working your magic.
    xoxo

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  17. Richella says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    So is it really not hard to cut the mitered corners? I’ve wanted to try this, but I’ve been chicken. Bawwwkk, bawk bawk bawk, Baawwwkkkk! (That’s my imitation of a chicken’s voice.)

    Glad you’re past the vomiting stage. And so proud of him for sparing his shorts! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Youaretalkingtoomuch.com says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I LOVE this and I so have to learn how to use a MITER saw! Love it and have been wanting to do the picture frame molding! Love, Me

    Reply
  19. Becca says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Aw, poor fella, but had to laugh at his comment! LOL. I absolutely LOVE what you did to fix your pickin’! It looks fabulous and I’m super impressed with what you can do with a saw, friend! The new curtain, mirror and botanical prints are so beautiful in your space. Once again, you’ve outdone yourself! Thanks for sharing! xoxo

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  20. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    August 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Super cute Vanessa~ you did a great job on it! I know what the other room is 😉 Can’t wait to see it! Hugs, Courtney

    Reply
  21. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Your changes look fabulous Vanessa and I love those plates!! Sorry to here about your little guy but I was LOL with his comment. Martina

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  22. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says

    August 23, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Hi Vanessa! What a great fresh change. I love that shower curtain and mirror together. Nice job!

    Reply
  23. Mark Hoyt says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    YOU have been a busy bee!
    The bathroom is BEE-YOO-TEE-FUL!
    You have some wonderful accessories, too, love.
    I think the wallpaper in the hall outside the bathroom is gorgeous!
    I hope you aren’t thinking of picking at that! 🙂
    I think you might be doing the molding in the dining room now?
    I can’t wait to see it, anyway!
    Have a wonderfully blessed, productive, joyful day!
    ~me

    Reply
  24. Mark Hoyt says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    The comment above? From Leslie at goodbye house, Hello Home! Ugh. I should really sign out of my hubby’s account before commenting, LOL!

    Reply
  25. Leslie says

    August 23, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    The comment above. From leslie again. Only, now I’m myself.

    Reply
  26. Tanya Anurag says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    The bathroom looks beautiful 🙂

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  27. NanaDiana says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Vanessa! You did a wonderful job! Absolutely wonderful!!! I love the makeover..you got so much punch for so little spent. Way to go, girl!

    I had one projectile vomiter. My youngest daughter and I only remember her throwing up twice her whole childhood~(thank you, Lord). Well, at least you didn’t have to wash the kid’s shorts- yeah right…xo Diana

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  28. Debra @ Common Ground says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great job, it’s gorgeous! xoxo

    Reply
  29. Liz says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Vanessa, I love your makeover. You’ve been a busy girl and it has paid off…wonderful, fresh, new look! XO ~Liz

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  30. Larrisa Hill Designs says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I absolutely love your makeover!!! I think I need to get myself a miter box…love the TJMax mirror find and all of the extra touches. Heather

    Reply
  31. Marianne says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Such a great job….beautiful makeover! I love that gold framed mirror and the shower curtain. I really need to learn how to use the miter saw. And I know what that other room is, can’t wait to see it all done! Hope you son is feeling better.
    Marianne 🙂

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  32. Kathi says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I love the way you think. The brighter shower curtain works perfectly. I really like that mirror too. You did a great job with the transformation. It looks professional. Kathi

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  33. Beverly@southernhomesweethome says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Vanessa, it looks wonderful. I can’t believe you can make those panels. You gave me my laugh for the day talking about picking that wallpaper. Love the mirror and of course the shoewer curtain becaused I used the exact fabric to make one for one of my baths. It’s great fabric.

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  34. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Great job, Vanessa! I have your “new” curtain fabric in my study/workroom. Love it! (I sure hope your son is feeling better. Been there – and don’t EVER want to go there again!)

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  35. Kathy says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Oh Yes, I have done the same, picking ever so slightly and finally you lose track of time. Whatever zone that is you get in. I love it. Wish it could be bottled. I love your new fresh, bright bathroom. Enjoy, Kathy

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  36. Always Nesting says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Vanessa, I love your new blog, just love it. I will be seeing much more of you! Hugs, Marla xoxo

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  37. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Looking good…I’m guessing the dining room.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  38. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    August 24, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Vanessa! You have such a way with words. I loved reading this and your bathroom looks great! You son’s comment was LOL funny! Look at you with your miter saw! That’s something that’s on my learn-how-to-do list!

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  39. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    August 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I happened upon your blog this morning and so glad I did. Love your sense of humor and also this idea. I’ve bookmarked it for our condo bathroom. My husband is handy and could easily do this, with my direction of course (smile). I’m the goffer, he’s the guy.

    Thanks again for this fabulous idea.
    Sam

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  40. Judy says

    August 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I love what you did with the bathroom. That new mirror is really awesome and the picture frame moulding looks great. Thanks for joining in the party with this awesome post.

    Reply
  41. Sue says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Sometimes, we just get on a roll and end up making everything much better! Your new mirror is pretty and the new molding adds so much character to the bathroom, Vanessa. 🙂 Sue

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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
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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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As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
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2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
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In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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