tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17544024845539810182024-03-18T03:00:42.066-04:00Pretty Old HousesA Suburban Housewife's Guide to Living IntownPattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-75624962476213472272012-02-25T17:56:00.000-05:002012-02-25T17:56:59.710-05:00I've Made the SwitchHi Everybody,<br />
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This is my letter to those of you who follow Pretty Old Houses to let you know that I've switched over to a different web address; <a href="http://www.prettyoldhouses.com/" target="_blank">www. PrettyOldHouses.com </a> . If you subscribe to the email feed, you should be redirected there automatically, but if you somehow got here, please click the link to be directed to the new site.</div>
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I hope you'll like its new snazzy setup. It's much more colorful and I hope appealing. There are some new pages that will connect you to my Real Estate information, and I hope better display of the ongoing renovations.</div>
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I truly appreciate all my readers and followers and those of you who somehow find me through Google searches or links from my online blogger buddies. Anyway, please pop over for a visit and leave me a comment letting me know what you think.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Patti</i></span></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-40956405320712356382012-02-15T17:58:00.001-05:002012-02-15T18:06:47.294-05:00Cooking Class for Valentine's DayOne of the reasons we moved from the 'burbs into "town" was so we'd be close to lots of things to do.<br />
Not that there's nothing to do outside the perimeter (OTP they call it here in Atlanta) but we wanted to do different <i>stuff.</i><br />
So here we are. Doing different <i>stuff.</i><br />
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Last night we participated in a cooking class at Cooks Warehouse at Ansley Mall and had SOOO much fun--much more fun than going to a restaurant.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I feel like I'm writing a commercial--maybe I am, but no one at Cooks knows it.</span><br />
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Anyway, this class was lead by a real chef with several assistants. Rosemary, the chef--I'm not making that up-what a great name for a chef--was knowledgeable and down to earth. Her explanation of the recipes and techniques was so easy to follow and entertaining she actually had me believing I could make all this stuff.<br />
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Since it was <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Day</span> </span>and we were at the <i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Dinner for Sweethearts</span></i> class we worked in couples. Each course on the menu was prepared by two couples along with an assistant and Rosemary keeping an eye on everybody.<br />
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The menu:<br />
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Creamy Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup with Sage Croutons<br />
Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc Sauce<br />
Ginger & Sweet Potato Gratin<br />
Sauteed Haricot Verte with Caramelized Shallots<br />
Mini Baked Alaska<br />
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Is your mouth watering, yet? It should be.<br />
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Steve and I worked on the <span style="font-size: large;">Creamy Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup</span>. We don't know diddly about wild mushrooms so thought we might actually learn something--we did.<br />
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Thankfully nobody judged us and our sad lack of "knife skills" when we somehow turned an onion into a pile of choppings. I do not claim to have "chopped" the onion--it takes skill and know how to do that. I made a whole onion into little pieces.<br />
We combined several types of mushrooms with olive oil and a little salt and roasted them on large cookie sheets. They smelled heavenly--I highly recommend roasting wild mushrooms the next time you want to impress somebody--it's easy and looks really classy. <br />
The roasted mushrooms were cooked with vegetable stock, shallots, thyme, Madeira and cream--really there were 15 ingredients including 3 kinds of mushrooms. The soup came out just fine. It tasted great and nobody choked or keeled over.<br />
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The <span style="font-size: large;">Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc Sauce</span> was a thing of beauty.<br />
I could have eaten the whole pan of <span style="font-size: large;">Ginger and Sweet Potato Gratin</span> all by my little 'ol self it was that good.<br />
Some people didn't show up so the <span style="font-size: large;">Haricot Vertes</span> were on their own--actually I think Rosemary did them on the sly. They were delish! Caramelized Shallots are almost burnt when they're done--learned that, too. They were just wonderful.<br />
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Now the <span style="font-size: large;">Mini Baked Alaska</span>; this was the most complicated, difficult, wrought with peril dish on the menu.<br />
I think something went wrong and they had to start over on part of this one. All this was happening as I was turning a whole onion into little pieces with a very large sharp knife so I'm not entirely sure what was going on over there.<br />
In the end they came up with a lovely <i>Italian Meringue</i> which is different from regular old meringue. It involves cooking Karo Syrup and a candy thermometer. I'm not so good with candy thermometers as evidenced by the batch of divinity we threw out at Christmas so I'll probably pass on making this at home.<br />
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Anyway, after we were allowed to pipe (with a star tip and piping bag) the meringue on our cake and ice cream Rosemary cranked up the blow torch and the couples browned the meringue "as evenly as possible" according to the directions. I was worried ours would look like a giant roasted marshmallow--you know--burned on one side and raw on the other. But, Steve was careful and meticulous so it was darn near perfect.<br />
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THIS IS NOT OUR BAKED ALASKA ours just looked a lot like this.</div>
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This is really <a href="http://janiscooks.blogspot.com/2010/09/baked-alaska.html?showComment=1329345722303#c9079536777148333046" target="_blank">Janis' Baked Alaska</a>. She includes the recipe on her blog.</div>
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About 8:30 or so we all took our places at the lovely festive dinner tables set up by the very talented assistants and dug in.<br />
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If you have an opportunity to take a cooking class in your town, or if you live in the Atlanta area and want to sign up at Cooks Warehouse, I highly encourage you to do so. It's different and lots of fun and nobody expects you to know a thing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Patti</b></i></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-46516065455504976712012-02-02T05:00:00.003-05:002012-02-07T14:32:13.779-05:00I'm Getting Spring Fever---Virginia-Highland gardenBack in the last century when Steve and I started attending the Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour (yippee!! I finally learned to spell it without spell checker!!) this is one of the first-- if not THE first--garden we visited.<br />
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I was totally smitten--head over heels in love--and knocked for a loop.<br />
Since then I've seen this garden published a number of times. Truth be told I almost cyber stalk it.<br />
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I can honestly say this garden is what got my attention and attracted me to living in town;<br />
especially living in Virginia Highland and Morningside.<br />
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The houses were small enough to manage and there were such incredible gardens.<br />
This is the home of David Ellis, owner of landscape design company, Ellis Designs.<br />
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You just don't do this in the suburbs. For one thing this is the sidewalk in front of the house and most neighborhoods in the 'burbs don't have sidewalks and for another thing, the neighbors might think you were loony if you landscaped like this.<br />
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Not saying you can't, just most folks just don't.<br />
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This is the <i>front</i> yard garden.<br />
You have to really study this picture to "see" it.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">Nearly every inch of Ellis' property is planted with vignettes of succulents to trees to colorful perennials, like these roses and clematis. "I like it if a person comes here and spends time zeroing in on little sections," said Ellis, 46. "If they span for 30 seconds and walk out, they didn't get it." </span><span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.785714285714286em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">STORY: KATIE LESLIE PHOTOS: MIKKI K. HARRIS / AJC <a href="http://gallery%20%7C%20linger%20in%20this%20virginia-highland%20garden%20%7C%20ajchomefinder.com/" target="_blank">source</a></span></blockquote>
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This is the driveway for crying out loud.<br />
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The gates, the dog statue, the azalea blooming in the rustic pot, the tiny fern peeking out from under the stone step... umm, umm, umm<br />
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<span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">These temple doors, which Ellis found at Scott Antique Market in Atlanta, lead to an Asian-inspired shade garden. "The back garden is completely different from the front -- it's the ying and the yang with the house in between," he said. The canine yard ornament is an homage to his late dog, Amos. </span><span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.785714285714286em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">STORY: KATIE LESLIE PHOTOS: MIKKI K. HARRIS / AJC <a href="http://gallery%20%7C%20linger%20in%20this%20virginia-highland%20garden%20%7C%20ajchomefinder.com/" target="_blank">source</a></span></blockquote>
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Ellis said his backyard garden was designed around this seating area. When he first moved into the house, he placed three lawn chairs in this spot because of the way the afternoon sun lit the area. "This became the center of everything I wanted to do," he explained. From there, he created privacy by planting trees and shrubs along the border of his property. Next, he planted trees and built pathways within the garden itself. <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #555555; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">STORY: KATIE LESLIE PHOTOS: MIKKI K. HARRIS / AJC <a href="http://gallery%20%7C%20linger%20in%20this%20virginia-highland%20garden%20%7C%20ajchomefinder.com/" target="_blank">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">This view from the back porch into the shade garden is Ellis' favorite. "Part of a garden is walking into it and forgetting the space outside of it," he said. "My efforts were to make it otherworldly." </span><span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.785714285714286em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">STORY: KATIE LESLIE, PHOTOS: MIKKI K. HARRIS / AJC <a href="http://gallery%20%7C%20linger%20in%20this%20virginia-highland%20garden%20%7C%20ajchomefinder.com/" target="_blank">source</a></span></blockquote>
To read the whole article and see a few more pictures please visit the link below.<br />
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I so hope this garden will be on tour again soon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Patti</i></b></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-46751917334553949242012-01-31T05:00:00.003-05:002012-02-03T17:21:52.237-05:00My "New" Furniture--One Woman's Junk...You know it's true: "One woman's junk is another woman's treasure."<br />
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This little beauty was hanging out by the curb over in Druid Hills.<br />
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I decided to jazz it up a little.</div>
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Hence: The Totally Retro 1964 Ford Thunderbird Dresser</div>
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<i><b>Silver Mink 1964 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop</b><br />Auction Results $23,000 March, 2007 Barrett-Jackson, Palm Beach, Florida Lot #75.<br />390cid/300hp V8 with an automatic, power steering, brakes and windows. Second owner in the same family, restored in '96 with documentation. Matching numbers, power windows, in excess of $103,000.00 restored 1999. Original Bill of Sale, build sheet retail installment contract, it has 400 photos of restoration. Detailed invoices from restoration. A new radio is installed, original is in trunk.</i></blockquote>
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The color is Sherwin Williams "Raindrop" topped with Minwax finishing past wax "for dark woods."</div>
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Its still "curing" so it's too early to decorate.<br />
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<i><b> Let's Party</b></i><br />
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BHG <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/bedroom-storage-solutions/?sssdmh=dm17.576461&esrc=nwdc011812&email=2135879071#page=3">Bedroom Storage Solutions</a>:<br />
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Those of us born in the middle of the last century might remember headboards of the time.</div>
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You know the ones that had that handy dandy book shelf built in to the headboard.</div>
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You know that bookshelf that your banged your head on each and every night after switching out the light;</div>
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the one that you would pile books and other flotsam on top of that would occasionally come tumbling down after you banged your head on the shelf after switching out the light.</div>
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Believe me folks, it just isn't worth the extra storage.</div>
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My apologies to the nice people at Better Homes and Gardens--but this built in bed just doesn't work for me.</div>
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Finally, we have Plantation Shutters in our bathrooms.<br />
They were ordered back before Christmas, during a real crunch, but they're here!!<br />
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The Real Estate business is picking up here at the beginning of the year so I've been a little distracted from blogland.</div>
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We're working on the outside of our house. We had roofs built over the back doors--now I'll be under cover from the rain when I'm digging around in my purse for the door key. In this picture they haven't been stained or the house painted--it still hasn't been--please bear with us.</div>
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We don't exactly know what to call these things--are they roofs or awnings or something else entirely?</div>
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The carpenters reused some of the tin roof from the sorry excuse of a garage we have. </div>
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Next, the garage will be TORN DOWN!! Are those strains of the Hallelujah Chorus I hear? </div>
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This is going to be the mother of all carports (well not really but to me it is).</div>
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It's going to have a basement for storing the yard tools and lawn mower. Yippee!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And </span>we're getting a terrace with a stone sitting wall around it. Remember this dream terrace from the garden tour?</div>
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It's our inspiration.<br />
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We're using granite instead of flagstone,<br />
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and plain ole ce-ment. (You do know how that's pronounced?) for the flat area with a tasteful granite border.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">AND </span>a new DRIVEWAY!!!</div>
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Now, I realize that most people don't get very excited about a new driveway. But I know plenty of folks who do. Those of us who have really crumbly, cracked ancient relics that drain water into our basements get real excited about new driveways. I would show you a picture of our driveway now, but I'm too embarrassed.</div>
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So ladies and gents, stay tuned for some serious outdoor improvements.</div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patti</span></b></i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-17258122160869795112011-12-24T06:00:00.003-05:002011-12-24T06:00:04.392-05:00Twas the Night Before Christmas--at Joan's Pretty Old House<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>Twas the night before Christmas</i></span><br />
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When all through <i>this dollhouse Joan's dad made for Joan and her sister which Joan lovingly restored...</i></div>
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Not a creature was stirring...<i>in the downstairs bathroom adorned to the rafters with Christmas Cheer.</i></div>
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The children were nestled all snug in their beds...<i>which adjoins this festive loo with it's painted vanity.</i><br />
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When out on the lawn...<i>surrounded by this lovely white picket fence with garland, bows and hurricane lamps...</i><br />
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When what to my wondering eyes should appear...<i>more than I can possibly take in in one visit!</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/12/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-visit-to.html" target="_blank">Santa Claus is Coming to Town</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1754402484553981018&postID=6130508857682709215" target="_blank">Hark, the Herald Angels Sing</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1754402484553981018&postID=3453116392425102307" target="_blank">Away in a Manger,</a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1754402484553981018&postID=6509147273103355898" target="_blank">Let is Snow</a>, </i><i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house.html" target="_blank">Joan's Pretty Old House</a>,<a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house-garden-tour.html" target="_blank"> The Garden Tour</a>, <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-house-inside.html" target="_blank">The Inside</a>.</i></div>
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Other posts about Joan's House: <i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/12/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-visit-to.html" target="_blank">Santa Claus is Coming to Town</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1754402484553981018&postID=6130508857682709215" target="_blank">Hark, the Herald Angels Sing</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1754402484553981018&postID=3453116392425102307" target="_blank">Away in a Manger,</a> </i><i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house.html" target="_blank">Joan's Pretty Old House</a>,<a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house-garden-tour.html" target="_blank"> The Garden Tour</a>, <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-house-inside.html" target="_blank">The Inside</a>.</i><br />
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Other posts about Joan's House: <i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/12/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-visit-to.html" target="_blank">Santa Claus is Coming to Town</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1754402484553981018&postID=6130508857682709215" target="_blank">Hark, the Herald Angels Sing</a>,</i><br />
<i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house.html" target="_blank">Joan's Pretty Old House</a>,<a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house-garden-tour.html" target="_blank"> The Garden Tour</a>, <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-house-inside.html" target="_blank">The Inside</a>.</i><br />
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<i>Merry, Merry!</i><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Patti</span></b></i><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-61305088576827092152011-12-22T06:30:00.002-05:002011-12-22T06:30:01.842-05:00Hark The Herald Angels Sing... Christmas at Joan's Pretty Old HouseWelcome back to the second post on <br />
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I call this the Angel Bedroom.</div>
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Joan's House; <i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house.html" target="_blank">Joan's Pretty Old House</a></i>, <i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-pretty-old-house-garden-tour.html" target="_blank">Joan's House Garden Tour</a></i>, <i><a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/04/joans-house-inside.html" target="_blank">The Inside</a></i>.</div>
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There are four fireplaces in Joan's Pretty Old House and she decorates each mantle with a theme.<br />
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Linking to:<br />
<a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/12/beach-cottage-christmas-twinkles-good-life-wednesdays.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Abeachcottage%20(abeachcottage)" target="_blank">Beach Cottage Christmas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.houseinroses.blogspot.com/2011/12/show-off-your-cottage-monday_18.html" target="_blank">The House in the Roses</a><br />
<a href="http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cottage and Vine</a></div>
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I got that laundry room RE-DO. Remember the one I was lusting after (<a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/11/laundry-room-lust.html" target="_blank">click to see</a>). It's taken a little while, but here it is.</div>
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It took several <strike>days</strike> weeks of painting and drying. We got down to pretty interesting underware what with not having a washer and dryer hooked up, but the sacrifice was worth it.<br />
I painted the walls Sherwin-Williams "Rainwashed" and the washer/dryer stand Martha Stewart's "Zinc" from Home Depot.<br />
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The cabinet is a little <i>Ikea Hack</i>. Steve took one of our office cabinets apart, cut the pieces down on the table saw then put it back together. This is part of a set of cabinets we've used in our office in three houses--so, yes, Ikea cabinets are sturdy and I love them.</div>
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This little gem is the Akrum base cabinet with two <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79814694/" target="_blank">Adel</a> doors --painted now--and Ikea's pulls and square legs. The counter top is made of plywood with formica veneer from Lowe's or Home Depot (I forgot since it was done years ago.)</div>
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Can you believe all this junk went in that cabinet? I'm still working on an ironing board hanger to put behind the door. You know that last 5% takes the longest.<br />
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I'm particularly happy with the art work. I originally planned to have a poster sized print made at CVS to frame for the big blank wall, but the cost and hassle factor were major issues.<br />
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The digital picture came from <a href="http://www.istockphoto.com/" target="_blank">iStock Photo</a>. You can pick from zillions of pictures--I wanted laundry on the line--but not cutesy--an old building in Havana with somebody's wash was just the thing. <a href="http://www.canvasdiscount.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Discount</a> was cheap--later I read the reviews--not so good. Well anyway I think my print was really fine. Getting the canvas in a skinny box and realizing I had to stretch it myself wasn't exactly what I had in mind--I've never done that before.<br />
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<li>Vintage style and white(Christopher Peacock inspired)</li>
<li>Inset doors on the cabinets</li>
<li>Ceiling is covered in tongue and groove paneling painted semi gloss</li>
<li>Light fixtures don't all match, but they go together and there are several of them for plenty of light (I can't cook in the dark)</li>
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source:<a href="http://fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/renovation-photo-story-kitchen.html#comment-form" target="_blank"> <i>for the love of a house</i></a><br />
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<li>Three windows over the sink come almost to the countertop</li>
<li>Natural Roman shades (bamboo?) break up the all white-ness.</li>
<li>Plants</li>
<li>Bridge faucet </li>
<li>Undermount white porcelain apron sink (A word here--my deep undermount sink gives me a back ache when I wash pots and pans, the bending over and reaching down is not good but I love the look)</li>
<li>Contrasting countertops</li>
<li>Marble on the island (this is bianco Venatino)</li>
<li>Urn and wire basket</li>
<li>Contrasting hardware finish</li>
<li>Clasps on upper cabinets--vintage look all the way</li>
<li>Brackets under the cabinets</li>
<li>Beaded board back splash</li>
<li>Wide board floors in a dark stain</li>
<li>Sub-zero</li>
<li>Wine cooler</li>
<li>There's a Wolf range not pictured</li>
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I think one thing I love about this kitchen style is it's timelessness. Scullery kitchens like this have been around a very long time. We see butler's pantries in this style all the time in vintage bungalows. </div>
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It's Sunday and I have Laundry Room Lust.</div>
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What a terrible affliction for a Sunday.</div>
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Sometimes I come upon things in the most convoluted way. As I was checking out a new follower--yes ladies and gents, I like to know who's out there reading my ramblings--I took a peek at her blog list and found {show & tell}and there was this tab called "favorite projects" that I had to check out.</div>
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Here's the link <a href="http://www.theshowandtellblog.com/search/label/favorite%20projects/">CLICK HERE</a>.</div>
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Anyway, this laundry room is just marvelous. I guess I mean the washer/dryer stand is marvelous.</div>
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The laundry room is pretty ordinary. This one does have a great sink with storage.</div>
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But over all it isn't palatial--it doesn't have a bank of windows, or a door to the garden.</div>
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It's just organized and pretty.</div>
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To my utter delight--There are plans for building the washer/dryer pedestals!!!</div>
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<a href="http://ana-white.com/2011/01/sausha%E2%80%99s-washerdryer-pedestals">click here for plans</a></div>
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I showed this to Steve and he didn't go into shock or growl or make any negative gestures. </div>
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I think this house might have had some Victorian bric-a-brac across the front at the top of the columns. It's a dead ringer for the style according to <u>A Field Guide to American Houses</u>--in case you aren't familiar with the book, it's a wonderful resource for Pretty Old Houses.</div>
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It has a center hall with really high ceilings. I'm not sure what's going on with the attic ladder, do you think it's down all the time?</div>
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Note the burlap drapes. Maybe Ballard?</div>
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The sink was reused from the old kitchen.</div>
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This might be a little too primitive for me.</div>
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What can I say about this? Okay, you know me, I can always think of something to say.</div>
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They need to paint the ceiling--Haunt Blue of course.</div>
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Hope you enjoyed this little tour. For the complete article go to <a href="http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/remodeling/before-and-after/vintage-style-cottage-makeover/?sssdmh=dm17.558182&esrc=nwdc110211&email=2135879071#page=1">BHG</a>.</div>
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And I got so excited when I learned it was really old that I paid what the gal was asking. I'm so ashamed (not really since I thought it was a pretty good price for what I was getting)</div>
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Here's the ad from Craigslist.<br />
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After driving around a little longer than I should have looking for the house I got there and was lead upstairs to the bedroom. The lady flipped the switch and viola -- the thing worked (this was a very positive sign in my book). </div>
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The only problem was, the darn thing was still hanging from the ceiling. So, she proceeded to get her handy dandy step ladder and screw driver and started taking it down.</div>
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In the meantime I grew a little concerned since it's a pretty heavy chandelier so I hopped up on the ottoman and held it up while she took it down. Now, I'm not in bad shape but holding this thing over my head got old fast. It came down with no problem and I carried it out to the car and put it in the trunk.</div>
That's when I noticed one light hanging at an odd angle. When I put it in the trunk,and arranged the padding around it I must have bumped one of the arms and cracked it.<br />
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I wasn't about to leave it so I got in the car and brought it home thinking the whole way about what kind of glue to use to put it back together. Worse case I figured I could take it to a repair place and have them re-attach it.<br />
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Turns out, I didn't really break it. It had been "repaired" before. This was an old break and the glue had just come loose. I was relieved that I didn't break it, but a little pissed that the gal didn't admit it was already broken. Hmmm.<br />
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The thing was just absolutely filthy. I took it apart and washed each piece in ammonia water.<br />
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It just sparkled! I was so excited.<br />
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A little dab of silicone held the broken arm and we were back in business.<br />
The main wire was a bit scary so that was replaced along with a few other rusty pieces.<br />
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The chandy stayed on the kitchen island over the weekend with it's guts hanging out in front of everybody until I finally finished putting it back together. <i>NOTE TO SELF--take pictures <b>before</b> you take something apart.</i><br />
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Now it's at home hanging in my bathroom.<br />
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<i>Please ignore the sheet over the window. I haven't decided for sure what to do here--I'm leaning toward plantation shutters.</i><br />
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I love it!! It's just the right size and it really shines.<br />
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a beach cottage--<a href="http://www.abeachcottage.com/2011/10/is-this-the-kinda-vintage-beach-cottage-coastal-nautical-door-you-loke.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Abeachcottage%20(abeachcottage)">Good Life Wednesday</a></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-84653191580628074592011-10-25T13:49:00.000-04:002011-10-25T13:49:14.389-04:00Perfect In-town GardenLooking through <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/gardens_outdoorliving/beautifulgardens/comfortalfresco_1.html">Traditional Home</a> online I came across this garden and thought it would be the perfect thing for a small in-town lot. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's on a small in-town lot and I think it's in Washington state. (A little cyber sleuthing goes a long way)<br />
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First is the <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/09/sunday-open-house-lanier-boulevard.html">VANISHING THRESHOLD</a>. </div>
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Last the sunken seating area with <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/05/more-of-gardens-for-connoisseurs-tour.html">GRAVEL</a> flooring.</div>
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Here are some more picts from David Pfeiffer's, the garden designer, <a href="http://www.davidpfeiffer.com/project_madrona.html">website</a>.</div>
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A thousand of women hit the courts at 9:30 am and play their hearts out.<br />
Along with the sometimes friendly competition is always great company and pretty darn good food.<br />
I thought I'd share a recipe from one of the gals on my team. As you can tell from the photo, this wasn't staged--it was right off the cuff (pun intended).<br />
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3 cans (15oz) corn, undrained<br />
3 cans pinto beans,
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3 cans black beans, undrained<br />
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1 can Rotel with Chilies<br />
2 envelopes Hidden Valley
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2 envelopes taco seasoning<br />
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1 onion, chopped (optional)<br />
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Hey, I tell it like it is and that's what's on my mind.<br />
This is the chandelier I bought about two years ago for the master bathroom.<br />
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If you follow this humble record of our adventures in renovation you'll remember last weekend Steve installed the vanity lights in the master bath(read about that <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/10/master-bathroom-update.html">here</a>) and we decided to put the chandelier intended for the master bath in the bedroom.</div>
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So now we have the quandary of what to put in the bathroom.<br />
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Here are some ideas.<br />
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Well really these first few are similar crystal chandies that all look pretty much the same.<br />
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And they're in the bedroom, but you get the idea.<br />
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Here's another idea that would be nice. I do love these babies.<br />
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This one is similar to the one we have but hung in the bedroom.<br />
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Now we're getting there. Crystal over the tub.</div>
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What do you think of these plantation shutters? I'm thinking that would be the best for the window over the tub, sorry for the ADD attack.</div>
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The building inspector would have a seizure if he saw a fixture like this over the tub. It could fall while you're in the bath. Totally against code!<br />
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I like this one. I like the French doors opening into the bathroom, too, and the plantation shutters.</div>
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Here's what I found on Craigslist for $175.<br />
What do you think?<br />
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Maybe I can talk them down.<br />
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<br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><b>Patti</b></span></i><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-58528846482500809742011-10-09T08:58:00.000-04:002011-10-09T08:58:17.690-04:00Master Bathroom UpdateI've been kinda quite on the remodeling news lately, but that doesn't mean things have been at a standstill.<div>
Finally we're working on the upstairs including the master bathroom.</div>
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It's not ready for the big reveal, but how about a work in progress update?</div>
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This weekend Steve has been hanging mirrors and installing the sconces above the vanities.</div>
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Take this pict for instance. It's just framing and a huge opening for the window over the tub.</div>
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Wrong--it's a record of where those darn electricians hid the wires for the vanity lights.</div>
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After increasing the size about 10 times the original, we could just make out the wires on the right side snaking around inside the framed wall.</div>
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I knew they were in there somewhere.</div>
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Whew!!!</div>
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It only took about half an hour with a clothes hanger bent into a hook to find them and fish them out.</div>
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Here's my project for the day: caulking and painting the window sill. This momma had to be "modified" because the toilet tank bumped into it. Short explanation; the toilet wouldn't fit so the carpenter had to take the sill out and cut it down then re-install it. Cha-Ching!</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Patti</span></i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-31023701359826141762011-10-07T09:07:00.000-04:002011-10-07T09:07:16.454-04:00Guest Blogger--Our Urban BungalowA few of you have asked when I was going to do another house.<br />
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Right now, I'm up to my ears in finishing the one we have, but Holly has taken on a new project.</div>
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I think I'll just live vicariously through her for a while.</div>
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You can visit Holly over at <a href="http://oururbanbungalow.blogspot.com/">Our Urban Bungalow</a> for updates.<br />
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This is one Pretty Old House!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #999999;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That's right we bought another dump! I'm pretty excited about it too.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOqIFiUblQUCLwAKMaok0q0mLrfvIni9iNrmXXYdxrNCaD5cyuwV-8rPYoMg65Wwv63Vapo5lAYIbZ3jG1kX4w4r7pMUgLWQx79xS7iaUOwR-Bqj7UnoHEyYTPM_bGfhGCspWS1uGOCo/s1600/IMG_0034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOqIFiUblQUCLwAKMaok0q0mLrfvIni9iNrmXXYdxrNCaD5cyuwV-8rPYoMg65Wwv63Vapo5lAYIbZ3jG1kX4w4r7pMUgLWQx79xS7iaUOwR-Bqj7UnoHEyYTPM_bGfhGCspWS1uGOCo/s400/IMG_0034.JPG" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px;" width="400" /></a></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">... which has some salvageable pieces: the built-in medicine cabinet and the cast-iron bathtub are in great shape. And the floor tile has a neat pattern. It does still need a sink, toilet and wall tile though.</span></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">So that's pretty much it. I'm so excited to chronicle this project as we go so stay tuned...<br />Holly</span></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm excited, too--you know how I love bungalows with real granite front porches and how I relish the smell of fresh paint and elbow grease. While this one will involve an addition and lots of interior updates, it won't be even half as hard as the last one she did. Take a look at her previous "project" <a href="http://prettyoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/03/pretty-old-eclectic-craftsman-bungalow.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Like Holly said, "Stay tuned..."</span></div>
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</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754402484553981018.post-28432909586586078852011-10-06T07:57:00.000-04:002011-10-06T07:57:53.086-04:00Bathrooms--Before and AfterI love a good "Before and After" and these <a href="http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/remodeling/projects/weekend-bathroom-refreshes/#page=1">bathrooms from Better Homes and Gardens</a> are super.<br />
Lately I've been showing 1960s Brick Ranches to a client and we've seen some of these bathrooms and they hurt our eyes--it's nice to see the possibilities.<br />
Now, one disclaimer--BHG claims these are "weekend" projects. Two days? That might be a little ambitious for me.<br />
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The smallest room in the house shouldn't fall short on style. Take your bathroom from outdated to up-to-date in just two days with these makeover ideas.</div>
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<img alt="Before small bath pink shower curtain" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2010/03/p_101374102.jpg" /><br />
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The hundreds of nondescript tiles on the floor and halfway up the <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/walls-and-ceilings/walls.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">walls</a> in this bath were a drawback until their sandy color inspired a fresh, beachy scheme. A few simple updates and well-chosen accessories will transform this <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a> in just two days.</div>
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<img alt="Claw-Foot Tub" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2010/03/p_101364902.jpg" /> <br />
<i>(nice use of the coat rack when there's no place to put a towel bar)</i><br />
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The first step in the bathroom's transformation was painting the walls a watery blue. Next, serene<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/fabric.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">fabric</a> choices, such as the cream-color cotton window shade and striped shower <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/windows/curtains.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">curtains</a>, tie together the colors of the tiles and walls. A wooden coatrack adds <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/closet-and-storage/storage.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">storage</a> by providing a handy spot to hang towels and robes. These elements work together to highlight the original claw-foot bathtub.</div>
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<img alt="Before dark oak vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2010/03/p_101374101.jpg" /><br />
<i>(yuck, yuck, yuck--at least this one's clean)</i><br />
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Updated to coordinate with the tub and toilet, the old oak <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/vanity.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">vanity</a> now looks more like a sophisticated<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/dresser.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">dresser</a> thanks to a few coats of white paint. A new countertop, sink, faucet, and hardware add to the makeover. Above the vanity are a pair of brushed nickel sconces and a medicine cabinet. On the wall, beach scenes bring together all the colors in the <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a>.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Vanity with Flair</span><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The oak vanity was given a new look with white paint, new hardware, bun feet, and decorative<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/cabinet-doors.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">cabinet doors</a>. The original center doors were replaced with a set made from mesh cane webbing -- the kind typically used for chair seats -- inserted into premade door frames and backed by<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/carpentry/plywood.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">plywood</a>. Simply adding two knobs to the previously bare center cabinet panel reinforces the<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/furniture.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">furniture</a> look.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Modern Fixtures</span><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
There can never be too much <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/closet-and-storage/storage.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">storage</a> in a<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a>. A 4-inch-deep medicine cabinet replaced the flat mirror. With a brushed nickel frame and mirrored inside, the medicine cabinet adds a touch of glamour as well as storage to the bathroom. A sleek and simple high-arc <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/plumbing/faucets.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">faucet</a> with lever handles adds a modern touch.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><blockquote>
A wooden stool with a woven top serves many functions in this <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a>. It adds texture and plays off the room's beach-theme. It also offers a spot to place towels for easy access from the<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/plumbing/bathtubs.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathtub</a> and a place to sit. In a small space, it's important to choose versatile pieces.</blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Before: Vintage Style</span></span></blockquote>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><blockquote>
The homeowners wanted to give this 1929<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a> a modern update without losing its vintage charm. New vintage-inspired <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/fixtures.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">fixtures</a>, lighter <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/walls-and-ceilings/walls.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">walls</a>, and bright accents will give this bathroom the quick update it needs.</blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Pink and Green Style</span><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
The pedestal sink, floor and wall tile, and bathtub were all keepers in this 1929 bathroom. The homeowners incorporated modern function with a wall-mount shower and a new faucet reminiscent of the original with cross-handle <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/fixtures.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">fixtures</a>. New tile installed behind the faucet nearly matches the old pieces, and pink-and-white <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/paint-and-wallpaper/wallpaper.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">wallpaper</a> complements the tones of the existing <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/mosaic.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">mosaic</a> floor. Changing the window blinds to shutters and replacing an old light fixture and wall mirror with a new pair in satin nickel add impact with minimal effort. A petite green Windsor chair and a colorful bath mat and towels complete the look.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Pattern Control</span><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Floor-to-ceiling toile might have been too much in this compact space, but covering just half the walls provides a pleasing counterpoint to the white tile wainscoting. There are no worries about swelling and peeling <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/paint-and-wallpaper/wallpaper.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">wallpaper</a> in a <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a> that doesn't get steamy from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/plumbing/showers.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">showers</a>.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Before: Green</span><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Dated green tile and a mini print <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/paint-and-wallpaper/wallpaper.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">wallpaper</a> make this 7x7 1/2-foot <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a> feel closed in. A boxy vanity and wall-mount cabinet above the toilet don't help the cramped space. Updated walls and streamlined <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/fixtures.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">fixtures</a> will give this bathroom a modern update.</div>
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<img alt="After white bathroom with yellow accents" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2010/03/p_101309959.jpg" /><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Charming Country Bathroom</span><ol class="numberList" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a> gets a fresh <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/farmhouse.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">farmhouse</a> look from, a new pedestal sink, open <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/closet-and-storage/storage.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">storage</a> shelves, sunny yellow accents, and solid-surfacing panels that resemble beaded-board wainscoting. The new pedestal sink with a wide rim opens up floor space, while a vintage-style recessed medicine cabinet provides storage.</div>
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Multiple shower <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/windows/curtains.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">curtains</a> hung on a curved rod protect the wall and window behind the bathtub and shower area. White subway tile picks up in the shower stall where the beaded board look-alike ends. Repurposed <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/fabric.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">fabric</a> softens the space. The shower curtains are actually window panels outfitted with grommets. The <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/windows/cafe-curtains.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">cafe curtains</a> were fashioned using tea towels, a curtain rod, and clip rings. With no room for a traditional towel bar, a double hook with glass finials stands in next to the shower.</blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Colorful Hues</span></span>A home center <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/chandelier.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">chandelier</a>, originally in an aged silver finish, received several coats of yellow <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/carpentry/paint.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">paint</a>. Sky blue paint covers the <a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/walls-and-ceilings/ceilings.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">ceiling</a>, an unexpected touch, and complements the bath's sunny accents.</blockquote>
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<i>(Raise your hand if you know what these "pots" were really used for.)</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="heading2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; font: normal normal normal 20px/22px 'palatino Linotype', palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After: Savvy Storage</span></span>Metal pots and bowls hold toiletries. These clever<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/closet-and-storage/storage.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">storage</a> solutions add country charm to the<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/bathroom.htm" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #006a77; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bathroom</a>.</blockquote>
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So, what do you think of the "before and afters?" </div>
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I picked up a few good ideas and a lot of encouragement.</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Patti</span></i></div>
</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit my website at www.PattiHinkle.com</div>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582255375891294272noreply@blogger.com