project: guest bath remodel reveal

I can't believe I'm finally saying this, but our bathroom remodel that we started nearly one year ago is finished! This has been such a long road for us, but we're so happy with it now. 

We've had it about 90% complete for a few months, but we were so tired of working on it that we took a break and left the details unfinished. We finally got around to the finishing touches and I can now share the reveal with you!

The plumbing fixtures were updated to a more modern one handle valve and added in a chrome shower basket for shower storage.

The old texture was awful, so we paid someone to skim coat the walls (which I later redid because they didn’t do a very good job), and it has totally changed the look of the bathroom! We also changed out the door and lever, and had new outlets and switches put in.

So much work, but so worth it in the end.

$20 quick design fix + giveaway

Almost daily I am receiving design questions from people with projects that aren't big enough to justify hiring an interior designer, but they still would like a designer's advice before proceeding with a purchase. Other times they know what they need, but they just want help finding the right pieces in their budget. When I searched for a solution, I found people have very few options for when they want to consult with a designer, but don't need to actually hire an interior designer. My answer to this problem: $20 Quick Design Fix℠!

Here are a few examples of what you will get with a Quick Fix.

This client needed help finding a 9' x 12' rug that was under $1,000 and also fit into her existing living room decor.

 This client was having trouble finding affordable and attractive storage for her open bathroom shelving.

 This friend had her paint color and rug picked, but wanted help deciding between finishes for their TV console:

Other examples of questions that would qualify for a Quick Design Fix℠ are:

"What pillow combinations would work with my sofa?"

"What type of drapery do you recommend for my nursery?"

"What are some neutral-toned gray paint colors I can try?"

I've been cleaning up my website to make it easier to navigate and find what you need. You can

check it out here, and find the $20 Quick Design Fix℠ here, as well as from the link at the top of this blog! To kick off my new service I'm giving away TWO free Quick Fixes to my readers. All you have to do is make sure to follow me on Instagram and like today's Quick Fix post! For extra entries tag a friend in today's instagram post that might be interested in a Quick Fix for their home and visit my other social media sites via Rafflecopter below. You have until next Friday, March 27th to enter!

UPDATE: Winners are Sarah Cotton and Kristin Kriegler. Please e-mail me at [email protected] to claim your prize!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

project: master bath remodel

We've finally received the wintery weather in Dallas that the rest of the country has been hit with all winter. I know I'm in the minority, but I absolutely love it. I'm sure it's partly because I don't have kids in school and I'm also lucky enough to not be forced out in it because of my job. I feel like a kid when I wake up to a yard covered in snow.

It's hard to believe that in just a few months we'll be lounging in that pool!

While I've been cooped up in the house I've started scheming up a plan for our upcoming master bath remodel. I'll be sharing many more details of the renovation in the coming weeks, but here is our current plan:

I've been really leaning towards adding cement tile for the flooring, but I keep going back and forth between this and just doing the entire floor in the 2 inch hex. The hex is definitely a classic, so for resale this makes the most sense. I'm ordering samples of the moroccan cement tile to hopefully make my decision easier! Which one do you prefer?

One thing I'm definitely excited about is mixing the chrome and matte black fixtures. We've decided to do a chrome rain shower fixture, possibly two depending on the design, and we're going to add extra overhead lighting because it's incredibly dim in here at night. I'm completely obsessed with these modern matte black sconces, towel rack, and paper holder. Also, I can't believe I'm finally saying this... but our guest bathroom is officially finished! It's been about 95% finished for a few months, but we only just recently got in there and finished out the small details that really make a difference. I'm shooting the bathroom next week, so keep an eye out for the reveal next Monday!