But my week 1 is going to be somewhat extended. I’ve got a to-do list of things to tend to at my townhouse thanks to the home inspection that went on this weekend… Once those are done, I can get back to putting things right in my closet and vanity.
October 2, 2007
September 23, 2007
I have flowers!
The market actually had tulips of all things! Bright yellow and currently ensconced in my kitchen. I’d put them on the mantle, but looking at it now, I’d actually need two sets, since putting them in the center will be blocking the artwork above it.
Went to Expo and Pottery Barn to try to get some more ideas about the vanity/dressing area. Did get a few ideas. I can’t wait to pick out the new hardware for the vanity drawers – I want something silver/pewter and somewhat whimsical. I’ve decided to do this with a mindset of how I would someday decorate my condo, so at least I can have a little of “that” here. I’ve also decided on a wicker/woven type bin that will blend with the baskets – but it’s going to be something I can put a smaller plastic bin in so that the bin liners don’t show. (Nothing worse than a nice bin and the bin liners sticking over the side looking fairly horrid.)
Though I didn’t come out with any huge revelations at Expo, I did see a LOT of gorgeous things that I’d love to have if we fully re-do any of the bathrooms here.
I’m still stoked about the project.
September 22, 2007
Vanity and Master Closet…
As I mentioned, I inheirted this house fully furnished and decorated. While a lot of crap has left the house, there are still disasters. The vanity and closet have never been stripped down 100% and restocked from the ground up – 50-70% maybe, but never 100%. And as a result, I’ve never really found the right places for everything, etc, etc – as is insanely evident from the photos behind the jump.
I’ve gone through several catalogues, and haven’t really seen anything that I like better than what I’ve got now as far as the basic design and setup are concerned. I will be planning a little field trip tomorrow to Expo and the mall to see what there is to see in these arenas. The “Style Tray” may not happen in this area given that I don’t hate it and haven’t seen anything that I must have instead. The are just really needs some old-fashioned elbow grease.
Overall, I think this is an excellent place to get things started. It’s small enough to keep me from getting overwhelmed and flipping out, but should have enough impact to keep me going on to the next room.
Budget:
Closet light fixture: $200
New swing out mirror: $100
New drawer hardware: $50
New Light Switch Cover: $25
New Cupholder: $25 (used for curling irons)
New Wastebin: $25
Cleaning supplies: $25 (there will be a very thorough cleaning, I don’t think I’ll need anything special, but just in case)
Touchup Painting: $50
Oh Shit Factor: $50
Grand Total: $550
(Funny how every time I look at the pics again I find something else to add to the budget…)
The “before” is behind the jump.