So...What DO I Do in All My Spare Time???

Well, for starters, I do major projects such as: paint the bathroom, go shopping for bathroom "stuff," install faucets and other such nonsense that I'll go on to explain in just a minute.

This particular project is our bathroom. Photo #1 is right when we moved into the house, thus the bucket on the floor with the empty papertowel ring. We'd just finished cleaning it. I am thinking that it might have been the nastiest bathroom I'd ever seen. *not so sure the previous renters were the best housekeepers*

So, in all my spare time I underwent the task of revamping the bathroom.

I know...it's a bathroom, so why should it matter so much? Well, we do spend quite a bit of time in there in the morning, evening, and periodically throughout the day. When you think about it, you really spend ALOT of time in the bathroom, depending on if that's the primary room you get ready in. Which in our case, it is.

First, I picked out my paintcolor which I wanted to be cheerful yet not overbearingly dark so I went with a pretty aqua blue that was called 'teardrop.'

Once the paint was chosen I set off to purchase some much needed items for change.

• New faucet
• Knobs for the cabinets
• Storage unit
• Trinkets
• Towel holder
• Shower curtain
• TP holder
• Rug

I accomplished these by visiting our local Lowes, Linen's N' Things, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Pier 1 Imports. Check your Sunday papers, sign up for snailmail ads. You can find great coupons for purchasing your remodel needs which will help lessen the overall cost.

These were my results after my overhaul:

I installed the faucet MySeLf *woohoo for me* with a little help from a phone call to dad. lol The old one was just outdated and not very attractive. The new one only cost $30.

Then I replaced all the previous 'gold' cabinet knobs with new shiney silver ones.

The wall leaf, plant/vase, fish, and storage unit all came from Pier One.

Typically I never shop there considering they are ridiculously high on most of their prices. However, if you catch them at the right time, you can get pretty decent sales.

The storage unit had a couple of marks on the top so I asked if I could have a discount and they immediately offered 25% off. Not bad. I brought it home and used my majic eraser which took the marks completely off. PERFECT!

All the other goodies I bought from Bed, Bath & Beyond with the exception of the shower curtain, which came from Linen's N Things.

Our end result is an attractive, modern/updated bathroom that is enjoyable to walk into rather than our previous plain old white and gold space.

Much better. I feel like I used my spare time wisely on this project.

I've heard more than once, "A coat of paint is the cheapest facelift for a room that you can buy." I agree.