What does MY bathroom and Jenny & Aaron from Everyday is a Holiday have in common??

 What does MY bathroom and...

 Jenny & Aaron, from

Everyday is a Holiday,

 have in common??

Well, in order to answer this question properly,

I will need to go back a couple of months......

It was one early morning I was startled by the sound of dripping water.... I went downstairs and much to our dismay there was a HUGE leak in our bathroom ceiling.....

We immediately called the plumber. He had to remove part of the ceiling to get to the pipes. 

By the time he was done, just about the entire ceiling had to be removed. A pipe had burst behind the tile in the tub surround area.... This was not good!!! 

So here we are in the midst of a very unexpected and untimely bathroom redo...Now keep in mind, that I had just painted the bathroom in dark brown and blue, and bought all new curtains, towels, etc.... less then a year before...

Decision time!! I have to now replace all the walls, floor, tub, & tiles...do I go back to what I just did?? or ... even better totally go for a whole new look.... As mentioned I was not prepared to have to take on such a task, financially or mentally. But in the end we decided to go for it...

The only problem for the first time in our 25 years together my husband was actually voicing a very strong opinion on what he wanted and didn't want in "his" bathroom!! I think his exact words were.... "I am taking a stand for all men!!" When did this happen?? I have not been on my toes... to allow for this to happen! lol!! Let me tell you a husband with a decorating opinion can be nothing but trouble!!! For months all I was hearing was no, nope, not that one.....etc....lol!!!

Even Jose' the tile guy,

was starting to listen to HIM!!

by the way...that IS a halo over his head!!

 In the end, he did a phenomenal job!!

At this point you are probably asking yourself....so...what about Jenny and Aaron, from Everyday is a Holiday!!

First I need to say, my house is decorated very french country farmhouse, victorian... in the darker tones... So when this idea popped in my head...my very opinionated husband, so ooooohhhh noooo!! But I said, I am taking a stand too!!! HA!! 

The inspiration:

Antique porcelain doll and vintage wallpaper inspired Charlotte print

I saw this and fell in love!!!

I had to have it!!

I have always admired Jenny and Aaron's Art, but just didn't know where I could fit it in my home...

So here was my opportunity!

Now the trick was to make my husband happy and not make the bathroom too feminine...so after some very very long months... of buying and returning just about everything from the home improvements store...

This isn't a very good picture,

you get the idea of the colors it was before !!

and... this is how it came out!!

As you can see, I ended up buying several pieces of artwork from them.. It was very difficult to choose. I love all their pieces... You can be sure I will be going back for some more!!! 

click on this link & it will take you right to their shop!!

Everyday is a Holiday Shop

I found these towel hooks from Anthropologie!!

Love them!!

Isn't this a neat idea!!

 I used a depression glass drawer knob

 for a picture hanger!!

 Also from Anthropologie!!

Shower curtain is from Target!! I was going to sew one, but when I saw this,

I thought it was just perfect!! Don't you agree!!

I nabbed this antique porcelain pitcher from the

Antique Shop for only $5.00

I am sooo pleased with the final result!

My newly opinionated husband is just as happy!! I smile every time I go in there and look at all the wonderful touches.

 Now I need to mention this last little thing....

In case you hadn't already noticed this....

peeking out on the side of the sink is a
Creating Vintage Charm magazine! and speaking of..

  Sonia at Creating Vintage Charm is having a giveaway...pop on over to her blog and leave a comment for a chance to win.

I have all the issues.. and am constantly looking through them for inspiration.  The summer issue is now available. I can not wait to see it!!!

A Swap, A lunch, and A day with Girlfriends!!!

I entered into to a Tussie Mussie / cone swap hosted by Jennifer over at Covered in Glitter

I was matched up with my bestest friend Grace, from Pink in the City!!

  

We agreed to do a "Easter theme" in soft pastels colors. I know Grace loves pink and I know she loves Marie Antoinette, so that is what I did.

I covered the cone in an antique damask fabric and painted it in pinks, greens, and gold. I then covered it in Glitter.

  

 I took lots of soft Pink and Green Tulle & Ruched it. Then I applied a fabric transfer print of Marie, Embellished it w/ fabric flowers, ribbon, a green bird, etc.

I added lots and lots of goodies, to her white Easter basket which I glittered & decorated with a vintage ribbon. !!

We agreed she would come to me for the "actual swap".  

Well, she arrived and surprised me with a beautiful, gorgeous cone,

Covered in a beautiful lace with the prettiest pearlescent buttons down the side, a love the soft colors and beaded tassel at the end!!!

 A basket full of goodies

Oh my goodness!! I just couldn't believe all the little treasures!! Which are either now displayed in my home for Easter, or dare I say already gobbled up!!! heehee!!

Thank you sooooo much Grace!! I just feel so special!! that you treated me with soooo many gorgeous things!!! xoxoxoxox

We then met up another bestie of mine!!  Carla from Carla Gizzi Jewelry & Home Decor and did a little shopping. If you have the opportunity to visit Carla, you really should. She has amazing "Girlie" stuff in both her shops. One in Red Bank, and One on the boardwalk of Asbury...Come visit for a day!! I'll meet you there and we can go for lunch!!!

That's actually exactly what Grace, Carla and I did! We went to a wonderful place on the boardwalk Stella Marina.....and believe me!! That is somewhere you need to go for lunch!!!

 We started with an asparagus risotto.

Then we had a prosciutto, fig, and arugula sandwich with fontina cheese.

OMG!!! this was awesome!!!!

  For dessert we each had

one of the best cappuchino's eva!! 

After lunch we said our goodbyes to Carla and met up with yet another good friend of ours! Beverly. Now Beverly doesn't have a website yet...but she does most of the East Coast Vendor Fairs and goes by the name

Rusty Crusty always Dusty!!

(don't you just love that)

So if you are going to an art retreat! Look out for her,
she has the coolest stuff!!

Beverly met us at a ribbon store!! This just wasn't any ordinary ribbon store!! This store had everything!! Of course Grace and I managed to fill some bags with some totally unnecessary ribbons to use for future projects..I know you have all been there before!! lol!!

After that we headed over to Point Pleasant and hit a few antique shops.

I bought a vintage silverplate flower frog and butter dish!! 

 but it was Grace who scored an

antique dress form.

By now it was after 5 o'clock and everyone was tired from our fun filled day, so we parted ways!!

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A swap, A lunch, and A day with Girlfriends!!!  What could be better!!

Well...I'll tell ya!!

Our next adventure will be in Grace's stomping ground...The big apple, so..keep you eye's peeled!!! It's gonna be GREAT!! and I can't WAIT!!!

xoxoxoxoxo

I love my friends!!!


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Speaking of friends....
My new friend the
Royal Highness Herself
from The Cranky Queen is
having a giveaway!!!
Now we all know....I love a good giveaway and this is certainly one..
so HOPPITY HOP on over to her blog and leave her a comment...PLEASE let her know I referred you!!!!