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Guest Post — 9 Tips to Brighten Your Bathroom

February 15, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: bathrooms, decor, home, home decor 4 Comments


Please help me give a warm welcome to today’s guest post, Sue!

Hello! My name is Sue Jason and I am a blogger at My-bathrooms blog. I have a passion for sharing ideas which include home improvement and décor.
9 Tips to Brighten Your Bathroom

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Having a bright and cheerful bathroom is a must and these days it is easy to find a host of small features and products that can spruce up a dull or boring bathroom in next to no time!
1)   Cleanliness First!

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No matter how amazing your décor scheme, your bathroom will look unsightly and grubby if it is not kept beautifully clean. If you have stains and signs of age creeping into your bathroom, it is definitely time for a new coat of paint or a renewal of the wallpaper! Set aside a few hours and make your bathroom sparkle as best you can as this one act can make a huge difference to the ambiance and atmosphere of your bathroom.
2)   Matching Accessories

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Buying a set of matching accessories from Macysfor your bathroom is such an easy task that it almost feels like a cheat! Decant shampoo, hand wash and shower gel into matching containers and keep toothbrushes and odds and ends (like earrings) in another pair of matched containers and see how pulled together and professional your bathroom can look!
3)   Plenty of Storage

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Finding enough storage space in a bathroom can be a bit of a struggle, but it is a battle well worth winning. Sufficient storage means no clutter, and no clutter makes a bathroom look great! Try to allocate every member of the family their own space in the bathroom and make every responsible for keeping their area neat and tidy.
4)   Fresh Flowers

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A cheerful pot plant or vase of fragrant and colorful flowers can instantly add a natural air and some much-needed color and brightness to your bathroom. There is something inherently decadent about fresh flowers anyway, and having them in the bathroom infuses it with luxury.
5)   Splash of Color
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If your bathroom is predominantly neutral or plain colored, do not be afraid to add in a lavish splash of color to enliven the atmosphere and make the room pop! Many bathrooms are so muted and bland that they lose any charm or interest that they might otherwise have had: offset this by being generous with touches of color.
6)   Potpourri
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To make your bathroom smell nice and look good at the same time, why not invest in a couple of bags of potpourri (or make your own!) and a pretty dish to put it in?
7)   Unusual Hanging Points

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Instead of the usual towel rail or door hooks, look for hanging points with a difference. Asymmetrical hangers, freestanding towel racks and unusual hooks and hoops can all brighten up the dreariest bathroom.
8)   Mirrors and Lights

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Invest in a unique and attractive mirror, such as this lovely illuminated one from My Bathrooms that oozes glamour and also helps you look good!
9)   Points of Interest
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No matter how small and cramped your bathroom is, try to make space for attractive points of interest such as a jar full of shells, a vignette featuring some attractive family photos, or even just a single lovely ornament.

Fab Pins of the Week

January 31, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: brights, decor, fresh flowers, home, home decor, neturals, Pinterest 1 Comment

It’s Friday, woohoo! Any big plans for the weekend?
Nothing specific here, just catching up on some errands I’ve not been able to get done with the crazy Polar Vortex we’ve been having!
With that being said, I’ve been drawn to beautiful brights, I’m craving Spring! 🙂
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1. I love love love the simplicity of this living room! The beautiful bright whites pairs perfectly with the spurts of gold and metallics! Not to mention that beautiful burst of color in the painting! A room like this wouldn’t stay white for long in my house, but it sure is pretty to look at 🙂
2. I really love the thoughts of have a neutral room and using fresh flowers and something as simple as books to add color and bring life into a room! It’s basically a blank slate that can be changed up, moved around and re-decorated at any time! I’m thinking this is going to be more the route I go with for my home office! You can even take any books you may have or even books from the thrift store and wrap them in your desired wrapping paper to blend better with your decor! Target has some adorable white and metallic gold striped wrapping paper right now that would be perfect paired with some pops of color added in!
3. This would be perfect as a guest room! What a beautiful, bright and inviting design! I love the mix of pink, orange and red together! The gray and white really make these colors pop, I love it! You can never go wrong with adding a gorgeous crystal chandelier to any bedroom! It’s the perfect statement piece to any room!
4. Again, a room like this wouldn’t last long at my house, but I love the thoughts of it! White couches and chairs, ah! The pops of color and pattern in with the pillows, again, can easily be changed at any time but provide character for this room! Initially, I was drawn immediately to the gorgeous bouquet of fresh peonies! I love incorporating fresh flowers into my decor as often as possible!!

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Although Pinterest is not an original source, I was unable to find direct sources for these photos. If you are aware of original source, please let me know!

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Fab Pins of the Week

January 24, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: decor, fab pins of the week, fashion, gold, home, Pinterest, statement pieces, winter 1 Comment

Hey, hey it’s Friday!! I’m so glad you’re here and starting your weekend out with me 🙂
I have completely been crushing on gold lately! So that’s what I’m sharing this week! Let’s get to it!!

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1. I adore wearing sweaters in Winter! This year I have a few really cute statement sweaters that are not only comfy and warm, but super adorable! However, I only have one sweater that has elbow patches, and it’s not this cute!! I don’t know what it is about elbow patches, but I love them ♥ Especially these ones pictured, they’re sparkly! I have found numerous tutorials on Pinterest for adding your own elbow patches, I may make this an upcoming project 😉
2. This gold accent wall is fabulous! The perfect addition to this simple office. It also looks quite charming with the light grey wall next to it, which is perfect so you can mix metallics! I’m really, really into mixing metallics right now! Gold is making a come back, it’s no longer a thing of the past and I love it!
3. These pillows are fabulous!! They would be perfect in a feminine office and fantastic as a gift idea! These are available via an Etsy shop and she has a lot of darling, easily customizable pieces so be sure to check them out! I really love these, I see a DIY pillow cover post coming soon 😉
4. I need this clutch! My husband probably wouldn’t agree with that haha, by looking in my closet it doesn’t look like I need much of anything! But this is such a gorgeous statement piece! Especially paired with a solid outfit, it makes the perfect statement! I found some similiar here, here and here!

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Fab Pins of the Week

January 17, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: Black, claw foot tub, decor, fab pins of the week, home, Pinterest 2 Comments

Happy Friday!! Another week has flown by, do you feel that way too?
Looking forward to play-dates with friends, a little shopping, spending time with the fam and even my first jewelry party of 2014! 
This week I’ve been inspired by bold, black accents in decor!

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1. Feminine- classy, I look at this picture and am just drawn to it! I’m in love with the gallery wall, it’s fantastic! The sporadic black frames give the wall depth! This is the perfect look for my office. I love the light colored couch with bold animal print pillows, and I really love the velvet green- fabric chair! It’s so much fun!
2. Those floors are the bees-knees! But, I’m a total sucker for a claw-foot tub!! This beautiful, black claw-foot tub makes the entire bathroom! At some point in my life, I really hope to own a claw-foot tub. They are just gorgeous, I can’t even image!!
3. So pretty! I love the mix of gold and rose gold accents! The simple black picture frame, along with the black and white photo create a calming combination for this cute little bathroom! I love seeing things I typically wouldn’t put together, and they turn out cute, like this one!
4. I love the hot pink used in this office space! I am just dying to get to decorating my office! I don’t “have” it yet because our basement isn’t finished, but it’s coming soon! I love browsing ideas and gathering a bunch of inspiration!

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All Things Thursday #26 Features

January 8, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday features, crafts, diy, home, recipes 1 Comment

Well hello there beautiful! It’s such a pleasure to have you here on this fine day!
Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you some of my favorites linked up at last week’s party!
If you weren’t able to join us last week because of the busy Holiday, no worries, we will be having this week’s party starting tonight at 9 pm est!
So, let’s get to it!

Stripping, Repairing & Upholstering A French Chair from Shades of Blue Interiors

This and That from At The Farmhouse

DIY Burlap 4 Seasons Wreath from Church Street Designs
Girly Leg Warmers & Free Pattern from Domestic Bliss Squared
Rustic Beef and Barley Soup from Buck n’ Run Ranch

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf from The First Year Blog
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Tonight’s party starts at 9 pm EST!

{ Making A Statement }

January 2, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: accent chairs, decor, furniture history, home, home decor, One Kings Lane 20 Comments

In case you didn’t know already, I LOVE to decorate! What I love even more is incorporating sentimental, aged pieces into my decor! We are fortunate to have quite a few pieces that are our family heirlooms! I do, however, have some “new” additions that I really just love! I say “new” because they’re new to me, but they are visibly aged with chippy goodness!

I think the beauty of furniture and art comes out with age. The significance becomes more defined and cherished. I love looking at a piece knowing there is a history behind it! With that being said, I’m excited to share one of my favorite pieces with you today! It’s a chair that was given to me by a dear friend! I’m not quite sure of it’s exact history but just by the looks of it, I know that it’s old!

My beautiful, chippy chair is an accent to my entryway and creates the perfect charm for the rest of my decor! I’ve contemplated painting the piece but I just love the layered, original ware of it, so I’ve decided to keep it as is!

If you aren’t quite sure of the history of one of your favorite(s) chairs, you can use this fantastic Home Decor Resource from One Kings Lane! Here is a little bit of info I found out about mine! I searched under 1900-Present with so many articles relating to that era revealed! It’s a super fun- informative way to research new furniture you may be seeking or furniture you already own!

So, do tell, do you have a favorite chair in your home?

This is the bottom of the chair, you can tell the age here!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

November 8, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, home, home decor, Pinterest 2 Comments

Hey, hey it’s Friday!! Thanks so much for stopping by and starting your weekend out with me 🙂
Even though November has just begun, amidst planning for Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think about Christmas! After all the posts I’ve been seeing on Facebook and other social media, I know I’m not the only one!!

Let’s get to my favorites….

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1. This is such a gorgeous dining room! I’m in love with the wall color! It gives off the perfect mixture of gray and brown. I must say that Victorian sofa in the back is my favorite part of this room! It screams GLAM and ties the entire space together!
2. I love comfy wraps!! One of my favorite accessories in the Fall and Winter months! Love them paired with leggings or jeans and boots! I would love to have one of each of these pictured, they’re darling! Certainly perfect for those crisp, rainy Fall days!
3. Kind of in love with these dark blue cabinets and black countertops! Far from the traditional kitchen, but it’s bold and beautiful! How do you feel about the floating shelves? I personally, would not be a fan of them, I don’t want to see my dishes on display at all times!
4. Wow, just wow! This living room is absolutely stunning! I love the bold pieces, including the huge tufted ottoman and dark-printed pillows! It looks like the perfect place to curl up with a good book after a long day, enjoying a cup of hot tea next to the fire! Wouldn’t  you agree?

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{ All Things Thursday Blog Hop #11 }

September 19, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday blog hop, crafts, diy, home, link party, recipes 8 Comments

It’s that time of the week again! Time to party it up and share your latest and greatest projects!
If you’re new here, it’s such a pleasure to have you here this evening! If you’re returning, thank you for coming back and linking up with us, you’re awesome!!
Boy, the days are super busy at our house right now! I go to bed absolutely exhausted each night, but I am so blessed and wouldn’t have it any other way!! 
Here’s what I’ve been up to this week:

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Party time!!

All Things Thursday Blog Hop

{ Fab Pins of the Week }

August 30, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: burlap, burlap and lace, fab pins of the week, fall, fall decor, home, home decor, lace, Pinterest Leave a Comment

Happy Friday ♥  ♥ 
Summer is slowly coming to an end, and Fall is sneaking up!
I have to admit, I’m pretty excited about that! Fall is my favorite time of the year! 
With that said, I’ve been taken over by the Fall itch and sharing some of my inspiration this week!
When do you start thinking about Fall decorating? Do you have the Fall itch too? (wink!)
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1. I adore the rustic glamour of this room! It feels very comfy and inviting! The mirrored headboards bring the bed alive, but the addition of the burlap pillow shams is what drew me in! I love white linens on a bed… The burlap gives it that warm, comforting touch!
2. I’m really loving this simple DIY project! I’m pretty sure it’s something just about anyone could do! This would be the perfect touch to add to my Fall mantel or even hanging in my formal dining room! Head over to Love of Family & Home for the full tutorial!
3. Looks like the perfect Fall table setting to me! For Thanksgiving, perhaps?! You could easily create this personalized silverware holder by either sewing the sides into place or even using a dab of fabric glue! I love the way burlap and lace look together! 
4. Love, love, love this chandelier!! Head over and see how Amanda from Burlap & Denim creates this beauty! I love creating custom lighting because it’s something everyone notices and you can enjoy it daily!! I have an exciting project coming up I can’t wait to share 🙂

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

August 16, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: claw foot tub, decor, fab pins of the week, glamorous, glamour, home, Pinterest, rustic, rustic charm, style, tufted headboard 3 Comments

Hey there, beautiful! 
I’m glad it’s Friday, how about you?! 
I’m happy you’re here starting your weekend out with me, thank you!
My inspiration this week has came with a little glitz and glamour! 
Sparkles and charm make my heart skip a beat! 
I hope you’ll stick around and stay awhile….
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1.  Tufted headboards, they get me just about every time! They are so charming to look at! They easily provide character and class to any bedroom design. I love the neutral, softness of this feminine bedroom, with white linens and rustic glam galore! 
2. Every girl needs a little sparkle in her wardrobe! I love this sequined clutch, but I’m a total sucker for the neutral blouse and pumps! This is such a fun, girly outfit! I don’t get to dress up often, but it always feels good to put on an outfit you love and feel beautiful in, and this one would do it for me! 
3. Rustic glam at it’s finest right here! This gorgeous tablescape is just jaw dropping! If you don’t know it by now, I’m obsessed with mercury glass and just adore these mix-matched candle holders! They really make the table setting to me. The fresh floral arrangements aren’t bad either 😉 
4. One day, I hope I get the chance to have a claw foot tub! They are timeless and enchanting, seriously love them! This bathroom is a nice mix between rustic charm and glamour. The chandelier makes this space ultra glamorous!
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