Monday, July 2, 2012

Blogging without Borders: Season of Change Summer Edition



Happy Monday!  Wondering what my title is all about?  Well, I have teamed up with a fabulous group of people and we are all going to be tacking progressive projects this summer, and pushing ourselves to try new things.  Here is the lovely group of people who are going to also be participating:



I searched all over my house for a project to do....
the master bedroom?  too big.
the loft above the garage?  too, well, lofty of a goal.
the inside of the garage?  how long will organization in there really last?
the hallway? it was the closet doors that daunted me and said "not now!"
emmy's room?  it needs a grace period of at least 6 months in existence before i change it!

So what did I decide on...... (picture from move-in week last fall)

That would be the kids side of the bathroom!  Over the next 8 weeks I will be sharing an update with you every 2 weeks.  The plans include...

-replacing the mirror
-painting the walls
-painting the vanity
-replacing hardware
-MAYBE lighting but doubtful since it scares me (though there is that whole without borders thing i guess)
-painting the trim
- creating a hook rack
- paint the ceiling????  This would be me pushing my limits.  I have never painted a ceiling.  This would be a nice small one to start with!

For now unfortunately the carpeting will stay until we are able to redo the flooring throughout the entire bathroom area.  It's sort of a jack and jill and we each have our own vanity sides.

To give you an idea of where I would like this all to go colorwise, here are some of my "kids bathroom" pins.

The following two images are from At the Picket Fence.  Love this powder room!
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Love the fun colors here from Peppermint Bliss!


So what do you think?  Can I do it in 8 weeks?  Are you digging the color scheme?  Will I change the light?  Will I paint the ceiling?  Will I survive summer without wanting to hide my face in a tub of crisco?
Answers to these riveting questions and more will be brought to you on July 16, July 30, Aug 13, and the final Reveal on August 28!

Click on the links to see what the other bloggers are doing!

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48 comments:

Andrea Morris said...

Somehow I think you will get it done ;) Love the colors! Bright and happy just like those kiddos. And I have changed many a light fixture...if you want my help I am there!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Eight weeks, are you kidding, you'll have it done waaay before that! When you start a project, you get it done! And the color scheme is absolutely you!

Lesley said...

Yes you will paint the ceiling. Yes you will change out the light. (It is easy, email me, seriously) and yes you will get it all done. The accountability of a blog makes getting commitments done!!! lol

Dear Emmeline said...

I think you'll get it done! Love the blue and orange! I've been colllecting stuff in blue and yellow (mustard) for our master bedroom!

Lisa at Shine Your Light said...

Can't wait to see what you do with this bathroom, Cassie!

Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} said...

Totally digging all the pops of orange in your inspiration pics! It will be awesome!

Between Blue and Yellow said...

Like the inspiration pics, good luck!

Lesli at My Old Country House said...

you can do it!!!! Good luck and I am excited to follow your progress!

Upscale Downhome said...

Love the color combination and I think you picked a very doable project. It's amazing how blogging helps me get my projects done.

Dana Frieling said...

I'm liking your choice of colors, Cassie. Eight weeks?...sheesh, you could do your whole house in eight weeks with your energy level! Looking forward to the outcome.

Bliss said...

Can you do it in 8 weeks? I've seen what you accomplish in a day girl - so hands down no problem for you.

~Bliss~

Kirby Dunton Carespodi said...

Love the colors! A bathroom in 8 weeks? Depends on how many kids you have running around at any given moment.

Anne said...

Cassie,
Love your inspiration for your bathroom.Can't wait to see your finished project.
((((Hugs)))
Anne

Nancy said...

great project! Can't wait to see what you do. Best of luck! We're doing a challenge ( one room) too, to be finished by Aug. 1. Happy days! yikes.
Nancy
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Alexa said...

You can do it! Love that sailboat wallpaper!

Anna said...

the blue and orange will look very pretty. I just re-did my kids bathroom (just paint, maybe one day I will replace the big mirror). I used a teal blue on the cabinet and I love the way it turned out, way more unique than the plain white it used to be

Holly @ Life as a Thrifter said...

REALLY excited to see the outcome!!!

Amy@BuffaloRoam said...

Oh it's going to be fantastic. Can't wait to see!!

Erin @ His and Hers said...

I love the orange with the gray! So fun and cheerful! Seems to me that you'll be blogging WITH borders what with the time limit...but there's nothing like a little outside deadline pressure, right, to get you going! You can do it!! :)

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

of course you can do this! :) It will be fun to see how it all comes together and what the kids input will be. :)
gotta love pinterest, eh? ohhh so much easier to refer back to a favorite!
good luck Cassie-I can't wait to see it.
gail

Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage said...

Oh great inspirations! I see a FUN bathroom in your future =)I know you can do it, and I'll love it =)

Kacey said...

I can't wait to see what your creative mind comes up with! Loving your color scheme. It's going to be such a fun bathroom!

Ali Richardson said...

Yay!!! Exciting!!! Can't wait to see it (hee hee). xo

Tisha said...

Okay, I love it. But I'm cracking up - my likely bathroom color scheme is blue & orange/coral too. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

reFresh reStyle said...

I love your inspiration photos and I know you can create a fun colorful space with new lighting!! You can do it :)
Debbie

Heidi @ Decor & More said...

You can totally do this!! What a great choice, Cassie! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
xo Heidi

Bella said...

2 thumbs up for the color scheme...LOVE it! And I have no doubts you'll have their room ready in 8wks or LESS! Can't wait to see the transformation.

Budget Design Girl said...

Love your inspiration! Such fun colors!

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Have a great week!
xo-Lisa

thistlewoodfarm said...

Cassie,

I LOVE that color scheme! Are you going to tile the floor like that? It is so cute! Blue and orange....how fun!

blessings,
karianne

Decor & Harmony said...

I'm sorry eight weeks or eight minutes :) you will have it done lickety split, and painting a ceiling is a snap just get on your tippy toes. You ladies should rule the world.

Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication said...

Love that first mirror! I'm so excited to see what you do! I want to get started on my own bathroom redo soon!

Maury Kilgo said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE that color palette. It's so fun. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Linda @ it all started with paint said...

Love that you're looking in the orange family ... too fun!

I'm cheering you on and will be checking out your progress ... I just know it'll look awesome!

:)

Linda

Catherine said...

I love the inspiration pics you've shared - I'm sure you will do an amazing job! I've got my bathroom to do to, so I'll be following along with interest!

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

I can tell already that it's going to be cute!
Wiring is not that scary. Really. Just read up on it and go for it!

Sarah Yoder said...

I'm excited to follow the progress! :)

Rita said...

Can't wait to see the unveiling of this bathroom unfold!! I'm heading over to the other blogs to see what they'll be working on too - Fun!!

Bri@TheModernParsonage said...

I think it'll be great. LOVE the color scheme.

I wanted to let you know that I'm nominating you for the One Lovely Blog and Very Inspiring Blogger Awards. Congrats!

http://www.themodernparsonage.com/?p=1803

Janel@hatingmartha said...

it is going to be a maz ing!! As only you can do it!! And yes...the color scheme is great! Although that wallpaper on Peppermint Bliss' is to die for...seriously great!

Good Time Charlie said...

So fun! You are being so ambitious! I do love the color scheme and I can't wait to see how it turns out. -K

Carmel @ Our Fifth House said...

You can totally paint the ceiling - no problem! Use a small foam roller and your arm won't get so tired. Loving the color combo- so fresh and fun!

René said...

I agree - you will knock this thing out in no time. Loving the inspiration picks and look forward to seeing where you go from here. Enjoy your well deserved break from blogging Cassie.

Happy 4th to you and your family!

René

Karah @ thespacebetweenblog said...

I LOVE your inspiration pics ... can't wait to see the finished product...those colors are FUN!

DecorandtheDog said...

Man. You seem committed!! Can't wait to see what you do. Get on it. You only have 8 weeks. Chop chop!

Kara @ June & Bear said...

blue and orange make such a happy couple. sounds like a fun challenge. lighting scares the beejeezus out of me too--i'm not too anxious to test myself in that area.

Kelly said...

Ambitious, but you can totally do it. Orange and blue are perfect for the kiddos. I'm kinda freaking out right now about getting something done in the next two weeks. :-/

Hilary said...

I love the floor in the Peppermint Bliss bathroom! You should totally splurge for that in the future! I know I would :)

paula said...

Can't wait to see the new touches or the new changes of the place! :)
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