Some New Art

After school yesterday, I asked Tinny to help me with an art project. He is the ultimate craft man, so I knew he would agree. I used a simple canvas I bought at JoAnn's, then just used craft paints. I put masking tape in two lines where I wanted the lettering to go (to keep it as straight as possible for a kindergartner), then I traced the outlines of the forks and spoons, and outlined them in black paint. After that I just let him do the rest of the painting himself. I love the faces!

I had originally thought I would just frame this art project he had done in school a few weeks ago, but I knew we could amp it up a little. I had been trying to find something for my kitchen dining nook for a long time, and I thought the fork and spoon idea was brilliant for that spot.

The lighting in the pictures looks a little drab, but the painting really does liven up the corner.

The first of many masterpieces.

Master Bath Reveal

I am finally getting around to revealing the master bath from the spec home.

I love the beautiful white basin and the vessel filler faucet.  I am still really loving chrome right now.
I also have to give a glowing recommendation for the Ceasarstone countertops.  The color I picked for both upstairs bathrooms is "Nougut", and it works wonderfully with whites, grays, silvers, and Carrara Marble.

The art, mirror, glass shelf, and the towel bars (I forgot to take pictures of those....darn), are all from IKEA.  Again, I am giving a GLOWING recommendation.  Great price, nice quality, beautiful design.

BEFORE: The master bath had Pergo floors, very little lighting, a 60 inch single basin vanity !?#?!, and no tub or shower.


We removed the 60 inch vanity, in exchange for a more functional 36 inch vanity, and added a tub/shower combo.  This is in the "During" stage, where you can see the new tub installed, and the white subway tile going up!  One of my favorite features.


The marble hex flooring I blogged about here.

And a close-up of the great tile after completion.  It is a really great looking floor.




The vanity (dark) area BEFORE.


The vanity AFTER.


Hope you enjoyed the tour!

Happy Halloween