I've been wanting to renovate our master bathroom pretty much since we bought the house, but money's not exactly flowing right now, so a quick lift is what I'm thinking. Luckily we have most of what I'm showing you in the below mood board - with the exception of the hooks (I can't decide which I like better so I'm showing 2 different hooks from the Hook Lady) and a new shower curtain - my biggest dilemma!

I didn't have exact photos when I made this, so some of what you see is approximately what we have. In the etagere we keep our toiletries arranged in antique wooden boxes and on a pretty marble tray my mom bought for us. I'm planning on making a skirt for our pedestal sink (a la Eddie Ross) with some lovely grey ticking I found at Fabric World.



{ The paint is MS for Home Depot Sharkey Grey. Clockwise from top: medicine cabinet, antique box 1, antique box 2, Target etagere (not online), grey towels, similar grey ticking fabric, similar marble tray, water hyacinth waste basket, owl switch plate cover, Classic Brass Coat Hook, and Aged Brass Hook }

Now then - the shower curtain! After I made the mood board, I started to second guess my original idea of having a white or similarly colored curtain and I started thinking that maybe a funky punch of color and pattern would look nice. These are the curtains I've been thinking about:


{ Clockwise from top left: White Ruffles, Woodblock Leaves, Antoinette Damask, Green Palm }

or would color be better...?


{ Left to right: Faded Rose, Indian Jewel, Dark Floral }

Any thoughts?

I just saw Refinery 29's post on how to dress for summer concerts and loved the part about "going with a daring up-do". I LOVE the side braid! I can't wait for my hair to get back to the length it was before I donated it (just over a year ago!)


{ john masters organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray With Lavender
and cute bow pins }

So, of course, that gets me thinking - how about a breezy, fun look of my own? Here goes:


{ Ruched halter dress in Willow Green, Khaki Travex vest, lovely Sailor Knot bracelet by the Vamoose, and some yellow linen Toms }

I came home from work last night to find quite a surprise! J had taken out the crazy grass that was plague-ing the side of our front walk and planted the hydrangea we bought the other day. Having our as-of-yet flowering plant in the ground makes me so happy and makes the front yard look a million times better! Now if only our clover and wild flowers would hurry up and sprout!


{ I'm not sure what color it will be, though! }

This past weekend I managed to beautify our entry way a bit and planted some succulents in a faux raised planter (two pots stacked with a third on top with the plants inside). Well, it's better than nothing!



{ The empty spot in the front is where I'm trying to start a string of pearls plant. I have a smallish one in a hanging basket out back that I cut from for out here. }

I picked this little guy up this past weekend while at My Favorite Place antiques - isn't this the greatest doorstop ever?


{ Okay, well I don't have a door that needs propping at the moment, so his new home is at the foot of the stairs! }

A yummy lunch of leftover risotto and homemade lemonade



update:
Right after I finished eating, one of my cats, Risu, fell out the window. And let me stress that she is ok, but seriously, she fell from the second level. Apparently she is too heavy to be leaning against the screen (which fell out with her). My poor chunk!

Here is further evidence that she enjoys getting in places she doesn't belong:

Oh yeah - I had quite a week with my good friend Craigslist!

4 bentwood chairs (very poorly painted, but in otherwise good condition... note to self, find time to strip and sand these suckers)


{ the fourth one is sitting outside as we have no outdoor furniture and we've been here for over a year now... that will change soon. }

Now all I need is a Saarinen table to go with my chairs!


{sfgirlbybay via little green notebook}

And now... drumroll please! I scored an amazing Campaign dresser (seriously, thank you Michelle for posting this!) for - get this - $25!!


{ it has a mirror, too! Jenny has a great post on campaign furniture here }

There were also goods scored from My Favorite Place antiques and yard treats from Home Depot. Pictures later.