Save the Pink Bathroom!

Our contractor says, "Let's tear out the old bathroom and make it all new and modern."  Well, I can't blame him, look at it...

The vanity (hard to see) was from the 1950's.  The sinks were fairly new, but the mirrors were ugly, the tile floor was getting old and hard to clean and the toilet--we won't even discuss that.  But....I loved the pink and white wall tile, the pink tub and the pink soap dishes and toothbrushes mounted on the wall.  They were so cool looking and very retro.  Contractor wasn't to happy as apparently it is harder to tear out a few things rather than everything, but alas, I was able to "Save the Pink Bathroom".  Did you know there is an entire web site devoted to this subject?  www.savethepinkbathroom.com

Out with the old

In with the new, new tile:

We found an old desk to turn into a new vanity--dropped one of those pretty sinks we salvaged in it:

We "Saved the Pink Bathroom"! New mirrors and lights and even a new window.

New toilet!
We are done!  Love it.

Next time, I'm "Saving the Green Bathroom!"  Wait 'til you see...

Take care, Donna O.
PS:  If you are interested in renting this cute home, check her out on VRBO.com, #682498.

Cocoa Girl Cottage is a Hit!!!

 

We opened the doors in mid-January and we are booked through the end of July already!  3 months of 2016 are reserved.  Cocoa Girl Cottage is a hit!!!  We are over the moon excited that our sweet little Cocoa home is doing so well and being enjoyed by many.  Take a look at our VRBO ad.  She is #682498 on VRBO.com/682498  I'm obviously way behind on the blog about the remodel projects, but I'll catch up now that the work is obviously done and she is open for business.  Well not quite done--new bathroom windows are going in next Saturday before our next guests arrive!  Be back soon.

                                                                                                  Donna

Time to Hang Pictures

Have you ever seen that tip on how to hang art work, by cutting out brown paper the size of your pictures and then taping the paper to the wall where you think you want your paintings to hang?  Well guess what?  It really works!!!  We had a few pictures to hang over the TV console and before we committed to holes in the newly painted wall we put our "pattern" up first, switched it around a few times, and then hung the various pieces in their designated spots.  Easy peasy! 

I'm looking for a little clock to hang in the spot between the old shutter and bigger picture to its left.  I guess I have to volunteer to go shopping through the great antique and vintage shops located all over Brevard County!

Sofa Shopping

It has become very clear that "Mr. Cocoa Girl Cottage" wants to have a say in the decorating and furnishings.  While he was on a trip to Miami, he texts me this picture as to what he would like for the sofa in the living room.

I was not super excited about his choice, as it is black and leather.  After all this is a "beach cottage" and I wanted bright colors and cool to the touch fabric.  But alas, after a another trip to Miami (by himself) my input was trumped and this sofa arrived and was placed in the living room.  (I should have been suspicious when he switched cars with me and took my SUV!)  His secret weapon, both seats have a lazy boy built in.  After one sitting and lifting of the foot rest, I was sold.  The sofa looks super cute now in the house, with a great "retro" coffee table we found, painted the perfect colors, placed in front.  Fun pillows and throw blanket from Home Goods add the finishing touch.  Here is a quick picture taken with the sofa and table in view.  I must admit, the sofa is super comfortable--hard to get out of when there is more work to be done!

PS:  That great aqua piece under the TV came from Nadeau Furniture Store in Miami, FL.  Highly recommend this store to find unusual pieces, reasonably priced.  http://www.furniturewithasoul.com.  The piece has tons of storage, four drawers and is super looking!

Easy Storage Solution

The new kitchen is awesome, but a little more storage is needed for those items that are not used very much.  The dining room has ample floor space for a hutch or buffet.  Let's go shopping!  We found this discarded TV hutch at Goodwill.  The color is an awful brown, but we've been learning how to use chalk paint on Pinterest.  So... we decided to be brave...  Let's see what happens!

After cleaning it up, painting, sanding and waxing (with supervision by Juno the kitty)...

We now have additional and super fun looking storage!  Don't you agree?

Antique Chairs from Riverside, CA

Most people will buy their furniture within a reasonable radius of their home, but not us, no... we spot the perfect chairs in an antique store in Riverside, California!

My husband's sister gave us the perfect round table for the house, but we were having a hard time finding chairs that fit comfortably underneath.  While visiting Riverside, California to attend a wedding, we took time to walk through a wonderful antique store and there they were, waiting for us to find them, hiding in what looked like an attic overflow area!!!  Here they are all lined up at the checkout counter to go home with us...

Well... we have to go home on an airplane, so the chairs were left behind to be packed and shipped to Florida.  After they arrived safe and sound, we cleaned, polished and reupholstered the seats.  Adorable don't you think?

Kitchen Reveal!

The new cabinets have been installed!  Wow, LOVE them!

Our cabinetry contractor is DF Woodworks.  The cabinets are from the American Capital Series, Maple Concord, Flat Panel Artic with Chocolate Glaze.  We picked out granite counter tops that go in next.

Off to LOWE'S for appliances and lighting.

We learned to check the Clearance aisle and middle of the aisle ways at Lowe's for Clearance items.  We found some wonderful deals.  Check out this stainless steel Bosch refrigerator we picked up on Clearance!  We also learned that during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is the best time to buy appliances on sale.  We purchased a Samsung stove, microwave and dishwasher package at a great price.  Are you ready for the kitchen reveal picture?  What a difference!!!