Once upon a time there was a lovely princess who liked to spend her time going charity work and basically cheering the locals with her presence. She was a simple girl, she liked to be surrounded by chiffon and her personal jester.
Spring break descended and all the court physicians went on noble quests to ski resorts and to do selfless acts at tropical resorts. This left the princess too much time to think. So instead of spinning straw into gaudy, she plotted. She searched the sacred text for things that appealed.
Oh, no, just no. I can’t show that off!
That would be pressing my luck with the pups!
Ok, even I don’t have time for that! Hmm…..Ermagerd!!!!
Oh, yes!!
This is for show of course, I don’t use such things.
Alright, I have the whole weekend and we’re off to Lowes. How long could this take? I like to be in bed by 9 or so and the Scientology docu is on HBO sunday evening. No problem.As you know, nothing is easy. Me B has been trekking to the Lowes so often he is confused for staff- altho he is often more helpful! My one weekend project turned into a week of torture only enlivened by the newly gained knowledge that eating spackle does not kill your dog- it only makes them more stupid.
I have been in the cycles of hell- paint, touch up, paint ceiling, touch up trim, re edge walls, repeat until you finally paint ‘all work and no play makes Anne a dull girl’ all over every surface.
Long and painful story short, I went from this strangely pig bellied colored cave:
A color that made putting on makeup impossible! I’d see myself as Audrey Hepburn, but really be Baby Jane Hudson!?
Totally hot, amiright? With more pinterest consult, the ultimate neutral for small windowless spaces that if not for a toilet and shelving could be closets- Courtyard Shadow! Yes, the description of the sculking groundskeeper in a Christie novel is my color of choice!
Ooh, ahhhhh. Boring. Well, it is what it is. Ok, let’s wrap this up with the fancy reveal!
I’m not usually a seafarin’ gal, but mermaid librarian prints set the whole thing off:
For the keen of eye, yes, I have one more bit of touch up by the shower curtain, but I will have to get back to that. I owe Ms Holloway some attention. She is cutting her eyes at me! She needs her skirt.
Happy Easter everyone!
Photo credits: pinterest, little me.
Pretty Grievances 
What darling pictures! Love the calming color and the nautical theme and of course the great lighting…no more Baby Jane for you! The dress fabric is so cool!
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The dress may kill me! It’s another vogue with full rib cage view!
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Nice! Mermaid-Librarian- what a great theme!
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I’m really pleased- tho I always poopoo’d the bathroom/beach motif- seemed like an odd combo!
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Good job with the painting, and I like the color. I have been dreaming of such improvements myself, but the energy is seriously lacking over here.
And wow–may I ask from where you acquired the Japanese print dress fabric?
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Fabricmart challis- I love it!
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Oh you are sweet! Thank you so much!
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Such a nice redec job! Now come over and paint my den. I got as far as picking out a remarkable similar paint color (dewberry), clearing out the garage to move the furniture into and then nothing. Blink blink. I cut out a dress and got a mani instead.
P.s. Love the fabric with the men all over your boobs! Perfection! How do you find such gems?
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It sadly has made me start looking at the rest of the house- so I made throw pillows to keep such industrious thoughts at bay!
Fabricmart challis!
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Looks lovely, happy Easter to you too x
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You had me at Mermaid Librarians! Seaweed is one of the few things I haven’t yet found as an impromptu bookmark. A classy bathroom for a classy gal, love it.
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Anything but corner bending, right? That’s just evil!!
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All librarians know someone who knows someone that has a friend who swears that they are the one who found the (probably mythical) slice of bacon bookmark.
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Now that is a game changer!
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I actually know a librarian, who I shared a house with ten years ago, who found a piece of bacon as a bookmark, and she is definitely not mythical… she was a children’s librarian in southern Oregon, and a child asked her to please come, there is something nasty in this book… she was worried it might be “adult” content but it turned out to be something a lot messier!
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Turkey or pork? I would think pork would be best for fiction-
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Oh my gosh! In my first library job I worked with someone who’s best friend found a bacon rasher in a book so I thought I was pretty close to the (now not so mythical) slice!
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That is much cooler than the hospital folklore I hear all day!
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I love this — so cool and calm and OF COURSE the mermaid librarian theme is tops! May I ask where you found those prints? Amazing. I love the calm blue and black& white mix. You have almost inspired me to face the pain of bathroom renos to get such a lovely final result. We shall see.
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I got the prints as a gift- too long ago, but I think I’ve seen the artist on pinterest
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Your new bathroom is pretty and calming! I’m sure you’re glad it’s done!
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It killed me! I am not meant for more than planning!
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Hot damn, that is looking fine – loving the print and the shower curtain! Much much better than the pig belly
And damn Ms Holloway can be a demanding wench- though that bodice is totes fierce you need a skirt there STAT
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Ms Holloway is just not a patient gal- it’s been short sleeve weather for 2 days- why haven’t I gotten her ready??
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Always entertaining reading your blog. Your bathroom makeover looks great! Happy Easter!
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Thank you! I’m kind of proud of myself!
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I enjoyed that. Happy easter to you too 🙂
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Pretty color!
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Well you may have ruined Spring break but you have certainly resurrected the bathroom. My bathroom desperately needs a makeover – how about dropping by with that spackle? Happy Easter.
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Do I bring my spackle cleanup dog?
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Lovely colour choice. I love your outfit – of course.
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Thank you!!
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Mermaid Librarian Christie Courtyard Creep really rather splendid, well done!
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A perfect bathroom for reading?
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Great makeover – so cool and calm, perfect place for mermaids of all persuasions! And I love the fabric on the dressform. And the dress you are wearing in the first pic. Me thinks you’ve been really busy!!
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I’m almost too tired to return to work! I may need a desk nap!
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Gorgeous re-do! Love the colours you chose.
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Thank you! It feels so fresh and clean!
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Wow, that turned out really nice. I must be honest, when I saw the gray color card after those gorgeous inspiration photos I thought, “Gray? Really?” but it turned out great – like a professional designer did it, only with more personality.
And BTW, don’t you just love Valspar’s color names? My kitchen is Summer Wish. (a soft yellow)
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Oh- that is lovely! We used the Disney collection for the den- now anyone who asked my husband is treated to him mumbling ‘poohs belly’ ……
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what a transformation, and great color choice. I have been contemplating bathroom remodel for this summer and dreading but your pics show it is worth it in the end…
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pig bellied pink! I have a similar color throughout my new digs. Love the bathroom and good for you for tackling the job. I really, really like the tunic you are wearing in the intro shot.
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Nothing more satisfying than a lovely bathroom. Great job. And I love that fabric on the dressform!
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Thank you! I’m adjusting the bodice to publically acceptable!
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Such a pretty bathroom! And I need that shower curtain, where did you find it?! Love the mermaid prints too, very cute!
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I am the Amazon prime girl! I just stumbled onto that print- wouldn’t have ever found it if Id tried!
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Tres keen. Cheers to a good DIY with no visible blood.
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Lots of threats, but no violence!
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Oooh! What a lovely re-do! And I’m glad it’s over so you can get back to having fun! I think I need to swap out the light fixture in our bathroom- it’s a very soft, low light, so I always think my makeup looks pretty until I catch a glimpse of myself in another mirror and realize I look like someone was playing with mommy’s makeup!
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Home light then fluorescent at work- I get lost in translation!!!
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