MM, I'm so jealous! That is gorgeous! Worth the wait, I think.

ez, that is a pretty shower curtain! When you go to the store to hunt for your hinges you might want to bring one of the old ones with you. I had no idea how many different hinge styles there were til I went looking :)

Feeny, how can we know without pictures? hehehe

You ladies have been busy today! I've been playing with Boo1 all afternoon. Carolina, good to see yet another South Carolinian on OLLD. We're going to outnumber the Scottish soon! Scots?
MM, love that shower curtain. I've got a pale blue (SW Copen Blue) bathroom with cream tile. I wanted all white, but hubby said he hated white bathrooms. The one they had as kids growing up was white. There were 9 of them and one bathroom. I'm sure they had to take turns scrubbing it. *L* Anyway... going to post a photo of the wall behind the tub tomorrow and get opinions on what to put there. I was thinking of using that as my starburst mirror collage wall, but I'm rethinking. Maybe a piece of artwork? I just want to keep my tranquil blue tones...

eztia, have you thought about black, wrought iron?

MM, love that table!

Here's a question from 2 weeks ago about a leaking shower stall, that no one answered. I have nothing. How about you ladies?
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/leaking-shower-stall-dsvw-vd~292350

Got another from a couple of weeks ago with no answer. Again, I have nothing.
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/help-with-how-this-look-was-accomplished-dsvw-vd~288995

Ez, In your situation I'd consider simple wooden knobs, either the round or the square ones, stained to the honey oak of your cabinets. That way they'll disappear (and they are pretty cheap):
http://www.coolknobsandpulls.com/cabinethardware.cfm/category/61/machine-carved-knobs-pulls-61

We've used wooden knobs like these as replacements on antique American dressers and chests that have lost their wooden pulls, and they can look great.

creeser, I'm sorry, I don't know anything about shower stalls or exteriors. In fact, I avoid exterior dilemmas altogether never having had any experience in that arena.

feeny, great suggestion!

OMG! THE NINERS WON! THEY PULLED THAT ONE RIGHT OUT OF THEIR.....HELMETS!!! HOLY MOLEY!!! We're going to the SuperBowl!

I have refurbished several light fixtures with metallic paints. My favorite comes from a two-part kit called American Accents dark patina. It is a darker metallic brown without the reddish tones of oil rubbed bronze but definitely darker than an antique brass. I don't know if that paint is available separately; I bought the kits at my local ReStore. I used it once on an 80s hunter green crackle finish chandelier and the result was really nice looking with the crackle texture coming through, but not the color

Another options is the hammered copper paint - I used it to paint my gas meter a couple years ago and it is still holding up to the weather. Both of those spray paints are really easy to use. Some metallics are very difficult to get even, but these are very forgiving. I've also used the ACE brand of Anodized Bronze spray paint and had good luck with it but the color is darker and less interesting to my eye.

Spraying light fixtures has its advantages -
one, no one will see the fixture once the light is turned on,
two, you usually aren't close enough to see the finish, and
three, there's no wear and tear on light fixtures so the finish won't get scratched or peel

We went to the church of the Homey Depot today, and I noticed that Rusoleum has added to their refurbishing line. Now they have refurbishing kits for counters, cabinets, tile and hardwood floors!

Hi Creeser. I thought the South was populated by people of Scottish/Scots and or Irish ancestry! Are there lots of Mcs and Macs in the phone book? You know what else I love about the South? Spanish moss, it just looks so whimsical or ethereal to me.

Bobbi will you be able to contain yourself until the big game? I don't usually get excited at sports except for the Winter Olympics and soccer world cup. The kids really enjoy my whooping and hollering at the tv. It's so out of character for my mild mannered self.

MM gorgeous shower curtain and great table!

I'm from Alabama, so needless to say I have a draaawl.

Ez, the silver and gray have cool undertones while the gold and oak have warm undertones. That is what feels uncomfortable, I think. If you were to add yellow accents I believe it would be more comfortable for you.

ez, some ideas for you:
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The last knob would look good with MM's shower curtain suggestion!

ez, you should rest! I find the more I agonize over a decision the harder it gets. Rest!

Someone was asking about cilantro. It is the leaves of a coriander plant: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriander

mp love the coasters. I have seen them here quite a bit. How could anyone not think a possum was cute when you see that. Were there only 4? Usually they come in boxes of 6 and a kangaroo is definitely missing and maybe either a kookaburra or an echidna. I will have to keep my eyes open, of course once I start to look they just won't be around. They are the sort of thing you can never find when you want.

Have not had one minute today to join in…but Go, Pats. I have to sit with C P and D D for the game.


Fifty Shades...
You appeared from no where and shamelessly, without any reservations, you laid on my naked body...you sensed my indifference, so you applied your hungry mouth to me without any guilt or humiliation, and you drove me near crazy while you drained me.

Finally, I drifted off to sleep.
Today when I awoke, you were gone, I searched for you but to no avail, only the sheets bore witness to last night's events.
My body still bears faint marks of your enthusiastic ravishing, making it all the more difficult to forget you.

Tonight, I will remain awake, waiting for you........
........
.....

F###ing mosquito!

Thanks bobbi - I was being lazy not looking it up myself. I guess fresh coriander could do the trick too. Glad to hear about your team - your deserve something good in your life.

Just spoke to LADD - Miss 6 seems all healed. Came out of school Friday, pulled the bandage off and has been running ever since. Has just spent the afternoon riding her bike and scooter and can't wait to get back to gymnastics tomorrow. Glad I can cringe from a distance.

judy - is that where that came from, I got that as a joke the other day, hilarious, but it didn't reference 50 Shades. Gunna have to get that book ................... except then I need time to read it.

So when in Sydney and when you are young and fit - this is what you do

wel well well...BOTH of my teams won today! what what!!?? judyg what happened to your pretty boy??? hahaha! go ravens and 49ers!
well, i have been working my arse off ALL DAY! running in and out every now and then to see certain plays and scream!
i kind of did a compromise on the midget bedroom! blue on top and white on bottom. I used a nailgun today.....and did not shoot my eye out! YAY!

Judy, how did your presentation go??

this is what happened at my house today!

I love wainscotting, it isn't done here, but it would be such a bonus only having to paint half a wall at a time and so practical with littlies around too. I think you can cross today off as an achievement. Can't wait to see tomorrow's effort.

ez - you did a lot of hard work thinking - that is just as productive.

Love board and batten, big fan of any form of wood work. You will become addicted to your nail gun now! :) Took the towel bar down in my sons room and did board and batten with hooks for towels on each board. Haven't regretted it yet. You'll love the ease of it!

Does anyone have a sisal rug?

I still have to paint the b'ottom...only painted molding trim and top of wall . Ez, carpet is kind of taupe and ceiling is white with white molding....it's amazin the difference! It's fake, but looks like solid wood on the bottom. :)

MP, be sure to use a latex paint on the bottom cause you will love the ease of it! Absolutely no finger prints. Cleans with a wipe of a wet rag.

No trazz, I don't, don't even know of anyone with one. Although they look great down, I have never liked how hard and scratchy they are.

tried to upload another shot......

trazz thanks! I used to paint houses professionally! HA! Just don't do it for a living now. I'm pretty handy.

Roo, what did you think of the coaster thingys? did you see them? I loved them. I think I'm going to make a mobile out of them. They were $4 at the thrift store! All the animals we talk about all the time from down under!

Thanks Roo, that's what I'm trying to find out. I'm just wondering how bad they are under foot...if they are as bad as I think or not so bad with wear and tear. I'm contemplating one in my front room but with a cowhide over a section of it.

What I like about all the white is that it takes the 'granny' out of the blue. I just know you are going to blow us away with this.

just read an earlier comment. sorry, my bad. there are six coasters...kangeroo, possum, koala, emu, platypus, wombat!

boy, i cannot see or spell/type tonight!
THANKS roo!!!!!!

Arggghhhh - Houzz is all over the place at the moment, comments are coming through from hours ago as well as new ones. I put a comment on earlier mp that doesn't seem to be here now but a mobile was the first thing I thought of . I picked the roo but forgot the wombat, of course.

Sounds like you are ready for bed. My eyes went funny after a day of painting the other day they seemed to have a film over them, like I had been Gladwrapped. Next day they were fine thank goodness.

Trazz - do you have an Ikea near you? I think they stock them. Do a sneaky and slip your boots off and walk over one - or better still get the little bloke to try sitting on it. They can make you itchy too.

There was a beach house featured in an ideasbook one time - https://www.houzz.com/magazine/houzz-tour-beach-cottage-chic-in-rhode-island-stsetivw-vs~3344062

and the kid's bedroom had one and Laura Fine Arts made the comment

Cheerful and fresh, but how about some wall colors? Have you every tried walking barefoot or sitting on sisal. Ouch. Better they left it out.

It was a gorgeous bedroom otherwise.

don't know if this will download here, but you have to see it. boo mappin watching the pats tonight!

Didn't work mp.

I forgot to mention the photos I posted were German DD with eldest gd and middle gs climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Luckily they did it Thursday before the 46 deg on Friday.

i can't download it! dang it!!! wanted judyg to see it too. lil pat fan! :) roo go to my fb page. hilarious!

Nothing there either. Go to bed and start afresh tomorrow.

roo, I'm so happy for Miss 6! That's the thing about kids, we worry like mad and they heal so quickly. She'll be the best in her gymnastics class, you'll see. I will have to pass on that walking bridge, or you go first, ok?

judy! A mosquito! Too funny. How did you presentation go? Did they LOVE the wallpaper?

MP, great job on the midget's walls! Who cut all the wood? It does look really good, has boo mappin seen it yet? I'll bet she loves it.

Olldtrazz, sorry, I know nothing about sisal rugs. But I know about flokati rugs and I want one! I can't imagine how one would vacuum a flokati and I do know the dog would eat it so I don't think they're practical.

Mp great job on the faux wainscoting. Did you need to snap chalk lines to get all of the wood strips straight?

MM, that's a great question, I'd like to know, too. MP? Chalk lines? Or just a level?

I'll open 1/21 now, and try to get the date right!

Hey janis and welcome! Love that 'bama drawl!
lisa, I've got some Scottish blood in me from Dad's side. The surname was changed up after immigrating to what it is now, but I think the town they came from was Kilmarnock?
MP love what you did with the wainscoting!

OMG - guys just got a notice about this thread

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/navy-sofa-and-deep-wine-sofa-dsvw-vd~251023

We were off our head that day!!! No wonder the poor bloke slipped quietly away.

I remember that one! That rug is navy on my screen! But I'll never live it down, I'm sure :((