Basement Bathroom Updates

I am continually amazed at how much small changes can affect a space. Case in point-- our basement bathroom. This is what the bathroom looked like on the day we moved in.

 

First we got rid of the brass hardware and removed the oak cabinets and vanity. We had the frame and the flooring was left by the previous owners but they never got around to it. So overall this project cost us less than $150 and we have a much more updated bathroom. Still needs some artwork but what an improvement. Thanks to Seth's dad, Tim, for installing the floor and plumbing! Everything is finally coming together!

Just like new!

Not sure about y'all but I am not a big fan of hunter green counter tops! It was that one thing in our house that I have been dying to get rid of. With the baby news, we decided we need to get on it before Lil Bit arrives. In the process we did a few other updates that made a world of difference in our kitchen.  By we I mean with the help of our awesome families over three long but fun weekends. I think I might just become a better cook because of it! Take a look....

Before

 

After

 

Before

After

 One of my favorite new details, the cookbook nook!

Now everyone needs to come over and see it in person :)

Waiting on Baby

I have been MIA on here for way too long. Now that we are expecting our first baby, I just have so much to share. We've been patiently waiting for the past few months and excitement is growing everyday, along with my belly! So I'll try my best in a quick post and a few pictures to catch you up to speed!

Seth and I found out at the beginning of November that we were expecting a baby! It was the absolute hardest secret I've ever had to keep. And for those of you that know me, secrets aren't really by best thing. But we held it in until we were 8 weeks along and had our first ultrasound! We went to visit our parents over Thanksgiving to share the news in person. We made the grandparents-to-be a picture frame with a picture of us and Knox with a sign that said "Big Brother-to-be. July 2013." Everyone was so shocked and excited to be aunts, uncles grandparents and great-grandparents. Honestly, we thought some were even more excited than we were, if that's possible.

Then we waited another 4 weeks to share the news with everyone else via our Christmas card.

What a relief when the news was finally all out in the open. Since then, we've been planning, preparing but mostly thinking about Lil Bit non-stop. It's such a fun feeling knowing that we're going to be a mommy and daddy in just a few months.

I've been taking some (Seth and Brooke say not enough) pictures along the way! Here we are a 9, 13 and 18 weeks! More to come.

We find out on Valentine's day if our little one is a boy or girl! Until then, we're just finishing up some little projects so when February 14th rolls around we can 100% focus on Lil Bit!

Guest Room Preview

Well really this is Knox's room. And if you come in town, he'll share with you! Just a few photos...

Knox can be found relaxing on his bed or looking out this window. He's a great guard dog! 

 Fabulous storage and oh so necessary!

Puppy sketches to complete the pup's room! And, more storage. Nothing fancy but here she is!

Guest Bathroom #1

You may remember this hideous preview of our guest bathroom. This is a guest bathroom located upstairs and is used frequently when people come over. Looking at this picture I can't believe I let anyone go in there! Yikes! Luckily, it is no longer quite the eyesore. 

 Before: Where to begin? Dark, two layers of wallpaper. just plain gross!

 This pattern is horrendous!

 After: It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do! Really 3 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint but who's counting? Removed the border, new shower curtain, hardware and shelf over the toilet.

So much lighter and even seems bigger! Now whenever you come over I won't make you hold it anymore!