Thank you

I just wanted to say a great big thank you to those of you who have found it in your kind hearts to donate to the Kelly Boys , I will leave the donation button functioning until Christmas day and close it off and I will transfer funds to the trust fund the next bank business day .
Thank you for paying it forward .
Click here http://chriskauffman.blogspot.com/2008/12/tragedy-for-christmas.html to read this post and to donate to the Kelly Trust Fund for 3 boys orphaned because of a violent attack.

It has been a great need for me to fix or replace the patio door drapes, the dogs have done a number on the bottom , there is the snow stains, and just general dog stains , even after professionally cleaning the velvet drapes that I love so much they are a sad and embarrassing sight, I wouldn't dare show you a pic , but I will happily show you my after .
I used a fabric that I love a Waverly cottage vintage inspired fabric that I bought at a steal {found in my basement of course}, buy one get two free my favourite deal in fabric out there , which in turn was about $3.00 a meter. I got to it and added a lower panel to cover the stained and discoloured areas , and this has fixed my problem not to mentioned dolled up my drapes . I have used this fabric in my desk area behind a metal screen on the doors , on two pillow covers in the family room , on a stool seat and now the drapes .

While out with a girlfriend yesterday looking for fabric for her kitchen I found this fabric , it stopped me in my tracks , I think it would make some gorgeous pillows , drapes and the back of an dining chair would be stunning upholstered in this.

Alright here is where things went UGLY and I do mean ugly , I had to get proof of these crimes against decor accessories to share , unless you live in the Rockies I do not want to see this in a suburban house and with that cheap and awful lamp shade what is that made of even ??

I know a lot of us love the girliness of glitter but look closely girls that is glitter woven into this rug , I mean come on , who would buy a rug with glitter , the buyers need a little coaching I think .

Although the pony lamp could be chic the fake stone one is ready for the dump straight of the production line , are we in agreement ?

Here we go a hunk of rock as a lamp base , wow that is different !!!!

Creating a beach style ensuite

Why not start with a colour called "Beach House " by Debbie Travis . These cabinets were standard grade oak cabinets , no upgrades at the builder level at all , but after the fact there have been many worth while upgrades.

For instance , the tub apron in bead board with marble edging , removing the huge standard slab mirror for two round heavily trimmed mirrors , adding salvaged legs to the vanity area , replacing standard trim with century old flavoured trim , replacing the movie star make-up strip lighting , adding a shelf for special items , and a row of towel hooks , you will also notice an absence of builder ceramic towel bars and toilet paper holders , yikes , as well as painting out the golden oak to a soft white the most important upgrade .

Adding legs to this vanity area makes it a standout feature , crystal knobs add a little bit of glamour .

Art is a personal touch .

Great solution for towels , they never get folded correctly on those bars do they ?

Beautiful mirrors and lighting.

New window casings and sexy legs.

The end is a serene beach style bathroom void of sea stars and sand , the perfect place to start the day . A few more improvements are in store for this bath but all things in good time I say , for instance the room will be wrapped in bead board painted white , and a new faucet will replace the ordinary one that is there currently .