The outside is just about done...hallelujah!!

We started this little project in October and let's just say it has taken a little longer than expected to wrap this baby up!! I know this should not come as a surprise but from budgetary over expenditures, sub contractor issues, etc., I could probably write a book on it.  But, overall the process has been fun.  The only real low was when our painter walked out on us and left us with many things to "fix".  Remember, the cheapest bid is not always the one to go with.  We will spend lots of money repairing his mistakes. However, in  the mindset of staying positive, I will focus on the good stuff.  And, our old painter (that was quite a bit more expensive so we did not use him for this project) has come to our rescue and is making magic happen!! Lesson learned.  If you need a good painter in San Diego County..let me know..I will be happy to share his name.

I will get onto the good stuff...some before pictures of this little fixer upper (Isn't she lovely:))

 

 

 

 

This is a pretty good angle...good thing my husband is a darn good photographer with his iphone

 

 

We painted her "creamy" by Sherwin Williams.  Originally, I wanted to do barn wood shutters but we decided to paint the existing ones. The shutters are painted a slate gray that is a color match to 4 new doors that we ordered from Kolbe doors. 

 

Some in-progress photos....

 

 

 

 

 

 

A little landscaping definitely helps...we went with something a little softer than those hedges.  Lots of succulents, palms, bougainvillea.  I can't wait until the bougainvillea and the vines are going crazy on the house!

 

 

This is the detached garage below.  This walkway leads to our kitchen.  I will show pictures of this little area soon.  Such a great spot to have tea in the morning.  It is still in its non-glory day though..so soon!

 

 

The area I am talking about it right next to this door below.

 

 

And here is our fixer now....so happy to call her home

 

 

 

Lighting is by Barn Light Electric and Restoration Hardware 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions...please ask!

 

Have a wonderful day!!

xo, Paige

The pink bathroom-It's not pink anymore!!

Yay..I finally have some pictures to post.  One room in the house is 95% complete! Except for some touch up paint (we moved the electrical today)and some accessories (maybe a vintage wood bench, and shelving for the bottom part of the console,etc.)...we are feeling good about making progress in my son's bathroom.

It was pretty funny before...pink everywhere.  Not only was it pink, but it was scary.  Cabinets falling part, old cracked tub, stained carpet and checkered wallpaper!!!  It was begging for a remodel.

So, here she is in her non-glory days!

 

 

It was obviously not hard making this room look better than it's current state:). This is really bad lighting, pics snapped on my phone tonight, but I am pretty excited to finally have a before and after to share.  Grant loves to hear that he has the coolest bathroom in the house.  He even loves his plein air plant on his sink console.  The boy has good taste.

 

 

The console base was made by my brother-in -law. DC Custom Concrete made the top.  They do really great work in San Diego.

 

We kept the tub.  It was a very unique size and would have been nearly impossible to replace.  For $400, it was completely refinished, painted, and sanitized to look as good as new!

 

 

xo, Paige