It has come to my attention

that my headboards twin (actually a queen) is currently residing in this over the top guest bedroom in designer Jay Jeffers house.  Talk about versatile, this headboard can clearly swing both ways.
 
So, I have to say that Fyndes has been really great.  They seem to really give personal attention to their dealers.  I kindof assumed there was just a computer on the other end, but Mark @ Fyndes is actually who pointed out the whole headboard thing to me.  It was also mentioned here.  Isn’t that nice?

My 1.5 seconds of fame

You may find this hard to believe, considering how naturally and brilliantly blogging has come to me, but there was a day, not too long ago, when I didn't understand what a blog was, much less why one would "follow" a blog. 

That is, until I discovered Design*Sponge.  Grace Bonney instantly became the go to girl for all of my decorating and style questions and inspiration.  While I have since cultivated a complete obsession with regularly pouring over about a million and a half design blogs, Design*Sponge is still the standard by which all are measured. 

So today is a happy day for me, my blog, my store, my kids, my dog and anyone else that will listen to me, since our little floor remodel was included among the other amazing before and afters on Design*Sponge!!!! 

You know you're jealous that I have email in my inbox from Grace, herself.  Control yourselves.

Our 1st (and best yet) Before and After

The Scavenger Home bathroom left quite a lot to be desired when we moved in, but were we daunted? No, (yes), and it’s a rental, (not to mention the high failure rate in retail, crappy economy, etc…) so we had to do it on very little dime.  Honestly, I really think this is the coolest project.  Check it out.
 
Yikes, right?  Ok, so here goes.
Paint, change mirror, cover disgusting water heater, new lighting, replace the sink, no wait, that’s too expensive, well, fix it somehow, and then there’s the floor, oy…

Paint – Benjamin Moore in Hale Navy High Gloss – “OMG” best paint color ever!
Change Mirror – Bad mom. Totally stole it straight off the wall of my kids bathroom.  Nobody wants vain kids anyhow, right?  Originally from Urban Outfitters, but I don’t think they carry it anymore.
Cover Water Heater – scored totally gorgeous sample from F. Schumacher at design center for 20 bucks.  Yay!  By the way, also rebuilt wonky little table over it with wood cut to size at Home Depot.
New Lighting -  took down ugly plastic thing.  Bought only slightly less ugly brass/glass thing from craigslist for $20.  Sort of like this before I removed the etched glass panels and the brass “wheel” that the glass hung from.

Fix Sink – didn’t want to replace the sink in a rental, even though it was leaning off the wall in a precariously forward position.  And here is why being a pack rat sometimes pays off.  Finally found a use for a chrome sink stand that we didn’t use building our house.  Dismantled it and stole it’s legs.  Wedged them under front of ugly, institutional sink.  And voila!  You can turn an ugly, institutional sink into a silk  purse.  Should have replaced the faucet, but too lazy.
The Floor – ok, here is the part that makes me all shiny and happy.  The floor was really nasty lino tiles, dirty, broken and finished.  Removed, cleaned, then what?  Inspired by this post on design*sponge, we put our own spin on it.  I will do a detailed how to post on the floor, but I can say this.  It’s like giant stickers!
The Result - 

Ok, now, as usual, it looks so much better in person.  I can’t even tell you.  The blue is much richer, blah blah, bad photographer, blah blah blah.
 

What do ya think?

The culmination of my obsession documented by a really crappy photographer…

Why can I not take good pictures?  Is it my composition? Is it my camera?  Obviously the lighting isn’t helping.  Whatever, now I just want a new camera.

So here is the damage done, to what, in person, actually looks pretty hot, if I do say so myself.

ONE WINDOW 
  SHOWROOM

WORKSHOP/OFFICE

BATHROOM

The bathroom is the most yummy shade of glossy navy, ah, you just can’t tell from this picture!  I will have to find someone to help me take decent pictures one day.

Come by and visit me!

WED/THURS: 11-6
FRI/SAT: 11-8

Grand Opening!

It just occurred to me that I didn't bother to post any of the info about my upcoming Grand Opening party. So come on by, have a glass of champagne and bask in the glory of me surviving this last month!

Tuesday, December 1st
7855 Gilman Street
Redmond, WA 98052
425-516-5626