the princess potty: Before

the 1960's wallpaper and border

which, contrary to current belief, everything does not trend back

the main complaint--the large amount of unused space

(the walls are actually white, I'm not sure why they look like urine yellow-gross!)

the vanity and sink

 the inspiration for the update-the amazing vintage gold medicine cabinet. 

i LOVE

close up

 yikes!

this must go. 

Now that the holidays have come and gone, and we still have a week to do with what we please, I thought I'd tackle my bathroom. One of the unusual things about the vintage of our house is the 'master bathroom'--sans the bath. I find it tremendously charming, and immediately fell in love with the gigantic vintage gold medicine cabinet.

Check back later this week for the finished product--while the granite top and new sink will not be here, you'll get a solid idea of where my design idea is headed for this exciting project.

What to wear Wednesday: Holiday Home Edition

There's nothing I love more than anticipating the warmth of decorating my home for Christmas. I love the year-long debate of where the tree will be put, hanging stockings, getting out the advent calendar and retelling the Christmas story. I savor wrapping each gift, listening to the cheery music and spending time with those I love most. 

Here's the breakdown of some of the things I like best for the upcoming Christmas season.

Martha Stewart three Christmas wreaths on red ribbon: Grandin Road $129 (link here)

Battery operated holly & berry greenery collection: Grandin Road $149/$79 (link here)

Hand knitted sock garland: Sundance Catalog $48 (link here)

Knit stocking lumbar pillow cover: Pottery Barn $49 (link here)

Jeweled wreath embroidered pillow: Pottery Barn $45 (link here)

Poinsettia decorative pillow: Pottery Barn $29 (link here)

Flatware stocking, set of 4: Pottery Barn $29 (link here)

thrifty thursday style alert!

 these beauties are on their way to SJ's room

My regular readers (all three of you--Hi mom!), are wondering--what! this post isn't about Schaeffer? I've been wanting to flesh out my posts to include other topics for quite some time, to include old family recipes, style, and other miscellaneous topics. This is the first of these 'Schaeffer-free postings', so consider yourself warned. 

As a person who struggles to memorize scripture, I love having it strategically placed around our house.  I couldn't be more excited to have found two great Etsy shops--run by sisters--that continually create beautiful prints with great meaning. 

Check out Gus & Lulu and Sweet Mint Studio at Etsy.com for these and many more!