Friday, August 24, 2012

New Find And A Half Bath

Hi, everyone!  (Thank you to Lavender Garden Cottage and Boogieboard Cottage for featuring this post!)
I just realized that our half bath is the only room on the first floor that you haven't seen yet!  It's in the back of the house, off the kitchen and also the office.  I thought I'd show you my newest fun find, plus the little bathroom.  This weathered metal birdcage caught my eye at the flea market last week...it was sitting on the ground looking all lonely, and I could swear that I heard it whispering to me to give it a good home!  Has that ever happened to you?  It's super rusty and crusty, but I still fell in love, and indeed, brought it home.
I then introduced it to the top of a little shabby metal cart that is in our downstairs half bath. I got this cart years ago at a sale for a steal, and I love it!  It's been all over the house.
I filled the birdcage with a vintage scale (with another tiny birdcage on it,) a pot of dried lavender that says 'bloom' and a bird that my mom got me.  They all fit just perfectly!
On the middle shelf I stacked some of my decor books, and on the bottom shelf is a basket that I found new at a shop in Cleveland-I thought it was cool with the twine wrapped around the top.  It's holding a couple of grain sacks and a big piece of rope, just cause I thought it was fun, and would 'tie into' the twine on the basket...(hey, I just made a funny...lame, I know.)

 Here is a vintage mirror over the sink...I got it at an antique mall a while ago and love its' lines and etching.
I put this little 'sign' on the back of the toilet, because...well, what else are you gonna do in the loo? ;)
This metal basket in the corner came from my favorite 'new stuff' retail store-Homegoods-and holds extra t.p.
Just for kicks, this is what the cart looked like before the birdcage made its debut...
Just a few little tweaks-I wasn't even planning on changing this vignette, but you know how it is when you bring something new in...you gotta find a way to work it in!
 So, there you have it, our little half bath.  Have a wonderful day!
I'm linking to these great parties:
                                                Boogieboard Cottage
                                                Twigg Studios 
                                                Sunny Simple Life
                                                Debbiedoo's 
                                                The Tablescaper 
                                                i should be mopping the floor
                                                you are talking too much
                                                my 1929 charmer 
                                                Alderberry Hill 
                                                Lavender Garden Cottage
                                                A Stroll Thru Life
                                                Knick of Time 
                                                The Ivy Cottage Blog 
                                                My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
                                                Faded Charm
                                                Primp
                                                Southern Hospitality 
                                                Jennifer Rizzo

67 comments:

  1. Hello
    Thanks so much for stopping by...
    Love this powder room, especially your wonderful details you have put together.
    Have a great weekend
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  2. You make ordinary rope look classy!! Sally

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  3. Your half bath is really cute! Love the birdcage.

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  4. so cute, love the wonderful birdcage and that mirror is fabulous!

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  5. Thanks for sharing. Love it all....

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  6. The metal cart is one of my favorites pieces in the room. You can do so much with that little guy and I am sure you have enough stuff in your stash to fluff that cart with fun stuff every week:) You have used so many awesome textures and natural elements to give the room so much interest.Very stylish!

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  7. great find Susan! i love the little bloom dish. i soooo enjoy seeing your home!

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  8. That cage is wonderful. Your bath is so cute too!

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  9. The cage is a great find! I love your bathroom and everything in it. You know I love your style!!!!

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  10. Susan oh la la love this little powder room!!!! OMG !!! That cart. I want it!!!!! So adorable. Love the chippy birdhouse too. So so cute all of it. I have had the chippy fun little treasures talk to me at flea markets too!!!!! Take me home!!! Love your style so much.
    Kris

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  11. that is so cute! this post made me laugh!...in a good way...

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  12. The cage is so cute, what a lovely little room!

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  13. Susan, Love this birdcage. And yes, I have things whispering to me also. . . "take me home, you know you can find a place for me" And, I usually do take them home and then begin rearranging to make room! It is a fun process! I love the birdcage. I am a sucker for anything bird related! Your bathroom looks great! Life to the full, Melissa

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  14. love this ....the look of the bird cage with everything...is really lovely...thank you for the kind note and yeap by grandkids are fun...and their names....History lovers...my son and wife...Roman,Briton,Alexandria....so all fun names...and characters....each.

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  15. I love the birdcage! Good find. We haven't made it out much this year and now I'm jealous. :)
    Have a great weekend!
    Kelly

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  16. Susan, I've really been enjoying seeing every nook and cranny in your home! Metal and rusty...LOVE IT!! Your birdcage is wonderful and if you're like me, you'll be having fun changing it up as time goes on. And the metal cart...perfect little stand for a half bath.
    Have a good weekend, Mary Alice

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  17. Your house is amazing all the way down to you half bathroom. Is there a room that does not get neglected? I can't wait to have a house that is decorated in every corner.

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  18. Love your half bath...and I really love the way your chippy whites look against it! What color is it, if you don't mind sharing (?)

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  19. Hi, Ricki! If you're referring to the wall color, I'd love to share, but it is just a mis-tint w/out a name that we picked up from Home Depot for like $6! The bathroom was a bright green when we moved in, so we painted it this more neutral color-it's almost like a butterscotch shade.
    Thanks!
    Susan

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  20. Susan, I LOVE looking at your DECOR! Walking into your rooms are like walking into a VINTAGE BOUTIQUE! Always something interesting, unique, pretty to see! You have GREAT STYLE! I am working on showing some of my "ROOMS" soon! It will be a STEP-OUT in FAITH! From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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  21. OK, now I am motivated to re-do my half bath before you come for the CL fair. So much pressure!!

    Suzanne

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  22. Fabulous!!! I love that vintage birdcage and the vignette inside!!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  23. Thank you for sharing your half bath, it is so cute! Penny

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  24. You're right. That birdcage is pretty fantastic, and also crusty. Imagine the bird that once lived here....

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  25. Too cute!! The birdcage was quite the find. Darling little bathroom.
    Cheers, Gee

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  26. New follower - hope you can drop by and do the same

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  27. Hi,Susan! I took you up on your offer to come on over and visit... thanks for the invitation! Your blog is delightful and I see you do have the junking bug!! If one is to have a habit, I'd say that junking is the most satisfying! The metal cart in your downstairs bath just called my name. I love these treasures! And by the way, I am your newest follower! Just sharing the love!!

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  28. The birdcage and the metal cart were a marriage made in heaven. Love the chippy wicked white! The half-bath looks like a place to sit and relax :>)

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  29. Love your vignette. I am inspired to do some swapping around the house tonight.

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  30. It looks fantastic! I love the metal basket that you purchased at Homegoods for the toilet paper. I'm forever changing vignettes in my apartment, it's a weekly thing! HA :)

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  31. Love the metal cart, it look like it is so versatile! Jean

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  32. Susan,
    I love the birdcage and the cart! They both have such charm. The old vignette was wonderful, but I am such a bird lover that the new one stole my heart. Home Goods is my favorite new store also. I would love to find a cage with such cute style.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  33. Talk about jealousy...why do you want to do this to us?! This is all too cool. Every bit of it. The birdcage is simply perfect and that cart...how do I find one of those? Talk about must haves. This is something I'll be pining for now.
    Liz

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  34. What a cute vignette! I love everything in its rusty glory. It all looks so good in there.

    Visiting from Debbiedoo's party. It's great to find your blog.

    Pam

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  35. I love it! It fits in perfectly in that room. Did you know that I once had that exact thing? I think it's referred to as a terrarium really. Mine was off-white and I eventually passed it on to my MIL for her sunroom. I love how you displayed vintage items in it.

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  36. LOVE!!!! thank you for stopping by my [lace and becoming a follower... always so nice to meet others who love junk and fun stuff. Your bathroom is delightful. Perhaps someone will need the rope to get out of a flushing accident. lol...It is very sweet. I love every bit of it. Looking forward to getting to know you. Mica @ The Child's Paper

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  37. Very cute half bath, and I love your birdcage vignette!!
    Saw you sharing at Debbiedoo's Newbie Party
    Debbie :)

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  38. I love the Birdcage Vignette! Perfect touch to the bathroom! So happy to have found you lady- thank you for the follow over at my little place! I am just loving your blog!!
    Jen

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  39. Very nice find! I love the rustyness of it too! Your bath looks just adorable! Making me want to go redecorate my painfully small bath! Thanks for the inspiration! Traci

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  40. Love your new little birdcage so much! Rusty and crusty is so in right now, it's absolutely perfect! Really love the little metal cart too - perfect marriage and your vignette results are beautiful! You definitely have the perfect touch :)

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  41. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I am in love with your site! I love the style! Off to explore it some more! :)

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  42. Very pretty, love it's choppiness....Christine

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  43. I love that birdcage! Would love to find one like it. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and becoming my newest follower! We are practically "neighbors!" I live in Tiffin - about an hour south of Toledo. Love your blog - am following you now, too!
    Cindy

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  44. What a lovely find and I like the way you have it all arranged together! XO ~Liz

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  45. Cutest potty ever Susan! I don't think I would leave the bathroom:) Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Love the little industrial shelf... and the wire basket. I had a good laugh at the encouraging words on the tank! lol... Pat (via SSS)

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  47. Hey I'm here,and following back...love your treasures,would love to find a birdcage like this it's perfect,so happy you left it in it's beauty and splender...Hey Susan is that an apple picking bucket in the photo behind your blog title???...love this!!...we are gonna have fun blogn.I going to put your blog in my sidebar.

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  48. For goodness sakes . . . your junk is so cool that I "Must Love It" too!
    I have been scrolling down your blog and going to older posts. I'm finding it hard to get enough . . . love, love, love your blog. I am your newest follower. It would bring joy to my heart if you would visit and just maybe decide to follow me back. It would be an honor.
    Have a wonderful day, and keep junking. Connie :)

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  49. Great blog title!

    Visiting you from MIUM blog hop.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  50. It was made for that bathroom! Look how she fits perfectly into that spot! Love the patina on it and the urn with the DREAMs post!

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  51. Hello Susan, if you could see me right now I am doing the happy dance. It is a honor to have you following. I can not say enough about your goreous blog. Every corner of your home is a showcase of what can be done when you have an amazing talent for re-purposing and turning junk into awesome treasures.
    Have a wonderful week, Connie :)

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  52. What a great find! I love the vintage bird cage and it looks great in your bathroom! Thanks for visiting and following. Now following you back!

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  53. I love the gorgeous little house, and what a fun, shabby powder room. I would be delighted to powder my nose here.

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  54. you have some great pieces!

    thanks for visiting me today.

    michele

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  55. What a pretty bath! I love the birdhouse, and your mirror is just gorgeous!

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  56. Hi Susan! It's hard to pick which eye candy to look at first! You have a lovely blog. Thanks so much for stopping by Posed Perfection and leaving me a sweet comment about the Flower Pot Thimble Necklace. I am happily following you back. Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  57. I would have brought that birdacge home too! Why oh why can't I find awesome things like that when I go out? Guess I now have more reason to keep looking! Beautiful bath!

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  58. As a matter of fact your birdcage is whispering to me now! Your powder room is perfection! I miss having one. I love all the vintage finds. Lots to look at while you think good thoughts!

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  59. You have gorgeous style!!! So glad you found my blog and now I've found yours!!!

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  60. Such a cute idea!! I love how the bathroom looks..very cool style! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share your post with us and enter my giveaway.
    Karin

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  61. HI, I just wanted to remind you about quailcrest sept. 8th in wooster on armstrong rd.http://www.quailcrest.com/ hope you can make it:) Gioni


    I SENT YOU AN EMAIL, IT MUST HAVE BOIUNCED BACK :)

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  62. What a charming bathroom you've created, it's all in the details and you sure know how to accessorize. The birdcage is perfect...rust and all!

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  63. A very charming bathroom, but then your whole house is charming! I love your new bird cage and looks so darn pretty there. You always find such great eye candy, and I'm glad you live in a different state so I stand a change of finding my own!:-}. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  64. I would never want to leave! : ) That little cage is precious...what a great find! I love your home. It is so bright, fresh, beautiful and welcoming!
    Love,
    Sue

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  65. Another beautiful room full of treasures! I think I could spend hours in your house. :-)

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  66. Love this room and great find on the bird cage...it showcases all of the "lovelies" so well!!...

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