bathroom – Blake Hill House

Main Bathroom Update: Plans? What Plans?

Respectful RenovationJanuary 4, 20243KViews 0Likes 8Comments

It seems fitting that my first post of 2024 is a bathroom update. I feel like I've written about little else in the past two years. Writing my bathroom plans on the blog also seems to be the kiss of death. Remember this mood board? Let's pretend I never shared it with you…

The Guest Bathroom – The Real Reveal!

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationDecember 30, 2022595Views 0Likes 19Comments

This is not a drill. The guest bathroom is finally finished, but before I launch in with the full reveal, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to Milton & King for gifting the gorgeous fabric for the sink skirt and curtain. Last spring, Milton & King sent the material to me when I…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 7

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 11, 2022181Views 0Likes 5Comments

The tile is almost done. I repeat: the tile is almost done! To say I am thrilled is an understatement. The tiler will be grouting today but caulking in the next few weeks--I'll explain why in a minute. I purchased the wall tile well over a year ago and had no idea if I…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 6

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 6, 2022143Views 0Likes 0Comments

Finally, I have something to report. Week six is where you start to understand how I operate. I accomplish tiny tasks for five weeks and then rush to finish during the last three. Most of the time, this crush of work is self-induced. This time, I was waiting for tradespeople, but that is totally understandable.…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 5

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 27, 2022164Views 0Likes 2Comments

Way back in olden times, pre-pandemic, the One Room Challenge was only six weeks long. More than once, I've sent thanks out into the universe that we all now have eight weeks. How did we complete an entire room in barely over a month? It was chaotic and stressful. I remember that. If this…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 4

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 20, 2022254Views 0Likes 4Comments

Waiting, waiting, waiting. It's so difficult being at the mercy of other people's schedules, but it is a lesson in patience that I probably need. Since last week's post, I do have some good news. The tiler is coming on November 7. So, if all goes according to plan, I should be able to make…