countdown to renovation 2010 -- i mean Spring Break 2010

It always amazes me how a new paint color and a little polished sparkle can make a room dance to a new tune.

Last year, with the help of THE Layla Palmer I undertook a small remodeling of my hallway bathroom on a budget based from my returned pharmacy book money.

Here is what I started with:


And here is where I went:


To read the full story go here!

I have spent a year with this lovely bathroom (I still have yet to install the new faucet I purchased after my successful yard sale -- shame on me), but why am I revisiting my little bathroom you ask?

I am pondering a color change.

Mr. B and I painted his "man-cave" SW Retreat during my Summer Reno Project...I mean summer break, and the color really appealed to me. So, I am leaning toward Oyster Bay which is just a shade lighter than Retreat and more gray than blue.

Oyster Bay in all her glory

Or....going with a neutral.....or maybe even something daring that can be accomplished within a tight budget. :)

BUT! My BIG reno for this break will be my master bedroom. I need that space to be soft and serene for my upcoming Spring quarter...I will need all the sleep I can get.

So here I am with 1 week left of school (I should be studying, but I needed a break). Finals start this Monday and end Friday morning...which means I will be stopping at Lowe's around lunch time.

I have a fun filled weekend planned so stay tuned. I am going to throw some posts your way only because I will be MIA next week with finals.

Time to wish upon a star! (for good grades and decor inspiration)

Cheers~
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FYI --- Lola is out of the hospital and at Providence Rehab! We are so excited and more importantly she is excited. We plan on visiting her dorm room this weekend and having her give a us a little tour of her new home for the next 2 months. :)