Woke up yesterday and decided to repaint :)

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  1. TheBip

    TheBip Young Pine

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    Ive been wanting my bathroom repainted since we moved in Spring '12. So yesterday, about 2 hours after waking up, I just decided to tackle it! One of my sisters had decorated it her way when she was living here, but I didnt really like it. She had a 70s theme going with green walls, black and white checked floor and shower curtain with an old-time radio motif (it even had a radio built in, though the reception was spotty).
    I wanted an ocean theme. Cliche, I know, but I like the ocean.
    I couldnt get a full pic of the room because its toooo small :) And its not completely done yet anyways haha

    Heres the color my sister painted the walls.
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    Heres the color I chose!
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    Her flooring choice (its one big piece of vinyl). I havent picked out mine yet. Im thinking a sandy color?
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    My shower curtain. The hooks are shells. For some odd reason, when I bought them, there were 12 in the package (I counted!). When I opened the package, I spilled some. After I got them on the curtain, one had disappeared! What the heck?? I havent been able to find it since, and I looked all over the floor :/ I cant decide if I want to keep these or get another style that I saw that I might like better. Agh, decisions decisions!
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    Some of my decorations. I had some starfish, but I cant find them right now. The small conch I bought while in the Bahamas from some kids on the beach. The bigger conch I bought at Goodwill lol I wont use all the candle holders cause theres nowhere near enough space. Thinking about adding shelves somewhere. Probably on the wall across from the toilet, as its the only wall with enough space.
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    Im thinking about buying another one of these hooks, but in red (if theres any left!) to add some color. Im wondering if these might blend into the wall color too much :/
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Oh boy! I'm loving this already. I'd have every room in the house decorated with a nautical theme if I could.
    Wait... I almost do! :D
    The bathroom however, is still decorated as my mom had it, with butterflies. Which is okay, cause I do love me some butterflies.
    Anyhow... back to you.
    I totally love the blue you picked out. Green is my least favorite color - except for leaves, grass, money - but that's it.
    I've seen those seashell shower curtain hooks and almost bought them to have "when" I get around to redoing the bath. What's the other style you found that you like so much?
    And I absolutely totally LOVE the the sign with the sand dollars and "shells in your pocket" sign. I may just have to make one of those for myself.
    Looking good Bip! Can't wait to see it all finished.
     
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    Pianolady In Flower

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    Good impulse decision there, I like it much better!
     
  4. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I agree it's a lovely colour now. You must let us see the completed room.
     



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  5. james123

    james123 New Seed

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    Rich colors..!! loved them all
     
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    Landmark Landscapes New Seed

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    Looking great! You've got some awesome design ideas. This will look great!
     
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    mart Strong Ash

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    Very nice ! That green makes my eyes water. Like your colors better. For that missing shower hook just double back the last one and go through two holes. No one will ever know you missed one.
     
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    Thanks guys :) I was going to try to get a pic of the other curtain hooks I like (we sell em where I work), but I forgot haha
     
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    Strange_John New Seed

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    Your color is really much better than your sister's. You've made the right choice!
     
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    Thanks :) She liked it though o_O My mom is in the middle of changing the floor today.
     
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    donna in nc In Flower

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    love what you are doing green is not my fav color when it comes to paint
     
  12. TheBip

    TheBip Young Pine

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    Mom got the flooring changed. Haven't got the decor up yet haha.

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