tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post2683234034799466130..comments2024-03-24T12:07:55.646-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Bathroom Makeover Week! Day Two!IHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-11517181094548908772013-08-27T09:35:00.608-05:002013-08-27T09:35:00.608-05:00can't wait for the reveal. looove me some kilz...can't wait for the reveal. looove me some kilz!Rasmussen Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344202825556569669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-80608644217129350222013-08-12T11:02:27.274-05:002013-08-12T11:02:27.274-05:00I love purchasing it on Amazon from the Macbeth Co...I love purchasing it on Amazon from the Macbeth Collection (http://amzn.to/14qIqYW). I also find it frequently at TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls. But you have to be ready to search and dig at those places, most often times in the kitchen dept but also in stationary from time to time.<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-26190121212797642082013-08-09T16:20:55.200-05:002013-08-09T16:20:55.200-05:00Jen,
I follow your blog faithfully and love everyt...Jen,<br />I follow your blog faithfully and love everything you do. I would love to know if you can tell me where is a good place or online store to purchase decorative contact paper. You always use the coolest paper. I am in the process of redoing our Master Bath and would love to do the inside of my vanity with paper like you used. I cannot find any that is updated at any of my local shops. HELP.....PLEASE!!!!!<br /> kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-87349262291595255292013-08-09T14:45:23.834-05:002013-08-09T14:45:23.834-05:00I think it has to do with a few things:
1. Quali...I think it has to do with a few things:<br /><br />1. Quality of paint - the better quality the paint, the nicer it levels once painted<br /><br />2. Quality of roller/brush - I like soft bristled brushes, it really is worth it to invest in a nicer brush, they last a long time and really help eliminate streaks within the paint finish. I also like the mini-rollers, however, the ones with more of a microfiber finish instead of foam seem to work better.<br /><br />3. Sanding in-between coats - Very lightly sanding in-between your coats really helps to smooth things out even more. And coats should be nice and thin. :)<br /><br />You can also add Floetrol to your paint, which is intended to give a smooth finish.<br /><br />Hope that helps a bit! Happy painting!<br /><br />xo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-12125835540168190752013-08-09T14:30:21.103-05:002013-08-09T14:30:21.103-05:00I LOVE your blog! I've also been needing to do...I LOVE your blog! I've also been needing to do a few bathroom remodels. Painting cabinets has been pretty intimidating for me. I've painted a few pieces of furniture with a foam roller and foam brushes (as was recommended by home depot workers), but I didn't love how they turned out. What do you think is the best products to use when painting cabinets. Any tips for a smooth finish?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735029567530089901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-7258512092215424582013-08-09T08:17:18.934-05:002013-08-09T08:17:18.934-05:00Where did you find the shelf liner paper???? I LOV...Where did you find the shelf liner paper???? I LOVE itTBurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325657444236637675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-45529358815503884972013-08-08T21:48:45.123-05:002013-08-08T21:48:45.123-05:00Yea I just learned from your most recent post that...Yea I just learned from your most recent post that you can negotiate damaged items at Home Goods? <br /><br />Mind. Blown.Happily Incompletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00367114549971812850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-32120301960688444232013-08-08T20:31:08.454-05:002013-08-08T20:31:08.454-05:00This is hilarious, the way you've been writing...This is hilarious, the way you've been writing it out anyway. It looks great! I'm crushing on the blue color.<br /><br />I'm sorry the mirror didn't work out. I've been in a huge purge/organize/redo phase; even though I know we are moving next summer and we've only been in this house a year. I keep telling my husband I'm working on my 'house hunters staging skills'.<br /><br />I really would love to replace the pedestal sink in the powder room with a vanity. It would look so much nicer, not to mention storage! hello! My husband is not so keen on the idea since our house is only a year old, and we will only have to live with no storage for another year.<br /><br />He's just no fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550949978651312496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-86666575192088854862013-08-08T14:24:29.695-05:002013-08-08T14:24:29.695-05:00A share would be FANTASTIC!!!! We are always under...A share would be FANTASTIC!!!! We are always under a remodel and a new method might actually help keep me on task and budget. Thanks!!! Also, awesome job. You are a very inspirational guide for the rest of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-77937033725247139352013-08-08T13:50:33.179-05:002013-08-08T13:50:33.179-05:00I know you haven't gotten as far as you'd ...I know you haven't gotten as far as you'd have liked but I love the way it's looking so far!! I'm so excited to see how it all turns out :) I wish I could re-do my bathroom! But, I'm currently in a rental apartment which means I am very limited in what I am allowed to do :/ Instead I shall live vicariously through your bathroom! HahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563944555153022821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-43834678093277639182013-08-08T13:00:28.735-05:002013-08-08T13:00:28.735-05:00bummer on the light and mirror...hate when good mo...bummer on the light and mirror...hate when good momentum is ruined!! wilson did a great job removing that trim! ;)Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09407708187775806177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-47808832916813374782013-08-08T12:25:36.678-05:002013-08-08T12:25:36.678-05:00Oh absolutely! I was just thinking about what an ...Oh absolutely! I was just thinking about what an important part of the process that has been, and that I should share that on the blog. It is similar style to our gift giving printable, but for projects.<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-78460175158147220742013-08-08T12:09:05.579-05:002013-08-08T12:09:05.579-05:00I love the idea of a navy blue vanity... haven'...I love the idea of a navy blue vanity... haven't seen that yet! Can't wait to see the finished outcome. <br /><br />Kelly || Old Blue Silohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233077834955383902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-72329854009187198492013-08-08T11:55:47.498-05:002013-08-08T11:55:47.498-05:00As a new blogger and avid DIY-er, I can appreciate...As a new blogger and avid DIY-er, I can appreciate real-time blog projects like this one. It creates anticipation with your regular readers who can't wait to see what will happen next! Thanks for sharing this remodel roller coaster and for being so candid, honest, and fun. Looking forward to the next post and the finished product, which I'm sure will be amazing! Jen https://www.blogger.com/profile/03080346069594076470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-522052842452161602013-08-08T10:46:55.078-05:002013-08-08T10:46:55.078-05:00I love your drama haha! I'm also impressed wi...I love your drama haha! I'm also impressed with your DIY paint job on the bathroom vanity... I tried to paint our kitchen cupboards a couple years ago and it didn't go well and I'm living with the sad aftermath now lol... Gorgeous color on the vanity - so SAD about the mirror! Keep up the good work and hang in there... looking forward to pictures of the finished product! xoJoyhttp://musicianmeetsmotherhood.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-67409394075866396312013-08-08T10:10:32.665-05:002013-08-08T10:10:32.665-05:00Bummer about the mirror! I hate it when I spend so...Bummer about the mirror! I hate it when I spend so much time dreaming of the perfect look, only to find later that it won't work.<br /><br />I'm a big fan of discount finds--as are you. Have you thought about checking thrift stores, craigslist, or the Restore (Habitat for Humanity or similar place)? I love Home Goods, but I find that sometimes they are still expensive for my tiny bank account. <br /><br />By the way, I love that you are doing this in real time--I think I said that yesterday. Makes me feel like we can totally get our bathrooms and kitchen done inspite of any hiccups! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224643700367028775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-32561637260135796232013-08-08T09:46:26.951-05:002013-08-08T09:46:26.951-05:00When you start a project like this, do you do a la...When you start a project like this, do you do a layout of what your goals are or just to keep you on task and within budget? Instead of a organizing plan on paper, a remodel plan on paper? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-77661266649579649302013-08-08T09:26:56.453-05:002013-08-08T09:26:56.453-05:00JEN!!!! I just got the Better Homes and Gardens El...JEN!!!! I just got the Better Homes and Gardens Electronic Newsletter and I recognized your gorgeous home immediately. I read your post a million years back about the photo shoot, but this still came as a surprise when I pulled it up on my iPhone email. Congratulations!!! Sheila Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-71698008825158540022013-08-08T09:17:33.076-05:002013-08-08T09:17:33.076-05:00Ohhh, drama! ;) Love the paint color you chose. It...Ohhh, drama! ;) Love the paint color you chose. It will look great with that fabulous shower curtain.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-39139633974594131972013-08-07T23:46:30.880-05:002013-08-07T23:46:30.880-05:00Ha! I wanted to cry. SO wanted to cry. OK, so m...Ha! I wanted to cry. SO wanted to cry. OK, so maybe a tear or two were shed, but that is all. This isn't our first DIY hiccup, and it certainly won't be the last. <br /><br />It is all good though. We are having a great time with this little project and we problem solved the mirror thing tonight and I think I love our new solution even more than the first. <br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-83764350046178379902013-08-07T23:43:59.408-05:002013-08-07T23:43:59.408-05:00Oh yes! I will make sure to find a home for the m...Oh yes! I will make sure to find a home for the mirror. We still have another bathroom to do, so maybe I can make it work in there. I am already getting excited for the back-up mirror we found tonight, so no stress! <br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-18992785255758218922013-08-07T23:42:11.914-05:002013-08-07T23:42:11.914-05:00Totally a sickness! If it's not the mirror, i...Totally a sickness! If it's not the mirror, it is something else. :) <br /><br />xo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-5251411948533095772013-08-07T22:41:33.038-05:002013-08-07T22:41:33.038-05:00I got so stressed reading about your mirror issue!...I got so stressed reading about your mirror issue! That's horrible! Can you use it somewhere else? What will go above the vanity?? I'm hooked on this mirror drama!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030098355144293163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-42513373313347970612013-08-07T22:21:21.271-05:002013-08-07T22:21:21.271-05:00I'm so glad I'm not (even close to) the on...I'm so glad I'm not (even close to) the only one who has dreams about amaze-balls bathroom renovations. I am glad, however, that the mirror thing didn't happen to me. I would have cried Susan Lucci style. Your strength should be commended. Katehttp://www.happilyincomplete.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-54351838549347220112013-08-07T22:02:11.338-05:002013-08-07T22:02:11.338-05:00I laughed when you said you fell asleep thinking a...I laughed when you said you fell asleep thinking about the mirror. I've been doing all sorts of dreaming about home stuff like that lately. It's sort of a sickness!Pine Tree Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875921008304996532noreply@blogger.com