Powder Room Update

I recently updated this powder room. The wallpaper was hung 25 years ago when the house was built so it was due for an update. It was very difficult to take photos of the room because it is only 3 feet by 5 feet. Framed botanical prints provided interest on one wall. The frameless mirror installed by the builder was replaced several years ago by a framed mirror. The fixtures and the brass faucet and towel bar stayed. They are heavy duty solid brass and still in good condition. Never one to jump...

What Not To Buy!

  The first item on my project list for 2012 is updating my kitchen and I have gotten started. I will be doing a full post when the job is more complete. As part of the update, I am switching from a countertop microwave oven to an over the range microwave. My current microwave/convection takes up a lot of counter space and the range hood was in dire need or replacement. Because I keep things a looonnnggggg time, I wanted to make a good decision. I promptly paid for an online subscription...