WHERE MY MIND WONDERS

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1/31/2021

2020

Family Photos

I wanted to thank all the WMMW photo families for an awesome and interesting 2020. Luckily we could still meet up as photography already requires social distancing and can be done outside! A few of my favorites from the year :-)

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7/23/2020

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office

demo and
progress

With all the projects we have lined up for the house there was one I wanted to start rather quickly. My closet! While we have decent storage in the house there is not much room for clothes. So we decided to take the second bedroom on the first level and turn it into a small walk in closet/ office for me :-)

Above and below: Before images

CONCEPT

The main goal of this space was additional closet storage, since IKEA had just opened when we moved into the house we thought it would be the least expensive way to add storage.

LET THE DEMO BEGIN!

We already knew the existing hardwood floors were under the carpet so bye bye maroon carpet! And within the first 24 hours of being in the house, bye bye to this little closet. Which exposed a lot more. Welcome to the wall that will stay exposed for the next 6 years :-)

The walls got a fresh coat of paint and Jeff started the
wonderful task of sanding the floors

We went through a number of wood stains... wanted grey but came to find out because we have red oak as the base the grey would always have a red undertone. So we ended up selecting a brown stain.

CABINETS

We purchased the PAX wardrobe system from IKEA.

Cabinets put together!

To give the cabinets a more built in look we lifted the boxes so the baseboards could wrap around the cabinets.

Here is the wall that stayed exposed for all those years :-)
Once we replaced the main cast iron vent stack the wall could be closed up.

WHAT'S NEXT

Baseboards are in, another round of fresh paint, existing doors were sanded and stained, clearly a few new Iphone cameras later, and we are back to a blank canvas! This room has been under construction since we moved in... which was 2013. So happy to have this room in a good spot!

To complete the built in look Jeff built and painted boxes to make it look like the cabinets went to the ceiling.

Next up, completed cabinets, lighting and furniture!

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7/7/2020

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BASEMENT
BATHROOM

Complete...
Almost

Long gone are the laminate tiles and pink flowers!
Welcome to our remodeled basement bathroom!

Below: A reminder of the before

All of our final selections are listed below with
links to where we purchased from!

For this bathroom we wanted something clean and modern, but we also didn't want to ignore that the home was built in the early 1940's. So we went with a modern look and some traditional touches.

The carpet just outside this bathroom is grey, but when placed next to cooler grays it looks beige. To help tie the two rooms together, we chose the above tile from Floor and Decor because we liked the larger pattern and it had the perfect combo of both warm and cool tones.

We didn't want to make things any more difficult then they already were so we decided on this vanity from Home Depot. We like the traditional detailing and the counter top and sink were included, eliminating the need for us to
hire a slab fabricator!

A simple faucet was picked for the sink and we reused our existing toilet. We chose a wood mirror to help bring some warmth in the room and because we had limited height a narrow wall sconce was selected for over the mirror.

Above: We had some additional wall space so Jeff built in some open shelves. Besides the floor tile, this is one of my favorite parts of this room. Helps give a little added character and color to the space!

Below: this is what I mean by almost complete! I mentioned in an earlier blog post that we decided to take over a portion of the laundry room for the new shower. There are a lot of things my husband is comfortable doing but moving gas lines are not one of them! So till we get someone hired to move it,
the new shower shall wait.

1. Wall Sconce: Branches 2 Light from Kichler Lighting.
Purchased through FUSION light and design
2. Wood mirror: We purchased this from Target on clearance for $40 (score!) so I couldn't find an original link :-(
3 . Vanity: Aberdeen Vanity from Home Depot
4. Faucet: Miseno Faucet from Lowe's
5. Floor Stone Tile: Bianco Orion stone floor mosaic was
purchased from Floor and Decor.
6. Denver Skyline Watercolor: If you don't know Kelsey yet, you should! Local to Denver, Kelsey does some beautiful watercolors.
Check out her Etsy page HERE.
7. Denver Art Museum: Ok I had to stick one of my own in there :-)
8. Clock: Was my Grandma's, got in a white elephant gift exchange
9. Low Vase: A gift from some good friends and
the flowers are from Dollar Tree!
10. Apothecary Jars - this set of 3 glass apothecary jars were purchased from Amazon as additional storage and decor for our open shelves.
11. Baskets - the four pack of black and grey baskets were purchased from Amazon to carry the black of the vanity to the open shelving and provide some additional hidden storage.
12. Bath Bombs - For decor and to add a nice scent to the room these inexpensive bath bombs were purchased from Target.
13. Weather Photos (over the toilet): Because we have to sneak in tornadoes whenever we get a chance :-)

So, how did we get here! Lets catch up a bit!

Last we left we were ready to start our final finishes.

Our stone flooring was purchased from Floor and Decor

Because there were a few pieces with too much yellow in them we went through each piece individually to remove any pieces we didn't like. And we did a test run with a portion of the bathroom to make sure we liked it!

Pieces were cut and laid out with Jeff's own little coding system to make sure they went back in the right spot.

Tile is in and we are ready for trim!

Above Right: Unloading the new vanity, don't worry I helped, but of
course had to get a picture first :-)

And we back to the completed bathroom!

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6/30/2020

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Our basement bathroom remodel is done! (well for the most part)
Steal our look by checking out the links below to all the items we purchased!!

1. Wall Sconce: Branches 2 Light from Kichler Lighting. Purchased through FUSION light and design
2. Wood mirror: We purchased this from Target on clearance for $40 (score!) so I couldn't find the original purchase :-( BUT any wood frame to contrast and warm up the black and white would work!
3 . Vanity: Aberdeen Vanity from Home Depot - We didn't want to make things more difficult then they needed to be so we selected this vanity because the counter top and sink were included. I also liked that the cabinet and counter top had a little profile to add some traditional elements to the room.
4. Faucet: Miseno Faucet from Lowe's
5. Floor Stone Tile: Bianco Orion stone floor mosaic was purchased from Floor and Decor. The carpet just outside our bathroom was grey, but next to grey it looked more beige or taupe so this tile was a perfect combo of both warm and cool tones.
6. Apothecary Jars - this set of 3 glass apothecary jars were purchased from Amazon as additional storage and decor
for our open shelves.
7. Baskets - the four pack of black and grey baskets were purchased from Amazon to carry the black of the vanity to the open shelving and provide some additional hidden storage.
8. Bath Bombs - For decor and to add a nice scent to the room these inexpensive bath bombs were purchased from Target.

To see the final bathroom remodel click HERE!

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6/17/2020

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basement
bathroom

Home Reno
Framing and Rough In

Work continues on the basement bathroom!
After taking the existing framing down, new framing was put back up. O hey there pretty new door to the basement bedroom.

Below:
The concrete was saw cut (so dusty) so we could move the
toilet and shower drain.

And new pipes were put in

Below:
This is looking back at the laundry room. You can see the existing cast iron vent stack, which we replaced. Was without a bathroom for only a few days thanks to the handy work of my husband and his coworker!

Above Left: More concrete was removed and a drain was added in the existing laundry room to make way for a future shower. Above Right: Piping from the main floor bathroom needed additional height to connect to the vent stack so we added a bump out to hide the pipe and also give the entrance to the shower a little more privacy.

Above: Plumbing, lighting rough in and drywall! Hole in the wall if for a medicine cabinet that will go over the vanity.

Jeff's lays the coils for the in floor heating with a Schluter Ditra kit that we purchased from Floor and Decor and just like that
we are ready for final finishes!!

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6/2/2020

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5/27/2020

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Basement
bathroom

Home Reno
Demo

Most of the homes that we looked at had very low ceilings, and even lower where the heating and cooling ducts needed to run. So we were pleasantly surprised when we walked into this basement and Jeff didn't hit his head!

We could have easily only done some cosmetic updates but adjacent to the bathroom is a large laundry room. We decide taking some of that square footage and using it for a guest shower was a better use of space.

Proposed Layout

Let demo begin!!

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5/24/2020

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Mountain MATERNITY

Maternity Photos Sneak Peek

First photoshoot since the quarantine and well the sign couldn't have said it any better! Had some fun with our masks and using trail signage to
really capture the current climate.

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5/7/2020

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backyard
complete!

home reno

Ok there is actually a lot more want to do with the backyard, like where is the hammock? BUT for today our backyard is more then usable, its my favorite space to hang out!!

We started with a neutral base for the majority of our large pieces adding our pops of color with items that can easily be changed out.

We wanted to create a number of different areas to hang out. The above sofa paired with these pink side chairs creates a more casual seating arrangement.

Click HERE for a list of all our purchases!

For privacy and softness we added curtains to the pergola. And believe me when I tell you we tried every color possible for our curtains! White was to bright, grey didn't go well with our brick color, beige blended in with the surrounds, and all the options in yellow were to bright. Ultimately we landed on this pale pink, for I think the perfect balance!

The final location is still being decided, but this bistro table is placed under our pergola for shade and for a more intimate seating space. Our picnic table provides seating for larger gatherings as well as a focal point
or the end of the yard.

1. Outdoor sofa - We wanted a sofa that was clean, simple and made of wood. This sofa from Hayneedle fit our space perfectly.
2. Seat cushions - the cushion color that came with the sofa didn't work with our overall color pallet so we purchased separate cushions from Target.
3. Lanterns - are added for additional soft lighting, IKEA
4. Planters - These IKEA planters are hung with planter hooks from Crate and Barrel, giving us the availability to change out the color of the annuals we plant in them ever year. NOTE: We had to drill holes in the bottom of these for the water to drain. And because of our weather climate you have to remove the soil and store them in the winter or the paint will chip.
5. Side table - There are a lot of outdoor white tables but this one from Target was clean, simple, and had the best price for our budget,
6. Bistro Table - we wanted different types of areas to sit. This table is great for a more intimate seating arrangement. - Hayneedle
7. Outdoor Throw Pillows - now for some color! - Target
8. Lanterns - Pink lanterns were purchased to carry the color through the space. The pink lanterns I purchased unfortunately aren't available anymore but Pier 1 as some great modern options.
9. Side Chairs - My favorite purchase for our backyard are these pink chairs from Anthropologie.
10. Outdoor curtains - outdoor curtains are added to soft the space and create additional privacy from the neighbors. - Target
11. Mosaic Tile - this will be used for a future project to carry some of the orange color through the space. - Amazon.
12. Side Table - Another of my favorite purchases! Mostly because of the color. Unfortunately also not available anymore but Anthropologie has other great options for side tables.
13. Outdoor Throw Pillows - the easiest way to add more color! - Target
14. Vase - Target
15. Outdoor plates - Pier 1

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5/2/2020

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outdoor
furniture

Home Reno

Just like outdoor lighting, patio furniture can be an extension of your interior living space. With a mix of high and low costs we tried to keep costs down but also wanted durable pieces.

Links to all of our purchases are listed below, install images coming soon!!

Tips for purchasing: I always start by looking for furniture at yard sales, Craig's List, Facebook market, Habitat for Humanity, or local antique shops. Some repair work might be needed but reusing can save you money and is also more sustainable.

If you do need to purchase new its best to wait till the end of July or August for the best sales as fall starts to approach.

The roses we planted become our color inspiration for the outdoor furniture.
We started with a neutral base for the majority of our large pieces adding our pops of color with items that can easily be changed out.

one I two I three I four I five I six

seven I eight I nine I ten

There is a lot of orange out there, but we didn't want anything to bright or anything like a burnt orange. A soft orange, like a mango has been the hardest color for me to find! If anyone has resources please let me know!

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thirteen I fourteen I fifteen

Products
1. Outdoor sofa - We wanted a sofa that was clean, simple and made of wood. This sofa from Hayneedle fit our space perfectly.
2. Seat cushions - the cushion color that came with the sofa didn't work with our overall color pallet so we purchased separate cushions from Target.
3. Lanterns - are added for additional soft lighting, IKEA
4. Planters - These IKEA planters are hung with planter hooks from Crate and Barrel, giving us the availability to change out the color of the annuals we plant in them ever year. NOTE: We had to drill holes in the bottom of these for the water to drain. And because of our weather climate you have to remove the soil and store them in the winter or the paint will chip.
5. Side table - There are a lot of outdoor white tables but this one from Target was clean, simple, and had the best price for our budget,
6. Bistro Table - we wanted different types of areas to sit. This table is great for a more intimate seating arrangement. - Hayneedle
7. Outdoor Throw Pillows - now for some color! - Target
8. Lanterns - Pink lanterns were purchased to carry the color through the space. The pink lanterns I purchased unfortunately aren't available anymore but Pier 1 as some great modern options.
9. Side Chairs - My favorite purchase for our backyard are these pink chairs from Anthropologie.
10. Outdoor curtains - outdoor curtains are added to soft the space and create additional privacy from the neighbors. - Target
11. Mosaic Tile - this will be used for a future project to carry some of the orange color through the space. - Amazon.
12. Side Table - Another of my favorite purchases! Mostly because of the color. Unfortunately also not available anymore but Anthropologie has other great options for side tables.
13. Outdoor Throw Pillows - the easiest way to add more color! - Target
14. Vase - Target
15. Outdoor plates - Pier 1

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