Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Fixing an "Oops" From the Clearance Aisle






















I also decided to update my floral arrangement in this bathroom.
The updated look. : )

Again...Happy Spring!
M.L.
Linking to:
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

30 comments:

vivian said...

great find and fix up! Its always fun to brighten things up in the spring isnt it!?
have a great day!!
xoxo
vivian

ImagiMeri said...

Awesome job! I love to "fix" or "re-imagine" things I find at the store. Your bathroom now looks fresh as spring.

Hugs,
Meri

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

Oh this is fantastic. I love what you did with this piece, Mary Lou! I'm always impressed when someone can see past the flaws and visualize what it could be. You really have that knack!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Nice new "updated" look! It's so fresh and pretty. It "pays" to save things! LOL "Hoarders" unite!
Warmly,
deb

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Great redo - I think the touch of color on the bird is an improvement also. Pretty Spring bouquet - you did good.
Enjoy your day! I plan on working outside today.

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Wow!!!!how darn cute and so creative of you...I love it! Also oh my goodness I adore your little owl! I am looking for a owl pattern right now, my niece is doing her nursery in the owl theme. Did you make your owl?
I love your bathroom, we have been working on our master bathroom just had a new cabinet made,counter,sinks and faucets. We also had to move the electrical. I post about it soon. I am just waiting for the hardware to arrive that I had to order. I really enjoyed your post today. Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

Busy Bee Suz said...

You never cease to amaze me. YOU have such a vision...can I borrow some of your creativity? Even for a day????
Love your update, your potty room is a party room!

~ Laura said...

You definitely made that look waaayyy better than the original!!! You have amazing vision!!! It's a perfect fit for your bathroom, too!! Ummm...can you come over? I need your kind of help!!!! :)

beckaboots said...

I love clearance fixes! I got a mirror with a dent for 35$ and just hammered it out! I love what you did with it! It's perfect for spring!! :)

Bekah

Scrappi Sandi said...

How lovely did that finish up!! So much better than even in it's original perfect condition, I'll bet!! I love your style & so enjoy these little peeks into your home! TFS! :)

Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY! said...

wow you are so creative!! I love how you made it look brand new :) xoxo

Sara SHOEmaker said...

I know I just texted you about this but I can't resist leaving a comment too! this is Incredible! I honestly can't even tell that you didn't buy it this way. and your version is actually cuter with that Pop of color! my old bathroom looks so coordinated and Adorable I can't wait to see it in person in a few weeks! love you mom :)

Joy said...

SO ADORABLE!!

Unknown said...

Clap, clap, clap...yeah and hip, hip for the woman with an abundance of imagination and creative flow!

cgammeter said...

Clever girl, now it's an awesome piece. Hi, I'm Connie @ http://hotflashncraftn.blogspot.com/, you newest GF friend, stop by and be my friend, too.

Liz said...

I like those new flowers--so Spring-y.

Scrap for Joy said...

The phrase "making a silk purse from a pig's ear" was coined for you ML! You improved that little piece of art 150%...love the print on the birdie!
How are you feeling? I am so sorry to read about your balance problem. I had vertigo once and it was horrible and you've suffered for months!! I've never been on a cruise and never will.
Please take good care of yourself!
xoxo
Joyce

Mimi Sue said...

Adorable! It's amazing what a little time and creativity can do! Love the bright colors you used in that bathroom. Mimi

Janae said...

Great Job! I just LOVE Homegoods!!!

CosmoGirl Carla said...

What a great save! Aerfect example of never passing up a great buy because of a little "oopsie"! Thanks for sharing!

GrandmaBev said...

Love what you did to your bathroom. You are so creative.

ArtfullyJune said...

Very cute and great makeover from the clearance find.

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Cute, cute! What a bargain! I would have nabbed it too. I have chipboard birds just like that. I decorate with birds in my master bath. Your new arrangement is very cheery. Love the greens!
Hugs,
Jann
p.s. Now a new follower

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

It's awesome, Martha Macgyver!

amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops said...

So very cute! I love how you used the fingernail file to sand...

zoyaagray said...

I love this update project so much. Its look too cool and fresh. Its looks perfect in your bathroom. Its cute and cheerful post.

Steel shed

Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants said...

I love to fix up a clearance find, I think yours is better than the original, and what a happy bathroom! I'm loving your blog!

-Lisa said...

I love it! I also really love that you added the branch! You are clever. And the stiped yellow chubby 2 drawer chest is perfection.
Glad to have found your blog.
I'm now following.

Unknown said...

How creative! I love that you had the vision to take the broken piece and fix it up! I'm sure it looks much better now than it did before it even broke!

Anonymous said...

WOW! How fortunate that it was damaged, because I think your 'fix' was for sure cuter that the original ever could have been. And great tute too! I'm now following you on LF...hope you'll come visit me too. Little Bit