My Dream Master Bathroom

Last July, the hubs and I were seriously tossing around the idea of selling our home. Adam purchased our 1970s split level 6 years ago, put so much heart into this house, and we thought we were ready to move on to purchasing our first house together.

We were getting excited to dream of new possibilities, but the more we were fixing up our house to prepare for selling, a funny thing happened. We kind of fell in love with our little fixer upper after remodeling the kitchen, getting brand new gorgeous flooring, painting wood paneling, and so many other little projects.

Of course now that we've decided to stay and put more soul into our home, we're dreaming of the next few projects. And after squeezing to get by each other while we both try to get ready in our tiny "on suite" (I saw this with a laugh, as it's a dinky mini bathroom attached to our room), I'm dreaming about the idea of these gorgeous master bathrooms. A glimpse inside my inspiration...

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With chic tiling (I love the wide variety at PlumbTile!), like herringbone flooring and gorgeous glass mosaics, I am dreaming about a spa like master bath full of cool grays and crisp whites. Where fluffy white towels are rolled up in baskets, fancy bathroom sinks adorn marble counter tops, and a vase of fresh flowers brighten the whole room.

There are so many different looks that I love. How on earth would I choose between rustic chic style with reclaimed wood and nature elements, and the ultra spa-like chic look of gorgeous marble surfaces and sparkly chandelier lighting?

And those huge walk-in showers! I can't even imagine a world where I don't have to wedge my leg halfway up the side of our 3ft by 3ft shower to shave - ha! With all this daydreaming, the Haskins House may be getting a face lift sooner than later!

What does your dream master bath look like?
Are you ready for a home reno project?

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West Elm Hits KC + Great Finds

Hide yo' kids!

Hide yo' wife!

Hide yo'.... wallets?

West Elm is back on the Kansas City scene with a fury, setting up shop in the highly coveted Country Club Plaza area. Ever since the day my beloved home decor store closed it's doors at their original location, I have been praying that it would one day return to KC.

Well folks, today was the ribbon cutting ceremony and I was there welcoming them back with open arms.

...and I'm sure Adam is terrified. #byebyepaycheck

Their store front is a gorgeously decorated space that feels so creative and warm. As I slowly mosied about gawking at the earthy colorful furnishings, I was brainstorming about how we could turn the Haskins House into an equally bold and authentic home.

One of the areas I loved most was their We Local section (full list of local artist vendors here). West Elm commissioned several local artists to create unique pieces for their store, like the incredible tote bag they gave out from Ruff House Art (I also bought the coordinating print in blue for our guest room!), or sell their handcrafted products to the public.

I couldn't resist this incredibly made reclaimed wood rustic arrow by Axel Co. As of this morning's grand opening, I snagged the last one in store, but you can find more on their Etsy shop! This is going to be a fantastic addition to our dining room, and I can see many more Axel Co. purchases in my very near future!

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For the event this morning, they gave out a very generous 50% off all purchases, so I was finally able to buy the lacquered jewelry box [read: pricey] I have been eyeing for months! Felt lined, easy access drawers to store my jewelry have been on my wish list for quite some time.

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And then on my way to the register, I spotted these colorful beauties. They knew their strategically positioned yellow + gray ikat bowls would be hard to pass up for a sucker like me. I mean they are our wedding colors in a mod pattern, how could I resist?!

Ugh, why do you have to be so amazing, West Elm?

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So in case you are in the Kansas City area, stop by West Elm today to score some great pieces and take advantage of their 1-day only 50% off discount. Hollaaa!

In the meantime, I will be consoling my husband by reassuring him that I won't be redirecting my paycheck deposit straight to WE...

// What's on your West Elm wishlist? //

Pretty much the whole store? 

Yeah. We need to start a club.

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Mood Board: Master Bedroom Revamp

As many of you saw via Instagram, I have been working on a few home projects as of late.
Before I moved in to what is now our house, we did a lot of work on the common spaces on the main level (painting wood paneling is a pain in the tushy!), and renovated our entire kitchen last summer.

After thinking about it for a while, I wanted to finally make cosmetic changes to the spaces we use everyday - our mast bathroom and bedroom. I knocked out the mast bathroom project in one night, and finished painting our bedroom this week, and it's amazing what paint can do!

Now, I am dreaming of furnishings and how to finish the space off to deliver a serene spa like feel.
Of course I turned to Polyvore to tinker around a bit and this is what I came up with...

I chose a soothing coastal blue to soften the space, and would love some airy sheer panels, rustic finishes, and just the right touch of sparkle to jazz things up. What do you think? Here were a few of my inspirations on my bedroom revamp Pinterest board...

What do you think?

Our Kitchen Renovation: Before + After

I've been dying to show you guys the dramatic difference from frumpy 1970's kitchen, to a chic and welcoming space. It's by far my favorite room in the house since I enjoy cooking and baking frequently, and I am loving how it turned out.

Our kitchen inspiration was a light and fresh space full of colorful pops of green, yellow and turquoise. We chose to conserve our tight budget by painting our current cabinets and switching out the hardware, which added the extra light and modern feel we were going for. We painted the walls a nice neutral gray to provide a clean contrast to our fresh white cabinets. It also set the perfect canvas to play with colorful accessories!

Due to the limited space, we chose to maximize what area we had in clever ways. I can't tell you how good it felt to knock out a few unused cabinet nook and crannies.

AKA... goodbye outdated bread box and hello fabulous counter space!!

Need a good tip? I simply tried to explain to Adam that the more counter space we have means the more baked goods I'm able to whip up with the extra room. ;) Instant win.

How do you think we did?

And to wow you even more... here is a photo that was taken before Adam purchased the house almost 4 years ago. We've come a LONG way! 

We changed the little corner of dead space into a cute little coffee bar area and we love how it all came together! We took our sweet love print from our wedding to add some art deco and personalization.

I am typically not great at visualizing spaces or decorating, but I am pretty proud with the accessories that we chose. i love how the space reflects our personalities and contemporary style.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to my sweet daddy who dedicated hours and hours to re-wiring our electrical, installing our range hood, and dealing with our home's 1970's eccentricities! It was a wild ride.

Oh yeah, and his studly assistant was a pretty big help too!! Love you both!

I know a few of you have seen little glimpses on Instagram and asked where you can find certain items used, so I listed out the details below for you!

Project Materials //

Wall Color // Sherwin Williams Functional Gray

Trim & Cabinet Color // Sherwin Williams Dover White

Subway Glass Tile

Granite

Sink

Drawer Half Cup Pull

Door Handle

Accessories //

Baker's Rack

Retro Wall Clock

Green Apple

Lemons in Vase 

Scentsy Yellow Plug-In

Blue Glass Vases

Green Potted Grass

Yellow Stand Mixer

Votive Candle - sold out // similar one here

Printed Coffee Mugs - sold out // other Crate and Barrel mugs here

Lemon Towel - sold out // other Crate and Barrel towels here

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What do you guys think?!

Mood Board: Kitchen Renovation

Every single day after work, I am thrilled to get home and see what's been done that day. That's right, this week is the final phase in our kitchen remodel, and I am absolutely loving how it's coming together.

If you can't tell by my beautiful blog design (via Something Charming - LOVE Joelle!), I am in love with yellow.

It's sunny.
It's fresh.
It's cheerful.

So naturally I wanted to find a way to incorporate yellow into our new kitchen without taking away from the gorgeous neutral wall color. We also agreed on adding in tuquoise and green accents for extra dimension.

I want our kitchen, the place where I love spending my time, to feel clean, relaxing, and just plain fun.
Here's a sneak peek of my mood board for our kitchen design...

// What do you think?


I've been taking tons of photos and can't wait to show you the full reveal next week!!