Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Whose Idea Was This Anyway?

I posted several months ago about a big Spring project we would be undergoing.

Well, the project is officially underway. The contractors arrived yesterday morning.

To quote one of my favorites, Willy Wonka (& Shakespeare), "Adieu, adieu, parting is such sweet sorrow." This, I say, to that lavender tile.



Our bathroom has gone from the Art Deco era...



...to demolition...



...to nothing but a shell:



Actually I think it's gone farther back in time now...it looks like an outhouse at this point, don't you think, Laura Ingalls?

In all the places we've lived, we've only ever made cosmetic changes...paint, floors, lighting, countertops. Nothing major. This is the first room that has ever been gutted clean.



Who's idea was this anyway? :-D

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13 comments:

  1. Ricki TreleavenJune 7, 2011 at 7:56:00 AM EDT

    What a mess! What is your time table on finishing your bath? Don't kill me, but I love your black and white (newly demolished) pinwheel pattern tile. But can I tell ya that lavender is my least favorite color...ever....because it reminds me of a coffin or casket liner. *sorry* I can't wait to see your finished bath.

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  2. Grammy GoodwillJune 7, 2011 at 8:02:00 AM EDT

    I know it's a lot of work, but I also know you must be so excited about the finished product.

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  3. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 8:02:00 AM EDT

    Gina, this scares me...But I can't wait to see it when it's done... Good luck...

    Pattie

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  4. DawnaJune 7, 2011 at 8:39:00 AM EDT

    WOW!! That is one clean out bathroom!! I know where you are at sista!!! I had flashbacks of the little flip it house we did seeing that truck filled with trash!! It will be amazing when you are done!! Happy reno!!

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  5. VictoriaJune 7, 2011 at 9:26:00 AM EDT

    Oh gosh, you are brave! When I was just starting high school we moved to So Cal into a 1920's bunglaow that my mom and stepdad were constantly ripping apart and remodeling...our house looked like this most of the time!

    Can't wait to see when it's done:)

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  6. DebbiedoosJune 7, 2011 at 11:00:00 AM EDT

    Whew...what a project. Can't wait to see it.

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  7. JenCoenJune 7, 2011 at 11:38:00 AM EDT

    Your bathroom was so pretty! But I can't wait to see the tranformation!!

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  8. NanaDianaJune 7, 2011 at 11:44:00 AM EDT

    Big job! We had this tile in a bathroom back in the 80's and it was pretty cool then~ I found Laura Ashley wallpaper that co-ordinated and I was the hit of the block. lol Good luck- I know what a job renovations can be! xo Diana

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  9. AnaJune 8, 2011 at 10:37:00 AM EDT

    How exciting Gina...I know it must feel like a mess, but just keep reminding yourself of the end product. Can't wait to see it all done...You are going to share an "after" picture right? :-) Yay! Totally excited for you. Have a wonderful day...Finals week here...Argggg! Few more days and summer vacation begins...Yippee!

    Tons of love,
    ♥Ana

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  10. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 12:29:00 PM EDT

    OH IT'S ALRIGHT...I'VE BEEN THERE, DONE THAT...AND I KNOW YOU'LL PULL THROUGH THIS...! TRUST ME...!

    I think the bathroom was adorable before...but I'm sure you'll do wonders with the redo! Can't wait to see it. I HOPE YOU HAVE A SECOND BATHROOM TO USE IN THE MEANTIME! LOL

    thanks for visiting with me.

    Ciao bella


    CREATIVE CARMELINA

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  11. Nicole MartelJune 8, 2011 at 10:45:00 PM EDT

    yikes! That looks like my bathroom last year! LOL. You will be so happy once it's all done!

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  12. Tammy@Beatrice BanksJune 9, 2011 at 8:12:00 AM EDT

    Oh my! That looks like a huge undertaking. But look how far you've come. Now comes the fun part!

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  13. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 9, 2011 at 2:58:00 PM EDT

    Oh lord Gina this is huge, I shall dust my house this afternoon in your honor!!!

    Carol

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