April 23, 2014

one room challenge - the bathroom edition week 4

Week 4 of the One Room Challenge (you can catch up on weeks 1 -3 here) beat me down. The challenge was Ike and I was Tina, only without the fabulous legs. We are running into some tile issues with the shower and I'm looking high and low for someone to help my hard working team. But so far, no dice.  I'm not a "I didn't finish person" so hitting the ORC finale sans tile on the wall is not an option. Keep your fingers crossed contractor #3 calls me back and takes pity on me.

My saint of an uncle has been working his saintly tail off (I would guess saints don't have butts) though and he has done some amazing work. He's painted the walls, the sink and toilet are ready to be installed and the lights are going up. Check out what I shared on Instagram late last week.


Bam. So good, right? I was close to laying on that floor and giving it a little kiss, okay a big kiss. But then someone mentioned shopping and I was out the door. Aside from that blasted shower we are ready for the pretty to enter the room. I even got a call from the shower curtain lady that the shower curtain is ready. Happy Day!

And speaking of shopping, we've acquired a few goodies for the soon to be world's best looking small guest bath, condo edition.


I know you've been thinking, "what this bath needs is a bamboo pagoda shelf thingy" and you are right. I picked it up in a store I always claim 'never has anything good'. That'll show me to make those kind of statements.


We also picked up this lovely lady, and her husband. Their colors in person are blow-your-mind amazing, so I'll be giving tours on reveal day so everyone can see them in their full glory. Who's bringing the drinks?

So that's all I have to share this week. Not much progress but damn we're close. I can feel it. Mostly in my lower back.

Be sure to check in with all the other great ladies to see how things are moving on their rooms.


52 comments:

  1. That tile is gorgeous! These setbacks always seem to pop up just as we're headed toward the finish line, don't they? Can't wait to see it all pulled together!

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  2. Elizabeth, I love the tile floor, the "bamboo pagoda shelf thingy"! Good luck with the rest of the tile, I hope you find someone, but either way this room is going to be eons away from where it started (and you can pull the new shower curtain closed if it's not done!)

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  3. I love that tile! So sorry about your contractor issues and I hope it gets resolved asap. Love your finds and it IS going to be the best guest bathroom! Best of luck this week! xo Nancy

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  4. fun little details...i like the anticipation you're building!

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  5. Love Mrs. & Mr. and the Pagoda shelf. Fingers crossed you find the help you need for that gorgeous tile!

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  6. LOVE the tile, the bamboo pagoda and the art- more please!

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  7. Fingers crossed you find someone! That shelf is pretty darn cool, and I'm ubber excited to see the lovely couple up in the space!

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  8. The floor is gorgeous! Love that shelf and art as well.

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  9. Love love the basket weave tile! And the pagoda "thingy" is awesome. Trying to figure out how I might find said thingy for my own life.

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  10. The tile is fabulous and those are some seriously show stopping accessories! I'm keeping my fingers crossed with you that you'll find a contractor to help you out - isn't it crazy how hard it can be sometimes?

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  11. You've made huge progress!!!! Love the art lady and you've put in my fave floor- nothing like a great marble basketweave!

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  12. Ha! love the ike & tina refrence...I think I may have blacked out from all that goodness...is anything better than new shiny tile?? I think not... can...not...wait for the reveal!!

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  13. Those pieces are going to make a mighty pretty space, oh yeah, in addition to that amazing tile. Good luck next week!

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  14. Drinks in your sister's bathroom...I'm in! I'm sending positive tile vibes your way and loving the basket-weave and can't wait to see more pretties!

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  15. We have that basket weave in one of our bathrooms, and I love it! The pagoda shelf and art is AMAZING!!! I'll bring the champagne!!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  16. I still go to the "one that never has anything good" for reasons that cute pagoda shelf. I will pray to the tile gods for you this week. It is looking fabulous!

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  17. This floor!! It's absolutely beautiful. I've had trouble getting help with my projects too and it's very frustrating -- good luck! I know this will be incredible!

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  18. That tile is awesome.

    Every bath needs an Asian couple residing in it.

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  19. love the tile!! so chic! and the little pagoda shelf is precious. That print is beautiful. It is all coming together so nicely!!

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  20. I love your Chinoiserie accessories.

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  21. OOO love the art and shelf for a bit a of personality! Fun fun.

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  22. I'm loving both art and shelf Elizabeth, can't wait to see it all done!

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  23. Ah yes, week #4 when it all becomes so real! Art work is amazing and I want the little bamboo shelf.

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  24. That floor is super exciting!! Love the accessories; can't wait to see it all in the room! :)

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  25. I'm bringing the drinks, babe. This week chewed me up and spit me out. LOVE your floor and fingers crossed that you get that wall tile in on time!

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  26. Looking great, please tell me that pagoda shelf will be a fun glossy color! (Although it looks pretty good as-is, too!)

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  27. Those floors are amazingly good! The pagoda shelf is so fabulous and unique! I also love the art, the colors are so gorgeous. Such great finds! Can't wait to see more!

    P/S: I am hosting a giveaway on my blog, by the way. So, come by and enter for a chance to win a fab handheld vac from Black+Decker!

    http://www.mixandchic.com/2014/04/blackdecker-pivot-vac-best-handheld.html

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  28. That shelf! So fun. Are you painting it or not? I have an opinion on that, but I'll trust you to do the right thing!

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  29. I love your finds! They're perfect.

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  30. If I can't have that pagoda thingy then I don't want to live anymore....I can totally feel you are almost there....and it will be all worth it!

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  31. Oh I love the lady and can't wait to meet her husband! Yeah, I say things like Never everyday. and it bites me every time!! xo

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  32. The floors are amazing, and i have my fingers crossed that you find someone to help you. I think everyone should have a pagoda...anything...everywhere. You are looking good, hang in there.

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  33. Floors are amazing!!! And the lady and her hubby around going to be perfect in there...can't wait to see it all pulled together!

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  34. Loving the chinoiserie feel you're giving this bathroom. I can picture that explosion of color and what it will do to liven things up. What a tile job!!

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  35. My money is on contractor #3!! I have faith it will all come together beautifully, as always!! Sending good vibes your way, friend!

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  36. Yay for tile! And that shelf is adorable!

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  37. I'll have my boy Patrick bring our drinks for a little loo soiree. Don't be surprised if, upon my departure, the bamboo thingy accidentally ends up in my purse. I will be blaming the sauce.

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  38. Can't wait to see it all. LOVE (covet?) the shelf.

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  39. Your floor looks stunning! Excited to see the final
    www.designsbykaty.com

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  40. That shelf is fantastic -- I've never seen one like that. Sorry about your back, but I can so relate! And your floor, well, so classic and so lovely, I can't wait for week 6!!

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  41. Im literally on the edge of my seat, Elizabeth. Like half of a half of a cheek is still sorta touching it, edge. I cant wait to see this space. That tile is UHmazing!!!!

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  42. Loving the tile and accessories...can't wait to see it all come together!

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  43. Uh oh...I can feel your panic and I hope/pray for the tile. Nice to have a saintly uncle. Give him hugs. Everything is looking so good! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  44. Love the tile! Can't wait to see the reveal. I've been following along on instagram :)
    xo Mary Jo

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  45. dude, there's no way i'd have the stamina for a bathroom reno. bowing down to you. great finds! looking forward to seeing them puppies in the space!

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  46. Fab tile. It's a classic and you can never go wrong with it!

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  47. Oh my goodness...so excited about this! Loving following the challenge!

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  48. MY FAVORITE TILE EVER! I would kiss it too! No judgement!

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  49. I'll always bring the drinks! The tile is amazing and love your finds

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  50. You are freaking amazing. That is all. xxx

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  51. New follower here! Thank you for your comments about my kitchen over on Shine Your Light blog. Your style is perfection! Looking forward to your ORC reveal!!!!

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