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More bathroom fun…

This trunk was our first ‘find’.  The first time Pat and I both saw something old and unique (besides each other) and said, “Ohhhh, that is cool”.  We hadn’t been dating long and were driving down the street, when I saw this trunk sitting out for the taking and hollered, “Stop!” quickly followed by, “Oh never mind”. I didn’t think Pat would want to go back for such a ‘crazy’ item.  He, however, threw the car in reverse, put the trunk half in and half out of the car and backed up slowly all the way home.  It then dutifully sat in the garage, until we moved and yes, we brought it along.  We’ve never been able to find a use for it until now.

The downstairs bathroom, which actually is a bit redundant as there is no upstairs bathroom except in our (mind) plans, lacks storage, a medicine cabinet, and towel bars.  So we took this trunk apart and viola!  We now have towel bars, storage and a bit of personality.

 

I love reusing items and being able to put this cool old trunk to work here.  I am enjoying the changes we’ve made to this bath making it functional without making it obviously ‘modern’.

I don’t think I am going to enjoy this bath tomorrow though, as we will be spending some quality time in it as tonight the water heater started leaking AND this bathroom’s plumbing backed up.

Can you say,……. “Are we having fun yet?”

 

 

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  • Leslie Wizan May 31, 2012, 9:19 pm

    Love how you write, Ellen!! So vivid and funny. I feel I’m right there with you! Very, very happy this transition has been so good for you, Pat and the kids. Can’t wait to visit Glory Farm next year! Xoxoxoxo

    • Ellen June 1, 2012, 9:45 pm

      Thanks Les! Love the feedback and can’t wait for the Zeta reunion here at the farm!

  • Brian MacInnes May 29, 2012, 10:19 pm

    Hi Ellen

    Got your postcard in the mail. This is a great blog. We finished are major remodel 5 years ago and I still wake up with PRSD (post remodeling stress disorder). Take your time and don’t rush. It feels great when you schedule time to put up a wall and then play hooky by going to see a movie and get some ice cream. Send me your email etc. when you get a chance. I’m not much for facebook.

    Brian

  • Christa P May 29, 2012, 9:05 am

    LOVE this!!!

  • Carole K. May 28, 2012, 11:22 pm

    Very cool…You 2 are so creative and get more done in a short amount of time than anyone I know. I love your daily posts. Carole

  • Heather Flatley May 28, 2012, 10:41 pm

    love the trunk – great idea!!!

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