Whoever built our house in the 60’s, took the term “water closet” a bit too literally when designing the master bath. Small, does not begin to describe it. Tiny and ugly, perhaps does…or did, rather. Since the quickie weekend make-over we gave it a few weeks ago we now refer to it as, the “Boutique Bath”.
Before we started the walls were dingy white, there was a parchment shade that our cat tore in an unfortunate window jumping incident, and we had a pedestal sink which took up space without offering storage.
We decided to go for a dark, modern look and painted the walls a deep violet. The color would probably be a bit much for a larger room but it works nicely in this smaller space. We also found a new sink at Ikea that’s perfect for our needs, offering storage without taking up as much space as its predecessor.
Lastly, I made this panel valance to hang over some plain, white Home Depot blinds.
That’s really it. Small changes to small spaces. It’s the little things that count, right? 😉
I’m in love with your bathroom and wonder if you would come do mine. You could even film it for a videocast or TV, I’m that much wanting to have it done.
think of the yarn crawl you could go on while in NYC too….
your bathroom looks fabulous! and thanks for the comment–i actually really like your book, it came in quite handy on my trip…:)
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#2008 Once upon a time, @lifetimetv hired me to design and host video tutorials for a few, holiday-specific craft projects that ran on their website. These photos are from the shoot — our then home — for the Halloween-project episode.
I credit digital media for much of my ongoing career, but my heart with always be handmade and in print. From my hands to yours, I’d love to snail mail you a copy of my new monthly publication, 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 — the printed companion piece to the supportive, engaged and inspiring community and (virtual) event space, Stitchwell Social Club. This zine is printed as a limited run based on monthly membership numbers. 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵. (Subscribers later in the month will get them on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.) As always, thanks for supporting this independent creative-type. It’s y’all and me against the lack-of-personal-connection world! 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 @𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 #zinemaking #knittingzine #crochetzine #supportwomenentrepreneurs💪🏻💃🏽💞💌✍️
When — within the context of a tour through the cutest, witchy craft kit ever — your colleague and friend of 20+ years also clues you in on the depths of her miniatures obsession. 😆
Every month a guest expert comes into Stitchwell Social Club to share a bit of their knowledge, passion, and creativity. October’s workshop, a Witchy Book Nook tour and tutorial with Hello Bargello’s Brett Bara was a blast. Come join the fun at stitchwellsocialclub.com (link in bio).
🪡𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧! 🧙♀️ It`s my favorite time of the month, when we have a guest expert join Stitchwell Social Club to share their knowledge and creativity. October`s guest is my friend and founder of @hellobargello 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮. During this one-hour session, Brett will give us an up-close-and-personal tour of their spooky season kit for the 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗸, give a brief tutorial, and give us a sneak peek of her gorgeous, Christmas ornaments. Oh, hello bargello, indeed! Live events are accessible with a free (Community) membership to Stitchwell Social Club (recordings available with paid plans). 𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 @𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! #halloweencrafts #witchycrafts #needlepoint
wow! looks awesome! come over and re-do my bathroom!
DIY should hire you back to host a bathroom makeover show!! Very cute!
That’s gorgeous, V. I love the white against that deep color.
What an awesome transformation!
Oh, wow… I LOVE that color! *wants to go paint her boring bathroom now*
That’s a totally awesome make-over… well done!
to right!!!
got some wool action from you today
i think i’m gonna start knitting!!!!!
justine xx
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your before and after photos. Good job!
Ooh, very nice!
I’m in love with your bathroom and wonder if you would come do mine. You could even film it for a videocast or TV, I’m that much wanting to have it done.
think of the yarn crawl you could go on while in NYC too….
That looks great! I love the color and that cute valance fabric.
Beautimus x’s 1000!! I love, love, love the plum and that valance is so pretty!!
Is there anything you can’t do Ms. Howell!?
Great job! Looks so professional pretty. I love the look.
When will you be to Ohio to do my nasty looking 50s bathroom?
That looks fabu!!!
I loves it! SO fabulous
Looks great!
I recieved a ball of Rock today – It is fancy green (Billy Joe). Thank you so much. 🙂
your bathroom looks fabulous! and thanks for the comment–i actually really like your book, it came in quite handy on my trip…:)