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Blogging without Borders: Season of Change Summer Edition

July 2, 2012 by Cassie 48 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Wondering what my title is all about?  Well, I have teamed up with a fabulous group of people and we are all going to be tacking progressive projects this summer, and pushing ourselves to try new things.  Here is the lovely group of people who are going to also be participating:

I searched all over my house for a project to do….
the master bedroom?  too big.
the loft above the garage?  too, well, lofty of a goal.
the inside of the garage?  how long will organization in there really last?
the hallway? it was the closet doors that daunted me and said “not now!”
emmy’s room?  it needs a grace period of at least 6 months in existence before i change it!

So what did I decide on…… (picture from move-in week last fall)

That would be the kids side of the bathroom!  Over the next 8 weeks I will be sharing an update with you every 2 weeks.  The plans include…

-replacing the mirror
-painting the walls
-painting the vanity
-replacing hardware
-MAYBE lighting but doubtful since it scares me (though there is that whole without borders thing i guess)
-painting the trim
– creating a hook rack
– paint the ceiling????  This would be me pushing my limits.  I have never painted a ceiling.  This would be a nice small one to start with!

For now unfortunately the carpeting will stay until we are able to redo the flooring throughout the entire bathroom area.  It’s sort of a jack and jill and we each have our own vanity sides.

To give you an idea of where I would like this all to go colorwise, here are some of my “kids bathroom” pins.

The following two images are from At the Picket Fence.  Love this powder room!

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Love the fun colors here from Peppermint Bliss!

So what do you think?  Can I do it in 8 weeks?  Are you digging the color scheme?  Will I change the light?  Will I paint the ceiling?  Will I survive summer without wanting to hide my face in a tub of crisco?
Answers to these riveting questions and more will be brought to you on July 16, July 30, Aug 13, and the final Reveal on August 28!

Click on the links to see what the other bloggers are doing!

Amy @ Buffalo Roam, Dana @ Crafted Niche, Jaime @ Crafty Scrappy Happy, Heidi @ Décor & More, Tisha @ Delectable Home, Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage, Kirby @ Kirb Appeal, Holly @ Life as a Thrifter, Cassie @ Primitive & Proper, Debbie @ ReFresh ReStyle, Jessica @ Stay At Home-ista, Karah @ the space between, Laura @ Top This Top That and Kelly @ View Along the Way.

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  1. Andrea Morris says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Somehow I think you will get it done 😉 Love the colors! Bright and happy just like those kiddos. And I have changed many a light fixture…if you want my help I am there!

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Eight weeks, are you kidding, you’ll have it done waaay before that! When you start a project, you get it done! And the color scheme is absolutely you!

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  3. Lesley says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Yes you will paint the ceiling. Yes you will change out the light. (It is easy, email me, seriously) and yes you will get it all done. The accountability of a blog makes getting commitments done!!! lol

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  4. Dear Emmeline says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I think you’ll get it done! Love the blue and orange! I’ve been colllecting stuff in blue and yellow (mustard) for our master bedroom!

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  5. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Can’t wait to see what you do with this bathroom, Cassie!

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  6. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Totally digging all the pops of orange in your inspiration pics! It will be awesome!

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  7. Between Blue and Yellow says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Like the inspiration pics, good luck!

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  8. Lesli at My Old Country House says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    you can do it!!!! Good luck and I am excited to follow your progress!

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  9. Upscale Downhome says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Love the color combination and I think you picked a very doable project. It’s amazing how blogging helps me get my projects done.

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  10. Dana Frieling says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I’m liking your choice of colors, Cassie. Eight weeks?…sheesh, you could do your whole house in eight weeks with your energy level! Looking forward to the outcome.

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  11. Bliss says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Can you do it in 8 weeks? I’ve seen what you accomplish in a day girl – so hands down no problem for you.

    ~Bliss~

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  12. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Love the colors! A bathroom in 8 weeks? Depends on how many kids you have running around at any given moment.

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  13. Anne says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Cassie,
    Love your inspiration for your bathroom.Can’t wait to see your finished project.
    ((((Hugs)))
    Anne

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  14. Nancy says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    great project! Can’t wait to see what you do. Best of luck! We’re doing a challenge ( one room) too, to be finished by Aug. 1. Happy days! yikes.
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  15. Alexa says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    You can do it! Love that sailboat wallpaper!

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  16. Anna says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    the blue and orange will look very pretty. I just re-did my kids bathroom (just paint, maybe one day I will replace the big mirror). I used a teal blue on the cabinet and I love the way it turned out, way more unique than the plain white it used to be

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  17. Holly @ Life as a Thrifter says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    REALLY excited to see the outcome!!!

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  18. [email protected] says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Oh it’s going to be fantastic. Can’t wait to see!!

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  19. Erin @ His and Hers says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    I love the orange with the gray! So fun and cheerful! Seems to me that you’ll be blogging WITH borders what with the time limit…but there’s nothing like a little outside deadline pressure, right, to get you going! You can do it!! 🙂

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  20. [email protected] Repurposed Life says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    of course you can do this! 🙂 It will be fun to see how it all comes together and what the kids input will be. 🙂
    gotta love pinterest, eh? ohhh so much easier to refer back to a favorite!
    good luck Cassie-I can’t wait to see it.
    gail

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  21. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Oh great inspirations! I see a FUN bathroom in your future =)I know you can do it, and I’ll love it =)

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  22. Kacey says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I can’t wait to see what your creative mind comes up with! Loving your color scheme. It’s going to be such a fun bathroom!

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  23. Ali Richardson says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Yay!!! Exciting!!! Can’t wait to see it (hee hee). xo

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  24. Tisha says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Okay, I love it. But I’m cracking up – my likely bathroom color scheme is blue & orange/coral too. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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  25. reFresh reStyle says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    I love your inspiration photos and I know you can create a fun colorful space with new lighting!! You can do it 🙂
    Debbie

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  26. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    You can totally do this!! What a great choice, Cassie! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
    xo Heidi

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  27. Bella says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    2 thumbs up for the color scheme…LOVE it! And I have no doubts you’ll have their room ready in 8wks or LESS! Can’t wait to see the transformation.

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  28. Budget Design Girl says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Love your inspiration! Such fun colors!

    Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

    Have a great week!
    xo-Lisa

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  29. thistlewoodfarm says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Cassie,

    I LOVE that color scheme! Are you going to tile the floor like that? It is so cute! Blue and orange….how fun!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  30. Decor & Harmony says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I’m sorry eight weeks or eight minutes 🙂 you will have it done lickety split, and painting a ceiling is a snap just get on your tippy toes. You ladies should rule the world.

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  31. [email protected] says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Love that first mirror! I’m so excited to see what you do! I want to get started on my own bathroom redo soon!

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  32. Maury Kilgo says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that color palette. It’s so fun. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

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  33. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Love that you’re looking in the orange family … too fun!

    I’m cheering you on and will be checking out your progress … I just know it’ll look awesome!

    🙂

    Linda

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  34. Catherine says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    I love the inspiration pics you’ve shared – I’m sure you will do an amazing job! I’ve got my bathroom to do to, so I’ll be following along with interest!

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  35. [email protected] Road says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I can tell already that it’s going to be cute!
    Wiring is not that scary. Really. Just read up on it and go for it!

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  36. Sarah Yoder says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I’m excited to follow the progress! 🙂

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  37. Rita says

    July 2, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Can’t wait to see the unveiling of this bathroom unfold!! I’m heading over to the other blogs to see what they’ll be working on too – Fun!!

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  38. [email protected] says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:13 am

    I think it’ll be great. LOVE the color scheme.

    I wanted to let you know that I’m nominating you for the One Lovely Blog and Very Inspiring Blogger Awards. Congrats!

    http://www.themodernparsonage.com/?p=1803

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  39. [email protected] says

    July 3, 2012 at 4:19 am

    it is going to be a maz ing!! As only you can do it!! And yes…the color scheme is great! Although that wallpaper on Peppermint Bliss’ is to die for…seriously great!

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  40. Good Time Charlie says

    July 3, 2012 at 4:28 am

    So fun! You are being so ambitious! I do love the color scheme and I can’t wait to see how it turns out. -K

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  41. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:27 am

    You can totally paint the ceiling – no problem! Use a small foam roller and your arm won’t get so tired. Loving the color combo- so fresh and fun!

    Reply
  42. René says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I agree – you will knock this thing out in no time. Loving the inspiration picks and look forward to seeing where you go from here. Enjoy your well deserved break from blogging Cassie.

    Happy 4th to you and your family!

    René

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  43. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I LOVE your inspiration pics … can’t wait to see the finished product…those colors are FUN!

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  44. DecorandtheDog says

    July 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Man. You seem committed!! Can’t wait to see what you do. Get on it. You only have 8 weeks. Chop chop!

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  45. Kara @ June & Bear says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    blue and orange make such a happy couple. sounds like a fun challenge. lighting scares the beejeezus out of me too–i’m not too anxious to test myself in that area.

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  46. Kelly says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Ambitious, but you can totally do it. Orange and blue are perfect for the kiddos. I’m kinda freaking out right now about getting something done in the next two weeks. :-/

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  47. Hilary says

    July 4, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I love the floor in the Peppermint Bliss bathroom! You should totally splurge for that in the future! I know I would 🙂

    Reply
  48. paula says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Can’t wait to see the new touches or the new changes of the place! 🙂
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    Reply

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