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Introducing Blue Danube, and POWW Faves!

March 12, 2011 by Cassie 40 Comments

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Ok, so do you want to know what I was working on today???  I painted our full bath!  It stemmed from the fact that I ordered a new shower curtain (that is not in yet).  I also need to change the artwork, but I was too excited to wait for all that to come in and change before I revealed the color!  This is what my bathroom looked like this morning…
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It was a lovely soft Ben Moore color called “Glass Slipper” which was a nice green/gray blue if that makes sense!  In some lights it looked a little aqua and in some lights it looked grayish blue.  Well, I wanted a little more drama.  So this morning I picked up a gallon of Ben Moore’s Aura Kitchen & Bath Paint in “Blue Danube”.  It is a much darker blue with a hint of teal in it.  Want to see?  I am in love.

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And aren’t these little wall mounted toothbrush holders adorable?  They are from the Container Store.  They also help stop the spread of germs among toothbrushes.  Just thought I’d share them while we were in the bathroom.  Can’t wait for my shower curtain to get here, too!  But like I said, I love this color and had to share it.  Now.  And now you are wondering how I got it done so fast.  Here’s how…
-No tape.  I use a great angle brush, a steady hand, and just paint carefully, avoiding the dreaded tape step.
-No primer.  Aura is self-priming so it only took two coats total of this dark color.  Amazing, right?  And it dries pretty quickly and is ready to recoat sooner than most paints.
-Um, have you seen the bathroom?  It’s tiny!
Now onto my faves from POWW this week!  Lots of links to look through!  And by the way, starting next week, I will be deleting links that are not furniture redos.  Sorry guys- I hate doing it, but it’s for furniture only.
I don’t usually loooooove filing cabinets but you need to see this filing cabinet by Room by Room. She picked up the pattern from Dwell Studio.
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And I had to share both of these long dresser/sideboard pieces because I love them too much to choose which one I liked better!  Can I have them both please?
This one from Vintage Vine…
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and this one from Maple and Magnolia…
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And finally, this nightstand to island makeover was pretty amazing from Kreative Knack.
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Come back tomorrow for a giveaway!  Happy Saturday!
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  1. Phredfamily says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    OOOOO, such a pretty blue!

    Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com

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  2. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    GREAT color choice!! Love it!!!

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  3. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures/Treasured Moments says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Have you seen Target lately? Blue is definitely in. Love your blue.

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  4. Mel says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Wow, that is a fantastic colour!

    I am going to redoing my bathroom soon (I hope) and I feel inspired by what you have done.

    I have that medicine cabinet in my ensuite.

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  5. Katie says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    I love the new color of your bathroom! It made such a huge difference!!

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  6. [email protected] says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    I love the color. Very dramatic with all the white.

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  7. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    Oh Em Ghee!!! I am in love with your bathroom. I didn’t pay much attention to the paint chip last night. So gorgeous!! Can’t wait to see the shower curtain.

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  8. Nikki says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:10 am

    I love the color you chose. I have my boys bathroom to do…and I make take a cue from your choice…its looks amazing with the white! Oh and thank you for the feature!
    Have a happy day!
    Nikki

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  9. Jenn ~ Flea With Me says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:15 am

    I love it, TODAY I was considering painting a dresser a dark blue… hmmm, must do that.

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  10. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:33 am

    You were so right! I love it!

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  11. Emily says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:53 am

    looks great cassie! love aura = )

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  12. Serendipity Chic Design says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:00 am

    I am beyond in love with the look and color. It is sooooo dramatic! Can’t wait to see it with the new curtain and art work…

    Have a great weekend.
    Lisa

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:18 am

    That is a very cool shade of BLUE!

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  14. Red Gate Farm says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:34 am

    Love the darker blue and the contrast against the white tiles!

    ~Chris

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  15. Christa @ Stories of a House says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:41 am

    Your bathroom color is gorgeous! So dramatic and classic. Love those toothbrush holders, too 🙂

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  16. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:43 am

    I have really been digging blue lately and that colour is great!! Nice job and I love your floor tile:)

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  17. Renee @ where the grass is greener says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:10 am

    Gorgeous! I can’t wait to see it in person!

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  18. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:46 am

    Love love love it! So pretty!
    Hope you are feeling better. I too have the yuck with the sore throat 🙁

    XOXO
    Kristin

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  19. Kelly at I Dream of Decor says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:59 am

    I looove that blue! I’ve been trying to decide if I should do a super dramatic color in my craft room and you are totally inspiring me as usual Cassie:) Would love to see what shower curtain you chose!

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  20. [email protected] Present Life says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:07 am

    I love the new bathroom color! Can’t wait to see what the shower curtain looks like!

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  21. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Wow, Cassie! I love the new color and don’t get me started on that sink! Cute cute cute! I think the glass slipper was pretty but this just pops!
    xo,
    Michelle

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  22. Sommer says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:31 am

    Cassie that looks great! I’ve been trying to get your before color just right in my bathroom lol. Mine keeps coming out too aqua so thanks for the tip on the color! Now I know just what to get.

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  23. Danielle {freshquince} says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:58 am

    I really like blue danube and you wanna know something funny…my bathroom is glass slipper and I love it. It’s that perfect shade of warm blue without looking like baby blue. And what is even more funny, is that I’m redoing it right now to surprise my son. This sounds very how shall I say dorky, but it’ll have a squid theme. Let’s see how it turns out and looking forward to seeing your shower curtain…

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  24. bsurrounded says

    March 13, 2011 at 6:00 am

    I also love your medicine cabinet. Where did you find that?

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  25. [email protected] says

    March 13, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Love your blue bathroom. My whole kitchen is just about that color.

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  26. Kristy Carberry says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Big difference! Very nice!

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  27. Erin says

    March 13, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    That bold blue looks great against the black and white in your bathroom, Cassie! Isn’t it satisfying to knock out a project so quickly?

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  28. [email protected] Road says

    March 14, 2011 at 12:16 am

    That blue is so pretty! It looks like a great peacock blue on my computer.
    You have a VERY steady hand! It looks like a perfect job.

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  29. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Nice color!

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  30. Allison Shops says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:21 am

    What a gorgeous color! It’s perfect for a bathroom.
    Dropping by from Met Monday. When you have time, come see the chairs I had recovered.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  31. Alana in Canada says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:41 am

    That’s the perfect colour for that room! Beautiful.

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  32. Jenny says

    March 14, 2011 at 2:07 am

    That blue is AWESOME! So strong and striking and perfect for a half bath with the white contrast. Great!!

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  33. Sharing Shadymont says

    March 14, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Love your blue!!

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  34. Courtana says

    March 14, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Cassie-
    Love, love the new color.
    Question: what kind of brush to do you use to cut in? I want to paint my boys room and I am a painting virgin (but hubs refuses to do it) so I am wanting to find the best brushes that I can!
    Thanks and keep up the amazing work!

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  35. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Very pretty blue… LOVE it!

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  36. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    March 16, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    I love it! Great color. Can’t wait to see the shower curtain!

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  37. [email protected] says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I LOVE this! Come on ova’ and link up to WHASSUP!!! xoxokara

    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

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  38. Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living says

    March 18, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Your bathroom looks gorgeous! I love the color with the contrasting white. I just redid my bathroom in very similar colors. You can read about it at my blog.

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  39. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Cassie, I’m just catching up on my blog reading after vacation…thanks so much for featuring my dresser! You are the bomb.dot.com! 🙂

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  40. rachel @ gilly grey says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Don’t know why I’m just now seeing this, but I adore this color on the bathroom walls. I may just have to do this in my upstairs bathroom. So preppy!

    Rachel
    xoxo

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