2/17/2020

Bluebirds of happiness in my bathroom.

 
When I bought the new house the main bathroom was grey, grey, and more grey...  Actually the when I removed the grey shower curtain, the grey mirror and covered the grey floor with a blue rug, the countertop has a real blueish undertone and I set about adding as much
blue as I could.

Also the white cabinet over the toilet didn't match the wood-toned vanity... So I had to paint the cabinet to match the vanity or the vanity to match the cabinet.  I chose to do the latter.  And awoke one night knowing how I wanted to do it.  I charged in after DH dropped me off and had the doors off both cabinet and vanity before he could get to the end of the block.  This was NOT in my schedule at all but this girl just has to do what she has to do...

Since I wanted to add more blue, what is more blue than a bluebird? First I painted a bluebird on the wall cabinet after I put an antique glaze on the cabinet.  I took artistic license here because bluebirds do not make an open nest like this .  But it works for me here.



Then I painted the wood vanity antique white to match the wall cabinet and  more bluebirds.  By painting bluebirds on both the vanity and the cabinet they became a matched set, added more blue to the bathroom and made me very happy even though it took me three days to do it.  And I'm still looking for a window to add.






















before
and after

6 comments:

Beth French said...

Love those bluebirds! I know you will enjoy seeing them for many days to come. I cannot understand the craze for everything gray. Boring and depressing! My kitchen has red gingham curtains and apple green cabinets. I have not changed the color in a few years and it still makes me happy. Good for you, Gerry!

Bobbie said...

You make me smile! Love the bluebirds and of course they convey happiness. Your artwork is wonderful. Such an upgrade to your bath.

justanitzybitcrazy said...

So pretty Gerry. I really love those little rose door knobs. They really add to the lovely painted panels. Hugs, Helen

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I've been remiss in commenting lately Gerry - I do apologize! Finally realized that I really didn't have to go back and comment on everything I've missed and can just jump back in here. Your bluebirds make me happy too!

Shirlee Fassell said...

I have been seduced by Facebook! Just looked back on all your posts about your new home and all the creative things you are doing! You are AMAZING! Love the personality you are giving your new home!

gocrazywithme said...

Those bluebirds are so you! What a happy home you are making. I am concerned because you haven't posted to your blog in over a month, but I know you're probably in the thick of moving and getting settled. Let us know how it's going, okay?

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