Thursday, March 8, 2012

Powder Room Update & More


Hello everyone!

I am happy to report that I am FINALLY done with the powder room.  The new chrome faucet has been installed and the brass one removed.


It's not exactly the one I wanted, but the price was right and the installation was easy.  It's by American Standard.  They offer faucets that are designed for easy installation.  My husband said he's never installed one so easily. 


I wanted to share with you some products that I'm loving at the moment too.  Have you ever heard of Caldrea?  They make soaps, lotions, and cleaners that have the most DIVINE scent.  They offer many varieties of scents too.  I found mine at Target.


I use the Citron Ginger scented hand soap and dish soap in the kitchen and the French Provence hand soap in the powder room.  All of their hand soaps are available in the standard plastic dispensers or the glass and silver dispenser you see above.

So, if you're ever looking for a nice gift for someone (or yourself), you might give these a try. (I have no business affiliation with Caldrea or Target.) 

  I wanted to show you where "Bella", my dog picture, ended up too!  She didn't stray too far. 


She is now hanging on the wall in the sitting room.  I painted the frame a soft white and aged it a bit with some dark finishing paste wax. 


I think she's happy in her new spot. 

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

Linking to:  Feathered Nest Friday
             Inspiration Friday

36 comments:

A Whole Lotta Magic said...

The powder room looks great; I love the mirror.

And Bella looks right at home in her new spot!

S
xo

Anonymous said...

The powder room is beautiful Kelly! Makes me want to update ours.

I will definitely check out the products next time I am at Target.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The powder room is lovely, great color and the mirror is fabulous. The painting is beautiful and the frame turned out perfect. Great spot to hang it. Hugs, marty

Rooms by Ann said...

I love that faucet, Very pretty. I am never disappointed when I visit you. Bella looks right at home with your chair.Thanks for sharing.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I think she is quite happy in her new surroundings, too. A new dye job always makes a girl happy!

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly and I love your pretty powder room. I'll have to try some of those products from Target. They look pretty too. Little Bella looks so pretty no matter where you hang her.
I've been out of town for a couple of days and had just been to your sister's blog and she said you'd lost most of your followers! Oh, no!
Well, I came right over and sure enough, my tiny head was not in your followers list. I rejoined you. I don't know why Blogger keeps messing with us. About a month ago I was on my blog, went to the kitchen for about 30 min., came back and my blog was gone! I panicked but it came back in a couple of hours! Whew!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Amy Chalmers said...

I will have to go to Target and get some~I like the look of the containers, which for me is a huge plus! The doggie looks happy right there in his new spot!

Christine @ Stonehouse Living said...

Hi Kelly,
Great new fixture!
Bella looks fabulous, the frame is gorgeous all of that detail!
All the Best,
Christine

Melissa Miller said...

Gorgeous! I'm going to look for the soap Kelly. Thanks for sharing.

Linda said...

Kelly love BELLA'S picture.
The frame painted gives it more dimension.
Thanks for sharing.

Deserae said...

Your new faucet looks great! I didn't realize Caldrea offered their soaps in the glass dispenser. The retailer here only offers them in the plastic. Your doggie pic looks fabulous in your family room in the new spot too!
~Des

Debby said...

Bella reminds me of Piper, my real dog.
ALways love your pictures of your home.

NanaDiana said...

Kelly- Your powder room looks GREAT! I love it-fresh and pretty looking. I love those products, too! I especially love their candles! xo Diana

Blondie's Journal said...

I love the changes in your powder room. We need a new faucet and I am ready to run off to Home Depot to have a look at what they have. I will check out the soap at Target, too. I have been using the Watkin's hand soap at my sink but I like these bottles better.

Love Bella's new frame and she looks good by that pretty chair!

XO,
Jane

AntiqueChase said...

Looks GREAT!! Love when husbands say "that was easy"... makes them happy to start the "nest" project , LOL

Tell me about your cute pillow on the chair :)

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Your powder room looks great Kelly and the painting looks perfect in it's new place! I'll have to check out those soaps the next time I'm in Target.

Gail said...

Kelly, Bella looks so pretty in her new space. I love your little sitting area there. Your powder room looks great. We just recently redid our powder room and the master bathroom. We have one more bathroom left and that's the guest bathroom. Trust me, I'm in no hurry to start that anytime soon! Hope you're having a wonderful day, Gail

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

That is a really nice dog print, Kelly! I love the spot you put it in. I'll bet your glad to cross the powder room off the list! The faucet looks nice ~ sometimes simple is the best way to go.

Carrie @ Hazardous Design said...

Your powder room is gorgeous. Love that mirror!

A room with a view said...

The powder room is perfect! Love the frame of the mirror. Have not tried Caldrea but sounds wonderful!

Olive said...

The sink are is very pretty Kelly. Plumbing is not always easy so it is great that faucet installation was. The frame turned out fabulous. Have a terrific weekend-I am headed to Daholenga and then Athens. hugs, olive

chateau chic said...

Your powder room is so pretty!
Mary Alice

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

love your bathroom and the pretty monogramed towels, in fact, everything else too! I'm your newest follower and will be back.

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Very pretty room. I, too, love the Caldrea products and have received many as gifts ( our daughter works for Target :@ ).

Who could resist that sweet doggie face?!

Wild Oak Designs said...

Powder room is lovely....great job....
Check out what we have been doing...
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

Debbiedoos said...

Bella is just beautiful Kelly in her new home. Love your new faucet too. For a hubs to say it was easy..KUDOS two thumbs up, housewives across America listen up!~

Anneke at This, That and Life said...

LOVE the glass and silver dispensers!!!

SImple and Serene Living said...

I bet Bella is very happy looking over your shoulder while you read in that chair :)

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Love your powder room reno...Yes, I love Caldrea..great soap dispenser..so beautiful with the new faucet.

thistlewoodfarm said...

Kelly,

Your powder room looks so pretty....I love Caldrea, too! They have the best scents :)

blessings,
karianne

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Your powder room looks wonderful! I have never tried Caldrea, but it sounds like something I would love.

Pamela said...

I had not seen those products before at Target. I will have to look the next time I am in there. Also love your dog picture. The frame came out perfectly.

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

I don't get to Target too often because we don't have one here in my town. I think I would love those products though. Your powder room is fabulous and the doggie is sweet. Good job on the frame. Happy weekend Kelly!

Anne said...

Love your powder room.What a big gorgeous mirror too.I will have to look for those products at target.I love the simple packaging.

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Really looks lovely, Kelly...and I love the dog portrait!

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home said...

Your powder room looks lovely! I was introduced to Caldrea soaps about 7 years ago. I loved them, but they were a bit pricey for everyday use. I was so excited when Target started carrying them at a better price point. Now I've got them all around the house!

Have a great weekend :)