3.02.2011

brightness and convenience....

I'm so glad I found this old metal bucket painted white........it now holds bathroom essentials, as well as a (new to me) vintage vanity mirror...........resting on top of a small wooden stool I found curbside over 12 years ago.......it's wonderful now to have a bit more brightness and convenience........




My bathroom is painted the same color as the kitchen beadboard and dining room.........and more touches of white, some for just the 'freshness'.......like a daisy and some soaps on top of an old ironstone platter


and a $1 picture I found at a garage sale.......it's handpainted onto the glass..........
things are coming together in the bathroom.........with a new shelving unit my husband crafted........I can't wait to show you and tell you the details on how we repurposed an old butler's pantry that was falling apart as our vanity in there now

*I've joined Kathleen at Faded Charm today for her White Wednesday*

xo+blessings,

30 comments:

  1. Wanda @ Just VintageWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Oh, wow! You saved the best picture for last! I like the bucket and stool. Like them a lot, but I absolutely LOVE the painting!!

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  2. Lisa~A Cottage To MeWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Very nice! Those soaps look yummy!

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  3. ChiPPy-SHaBByWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Anne Marie...
    I like the contrast of the stool & bucket... & darling MiRRoR!!!

    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  4. Alba LineaWednesday, March 02, 2011

    i got something like that too. its sooo pretty in white. love your pcs. best wishes and a sunny day!
    di ;0)

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  5. TeresaWednesday, March 02, 2011

    I wish I could find some bargains like that here....I'm not having too much luck in AZ.

    Everything looks like it's coming together nicely...always a joy to read your blog.

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  6. SueWednesday, March 02, 2011

    I LOVE the dollar picture! It kind of pulls the whole room together!!

    Take care, Sue

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  7. UnknownWednesday, March 02, 2011

    So cute !! I love how it looks ! I hope all is going good.Have a warm and bright day...Chickie

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  8. Blue Ridge Altered ArtWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Love that bucket and especially love the way you have it displayed on that gorgeous stool. ~~Sherry~~

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  9. AliceWednesday, March 02, 2011

    I love how you pulled everything together with little touches here and there. Oh how I like a pretty powder room!

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  10. WhiteWhispers2uWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Love the loot! I will be back to see the shelf.~Cheers Kim

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  11. oldgreymareWednesday, March 02, 2011

    so perfect, so pretty, so you...

    that "nesting" must also be so nurturing....

    So how about Friday? Friday's child is loving and giving. :D

    Blessings

    xx
    z

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  12. Zita - Mlle MagpieWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Such loveliness in your bathroom :)

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  13. traciWednesday, March 02, 2011

    all the white touches brighten the day. looks lovely in there anne marie. can't wait to see more.

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  14. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Love your old white bucket! It looks so pretty next to that gorgeous toile shower curtain!

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  15. AnonymousWednesday, March 02, 2011

    You are the only other person I know who sets out Ivory soap--the soap that floats!

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  16. Rachel Noelle PallasWednesday, March 02, 2011

    LOVE your lovely whites and thrifty finds!It looks really pretty Anne Marie!;) xo Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  17. It's meWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Lovely post !! like the whites!! hava a nice day ...love Ria....xxx..

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  18. time worn interiorsWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Can't wait to see the cupboard you made over! I love that shower curtain as well!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  19. KimWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Love the bucket, and the daisies too!

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  20. JuliaWednesday, March 02, 2011

    You continue to inspire me, something I have needed for a long time. Thank you for adding beauty in my life.
    I just left a thumbnail over at Faded Charm too.

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  21. Faded CharmWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Beautiful whites in your bathroom. Thanks for playing along today.

    When is your baby due....soon? How exciting!

    Kathleen

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  22. Sharon StanleyWednesday, March 02, 2011

    pretty pretty pretty...think i'll come for a soak!

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  23. BethWednesday, March 02, 2011

    I love that bucket...great inspiration, I'm going to paint my buckets, too! Now, I wonder if The Big Guy will miss his metal pails??? Great tip and beautiful bathroom! xoxo Beth

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  24. Heaven's WalkWednesday, March 02, 2011

    Oh how I love the way you style, Anne-Marie....so sweet, so clean, so simple! Yeah.....you're just like Ivory soap! lol! I just adore those soaps sitting out, and that white bucket is perfect on that little stool. LUV!

    xoxo laurie

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  25. JuliaWednesday, March 02, 2011

    ps, I posted your link on my blog today, so others can be blessed by the beauty here. :)

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  26. Little Emma English HomeThursday, March 03, 2011

    I love the soaps! Wonderful images....I so wish I could jump a plane and meet you at the farm in May!

    Love,
    Zaira

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  27. Sandi~A Cottage MuseThursday, March 03, 2011

    Love the way the white bucket looks on the weathered stool!

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  28. missshawnaThursday, March 03, 2011

    I love the chippy stool with the bucket. Really pretty together. Beautiful photos too.
    ShawNa~

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  29. Dear LillieFriday, March 04, 2011

    I hope you are doing well! LOVE the white bucket. Thanks for your sweet comments!

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  30. A Shabby Moment in TimeWednesday, March 09, 2011

    That bucket is the PERFECT shade of dreamy white. Your blog is incredible! I'll be your newest follower.
    Blessings,
    Karen

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