Sharing memories of summer and simple summer bathroom decor for ideas and inspiration.
Hello, August. It’s nice to see you again.
This time last year, we were hauling block for the garage foundation, counting down the days until we got hitched and had a stress level out of this world 🙂
Funny how much changes in a year.
Next weekend we’re actually building the garage; the project that has been two and a half years in the making. The project that had us staying up until dark, trying to get all the block in before our family descended on us for the wedding.
Speaking of wedding, we’re coming up on our one year wedding anniversary. ONE YEAR, my friends. I find myself constantly thinking if they’re all going to fly by this fast?
August is also marks being in the house for 2.5 years. And this bathroom? It was our very first start-to-finish room renovation project.
Technically, the entryway was the first space but it isn’t actually done, so we can’t really count it. The bathroom on the other hand, while there are things we want to go back and update, is completely done. The trim, the tile, the counters, the sink – everything is installed and finished and working.
I still remember going to our builder outlet store with Brett and my parents, picking out the tile floor. And then a few months later, strolling the aisles of Lowe’s in West Saint Paul at 9 o’clock in the evening, on our way home from some family function.
It’s funny what memories stick out when looking back – which ones make an impact on us and which ones fade into the dark.
So, as we wind down another summer season, I wonder where we’ll be next August…
While I can’t be sure what memories will spark next year, one thing is for sure. I know we’ll be looking back, thankful for another year in a house that we get to make our own.
All our best,
Oh my goodness Kelly – gorgeous bathroom! The vanity and countertop are showstoppers.
Thank you so much! Brett built the vanity himself – he definitely nailed it 🙂
What is the paint color for the sink? The green is so pretty.
Kill, is that Grandma Ella’s stool in the bathroom? I’m so glad you were able to use it. It fits perfect!
It is her stool! It’s hopped around a few of our rooms – I love it 🙂
What a gorgeous bathroom! Love the colors and that vanity top is fantastic.
Thank you, Kati! The vanity is a DIY concrete one we did and I agree, it turned out so good for our first time 🙂
Love the cabinets. What color is that?
Thank you so much, Krystle! That was Brett’s first furniture build! 🙂
The vanity is painted in Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze.
Any chance you have some plans for guidelines for Brett’s vanity build? We love the design and would like to do the same style.
Hey Steph!
Unfortunately, we don’t have any plans, yet! He kind of just threw it together.
However, we are planning on building a custom vanity for the master bathroom project and will definitely have plans for that.
Wondering what color the vanity is?
Hey Kara! It’s Acacia Haze by Sherwin Williams 🙂
Hi! I love your bathroom vanity! Did you make it yourself or purchase it? We’d love to know where- starting to build our basement bathroom soon. Thanks!!
Thank you, Schelly! Brett actually made the vanity himself – unfortunately, we didn’t follow along with any design plans. I think he went off some videos on YouTube. Good luck with your bathroom!!
Hi!! Love the vanity! Can I ask the brand of the sink or where you purchased it from.
Thank you
Love this vanity! Am looking to refinish our existing one, and add a wood countertop. Wondering where did you get the wood and what stain is it? Thanks!
Hi Katie!
We purchased the wood at our local home improvement store. The vanity is painted Acacia Haze by Sherwin Williams 🙂
I’m in love with how this vanity turned out Kelly! The modern vessel sink is the perfect touch the farmhouse feel.
Thank you so much, Martina!
What color is the bathroom wall painted? Love it!
Thanks, Tammy!
It’s Sherwin Williams Useful Gray. You can find all paint colors here: https://www.northcountrynest.com/jivaro-street-house-tour/