My children were extremely excited to see their new space, and were beaming with delight the first time they laid eyes on it. I am praying, that now, they will stay out of my bathroom :-).
The theme for the bathroom is "under the sea". I tried as much to incorporate little touches of things relative to sea life.
The fishes appear to be naturally swimming in this photo. I love it so much because it creates the illusion of movement.
DIY Life Preservers made using mirrors |
What is a hippo doing in an 'under the sea' themed bathroom, you might ask. He was already part of the bathroom, so I decided to let him stay.
Meet Matey Anchors |
The orange mirror is one of my favorites. I really ventured away from my comfort zone this time, and just 'went for it'.
The penguin is on the look out for fishes...lol.
Eek! My son is crazy about this shark. Personally, I think it looks spooky, those eyes :-).
I spray-painted the step stool which was originally pink, and added this fun saying, 'OUCH!' {If you are over 50 lbs, beware :-) }.
Legs added to vanity.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?!
I thought of a way to encourage my kids to use a hamper. Believe it or not, I made this having a sea monster in mind, until my little son accidentally saw it and shouted, "I see a sponge, I see a sponge!" Then it dawned on me, 'O.M.G., it looks like Sponge bob' (I kid you not). Considering I wash every other day, this size is perfect for such a task. Hopefully, my kids will be inclined to give their dirty clothes to Sponge bob.
This is a little water fountain I have had for more than ten years. Surprisingly, it still works. I did a little upgrading.
The fountain is battery-operated, which enables it to light up. The water also flows continually while it is on.
Friendly reminder in pirate's term |
...and one final picture
I am so happy everything is finally over.Happy Mother's Day! Have a great day/weekend!
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It's so cute! That shower curtain is perfect for the room. I love the legs you added to the vanity. I wanted to do that to my bathroom, but still haven't gotten around to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Sam. You're so kind :-).
DeleteI love it. What a fun and happy bathroom.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marty:-) ...glad you like it.
DeleteI LOVE this!! From the life preservers to the shower curtain and artwork...it came together beautifully. Well Done!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Traci :-).
DeleteI love all the extra little details you put into this room-- the sign above the toilet, the bath time book pages, the shark by the sink, & the "sponge bob" laundry hamper! This turned out to be an adorable & fun space. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy :-).
DeleteI love those life preserver mirrors! Such a cute idea. It's so fun and bright, I'm sure your kids love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy :-). They are ecstatic!
DeleteI love that orange mirror. Sometime stepping out of our comfort zone really pays off. And I LOVE the art with the storybook pages. Great idea!!! You did a great job on this bathroom. I bet your kids just love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin :-). I cannot mention to you how nervous I was at first to paint that mirror. I figured if I didn't like it, I could re-paint...glad I did. The kids put away their clothes for the 1st time without prompt. They were quite eager to take a bath as well. They both love it.
DeleteOh my goodness, what a sweet and charming bathroom. It's gorgeous! Love sponge bob! The "flush matey" is hilarious (and so on point!) And of course there's a hippo. You know that hippos spend 90% of their time in water up to their ears, right? River water, sure, but the rivers flow to the sea. Love the life preservers, and the orange mirror is perfect! The book pages are brilliant. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alana :-). So very kind of you to share about the hippo. I conveyed the info to my daughter and she smiled. I love the "flush matey" sign as well...say it in a nice way, right!
DeleteSuper Cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise :-).
DeleteLove this especially the hamper. It's super cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you Timi :-).
DeleteYou did a great job, Delia!! I love the pages you framed... I love that little duck (I think her name is Suzy??)! I bet your kids love their new bathroom.... everything is so fun! Great job!!
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Thanks a lot Kendra :-). The kids really, really love it. BTW the duck's name is Witsy. I found the book at Dollar Tree.
DeleteHow funny we picked the exact same towels!!!
ReplyDeleteI noticed that Amy :-). The towel was part of the shower curtain line. I'm sorry you did not get to finish, hopefully next time.
DeleteWhat an amazing transformation! A true job well done. I adore the color palette you selected. It feels fresh and fun. The six weeks went by so fast. I completed our entry, living and dining areas in a new to us 30 year old house. So, cheers to us! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura :-). I hadn't gotten to your space as yet, but I just did, and I love it...so pretty, airy, and inviting.
DeleteI love the colors... perfect for a kid's bathroom... That SpongeBob idea is pure genius. We have a laundry chute, and my twins love sending dirty clothes down to the laundry room. I swear, you can get kids to do just about any chore, so long as you make it a game.
ReplyDeleteThanks Aimee :-). I totally agree! My kids are so excited to feed SpongeBob...lol. I even left it bottomless so he could do "his business' in the bathroom, which adds to the fun. When they tilt his body, the clothes fall out :-).
DeleteOh it's sooooo cute!!!! I absolutely love the ocean theme and you knocked it out of the park!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill:-) Glad you like it.
DeleteI commented on Hometalk and I'll comment again - too darn cute and just so well thought-of Delia! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks Vel :-).
DeleteHi Delia, looks like another adorable makeover by you. I love al the color you add to your home. OK, flush matey made me laugh out loud. I hope it works :). Great job, and thank you for the lovely compliment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda :-). Re: the 'flush matey' sign, so far so good. My daughter haven't even removed the sticker from the tissue. She wants the bathroom to remain "as is"... :-).
DeleteSuch a fun kids bath! I'm sure they just love it! The bright colors are perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristen :-). They truly love their bathroom now.
DeleteThis is the cutest bathroom ever! So many adorable touches....I know your kids are thrilled with what "mommie" did for them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry :-). They are beyond thrilled.
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