Saturday, May 22, 2010

Bathroom Makeover

Why is it that the weather man is never wrong about rain? True to the forecast it was raining by 9am. Ugh. On a positive note, it did force me to stay indoors and get some much needed housework done. I started out the day with a warm breakfast;IMG_1716

  • 1.25 cups water
  • 1/2 cup Mother’s oats
  • cinnamon
  • carob chips, yogurt chips and hazelnut pieces

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I wasted spent some time on the computer before getting ready to head out for my one errand of the day….Costco! The photos I dropped off last week to be plaqued were ready for pick up and I wanted to buy a few more flats of annuals for the flower beds. I also bought fresh blueberries, goat cheese and a box of burgers for my hubby. Here are the pictures: IMG_1727

Left to right we have the kids at 2.5yrs and 6 weeks, then DD at 6 wks and the 2 of them 2 Christmas’ ago. Hehe!

While I was out my hubby prepped the walls in the bathroom for a new coat of paint. The people we bought the house off of a few years ago painted it with the wrong paint for washrooms so it started peeling and looked gross. Work in progress photos! IMG_1719 IMG_1717 IMG_1718 I’ve decided to go with a blue as a replacement colour because I want to do a “seashore” theme and I also think blue looks nice with dark brown which is the colour of the cabinetry. Here’s my choice: IMG_1724 It’s hard to get a good picture, but what do you think???? I’ll be sure to post after pics!

I was starving when we got home and threw together a bowl of goat’s milk yogurt, Crofters superfruit jam, blueberries and Bare Naked granola: IMG_1721 Then I wolfed back a slice of whole grain bread with raw chocolate coconut spread on top.

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Enter housework for 1.5hrs as a means to stay OUT of the kitchen! :)

By 3pm I was feeling restless and started flipping through my recipe folder. I found an easy bar recipe that I had all the ingredients for so I went to town. IMG_1728 This lovely looking beauty is Allie’s coconut carob pecan oatmeal bars. Only I didn’t have any pecan pieces so I used walnut instead. ;) I ate a piece for dessert and really liked it. Lately, anything with coconut in it is making me happy!

My hubby went out with my siblings for dinner, but I stayed back because I don’t like the food where they went. Instead, I defrosted some homemade chicken stock, added lots of pureed, steamed veggies, star noodles, chicken breast and tortellini to make a (hide the) veggie soup. IMG_1732

The dull lighting didn’t do this soup any justice! It was really good. I did end up putting most of the torts back in the pot. Still don’t like’em! On the side I topped an Ezekiel English muffin with goat cheese and tomato and toasted it in the oven; IMG_1730

My parents should be here soon for a visit, I have these magazines to get through..IMG_1668

…and my hubby is picking up a few movies on his way home so that’ll be my Saturday night. What are you up to??

Bye for now!!

17 comments:

  1. Home makeovers are fun! That soup + sandwich looks delish.

    Jenn

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  2. Oooh oooh I was just thinking about those bars the other day actually! I really like that paint color--seashore theme is cute!

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  3. omg im the same way with yogurt.. i can only tolerate it once a week or twice occassionally. and even then i take a lactose enzyme with it. i only have it since i know it has the best probiotics that a lot of the non-dairy yogurts dont have.. at least naturally anyways.

    but yea me too, i find it spoils faster than i can eat it.

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  4. I've been hating the rain lately! I'm ready for summer sun!!

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  5. I love that blue and brown together. That will look fabulous. Fun baking- Allie has so many wonderful recipes. Hide the veggies soup- love it ;) We just got back from one of the best restaurants in Charleston!!

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  6. Way to go using the rain to get ahead on housework. I mean, housework is not "fun" but you were productive. LOVE that feeling on a Sat.!

    those bars look stellar!

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  7. How funny Krista. Our house has blue tile like the color in your paint swatch and we're painting the walls a similar shade of brown Tuesday! :) Bathroom twins!

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  8. oh I can't wait to stay updated on the bathroom -I love those colors together!

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  9. Yes, the rain has moved in here too--bummer. But, I have things inside that need to be done as well--can't wait to see updates on your bathroom!

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  10. When I lived with my parents my bedroom was blue and I absolutely loved it. We always got compliments on it! I just came across your blog and I am loving it! You have a new follower :]

    xo enjoy your day

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  11. I have always loved how Canadians say washroom. ;) It looks good though!

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  12. That is such a pretty shade of blue you picked, Krista...I can't wait to see how it looks finished! That raw chocolate coconut spread sounds pretty fantastic! Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  13. I love watching movies at home. I think that bowl of oats is one of the best looking I have seen in a while. I am a huge fan of yogurt chips!

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  14. Sounds like you guys were productive! Can't wait to see the finished bathroom! :)

    We had a great weekend. We went to several Farmers' Markets, to a graduation party, to the park, and just hung out. Now I'm off to do some laundry to get ready for the week...

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  15. Good luck on the bathroom! Sometimes remodeling projects can be so much fun depsite all the work. :) Those bars look delicious also!

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  16. Coconut always makes me happy :D

    All of your bar baking makes me want to bake some of my own. They always look so tasty and would be great for snacks for work so I could avoid buying things there.

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  17. ah, i love painting rooms to make them look better!!! i always paint the rooms in our house, so much fun (that sounds weird...)

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