O ne of my most favorite houses ever is my blogging buddy Meg’s home. I know she is becoming quite popular, but I discovered her long ago so we go way back and I am pretty sure I am her BBFF (grin). In fact, her craft room was featured on my blog late last year, that is how far back we go.
Her house is one of those rambling big old family houses (I think it is in the Midwest) that just feels like home to me. Not only is the home gorgeous, but you can see through her fantastic blog that her focus is on the life she creates for her family, not on trying to impress us with her decorating skill. That makes her a kindred spirit because she really emulates what I feel is an authentic life.
You can’t help but love her when you see her family kitchen. Glamorous with a chandelier yet homey with seven chairs lined up around the counter ready for their family pancakes. Love her.
Her whole house is beautiful, but today we are here to focus on her new old bathroom. I say new old because while it is a new bathroom, she combined antique elements and style to make it feel like it has been in her home all along. It complements her home perfectly. It is a retreat she deserves as the gorgeous mom of five! Let’s take a peek:
Could you just die to soak in that tub? Meg says she’s never been so clean. I’d be a prune.
Now, check out this old buffet. You know I don’t like to paint so this makeover is truly inspiring to me…this is the before picture. Look below for the stunning after photo…WOW! A white coat of paint can really make an amazing difference.
Do you see that adorable little mirrored table with the birdcage on it? Here, let’s look a little closer:
She bought that fabulous mirrored table for $12 at an antique store and scraped the paint off the mirrored legs herself. She is amazing! And what is even more amazing, she knows how to conceal! Yes, I caught her trying to get away with a unidentified concealment and I am capturing it here for you all to see. Look at this:
Modern stereo equipment, CONCEALED! Let this be a lesson to all of you. Don’t you try to sneak a concealment onto your blog without me noticing. I can spot these a mile away and I will expose them for all to see. I love this concealment.
This is the perfect new old bathroom, old and charming, yet blissfully new. Thanks, Meg, for letting me feature your private getaway! I love to share inspiring rooms from readers, so feel free to share YOURS with me!
photos: copyright Meg Duerksen, used by permission
HI Melissa,
What a lovely bathroom…the old door is enchanting~!
Thanks for another great post.
Oh… and I finally put the interview of the Hamptons designer up today!
Just gorgeous! I especially love the floor it’s so intricate.
Lovely post.
Oh how beautiful is that? Love Meg’s bathroom, her home, her blog, and her!! Thank you Melissa for sharing your BFF with us – you both are very talented sweethearts.
xo,
Kim
Once again–spectacular! Every detail. Now I’m on the hunt for a jeweled frame like hers. LOVE it.
It’s the flooring in honeycomb-tile that gets me! I LOVE IT! Also, the little things: tub faucet offset to the side, framed artwork/mirror sitting on the chair rail/wainscotting instead of hanging AND the fact that she didn’t frost the ENTIRE window! I wonder if you can see the stars at night when you’re soaking in that glorious tub?! GREAT post!
How beautiful! I wish I could curl up in that tub for about an hour. (With some Andrea Bocelli playing in the background, of course!)
Whoa! I know that house! I grew up in that small midwest town! So cool! I’m off to check out her blog. I love what she did with the bathroom!
If I ever build another home I will use “found” furniture peices all over my home. I love this buffet/sink and your blog! Where do you find all of these photos? Thanks for sharing, Paula
Dogone it Melissa! These are so beautiful you have me wondering what color I’m going to paint my bathroom now! And I wasn’t planning on painting it until now, I think I need a 12 step progrram for decorating:>)