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Travel Ready

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One of the first things my Husband Mike and I bonded over was our love of traveling. The first place we went together was New York City and we have been on the go ever since.

I've always wanted to go to Europe so that's where we are headed at the end of the summer. I decided to spend the time before we go totally refreshing my travel things...

Our first trip December 2007 on top of the Rockefeller Center.

Our first trip December 2007 on top of the Rockefeller Center.

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Last Christmas, Mike got me new snazzy luggage. I was a little sad to see my old zebra print go but it was time. 

www.katespade.com for great make up bags and many other fabulous things.

www.katespade.com for great make up bags and many other fabulous things.

Today, I received my Kate Spade order. The cosmetic case is going to be perfect for travel and the make up bag is great for everyday. I think I'm just about ready for the travels this upcoming year! 

As I've said before Kate Spade rarely gets it wrong. Their attention to detail is superb!

Bathroom Remodel

Michael and I have spent 10 months remodeling our bathroom this past year. We completely redesigned it by relocating the sink & toilet, adding back in the window, and making a walk in shower. Below are photos of the before and after pictures. We designed our color scheme off of a tree picture Michael took in Marathon Fl. a few years back. We love it as our centerpiece of the room.

Before - There was no window and the sink was blocking some of the walkway into the bathroom.

Before - There was no window and the sink was blocking some of the walkway into the bathroom.

After - We put in a sound system hooked up to a iphone, and put a hole at the top of the shower wall to let steam travel thought out the room.

After - We put in a sound system hooked up to a iphone, and put a hole at the top of the shower wall to let steam travel thought out the room.

Before- This is the before picture showing no window and the closet area being closed off.

Before- This is the before picture showing no window and the closet area being closed off.

After - We opened up the room by tearing the wall down that had the closet and relocated the toilet and sink opening up the room a lot more.

After - We opened up the room by tearing the wall down that had the closet and relocated the toilet and sink opening up the room a lot more.

The bathroom window was closed off, offering no natural lighting.

The bathroom window was closed off, offering no natural lighting.

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We fell in love with the natural stone bowls at: http://www.signaturehardware.com/bathroom/bathroom-sinks.html?cat=vessel-sinks&dir=asc&order=position We also loved the idea of having a heated towel rack since we have hot water heat. We…

We fell in love with the natural stone bowls at: http://www.signaturehardware.com/bathroom/bathroom-sinks.html?cat=vessel-sinks&dir=asc&order=position We also loved the idea of having a heated towel rack since we have hot water heat. We found some awesome designs at: http://usa.hudsonreed.com/hydronic-towel-warmers/hydronic-towel-warmers-the-full-collection.html

The closed off room was actually a old closet.

The closed off room was actually a old closet.

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Relocating the plumbing work to the new space.

Relocating the plumbing work to the new space.

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The fold down seat was also from Hudson Reed which is great to fold up when not in use.  We used Hansgrohe Shower heads, and Michael had to have the rain head.

The fold down seat was also from Hudson Reed which is great to fold up when not in use.  We used Hansgrohe Shower heads, and Michael had to have the rain head.