2018 was undoubtedly another busy yet very satisfying year for me. Besides three out-of-the-country trips (Portugal in March, Switzerland in July and Hawaii in November), I managed to complete decorating three rooms, and eight refresh projects at home and cottage. Time passed by so quickly that I often felt déjà vu moments. Didn't we just pack away Christmas tree not long ago? Weren't we at this restaurant this time last year? These were the questions we kept asking ourselves throughout the year. As we age, each year becomes a smaller percentage of our life hence time tends to leap forward at a faster pace. As time seems to move at an accelerating rate for me, I learnt to slow down and enjoyed some nothingness from time to time. For someone as tightly wound as me, I would call that a huge accomplishment.
Here is a recap of my decor projects from 2018:
At Cottage
Kitchen: we had counter-to-ceiling subway tiles installed at our cottage kitchen. You can read about it here.
Loft: we turned a supposedly storage loft into a multi-purpose room, link here.
Living room floating cabinet: I highly recommend a floating cabinet for smaller space.
Bathrooms: for our master ensuite, we got rid of the impractical pedestal sink and had a vanity with storage installed.
For the main bathroom, we replaced lighting fixtures, mirror and faucet for a more modern look.
At Home
Master bathroom: I finally bid farewell to our two-handle faucets and opted for an easy to operate single-handle ones. As a result, I had to replace the counter, of course then mirrors then vanity lights. You can read all about it here.
Dining room: our dining room gets the least amount of natural light all year round, so I brightened it up by painting it white (BM's Chantilly Lace is my go-to white paint. No yellow undertone whatsoever and very livable). I also replaced the dining chairs. It never ceased to amaze me for something that I once vowed I'd love forever (like those solid mahogany dining chairs), I could easily get rid of in a heartbeat when they outstayed their welcome. Link here.
Kitchen diner: I refreshed this room on a whim but it turned out to be my favourite project of 2018.
Here is a recap of my decor projects from 2018:
At Cottage
Kitchen: we had counter-to-ceiling subway tiles installed at our cottage kitchen. You can read about it here.
Living room floating cabinet: I highly recommend a floating cabinet for smaller space.
Bathrooms: for our master ensuite, we got rid of the impractical pedestal sink and had a vanity with storage installed.
For the main bathroom, we replaced lighting fixtures, mirror and faucet for a more modern look.
At Home
Master bathroom: I finally bid farewell to our two-handle faucets and opted for an easy to operate single-handle ones. As a result, I had to replace the counter, of course then mirrors then vanity lights. You can read all about it here.
Dining room: our dining room gets the least amount of natural light all year round, so I brightened it up by painting it white (BM's Chantilly Lace is my go-to white paint. No yellow undertone whatsoever and very livable). I also replaced the dining chairs. It never ceased to amaze me for something that I once vowed I'd love forever (like those solid mahogany dining chairs), I could easily get rid of in a heartbeat when they outstayed their welcome. Link here.
This shelf has all my heart.
I will be back to write about my 2019 projects. Happy New Year to you and yours!
