Feeling Boxed In

From time to time, I get that "boxed in" feeling. Is it always rational? No, but always bothersome. Today I get to go play with the most amazing little people. They belong to one of my dear friends from college. Since they live almost an hour away, that meant being an early bird. Now, I don't know about you but I do a lot of thinking during those quiet hours of the morning before the rest of the house has roused. This morning was no different. Lather, rinse and repeat was married with think, think, think. TMI? Perhaps, but in the shower my brain seems to come alive. Some people sing in the shower, I think, plan and sometimes even plot. ;) 


On to the point of this post. I was thinking about blogging. During the summer, I finally have time to catch up on things I love, like reading other people's blogs. The more blogs I read, the more I want to read and the more I want to write about on my own. This train of thought brought me to the name of my blog. Actually, I've been thinking about it for some time. The name "Inspiration, Imagination and Implementation" (3-I) is great, don't get me wrong but it also made me feel "boxed in." Mental? Yeah, probably but hey, who doesn't feel crazy from time to time. So, then I had a problem. What should the name of my blog be?! All of a sudden, I thought "Imagine the Possibilities." That could work! I don't have to write about all things DIY/Craft/Home Improvement with a title like this. I realize the previous 3-I title didn't mean everything had to be about those topics but it sure did lend itself to just those topics.


So, what might you read about in posts to come? Imagine the possibilities...

Absent but Never Idle

School's out for summer!! Everyone now, "School's out forever..." As a teacher, school being out means I have some time to pursue my favorite past times, all things crafty and home improvement. Here's what I've been up to while I've been absent from blogger-space.

Over spring break, Sister brought her family from Michigan for the week. It was a great time! We went here, there and everywhere in between, including the cozy little master bathroom in my house. Wait, what? you ask. I got a whim to change the decor, which isn't surprising. I've painted every room in our house at least twice. So, when I told Hubbs I wanted to paint the bathroom over spring break, he knew what he was in for. Or...did he?

Thankfully, I married a very easy-going man who has put up with living with home improvement supplies in his way; jobs left in various states of completeness as I wait for drying, school to get out or inspiration to return. I just love him! Since the bathroom is an on-going project, I'll post pieces as I go.

Okay, ready, set....the before pictures.

Light green paint adorns this small space.

I know you're wondering, what's out that window? Our neighbors kitchen window of course! Hi Neighbor. Oh, you're washing dishes. I'm, umm...I've gotta go!"

Small oak vanity. Let me tell you, the banjo design of this vanity with the shelf over the back of the toilet...not a great idea designer. Repairs to the toilet means hiring a contortionist to get the job done. We're lucky enough to have one of these in each bathroom!

View from the throne. Like I said, it's a very small space but works.

Open bulb vanity bar...jealous? No, really...you can have it if you want it.

Okay, so, that's it in a nutshell. Tiny bathroom in desperate need of entering 2012. See why I wanted to tackle it over spring break?