tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68435012795127314732024-03-13T23:40:13.060-07:00From My Living RoomAndrea Johnson Interior DecoratorAndrea Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843501279512731473.post-82267224213202298752012-05-11T08:17:00.001-07:002012-05-11T08:17:59.336-07:00Moving day!Hi Everyone, I have officially moved my blog to <a href="http://andreajohnsondesign.com/blog">andreajohnsondesign.com/blog</a>. I will see you over at my new digs! Happy Friday and I hope everyone has a great Mothers's Day!<br />
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<br />Andrea Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843501279512731473.post-12759799840337673402012-05-02T12:02:00.002-07:002012-05-02T12:02:58.247-07:00Dreaming of free standing tubsI'm in the process of sourcing and pricing all the materials needed for my <a href="http://frommylivingroom.blogspot.ca/2012/04/time-for-bathroom-reno.html">bathroom reno</a>. The original plan was to keep the tub and work around it by adding some wood detail to the apron and new tile for the top as well as replacing the water jet covers, the water jet panel and the faucet. My goal was to keep the cost down by making my twenty year old tub look as pretty as possible. Once I added up the cost to make all these changes it got me thinking about free standing tubs and possibly finding a good deal. I don't know if I'm interested in putting lipstick on a pig if there isn't any significant cost savings. Keep in mind that the labour and plumbing fixtures for free standing tubs can really add up so do your research. I'm on the hunt and hoping to find a good deal so wish me luck!<br />
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<br />Andrea Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843501279512731473.post-86165404264129669752012-04-24T11:48:00.000-07:002012-04-24T11:48:24.008-07:00Time to make some changesI'm saying goodbye to From My Living Room and I am in the process of moving my blog over to my website at <a href="http://www.andreajohnsondesign.com/">Andrea Johnson Design</a>. I have met so many people through this little blog that I started in 2010 and I hope that will continue. It just makes sense to have both my website and my blog all in the same place. In the process I will be losing Google Friend Connect and all you wonderful followers that have supported me from the beginning. To make this transition a little easier I have already added a new bloglovin' button to my current blog and you can continue to follow me once I move over to<a href="http://www.andreajohnsondesign.com/"> Andrea Johnson Design</a>. So if you love me then show me some bloglovin'! <br />
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<br />Andrea Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843501279512731473.post-32505803003553480312012-04-18T11:50:00.000-07:002012-04-18T11:50:01.125-07:00The build up and anticipation is killing me!I picked up Domino mag today, can't wait to flip through every page and read every word! Hope you are enjoying your day:)<br />
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<br />Andrea Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843501279512731473.post-71265989582463129182012-04-16T11:05:00.000-07:002012-04-16T11:05:22.851-07:00Master bath inspirationAs you know our bathroom will be under going some much needed updating and I've been busy putting together some ideas of how I want it to look and feel. I'm thinking white and classic with a hint of colour only through accents. <div>
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I wanted to try out two of the big trends this season and these pants just make me happy! Have a good weekend!Andrea Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843501279512731473.post-24359192046270722722012-04-09T08:57:00.000-07:002012-04-09T08:57:01.703-07:00Time for a bathroom reno!I am up to my eye balls in bathroom renovations right now so I might as well add my own bathroom to the craziness. I have an ensuite bathroom from hell and it's something that needs to be done whether this is our forever house or not. Drywall is starting to crumble off the ceiling in the shower and both sinks are starting to crack etc.... Let's just say that there is nothing appealing about this bathroom and I have lived with it for six years, six looooong years! I am going to do my best to keep the cost down as I am on a huge budget for this project. I need to be creative with where to spend and where to save and how to get the biggest bang for my buck! Oh and did I mention that it's a lovely Pepto Bismol pink? Yes, the walls, counter, trim and floor all in wonderful shades of pink. Back in the 80's it was the popular pinky beige. Kinda like the popular updated much nicer version we call greige so I guess that makes this colour peige??<br />
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One of the things I'd like to change if possible is the angled vanity. This is creating all sorts of problems for me. It will mean removing a closet in the kids bath but in the end it will be well worth it.<br />
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