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Snowberry’s Blue and White Bathroom Reveal

January 7, 2021 By Juliet 44 Comments

Blue and White Bathroom VanityHappy New Year!

I’m excited to share the first room reveal at Snowberry.

It’s about time, right?

Sources are listed throughout and at the end of the post.

This post includes affiliate links for your convenience at no additional cost to you. You can read my full disclosure policy here.

Navy Blue Bathroom Vanity

Oops, this photo was taken before the touch up painting got done!

Sometimes it’s the smallest room in the house that packs the biggest punch.

That’s certainly the case at Snowberry.

Our second bathroom performs two functions … guest bath and powder room.

The Powder Room That Wasn’t

Our initial renovation plan included the addition of a powder room. But, the only way to make that happen was with an addition and a reconfiguration of the entire floor plan. At that point we might as well have torn the house down started from scratch.

That said, forgoing a powder room was the first and most painful compromise we made during the renovation.

More Headaches

So … how to fit all my must-haves into a dual purpose bathroom?

Space constraints (the room is 7’2” square) presented the biggest headache.

And did I mention the roofline slants downward making the space appear even smaller?

Here’s the original layout. And our architect’s proposed layout. Not much of a difference between the two.

Proposed Bathroom Layout
Proposed Bathroom Layout
Existing Bathroom Plan
Existing Bathroom Plan

For a home with only two bathrooms, I think a double vanity is essential … for functionality and resale. Replacing the regular door with a pocket door was an obvious solution. Unfortunately, placement of water and electrical lines made this impossible.

A bathtub was abandoned as well. Wah wah wah …

Before
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Before

Our architect’s proposed layout didn’t feel right to me and I asked everyone, including our UPS driver, their thoughts on possible solutions. When Mary Ann, from Classic Casual Home, stopped by to work on window coverings I dragged her into the fray. After looking at the space for all of two seconds she said … ‘it’s a shame you can’t move the toilet to the opposite wall’.

Cue the Hallelujah chorus.

Why couldn’t we move the toilet? It would allow the vanity to be centered on the wall creating a less crowded feel.

Why hadn’t I or anyone else (ahem … our architect) thought of this?

Demo
Demo
Bathroom Demo
Demo

By making this change, we gave up recessed shelving and a shower bench. But those things were lower on our hierarchy of needs.

Jim drew up the new layout, with a pony wall between the shower and toilet, and I turned my attention to creating a functional and beautiful space.

Bathroom Floor Plan

Final Layout

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Let’s look at the bright side.

Snowberry’s not a large house and the trip from living spaces to bathroom is hardly inconvenient. With no children at home and overnight guests few and far between, it’s really not a tragedy to do without a powder room.

And it’s one less bathroom to clean.

Bathroom Demo

What we lack in space can be made up for in design. And that brings me to the inspiration …

Design Inspiration

Ta da … Schumacher’s Pyne Hollyhock wallpaper in Indigo.

Pyne Hollyhock Wallpaper

Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock

This is happy wallpaper. I’ve wanted to use it for a while and our small bathroom seemed like the perfect place.

It pairs beautifully with my favorite paint color, Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore … so that’s what I chose for the vanity.

Benjamin Moore’s White Opulence is the paint color used throughout the house for the moldings, ceilings and trim.

Hale Navy Paint
BM Hale Navy
White Opulence Paint
BM White Opulence

 

Before demo I tried out several blue paint colors on the existing vanity.

It took a longer than expected to get wallpaper samples so – don’t laugh – I printed a few options. The scale is all wrong, but it gave me an idea of what it might look like and confirmed that Pyne Hollyhock was the clear winner.

Wallpaper samples

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Vanity Cabinet

Back to the vanity and the harsh reality that one sink is all we’re going to get. Even after moving the toilet, wall space is limited. The vanity is designed with a deeper center section tapering back on either side. When I say deeper, I mean a whole 22” … a couple of inches less than a standard cabinet.

Vanity Drawing

Tile & Stone

I chose a Pure White quartzite slab for the vanity countertop. In a honed finish.

It was used on the shower curb and pony wall cap as well.

Quartzite Slab and Tile Board

Selecting our quartzite slab at Peitra Fina, Inc.

For the flooring I went with a simple ceramic … white octagon with a gray dot. And I used the same tile in all white for the shower floor.

On the shower walls I chose classic white subway tile in a brick layout.

The niche is unadorned to keep it clean and simple.

The grout color is Bostik’s Silver Bullet.

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You can see the pony wall separating the shower and toilet area. I chose a Kohler one-piece toilet to fit easily within the shallow depth of the space.

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Pretty Plumbing

I fell in love with Delta Faucets’ champagne bronze finish and picked their Cassidy faucet with cross handles.

As well as their TempAssure shower trim.

Delta Cassidy Faucet in Champagne Bronze

Delta TempAssure Shower Trim

Delta Shower Trim

With a shallow vanity cabinet, the sink has to fit just so. Toto’s rectangular undermount sink worked!

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Finishing Touches

I’m all about molding and trim and decided to add a chair rail height (42″) bead board on the lower walls with the Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock wallpaper on top.

Blue and White Bathroom

We used a frameless shower glass with oil rubbed bronze clips and door handle.

White Subway Tile Shower

A round mirror softens some of the hard edges.

I decided to install the sconce lighting facing downward.

Round Vanity Mirror and Sconces

We used Emtek’s bathroom accessories (towel bar, TP holder and robe hook) in an oil rubbed bronze finish.

Emtek Traditional Bath Accessories

The door hardware is a clear knob with rectangular backplate in oil rubbed bronze.

The vanity cabinet knobs are from the same line.

I found this cute plaid rug and navy blue towels.

Blue and White Bathroom

Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home sourced a simple white fabric and Greek Key pattern trim for this sweet little Roman shade.

I found similar here and here.

Her seamstress made all the shades and draperies at Snowberry. She does beautiful work.

Blue and White Bathroom Roman Shade

At this point there’s no wall art in the room.

I can’t bear to cover up the gorgeous wallpaper and I don’t think it’s needed.

I’m considering some sort of rack or shelf over the toilet, but haven’t found anything I like yet.

 

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So there you have it … Snowberry’s Blue and White Bathroom.

Fairly classic, traditional choices that I hope will age well.

Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Wallpaper

Blue and White Bathroom

Blue and White Bathroom

Moral of the Story

This little bathroom caused more than its fair share of hand wringing, but the time spent thinking and rethinking the space was well worth it.

What’s the moral of the story … when you focus on making the most of what you’ve got (and not what you wish you had) things tend to work out.

If something doesn’t feel right … keep after it until it does.

Oh, and … always question your architect.

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Blue and White Bathroom Sources:

General Contractor: C Cubed Construction, Inc.

Wallpaper: Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock in Indigo

Paint Colors: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (vanity) & White Opulence (walls, ceiling, trim)

Beadboard & Trim: Apple Blossom Moulding & Millworks

Countertop Slab: Pure White Quartzite from Pietro Fina, Inc.

Fabricator: Coliseum Tile

Window: Pella Architect series casement window

Roman Shade: Classic Casual Home

Interior Door: T.M. Cobb Carrara Door

Door Hardware: Clear Knob with rectangular backplate in oil rubbed bronze

Flooring:   Floor Tile | Grout Color

Plumbing: Undercounter Sink | One-Piece Toilet | Faucet | Shower Trim

Vanity Area: Pure White Quartzite countertop, honed | Undercounter Sink | 2-Handle Widespread Faucet | Round Mirror | Sconce Lighting | Vanity Knobs

Shower Area: Wall Tile | Floor Tile | Grout Color | Shower Trim

Accessories: Plaid Rug | Navy Towels | Emtek Traditional towel bar, TP holder, robe hook | Vanity Tray | Makeup Mirror | Soap Bottle | Candle |Wastebin

Want to get up-to-speed with the renovation? Check out these posts to get the backstory …

Welcome to the Snowberry Cottage Renovation

Tour Snowberry Cottage Before

Ready, Set … Demo Day

Snowberry Cottage Design Inspiration

Snowberry’s Exterior Design & Paint Colors

Snowberry’s Interior Paint Colors Part One

Snowberry’s Interior Paint Colors Part Two

 

As always, I appreciate your visit and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Happy New Year from Snowberry!

 

Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by Monica Vargas Photography.



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Comments

  1. Carol S. says

    January 8, 2021 at 3:24 am

    I love your inspiration wallpaper and your lemons to lemonade story. Turned out beautiful. I’m not redoing right now but your links will make it do nice for anyone who is. How wonderful to be enjoying your bed home in 2021! Our new home is 1 year old tomorrow. It’s fun to experience a second year with so much already set, now just more tweaking!

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:21 am

      Thank must feel great, Carol! Congrats on your home-iversary! It’s so nice to be beyond the renovation stage and to the living stage. Happy New Year! xo

      Reply
  2. Karen B. says

    January 8, 2021 at 5:44 am

    Juliet,
    I love this bathroom. I’m in love with blue and white, such a classic color combination, and your bathroom is simply lovely. If a bathroom can bring happiness, this one does. Haha
    Karen

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Karen, that’s so funny … I’m definitely in a phase of life where a pretty bathroom definitely brings happiness. I need to get out more!!! xo

      Reply
  3. Robbin says

    January 8, 2021 at 6:19 am

    I love it!!! So crisp and classy!!! You definitely made the MOST of the small space!!!

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Thanks, Robbin … we couldn’t have squeezed one more thing into this little space … but it works and we’re happy with it! xo

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  4. Sophie says

    January 8, 2021 at 6:35 am

    This might be my favorite room of the house too. And as a guest…. It didn’t feel small at all. The pony wall makes all the difference!

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:17 am

      Thanks, Soph … you’ve experienced a lot of our guest baths through the years!!! xo

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  5. Vieux Carre says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:03 am

    Beautifully done. Just a quick comment on slabs. Sure hope you didn’t have to purchase a slab for the countertop. Many readers might not realize that some fabricators; the people who cut, and install stone for countertops and etc, keep all their good sized remnants from jobs. Our fabricator is one-stop shopping for incredible pieces of all types of stone for vanities, replacements for damaged marble on antique furniture and the like. He has an entire huge side yard next to his fabricating warehouse filled with treasures. Prices very reduced of course as he ioves to sell what is out there. I scored some gorgeous violet quartz left over from a restaurant bar project of his. Perfect top for a little contemporay occasional table. We have renovated 11 houses during the past 20 years, and have done everything from his side yard, other than kitchen countertops – then slabs of course. So, find a fabricator who keeps and sells their remnants, get to know them, and you will have a tremendous source for more beautiful stone than you can imagine. Congrats on your beautiful bathroom!

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Thank you! That’s great advice. We ended up using the two slabs for both bathrooms … and it was enough for shower curbs, surrounds and niche details in our master. To differentiate between the two bathrooms we used a honed finish in one and a polished finish in the other. We used every bit of those slab … they’re so expensive so doing so felt good. xo

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  6. Michael Ebert says

    January 8, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Now that looks like another Juliet masterpiece! Nice work!!

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Thanks, Michael … I always get a kick out of your visits to the blog! xo

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  7. LA CONTESSA says

    January 8, 2021 at 10:29 am

    DARLING BEAUTIFUL SPOT TO GO POTTY!
    LOVE THE WALLPAPER!
    XXX

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      You know it hadn’t occurred to me to use this bathroom once in a while! 🙂

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      • LA CONTESSA says

        January 15, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        AT LEAST ONE STOP A DAY!!!

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  8. ellen says

    January 8, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    Love this little bathroom. I’m not a blue person but LOVE this. One question, do you ever leave a toothbrush on the sink even if you’re not taking pictures..
    Love you

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    • Juliet says

      January 8, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks, Ellen … and the answer is NEVER!!! 🙂

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  9. classiccasualhome says

    January 8, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    This is so lovely, Juliet…just like you. Thanks so much for the mention.
    Mary Ann

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    • Juliet says

      January 9, 2021 at 9:33 am

      Mary Ann, you’re the sweetest … in addition to being the most talented and creative. xo

      Reply
  10. Jane Clifford | Typically Jane says

    January 8, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    I love when people use fun colors and patterns in bathrooms. Your vision turned out beautifully!

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    • Juliet says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks, Jane … it’s these tiny bathrooms that bring out my wild side! xo

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  11. Michele M. says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    Your bathroom looks fabulous. Well done, all. Good job in reaching out for opinions. Glad you got good advice!

    Wondering if you are going to spray paint your oil rubbed bronze to match up your champagne brass – is that even an option you considered? Just wondering. That champagne metalwork is stunning.

    And I wouldn’t cover up that gorgeous wallcovering either. Have a great new year. Sounds like yours has started out nicely for sure! That was a BIG transformation!!!! : – )

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    • Juliet says

      January 9, 2021 at 9:31 am

      Hi Michele … thanks so much for your kind comments. I’m so glad you agree that being without art is ok when the wallpaper is so pretty. I hadn’t considered spray painting the bronze to match the champagne finish. Although I have a good friend who spray paints everything and could probably help me with that project! I actually like the mixing of metals which has become a design trend. We’ll see how long it stays in vogue. Ha! Happy New Year! xo

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  12. Robin says

    January 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    This is beautiful. Such a great use of space!

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    • Juliet says

      January 10, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks, Robin … it was quite a challenge but at the end of the day everything we need is there! xo

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  13. Carol Karl says

    January 10, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    I just love the dark cabinets and that wallpaper! It’s almost identical to the fabric I used for my duvet cover and curtains in my master bedroom. So beautiful. You have such exquisite taste.

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  14. Lovely says

    January 10, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    Amazing job! I love the wallpaper and the color theme you chose!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

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  15. Marie says

    January 10, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    The wallpaper is a dream!! I love that you went with a blue vanity. You have impeccable taste!! Such a good idea to move the toilet. Our toilets face the doors and it bugs me!! Oh well, maybe in the next house we can have a different configuration. If that day comes, I will need your design input!!

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    • Juliet says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Marie – you’re so sweet … looks to me like you have excellent taste and design sensibility it that wonderful home of yours! xo

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  16. Kim Waldorf says

    January 11, 2021 at 5:32 am

    Juliet, I love this project! Everything in this renovation is beautiful. The wallpaper is gorgeous and the color of the vanity is a
    perfect companion. So glad you were able to maximize the space to center the vanity. Well done!

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    • Juliet says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks, Kim … I really appreciate your kind words. It was a challenging room, but we’re really happy with it! xo

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  17. Faith and Farmhouse says

    January 11, 2021 at 7:08 am

    Your fixtures are just stunning! I love the color you chose for the vanity, its all just beautiful!

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    • Juliet says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you so much … Delta’s champagne bronze finish is lovely and elevates any room. Even our little tiny one! xo

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  18. Shelley Wells says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    It’s absolutely lovely! The shade is blue is so calming. The wall paper—stunning!

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    • Juliet says

      January 13, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      High praise coming from you, Shelley Welley. I envy you your powder room though. xo

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  19. Kimberly Jones Snyder says

    January 12, 2021 at 5:25 am

    this is simply a stunning renovation! great use of your space. I will refer back to this when it is time to re do our “pink” bathroom! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Juliet says

      January 13, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      I had a pink bathroom once, Kim … so I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for your sweet comment. xo

      Reply
  20. Brianna says

    January 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    I just love how fresh and cheerful this color palette is! Beautiful work.

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    • Juliet says

      January 13, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks, Brianna … it does feel cheerful and puts a smile on my face when I walk by. I appreciate your comment. xo

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  21. Christin says

    January 13, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    Well done!!! I love a good bathroom transformation and this takes the cake!! Great choices all around and I too am obsessed with Hale Navy!

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    • Juliet says

      January 13, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks, Christin … I really appreciate the high praise. And, from a fellow navy lover no less. Yay! xo

      Reply
  22. Heidi says

    January 13, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    HI Juliet,
    You might not see this as I’m so late commenting. But, your guest bath is beautiful. I love the blue and white, the wallpaper and your choices for fixtures etc. There are always so many decisions to make and IMO you made great ones.
    I’ve never been afraid to question or disagree with an architect. Sometimes they just plain aren’t listening, and often they are so consumed with the entire project that simple solutions can be overlooked. It’s fun to find the perfect solution that no one else thought of!
    I hope one day to see this pretty room in person (hint hint!)
    XO Heidi

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  23. Jennifer Howard says

    January 16, 2021 at 1:20 am

    Oh, Juliet…this is just gorgeous!! I loved following along on your project; great post!!

    Reply

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Back to the details ... all of the guest bath accessories from our Fidalgo Island house were sold with the house (along with all the furniture, most of the art, etc.) ... so I needed to start over in our tiny blue and white guest bath. With so many bigger issues to work through in the house, I didn't spend a lot of time with this little jewel box of a bathroom. A vanity tray and mirror from @target, hand soap and shampoo bottles from @etsy, a candle and navy blue towels did the trick. All the sources are on the Blue and White Bathroom Reveal post on the blog.

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On the blog ... my first room reveal. It's Snowber On the blog ... my first room reveal. It's Snowberry's smallest room ... our blue and white guest bath. The post went up Friday, a few days late ... and I didn't have the heart to give it a shout out at the time. 
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So far 2021 isn't off to the clean slate, fresh start, everything's-coming-up-roses scenario I'd planned. 
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In addition to the shocking (and scary) events that took place in our nations capitol last week, Jim and I experienced two devastating losses. We're reeling.
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My former husband, and dear friend, succumbed to Covid. He'd been in ICU, on a ventilator, since before Christmas. He contracted Covid in a medical facility while rehabbing from an unrelated health issue. In other words, the skilled nursing facility that was charged with his well being killed him instead. How can this happen?
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If that wasn't enough, a good friend of Jim's died suddenly. Not Covid related.
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Losing friends and loved ones is devastating no matter the circumstances. Being unable to properly mourn by gathering with family and friends ... to honor them, celebrate them and share tales of happy times ... feels intolerable.
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The 23rd Psalm was my former husband's favorite. He wrote it out for me once when I was going through something and I've done the same for others in the decades since. It never fails to comfort me and perhaps you or someone you know can use a little comfort today.
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Psalms 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He taketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters. 
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life: 
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
for ever.
Order has been restored. Happy New Year! . I'm not Order has been restored. Happy New Year!
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I'm not a resolution maker, but I do like to set an intention at the beginning of a new year. This year my intention is in the form of a simple, inspirational quote by beloved author, Dr. Seuss. 
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"You'll never get bored when you try something new. There's really no limit to what you can do." 
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Bring it, 2021!

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It was so much fun decorating Snowberry for her fi It was so much fun decorating Snowberry for her first Christmas. As excited as I was to put the decorations up, it will feel good to take them down.
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When I was growing up our family spent Christmas breaks at my grandparents house in Washington. Grandma left her tree, and other decorations, up until we departed sometime after the New Year. We loved it, but I bet we weren't to the freeway before she started putting things away.
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Christmas Eve is here! . No matter how old I get, Christmas Eve is here!
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No matter how old I get, I wake up on Christmas Eve with a sense of excitement and anticipation. Growing up, my family spent the Christmas holidays at my grandparents house in Washington. On Christmas Eve Grandpa Hank, packed up the gifts and off we went to my aunt and uncle's. Before dinner all the adults went across the street to a neighbors annual open house. My mother, who did not 'cocktail' found this as tedious as all the kids. Once my mom had dragged everyone back, we sat down for dinner and then arranged ourselves around the tree to open gifts. My grandparents. were very generous and the gift opening went on for hours.After midnight we packed up the cars again and headed back to grandma's house to get to bed and await Santa's arrival.
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Here's the wide view of our coffee/cocoa station situation. The one I droned on about yesterday. I take my morning cocoa very seriously.

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Jim's coffee bar morphed into my Christmas cocoa s Jim's coffee bar morphed into my Christmas cocoa station. 
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Speaking of cocoa, I ran out of cocoa powder and my replenishment order is delayed due to the volume of UPS Christmas traffic. Quell horreur!
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At the beginning of lockdown our Starbuck's closed for a short period of time. This led to a renewed quest for an easy-to-use milk frother. Actually, it wasn't Starbuck's, but Jim's (early morning) golf game, that got me back on the hunt.
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He'd been making my morning cocoa with his fancy coffee machine. The milk frothing operation is nothing short of complicated and the possibility of hot milk spraying all over me, the walls and windows was less appealing than starting the day without cocoa.
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Anyway, one morning he left very early play golf and I found myself without Starbuck's or my at-home barista. It was time to renew my quest for a frother. 
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Lo and behold, I found it on the first try. Breville's Hot Cocoa & Milk Frother is amazing. So amazing it made it onto my first-ever holiday gift guide (on the blog). I feel like I should buy a second one to put away just in case mine goes on the fritz and they discontinue it. This always happens with lipstick.
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Yes, I'm slightly paranoid ... add this to my overhead-bin and pool chair anxiety.

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We’ve had our tree up since Thanksgiving.
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It’s a faux tree so no worries about losing freshness.
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It’s also pre-lit, which is everything in my opinion.
We had Thanksgiving dinner next to the twinkling lights of the tree. It was so nice, I think it will be our new tradition.
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In other new news ... I added a tree collar this year. A woven collar in a chestnut color from @balsamhill. I love it although storing it will be more of a challenge (space taker) than a tree skirt. But that's an issue for another day.

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#christmastablesetting #christmasmorningbreakfast #christmastree #holidaytable #holidayhome #cottagestyle #christmascottage #bhgchristmas #merryandbright #bhghowiholiday #christmasdecor #snowberry #cottagesandbungalows #mybhghome #moderncottage #myhousebeautiful #holidayhomedecor #moderntraditional #cottagecharm #mytradhome #traditionalhome #traditionalhomedecor #makemineaspritzer 
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Today on the blog, Snowberry's Christmas Morning B Today on the blog, Snowberry's Christmas Morning Breakfast Table! Using my mom’s @waechtersbachusa ceramic dinnerware. The fifth and final post of my Holiday-Palooza!
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Only four days until Christmas. I'm up and out early. First stop, the post office for holiday stamps (my holiday cards are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday), then UPS to ship out-of-town gifts, and back home to tackle wrapping.
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On Wednesday I'll morph into Santa's elf and door-drop gifts for my local friends and family.
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Many things may look different this Christmas, but my last minute rush to the finish looks very familiar.
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How are you doing?
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Merry, merry ... !!! 

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“I sincerely hope your Christmas...may abound in “I sincerely hope your Christmas...may abound in the gaieties which the season generally brings…” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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