Sparkly Clean

Sparkly Clean is what I want my littles' teeth to be - you know, cavity free. So anything I can do to encourage brushing, I'm doing it. And that includes making a fun dino toothbrush holder for their bathroom. Ok, yes; I also did this little DIY for me. Organization and clean countertops make my heart sing. Is that so wrong?

materials:

dinosaurs from the Dollar Tree

spray paint

knife (mine was just a kitchen knife because i still can't find our exacto knife - ugh)

steps:

cut holes (they don't have to be perfect)

spray paint

stuff toothbrushes into holes

enjoy

Easy peasy right? That's what I thought too. But this was the reality I found every morning and night in the boys' bathroom...

Not exactly the cute and clean bliss that I had planned. Hey, they're 4 and 7. I think I have to lower my expectations a bit. I'm pretty sure they could give a rat's butt about how "cute" or clean their bathroom is. This is evidenced by toothpaste spit in the sink and tinkle trails all over the toilet. Boys, you gotta love 'em. No worries on the rad dino holder though; it can be used in other ways.

I got out my trusty kitchen knife again and just made a larger hole.

Then I shoved some q-tips in there for a spiny dinosaur weapon of earwax cleaning power. Ha! Take that DIY fail. I will make you be a success no matter what! And if this doesn't work, I'm just gonna plant a succulent in the hole and call it a day.

How do you entice your littles to keep a clean bathroom and body? xo

Around the House: Master Bath

Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share a little design compromise with you guys. My hubs is simplistic. We're talkin' grey, navy, brown t-shirts, with cargo shorts and pumas kind of simplistic. His wardrobe matches his design philosophy - clean lines and neutral colors. The more stark and modern, the better. This, as you know, is so not me. I love industrial, eclectic, modern, vintage and everything in between - all rolled into one. With a bit of color injected via accessories. So how do two vastly different design aesthetics marry harmoniously? Very carefully and with a lot of give and take. We're getting there... I think.

He loves the clean lines of the stacked white tile above. I love the knobs, hooks (from Hobby Lobby, kid you not) and lighting (West Elm) seen above. He picked out the faucet and we agreed on the Hemnes vanity from Ikea. (Which may or may not work with the sink we want...sigh of frustration inserted here.) Then I'll be adding estate sale finds and other eclectic bits and bobs...

bathmat via target to get my eclectic needs met (ha!)

Like marriage, design is give and take in order to make both parties happy. Then the lady comes in and adds a bit of inexpensive flare that the hubs gracefully accepts, knowing she craves a bit o' spice. Ahhh...happily. ever. after. xo