Monday, August 27, 2012

Laundry Update


I know, I know, Laundry room again?! I guess I am a bit fixated on getting at least one room in the house DONE and OVER WITH! ;-)

Like most of you, I spend a lot of time here - hence, I have a speaker and Ipad stand to watch my movies and shows while I'm doing this humdrum chore.

So, last weekend, I did some sprucing up again in this space (No, I am not done, almost there, but not yet). Here is what I did - first, I added more art....


Framed Vintage Adds for less $1 each!

Isn't this what you would like to feel when doing your laundry?! Happy, carefree like
Maria in "Sound of Music"! ;-)

We also got a plumber to add us a utility sink. And to make the sink "more pleasing to the eye" I decorated it a bit...


Added a towel bar/drying rack atop from Walmart - $15
Laundry Canvas Art on clearance from Kohls at $8

Also coordinated these these using Chalkboard spray paint!

Over on the other side, we added a spot for our beloved "Inday" - our MINT! You know how much I love (and need) this gadget, so I had hubby help build a shelf for her and all her stuff!


No more looking for stuff all over the house - i hope!
I also update my storage organization... The labels for the basket is a D-I-Y project which I'll share with you guys later on

All nice and neatly organized stuff

Trying to switch to earth-friendly cleaners and laundry stuff with Mrs. Meyers
The cute vintage ruler crate is from the the local "Walker's Bluff General Store"

Baskets are from Target - on sale for $6.99
Challkboard labels were made by yours truly

Fishies stuff on the left and other non-categorizable stuff on the right

I do want to get rid of  some of these bottles and cleaners someday

 The 2 decorative cans were Iced tea containers and I modge-podged them using old gift wrap - been with me for 4 years now!

Rusty Iron got a doorstop from antique store - $5

I still have to paint the cabinets here as well as the ironing board cover, add a decorative valence on the window, and I think, after that, I would consider this room DONE!

Have a Great day!

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10 comments:

  1. I am such a fan of Mrs. Meyer's too. I hoarded when I moved back. Haha. I think I have a 5-year supply in my cleaning closet. My all-time favorite is Lemon Verbena. It smells super clean and fresh!

    I love what you've done with your labeling. I can't wait for your tutorial.

    By the way, how do you like your Mint? What is its voltage? I'm thinking kasi of getting either that one or a Roomba. :) I would love to hear your thoughts.

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    1. Hahaha! Me too! i love Method as well and Caldrea! Is there Mrs. Meyers in Pinas now? Hope so.

      As for the Mint, I wrote a review here...

      http://buhayatbahay.blogspot.com/2012/02/mint-2-review.html
      let me know if you still have further questions. We love our little INDAY and can't imagine without it. The GPS helps a lot, better than roomba which just bounces off the walls and stuff, this one cleans methodically. :-)

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    2. No Method, no Caldrea (btw, I saw it on sale at Marshalls when I was there last June), no Mrs. Meyers. Sucks right?

      I'll read your review; thanks for the link, Vel!

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    3. not even in ATC or Alabang Town Center? Hmmm, maybe you should try to bring some of that stuff there to sell?! I'm sure a lot of expats and tree huggers would love those natural products.

      BTW, mint is really just for solid floors, we have a different robot for our carpet, not Roomba, also has a GPS so no cleaning the same area twice.

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  2. You are so organized! Love the vintage ads and the antique iron as door stopper. Pretty clever! Great job, Vel!

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    1. Thank you Charmaine - I try to be organized as much as I can, but it's quite a task, I'm sure you know, hope this will help. Yeah, i fell inlove with those ads talaga, hope to get more. :-)

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  3. Now that is impressive. I really like the towel rack and target baskets. I try hard to make my laundry room a nice place to stand in, too.

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    1. Thank you Linda, as moms and wives, we all have to sort of try to "enjoy" that space and chore! :-) Have a nice day!

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  4. Cute vintage feel - love the iron doorstop and that ruler crate!
    Kelly

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  5. Hi, Love this!

    Especially the target baskets? Do you remember what the brand is? Or what section in target did you find them? Thanks!!

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