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Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Tue 01 Apr 2008, 7:46 am

I haven't even started the bathroom cleaning yet. Sad

We cleaned out one of our largest closets over the weekend. I had to move my vehicle out of the garage because we're storing all the stuff we're getting rid of in there until we can take it to a charity.

Hopefully, if everything goes well with my father tomorrow, I can start the bathroom on Thursday. (keeping fingers crossed).

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Tue 01 Apr 2008, 10:36 am

wow I forgot
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Gayla

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Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Wed 02 Apr 2008, 1:56 pm

I'm gonna join in. You've all inspired me!

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Wed 02 Apr 2008, 2:06 pm

I put wicker baskets in my Bathroom for towel and wash clothes

In the boys bath I but a huge basket for their clothes if the want wash done it better be in the basket .

I replace the shower curtains and the curtains in our guest bath

I have basket for mouthwash and that we keep tooth brushes in a cases.. and change them often .
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Wed 02 Apr 2008, 3:35 pm

Glad you are joining in Julie. Please share any tips or ideas that you might have!
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Vicki

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Wed 02 Apr 2008, 5:23 pm

That's great Julien, we're currently choosing a different project/room each month so we have several weeks to totally overhaul that area, that way we're more likely to stick with it and not get overwhelmed. Let us know here and there how you're progressing Smile

Regarding the idea I mentioned before about using terracotta wall pot holders as storage, I'm wanting to perhaps use one but decorate it with shells, I think that'd be pretty in the bathroom. I shall have to wait a whole month though as I'm not making any unnecessary purchases this month....phooooeyyy Neutral

I'm so tempted to paint our bathroom now too....but there are other rooms which could do with that first.....but it is such a small area.... Laughing

Also, now is a good time to get rid of any old/worn towels too, recycle them as rags/cloths or donate them to animal shelters. The weather is cooling down here so I'm allocating a few to our poochie's bed. Hey!!! We don't have a dog emotican so pretend this monkey is a dog with no ears monkey

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Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

LOL....
I'm glad you are joining us, Julien!

I am stummped on where to store things! So, far I took a big tote that was in our "secret room" that had the kids church clothes in it and took them all and hung them on hangers in their rooms...we had to have all the clothes down here when Rob was on nights as we couldn't do anything when he was sleeping...so that was done! Smile

And I organized my underwear drawer...I got small totes that would fit in the drawer for socks, underwear...etc...I like it much better.

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Thu 03 Apr 2008, 8:20 am

I started cleaning the bathroom this morning. It needs to be painted. Dh agrees. We may do it before the fall. I'm not sure yet.

Anyways, if anyone is interested in cheap curtains for the bathroom, I bought a bed sheet on sale. I cut it down to make both curtains for the window and the outside shower curtain. I think at the time, it only cost me around $10 for the sheet. I starch the material and iron it to keep the dust off of them and to have the curtains hold their shape better from the steam. I change colors for the seasons - I have a white,yellow and blue plaid for spring/summer and medium brown with blue leaves for fall/winter. Then, I accessorize with matching rugs.

For storage, we have a large vanity mirror with three extra shelves on the side, a vanity with three extra drawers and my father made us a shelf. By de-cluttering, everything has a place and is accessible, now.

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Tue 08 Apr 2008, 10:20 am

The bathroom is done. I still don't like all the stuff on our one shelf. It seems everytime I clear a space and have room, something from someone fills it up and looks cluttered again. Rolling Eyes

But, it's nice and clean. I changed the curtains, rugs and shower curtain.

It looks nice and bright and clean.

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Tue 08 Apr 2008, 12:48 pm

I got my bathroom done and but the boys bath is a work in process.
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

I did Ashley's bathroom...it looks GREAT!!!!! She had all her clothes in there...but now she doesn't and there's SOOOO much empty space! I LOVE it!

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Tue 08 Apr 2008, 8:18 pm

Well done ladies, I'm still sifting through bits and pieces that were 'unsures' the first time. This time I'm being more ruthless but it's pretty tidy and organized anyway. DH does need to fix a tiny slow/leak somewhere under the vanity in the far end cupboard. All my beach towels (which are rarely used) had to be taken out, washed and stored elsewhere until this is done!
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Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

Your bathroom looks great!!!!! Good job, Skin!!

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Wed 09 Apr 2008, 7:35 am

It looks nice, skin. Good job.

Subject: Re: APRIL ORGANIZING - The Bathroom Fri 11 Apr 2008, 5:56 pm

Nice Job skin. My bathroom is done but the closet hasn't been touched yet.
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Vicki