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10 Years and FINALLY Getting It Right with My Houzz Team

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This dilemma is a continuation of two years of design deliberation from my original dilemma’s call for help. My site was glitching so had to start anew.

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Seajay Sparkles

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Hey all y’all. I was able to pull off a beautiful birthday celebration for Jack in September his 90 but he is still alive and kicking thank goodness he was able to laugh at the wording that was on his cake🧑🏻‍🦳how could I resist giving him the jab on his day. He’s so damn healthy. I’m definitely doing better but dealing withdepression . I have been living in this facility fora year now and sometimes the light at the end gets a bitdimmer. But I remember when that happens that I have so many friends and family who love me and pray for me so I am able to get through the pain and longing I surely do miss all of you and I hate to admit that I have ——forgotten how-to post a photo on Houzz and to all my Jewish friends I want to extend my deepest condolences for the agony and pain you have suffered and are suffering n mustsuffersure I’ve
posted hundreds in the past haha 😂

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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
I loved that faucet too. Glad you like. I think straighter lines on mirror might be best?
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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
Still like this mirror though. https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Miller-Traditional-Decorative-Farmhouse/dp/B0CDCN8CCR/ref=asc_df_B0CDCN8CCR?mcid=4c98cec636eb31458fc33ced03f1d6f1&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693394158628&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3448170766913325458&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027790&hvtargid=pla-2268556203274&psc=1. Next house or redo you would have pair for above night stands! lol.
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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
I am leaning toward gold framing on mirror with that champagne faucet.
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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
This is more glam look. https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Miller-Traditional-Decorative-Farmhouse/dp/B0CDCN8CCR/ref=asc_df_B0CDCN8CCR?mcid=4c98cec636eb31458fc33ced03f1d6f1&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693394158628&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3448170766913325458&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027790&hvtargid=pla-2268556203274&psc=1
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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
Art with picture light across from mirror will work wonders! Did this wall for a client recently and it is amazing!
happyleg
18 days ago
Love the fancy mirror!
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DD Deco
Original Author
18 days ago
Beautiful Flo!
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DD Deco
Original Author
18 days ago
I do too Happy 🥰
DD Deco
Original Author
18 days ago
Ran out of paint 🤯 back at it again tomorrow 💃 it’s very dark 😬 can always add wallpaper in the new year 🧐 some mirror samples for reference
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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
This is rough but best I could do with current pictures.
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Flo Mangan
18 days ago
Not crazy about shelf in here. Just will add clutter in my mind. MHO
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Flo Mangan
17 days ago
Instead of shelf how about this for tall cans etc and add plant for warmth. https://www.amazon.com/Wocred-Bathroom-Basket-Crushed-Diamond/dp/B0CQ8GVDZQ/ref=asc_df_B0CQ8GVDZQ?mcid=15fdcc3ff87c3092b16d0da5eddabc08&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693308331001&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2271078203519339642&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027782&hvtargid=pla-2282004446149&psc=1
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Flo Mangan
17 days ago
Here. That link isn’t working right.
Alice
17 days ago
Big mirror is awesome, really can dress up with that!
happyleg
17 days ago
Love the lights! Is that color "Raisin?"
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Flo Mangan
16 days ago
In case we don’t find another, I still like this with your vanity. Nice complimentary lines. https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Miller-Traditional-Decorative-Farmhouse/dp/B0CDCN8CCR/ref=pb_pd_lutyp_pd_typ_ma_typ_dealz_cs_hve_pinned_m_sccl_1/146-4884673-1448456?pd_rd_w=lKOQ9&content-id=amzn1.sym.584e27b9-216a-4049-80d6-53e2635054b5&pf_rd_p=584e27b9-216a-4049-80d6-53e2635054b5&pf_rd_r=X2CETS4JAQBFF5MQZANT&pd_rd_wg=ih3Nc&pd_rd_r=15222ed8-64f4-445f-9bc9-3d6b5cd82437&pd_rd_i=B0CDCN8CCR&psc=1
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Flo Mangan
16 days ago
Of course, we would hang it vertically. 😊
lynartist
16 days ago
Hi DD, just checking in and saw that beautiful mirror! IMO it’s a no brainer for that sink🤔
lynartist
16 days ago
This one
DD Deco
Original Author
16 days ago
Good Morning Houzz Fam 🥰 Lyn!! I have missed you!! I have been thinking of you often and especially while painting a deep vibrant color with the travertine 😁 I love that mirror too! I have a rail on that wall so would one cut it out behind the mirror to sit lower or hang above it? Flo and Lyn, thank you for the mock-ups 😘😘
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DD Deco
Original Author
16 days ago
Alice, I do too - just too large!
DD Deco
Original Author
16 days ago
Happy, the color is a Brinjal copy by SW. But I have a plate painted with raisin and was debating between the too - they are very close! I’ll post a pic of the plate so you can see the difference when I find it 😘
lynartist
16 days ago
Yes,cut the rail to accommodate that mirror! It is a beauty and so glam!
DD Deco
Original Author
16 days ago
Here is another strong contender -
DD Deco
Original Author
16 days ago
And I may acquire this bed!!!! Working on it🤞may influence mirror in bath?
lynartist
16 days ago
I think the plainer mirror is just so elegant! It goes so well with the sink base!
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Flo Mangan
16 days ago
What bothers me about that mirror, is the cut out at bottom. Like the mirror was damaged and it was cut out to save it. I do prefer simpler lines though.
lynartist
16 days ago
The cutout is really the top! I hung it that way because I thought it looked really cool!
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Flo Mangan
16 days ago
That bed is awesome. Sure hope you can snag it. Gorgeous. Just check height to make sure it will work where you want it.
lynartist
16 days ago
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DD Deco
Original Author
16 days ago
I think the bed is mine ♥️ pick up after thanksgiving- have my work cut out for me!!!
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Flo Mangan
16 days ago
Yippee! That bed is a great find. High quality look and will serve well for a long time.
Seajay Sparkles
15 days ago
I love everything and I really love both mirrors so I can’t choose one
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Flo Mangan
15 days ago
Seajay! Happy Thanksgiving to you! Found another simple mirror. Nice shape and narrow enough for side sconces.
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Flo Mangan
14 days ago
You asked about adhesive for mirrors. I have had good luck with this product. It doesn’t specifically state for mirrors but I think it might work.
DD Deco
Original Author
10 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving Houzz Fam! I am so thankful for you all 🥰 the bath is gorgeous!!! Just have the door and touch ups. The vanity top doesn’t reach the wall so will have to trouble shoot that issue 🤷‍♀️ I’ll take pix once cleaned up …after Thursday 😂😘 Lyn, I LOVE that mirror as well! He hasn’t responded yet!! Flo, love the last mirror but I think it may be too slim but I love the height to offset the bulky shower 🤷‍♀️ Seajay ♥️ 😘
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Flo Mangan
10 days ago
Hope you have a Blessed Thanksgiving!!
Alice
10 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving DD and family!
Seajay Sparkles
9 days ago
The holidays are really hard 😿😿😭🤬
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Flo Mangan
9 days ago
God Bless you Seajay! I know this is so hard for you. We are delighted to be here for you though! We are waiting for our family celebration in January which is our custom even though this year our oldest grandson’s can’t come. So life is always challenging us. Just have to find ways to smile and laugh everyday! Hang in there. We love you popping in whenever you can!
glschisler
9 days ago
Hi Seajay! I will be headed up your way Monday. We signed up for a bus tour to Myrtle Beach SC for 3 nights of Christmas shows.😊
glschisler
6 days ago
Spending tonight in Savannah GA., We leave for Myrtle Beach tomorrow morning.🥱Long day today on the bus!
dsimber
6 days ago
Seajay, I'm sorry this has been such a long haul. I think of you often and am delighted when I see one of your posts. ❤️
liasch
5 days ago
Aww…hugs, SeaJay… I posted on another thread that I was thinking of you through the holidays and was hoping that you were able to get some holiday cheer. Yes I can imagine the holidays are difficult, not being in your own space to celebrate.
liasch
5 days ago
And furthermore, there’s a postal strike on here so I can’t even send you a card or a letter to help cheer you up. 😢A lot of people in Canada are going to be affected by this postal strike as even if it gets better before Christmas there will still be a huge backlog.
Seajay Sparkles
2 days ago
Thanks everyone for your sweet words of encouragement I miss yall so much. And glassy Savannah is just 20 miles from my house so it’s sad I won’t get to see you and say hey‼️.
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Flo Mangan
2 days ago
Seajay, I know you do! But hope it helps a little bit that we can communicate on Houzz and keep things going at least somewhat!
Seajay Sparkles
2 days ago
Edit. 20 minutes not miles
glschisler
2 days ago
Seajay! I am blowing you kisses tonight! We are at the Holiday Inn Express in Hardeeville, SC. I tried to google Your friend! She is a photographer! I wanted to call her to pass on the love!❤️❤️❤️
Molly
10 hours ago
Hi DD. How is the bedroom/bathroom coming along? Were you able to get the bed?

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