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    • Apr 16, 2012

    by Layla

    School Light

    So, we’ve got this guest bathroom. The right side of it is almost done, and the left side of it is…well…

    Work in there came to a halt sometime last year, but we did install a ($25) schoolhouse-style light fixture the other day, and it’s so nice to finally have a light on the ceiling in there.

    Besides the light fixture and ceiling, that side of the room hasn’t really changed all that much over the past few years. It started out like this…

    …and it currently looks like this…

    (The tub and toilet are down below where the pictures cut off.)

    Regarding the hole: Let’s just say I got a liiiiittle antsy to start working on that wall while my husband was at the store one day. And when I get antsy, sometimes I get hammer happy.

    Please tell me I’m not the only one that gets hammer happy.

    Better yet, please tell my husband.

    PS- We found the wood planks underneath the drywall on the ceiling and the winner of the herb crate giveaway is:

    Congrats, Vicki! I’ll be in touch with you shortly!

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    52 Responses to School Light

    1. megan at http://hosannamade5@blogspot.com says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 10:57 am

      I love the ceiling. It looks really great!

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    2. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:07 am

      That ceiling is a-may-zing!!!! Why do I have very little creativity when it comes to those details? Thank God for you to help nudge me along! ;-)

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    3. Barbara Medeiros says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:08 am

      lol not at all! When my husband procrastinates starting a project (which is always) I grab the hammer! That helps with his motivation! Glad I am not alone! :)

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    4. Tanya @ Lovely Greens says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:09 am

      Wowza…I’d be in big trouble if the mister came home to find that hole. Good luck on finding the right explanation Layla :)

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    5. Amy W.@TheBlissfulBee says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:09 am

      That ceiling!!! So pretty!! Do you have an older post on a how-to for the planked ceiling?

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    6. Tracy says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:12 am

      That pic of you through the hole made me laugh. “I heard a mouse” maybe?

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    7. Angie W says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:26 am

      LOVE what you have done! I wish I could have an awesome bathroom like that in my house. The sink area is fab with all the storage!

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    8. Ashley says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:30 am

      I love that you look like a total crazy person through that hammer hole! Ha!

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    9. Fairfield House says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:44 am

      Antsy? I have been known to get so frustrated I actually date and start wall journals. : l I am one of your ceiling fans {I am know laughing at the image of me suspended from your ceiling spinning in circles…”No Layla, you don’t need me on high!”} Hmm, where was I…I like your ceiling! Unfortunately, we need insulation in our walls and ceilings. :( Our bathroom reno has been going on so long I broke it down into phases. At least phase one is completed. Kinda. Sorta. For now.
      Hammer On!
      Love,
      Deborah

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    10. Becky Neville says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 11:50 am

      You are so adorable in that hole! I amm looking forward to the finished project!

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    11. Jami says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:04 pm

      The last time I got hole happy, it didn’t end well! I think I sent you pics. {head hung in bad planning shame} xo Jami

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    12. Sandy says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      I love what you did to the first half of the bathroom!! I bet the rest will be amazing as well!!

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    13. Carmel says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Love that cutie little light on your gorgeous ceiling! That pic of you is priceless- it needs a frame – maybe on your hubs desk. ;)

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    14. Jeannine Larocque says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      You are definitely not the only one to be hammer happy. I did the very same thing about 6 weeks ago to my husband. I hope the link works so you can prove this to Kevin.
      https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=358151750883225&set=a.275027352528999.73106.122595721105497&type=3&theater

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    15. Kelli says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Layla,
      I love your blog and wanted to know what color was on your lovely bathroom walls?

      Thanks,
      Kelli

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    16. jenn says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      what a lucky find in the wood ceiling! I love how the sink area is coming together. Did you already do a post on how you made the sink base?

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    17. Leen says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      love the simple light in there. I also love that you changed the white mirror frame to wood! I wouldn’t think that I would prefer the wood but I do :)

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    18. Colleen says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 12:48 pm

      Oh wow…love what you have done with the one side!
      It is so encouraging to see a job being done as time or resources permits, it makes me feel a little more …OK!
      Your ceiling discovery is wonderful & the light looks great!
      I think hammering away has a purpose!

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    19. Kelsey says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      The finished side looks amazing… as always!! :)

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    20. jamie says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      gorgeous ceiling!!!! and that pic of you looking through the hole just made my day… could you be any cuter???

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    21. Baileywife says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      You are too cute! And unfinished projects is the name of the game around here! I try to conceal them with my mad decorating skills..haha….doesn’t always work as well as nagging BaileyHusband to finish them does :)

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    22. Caroline~the wanna be country girl says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:14 pm

      Wow! I love the ceiling! You’re so lucky to have that just waiting to be found. The bathroom is going to be perfection, and no you’re not the only one who gets “hammer happy.” Can’t wait to see the finished produce.
      ~Caroline

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    23. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      The ceiling is beautiful! I wish I could find something like that under my dry wall. I can’t say that I get hammer happy but I do tend to get a little antsy. Which really doesn’t pair with my perfectionist (let’s take our time) husband.

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    24. Allison A says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      Well, count me in. I love to do projects but sometimes, my hands work faster than my mind. LOVE the light. Cute touch and I love the side you have almost finished.

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    25. Gab Gal Nan says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      You are GABulous! BTW…gonna mention you and your blog/website on my local radio show and my webtv show! The Gabbers that follow me and my best friend and biz partner in crime NEEDS to know about The Lettered Cottage!

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    26. Nan says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      One day while the hubs was at work I ripped the carpet out of the bedroom and bathroom and tossed it out on the front lawn. We live in the country so I wasn’t trashing the neighborhood. I then went back into the house and took down the walls that divided the bathroom from the bedroom. To say he was shocked when he came home was an understatement… there were live wires hanging from the ceiling. I don’t do electrical. *wink* Oh yeah, I also tore out the closet. The next day I took the sawzall to the bathroom sink, shower and tub. That weekend he helped me build a closet in what used to be the bathroom. BTW… He begs me to this day not to take anymore walls down.

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    27. claire says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      Love the ceiling and the light!! – As regards to the herb crate giveaway HOW DID I MISS THAT???- i completely didnt see that post!! Those babies are what drew me to your blog in the first plce a yr or so ago – i remember writing to find out where they are from !! – Thanks for letting us know – i am gonna go see how insane it wud be to get them shipped!!!!

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      • claire says:
        Apr 16, 2012 at 3:07 pm

        so….. they dont ship here! boo!!!! – Anyone coming to Ireland with room in their suitcase!!!!!!!!!!

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        • Marsha says:
          Apr 16, 2012 at 8:41 pm

          Claire,

          Buy your herb crates, ship them to me, and I’ll re-ship over to you. Really, I will send them.

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          • Layla says:
            Apr 16, 2012 at 9:02 pm

            You are so sweet to offer to do that, Marsha! :-D

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          • claire says:
            Apr 17, 2012 at 3:28 pm

            wow thanks so much – I just had an aunt offer to do the same – mmmm – i will check out shipping costs – they are probably pretty heavy huh?

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            • Marsha says:
              Apr 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

              Let me know if you need my help- if your Aunt is closer to the east coast then it will be less expensive, than if it shipped from Minnesota. It sounds like you have been wanting them for a while, if you don’t do it you will regret it…plus, they are so versatile you’ll be able to incorporate them throughout your entire home if you wish.

          • claire says:
            Apr 18, 2012 at 4:39 pm

            Marsha – Sorry Layla to hijack this page but cant find another way to connect with Marsha!! You are so right- i have even started dreaming about them!!! -I found out that the package weighs about 8lbs but am having difficulty working out how much postage to Ireland would be- My aunt is in Colorado – Is that better? Claire

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    28. Lisa says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 2:51 pm

      I guess if you start it, then you have to continue, because who likes a whole in the wall?

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    29. sixteen fourteen says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      That light is adorable, and I LOVE the ceiling! We had a similar ceiling in our kitchen/family room, but we painted it white. Why are you trying to make me wish we hadn’t?! ;-P

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    30. Marianne in Mo. says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Love how the bath is coming along! I know it’ll be fantastic when you’re done!

      Glad for Vicki winning the crates, but sad that I didn’t!

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    31. Amber says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      There was definitely a caption of: Heereee’s Johnny! in my head when I saw the photo!

      The room is coming along nicely!!

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    32. Jody says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 6:14 pm

      Love your bathroom!!! Your blog insprires me!!! I have saved to my desktop!!! Hammer away!!!:)

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    33. A Speckled Trout says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      I love that you do things in fits and starts. I have grown weary of the blogs where money and professional help seem to be no object. Voila……….done and perfect and so not real when you don’t have a trust fund. Thanks for writing a blog that I can relate to over and over :)

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    34. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      What a cute little light and the hole makes me laugh :)

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    35. Danielle says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 7:11 pm

      Wow! You guys are amazing. Love the finished half! x I know what you mean about getting antsy.

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    36. Maria says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Love the ‘Almost Done’ side and I cant wait to see how the other side is going to turn out… I’m sure very beautiful! And the light… so so cute! You guys are awesome LOVE everything you two do :)

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    37. anna says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 8:19 pm

      Once I knocked out a whole wall when the hubby was at work! ( without his knowledge! )You are not the only one!!! And I am glad to be in good company! :)

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    38. Vicki says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      I Won! I’m so excited! My fingers crossed really did work!! YAY! Thanks Layla!

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    39. Cottage Neighborhood says:
      Apr 16, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      Oh my goodness Layla, only you would have that great of luck to find those wood planks under a drywall ceiling. I am so jealous, that is an amazing find. Where they anywhere else in the house? They’re gorgeous!

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    40. Genny says:
      Apr 17, 2012 at 7:35 am

      OMG! So glad to hear that you get “hammer happy” too! It’s the best way to get something done — I mean, once you hit that hammer, you HAVE to finish or fix it! Right?!

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    41. Nancy says:
      Apr 17, 2012 at 9:45 am

      Your hammer-happy moment reminds me of the time that a friend of mine decided to install a window in a bedroom at the cottage. She cut the hole and then couldn’t figure out why she couldn’t push it out. She soon discovered that there was a tree mere inches away from the wall in the middle of the window! Oops. It was lesson learned to at least plan a few steps ahead at a time.

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    42. Stephanie Durdan says:
      Apr 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm

      The fact that you found those wood planks under there just makes me think that your house was waiting just FOR YOU TWO to come along and discover all of its hidden gems. I tend to think houses have feelings and thoughts, lol, and it warms their souls to be loved and cared about.

      I hope my house feels that way with every change we make, too. I also hope she LOVES the new faucet, windows and doors we just installed in her kitchen this past week. :-D

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    43. kelly@refresheddesigns. says:
      Apr 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      You are not the only hammer happy gal! How luck were you to find those beautiful planks up there!? And I love how you mirrored them in the table-turned-vanity. Brilliant.

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    44. Cynthia Hallum says:
      Apr 18, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Well I got hammer happy when day while the hubby was gone. He told me that he thought we had electrical in a wall by our front door and I wanted the wall gone. I took off the ledge on top of the wall and I could see down inside. No electric that baby came down really fast. It was fun and led to all kinds of other problems like the floor where the wall used to be. But I got a new floor from it. Yeah!!!

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