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Please note that I'm updating this post originally published for Kate's Mom Cave contest (Centsational Girl) so I can also join Susan's Mom Cave contest (Between Naps on the Porch). All updates are italicized.
Believe it or not, my talented friends, this is my current “Mom Cave”
and my favorite is this art.
As a mom to young kids, that 5 to 10-minute daily commune with Mother Nature gives me time to breathe and shut off the world's cares for just a little bit, then consult my calendar for the day, cross out what I have accomplished, and review the items that still need to be done.
It's clearly evident that my current mom cave doesn't live up to the ideal "Mom Cave of all Mom Caves" because of the sterile white color and bare walls,
outdated vanity and mirror,
and unattractive lights (and don't get me started with the laminate tile floors).
Since our recent move, I’ve been wanting to update its look starting with this from HomeGoods:
I'm realistic enough to know that such a beautiful item like this doesn't last long at HomeGoods so I have a plan B.
Plan B includes these awesome items from HomeGoods - sigh...I'm in heaven already.
Why should I win? So Blogland can see the evolution of my current plain mom cave into an aesthetically pleasing oasis that a $250 HomeGoods gift certificate can magically transform. If I win, I pledge to post my 'before and after' at Susan's Met Monday, so help me JUDGES.
Hope the power of intention works again!
I'm joining Kate's Linky Party so please click the link below for Mom Cave ideas at
Update: I'm linking with Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her HomeGoods Mom Cave Contest.
I love that vanity and it would look so nice in your Mom Cave. Love the painted room make-over too. It's amazing what a little paint can do. I posted about my newly painted bed/bath rooms just last week.
ReplyDeleteSherry @ A Happy Valentine
Have to love a mom with a great sense of humor to. Tranquility is where you find it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the contest.
Oh goodness . . . I know what you mean. Sometimes that moment in the bathroom is all the time I get to myself in a day as well.
ReplyDeleteOh you're too funny. If you can actually be in there by yourself, you're a better mom than I. I didn't get to use the bathroom by myself from 1989 - 1994!
ReplyDeleteFunny! And so, so true. I hope you win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful vanity! It will look wonderful in your mom cave.
ReplyDeleteJane
Too funny SJ...we all have our THRONES ;) That is a great deal on that sink and the white sink still matches your throne...so it will work...lol Best of luck, fondly, Roberta
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I have found myself hiding in the bathroom on occasion! I guess that would count as my mom cave as well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting. Be sure to link up to Happy Hour Wednesday. I'm having a CSN giveaway!
I totally understand! Good luck with the contest :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!!!!! I sometimes can't even get privacy in the bathroom...my 4 year old was hovering outside the door this morning waiting to ask me something. :s Visiting from Kate's Mom Cave party. Hope you'll stop by my blog to say hi. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so totally cracking me up right now! Way to go! Let's all get this little secret out in the open and just admit that sometimes this is the only place we are ever actually alone! And, sometimes even that room isn't sacred! :-)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know too that I am going to be featuring your nightstand transformation at this weeks Inspiration Friday party. Hope that's ok with you!
Vanessa
Calgon! take me away! I love all the updates you've chosen! Lezlee
ReplyDeleteToo funny! Great picks! Your bathroom would look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI believe that before one can receive one has to ASK and I think you did a wonderful job of sending those thoughts out to the Universe (and the judges.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I really love the sink/vanity that you have picked out.
ReplyDeleteI re-mixed my bathroom a couple of months ago, and know that it is so nice to be happy with your bathroom.
Best of luck!
I have a bathroom of the same ilk. You do deserve it, and a soaker tub to boot.
ReplyDeleteBest of you to you...
www.momnivoresdilemma.blogspot.com
very cute...I would have a little 6 YO standing out there banging on the door...hopped over from BNOTP-thanks for making me laugh!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I love your comment about having a "daily commute with mother nature". Honey, you deserve to win this contest!!!
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ButterYum
oh funny! this is going to be a cute hide out soon!
ReplyDeleteOMG, SJ! I am so happy for you! I can't wait to see your new bathroom. You are working so hard on your home, and I am very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Kathy
Congrats on your win! Can't wait to see what you do with the "john"...
ReplyDeleteYea! Congrats to us, you for winning the grand prize! I can't wait to see what you do! Being the mom of 5, I understand your need for 5 minutes alone, now and then,lol. Lezlee
ReplyDeleteSending a sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. Just popping over from Between Naps on the Porch. Congratulations on your win and have a blast decorating your bathroom! Very cute post, happy that you won. Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteBIG congratulations on your win! Have fun shopping and perking up your bathroom. Every mom should have 5-10 minutes of peace and quiet in a beautifully relaxing environment -- no matter where she is!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your WIN! You call yours your "Mom Cave" - I call mine my "Library!" LOL!
ReplyDeleteBest to you,
Gloria
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou really deserved to win. Congrats!
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