It’s finally spring here in Michigan. Some of you may think I’m insane, but I turned the AC in my car on today & I LOVED IT. I was walking outside at 8pm tonight & I was warm.. it’s just glorious. Don’t get me wrong, I love the coziness of winter & I’m actually thankful we live in a state that there are snowy winters because we get the pleasure of the springtime being so much sweeter. It’s really a blessing. One thing about winter is that it delays some projects. Whether you don’t feel motivated & just want to snuggle up with some hot chocolate or it’s the snow stops you from doing the actual project, either way the spring motivates you again to do those little projects. For me? I’m starting with our downstairs bathroom. It’s a small space & it really needs painting. The nicotine stained walls are dreary & it’s the only walls in the house that haven’t been painted yet since we’ve moved here 4 months ago. So, since the spring is here I am promising myself I will finally get those projects done I have putting off all winter. I figured I would post the “before” photos of the downstairs bathroom today so that you guys hold me accountable. I’m also blogging this to bring you guys an exciting opportunity. Stay tuned to the bottom of the post for more details. But first, our downstairs bathroom “before” & “progress”…
The downstairs bathroom before we moved in….
& a little progress I made last fall before we lived in the house… 
Back in the fall before we even moved to our Michigan house from North Carolina I came up to the house to work on it. I painted the cabinets in our downstairs bathroom since we salvaged those when we gutted the house. You can see that full makeover post [here]. I also ripped up the floor & took off all the old trim in the space. Here is how the space looked today when I quick snapped some photos of it…
The walls need to be painted, the mirror needs to be hung correctly, we need new rugs, towel hooks, art, decor, switch plates, & maybe a quick DIY ceiling fix. This is one of my spring projects & I’m so excited that now I can open the window for some fresh air while I paint the small space. Oh & maybe I will clean that dirty mirror while I’m at it?! Hi guys! No shame here!
Do you have any projects like this in your home? Would you like me to com visit you & help you with a little spring project? Well….
According to the Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index (AWSSI) the following cities are the 10 U.S. cities with the harshest winters-“10 Bleakest Cities of 2015.”
− Boston, MA
− Buffalo, New York
− Detroit, Michigan
− Hartford, Connecticut
− Louisville, Kentucky
− Nashville, Tennessee
− Newark, New Jersey
− New York City
− Portland, Maine
− Providence, RI
With that being said the cold and large amounts of snow has taken a toll on our homes especially in these areas. But don’t fret! Guess who is coming to the rescue?!
Yup, you guessed it!!!!
I have teamed up Lowe’s and these lovely bloggers to bring you a spring makeover!!!
All of us bloggers will be traveling to one of the selected cities [listed below] to work with one of you on a fun small makeover! While this will not be a FULL blown makeover it is still an AMAZING opportunity to partner with a favorite blogger and Lowe’s to give your home a Spring Refresh such as painting, landscaping, creating outdoor rooms, easy indoor updates and adding curb appeal to your home. Just some spring things we have done around my home…
Would you like to be considered for the Lowe’s Spring Makeover?
To be eligible for this opportunity you must:
*Be looking to fix up a space within your home
*Have a space that can be completed in 24 hours {2 days}
*Must live in or a suburb of:
-Boston, MA
−Buffalo, New York
−Detroit, Michigan
−Hartford, Connecticut
−Louisville, Kentucky
−Nashville, Tennessee
−Newark, New Jersey
−New York City
−Portland, Maine
−Providence, Rhode Island
*Must be the owner of your home.
*Be outgoing, energetic, and fun with unique stories to tell.
*Be comfortable on camera and/or interviewed by local media.
*Be in need of expert design help from one participating blogger.
* Be able to make quick decisions in order to keep tight timelines.
*Be available for 2 day period to complete the makeover between April 20-May 22.
*Allow photos of your home to be shared online
* Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
*Complete the online application form and agree to terms below.
Doesn’t this sounds fun?! Even if you don’t live in one of these cities but know someone who does, please spread the word to friends & family so it can reach those that live in the areas specified!
I will be sharing all of the progress with you on the homeowner who is chosen from my appointed city. So be sure to check here on the blog, on my Instagram [here], & of course Facebook. I can’t wait for this fun adventure!
To apply for Lowe’s Spring Makeover & to be considered for this opportunity just the button below.
Project submittal is April 13-April 17.
In the meantime you can check out tons of inspirational and how-to content to help transform your home this spring HERE. I have teamed up with Lowes to bring your this fun opportunity, but of course all the opinions are my own & I truly hope to work with one of you very soon!!! xx
![HAPPY TO BE HOME! If you missed it in my stories, we have spent the past few days working hard at our shop, @thefoundcottage, getting it ready to open on Monday. It’s been closed since march 18th & before the pandemic hit we were supposed to open the new part of our store, but that got interrupted so we are finally getting to do that as well. Our opening is going to look way different than planned [shopping by appointment], but different doesn’t always have to be negative... we are excited to get to open our doors again! My feet hurt, my body hurts, my baby is tired, we haven’t spent any daylight hours at home hardly, but oh man I’m so thankful tonight and forever grateful for the opportunity to work hard. The world is in a state of unrest right now & we are feeling lots of emotions, but I’ve learned through all of this that it’s ok to feel every single emotion all at once inside my heart from anger to sadness to joy and thankfulness. Can you tell on all these faces that they are happy we are home too? I think [& hope] we all sleep like babies tonight! 👶🏻🌈🏡☀️ #whitecottagefarm #copelandbeau #cozywhitecottage](https://www.lizmarieblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
I love the shower curtain. Where did you buy it?
Awwww, for once I wish my city was bleak! I would love to team up with someone! I even have the perfect project, my laundry room! With a Pinterest board of ideas and everything ready for someone to come help! Doesn’t St. Louis seem bleak enough for you?! Hahaha 🙂
Love what you’ve done with the bathroom so far! Where did you get that grain sack shower curtain?! I love it!
i love the style of the bathroom…my house currently doesn’t lend to this style, but I have a comp notebook with specs for when we build! Ohhh…i’m sooo ready…many ideas are from here, so thank you!!! Rock on sister solder!
Thank you for this exciting opportunity Our family moved into our home last year and would love some new inspiration, Most of my house looks like your “before” pics and our winter here in North Jersey was the bleakest EVER! I will quickly be applying for your consideration. Thanks again!
bummer…..might Grand Rapids be considered a “suburb’ of Detroit???? 🙂
Hello! I love the tall cabinet in your bathroom! Where did you get it??? Please don’t tell me you made it…. LOL!!
I entered the contest! COME ON OVER LIZ! 🙂
Nicely done! I’m looking for ideas for a bathroom remodel and love what you’ve done with yours!
I’ve been searching all your other posts for the answer, but can’t seem to find it! What kind of flooring do you have throughout your home? We are moving into our first home in two weeks & I’m in love with the dark wood look! Can you share what kind/type/brand of flooring you have? Thank you!
I LOVE your style!! I so love your blog! I, too, have a 1980s tri-level home. I don’t think we will ever move so I am working on updating it one project at time. I am dying to replace our cheesy oak trim with some 1X4s or 1X6s painted white. Do you have a post about how you did this or are you thinking about doing a post about this soon? I could use some helpful tips if you have any! And I am jealous of your doors!
Liz!!!! Are you kidding me? How lucky am I to live in one of the bleakest cities in the country this past winter! You have no idea how thrilled I would be for you and Lowe’s to help me with my back porch! I know you know that decor is my thing and I have an eye to pull my back porch together, but I need specific help on something I can’t do on my own! I just submitted! Keeping my fingers crossed! Great excuse to come over;)
thx