Life is funny and ironic sometimes.  Do you remember on Thursday I declared our main bathroom finished?  After waiting months to finish the vanity.  Well, this happened.  At 9 last night.

Consider that proclamation squashed.  Friggin’ mother lover –  that’s what I say in place of a four letter word.  Try it, it’s fun.

Somehow the wax seal failed and water started seeping under the tile.  Yeah, no obvious puddle as a sign of a leak.  We noticed the grout around the toilet looked darker than the rest of the floor, but assumed it was related to a certain little boy.  A good clean and we thought it was okay.  Until it reappeared a few days later, this time larger.  Last night, Ben noticed small bubbles coming up through the grout.  Umm, that’s not normal.  An inspection in the garage confirmed the toilet was in fact slowly leaking.  Ben pulled the toilet.  And the four tiles around it.  I wanted to cry, but didn’t.  We’ve cleaned up the water and now it’s drying.

Another wax ring will go in to double up our coverage.  Apparently something shifted, causing the ring to loosen.  What, we’re not sure.  This is the first toilet Ben has installed that has leaked.  Usually the wax ring squishes out, coming up through the bolt holes, but this one didn’t.  Lesson learned, a waxy mess is better than a leaky toilet.  At least the damage is fixable and minimal.  Tonight we’ll scrape off the mastic and re-install the tile.  Then grout before putting the toilet back.  With another wax ring.

Before this, we had a fun and productive weekend.  Way to end on a high note.  Ha!  How was your weekend?

I hope you’re all having a fabulous Friday!  Yay, it’s Friday.  Erin and Jen N., I think you’ll be happy to know you’re the winners of one Lily & Val chalkboard print and two Our Humble Abode prints.  Congrats, new art is so fun.

Now I need your opinions.  I’m trying to decide which drawer handles I like better.  The first is a super simple brushed stainless handle for $2.97.

I like the straight lines and the simple profile.

The second one is slightly larger brushed nickel for $3.97.

I like the size, but I’m not a fan of the slightly rounded shape.

 

Ben wants to use the same style we used in our old kitchen.

 

The problem is, Lowe’s has increased the price by $20 for ten pulls.  But, we can order some off Ebay for $1.50 to $2 each.  So the question is, do we use something we can get right now for twice the price?  Or place an order and patiently wait to get the cheaper handles?  Which also means we can’t install the finished drawer fronts because we’ll have no way of opening them until we have handles.

If you’ll excuse me, I’m headed down to finish refinishing the mini dresser.  Hopefully I’ll have it done to share on Monday.

Who’s ready for Etsy awesomeness?  Great, here ya go.

Origami Bird paper cut art from Sarah Louise Matthews:

Faceted Iron Pyrite Earrings by Lex Luxe:

Bathtub Caddy Shelf from Peppysis:

Warm Color Abstract Painting by Mossmottle:

Sterling Silver Knot Ring from Gramercy Eight:

Butterfly Art Print at Snoogs and Wilds:

Carved Heart Cutting Board by Wood Ink:

Hawaiian Islands Layered Papercut from Crafterall:

Orchid Vines Pillow Cover by Cloth and Ink:

Black Stripe Bag at Bagy Bag:

Recycled Glass Diamond from Meg A Meyers:

Wood Cut Lampshade by Minjon Shop:

Let’s Go Anywhere Print by Jump Off the Page:

Spring Meadow Print from MT Photo Journal:

Neon Square Ring at Cyclical Industry:

Coral Color Block Pillow by Jillian Rene Decor:

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And Nicole AP, creator of fun alphabet art prints.