Before we get to the reader redesign features, a quick Burger update. Yesterday was terrifying for us. Burger was sitting on Sherry’s lap when Clara and I came home. He jumped off her lap — as he’s done countless times — but this time he somehow lost his balance, flipped in the air and landed on his back and neck. He yelped. Sherry scooped him up and he seemed okay at first, so we set him down. He couldn’t walk. He had no balance, kept walking into walls, wouldn’t put weight on either hind leg and kept falling over.
While we rushed everyone into the car to get him to the vet, Sherry called ahead. During that call Burger appeared to have a brief seizure — he became rigid, his eyes were open but unfocused, and he shook violently. It lasted about twenty seconds. By the time we arrived at the vet he was acting normally again. He could walk and his vitals were fine. The vet thinks his stumbling and the brief seizure were likely from the shock of the impact. All tests came back clear and he restored full function, so we are incredibly relieved. They asked us to watch him for 24 hours for any unusual signs; we’re still a few hours away from that mark, but he’s back to his old self — jumping and running around like his usual hyper self. Whew. He really scared us, but we’re so grateful he’s okay.
Now, back to the reader redesign. As we move from kitchen to bathroom projects, it makes sense that the inbox is full of powder room makeovers. We’re especially taken with projects like Michelle’s — they aren’t full gut jobs, just a few thoughtful updates that dramatically improve the space. For Michelle, the biggest changes were paint, pattern and added molding. Check out her note and photos below.
As fellow stenciling survivors, I thought you might enjoy our powder room makeover!
We added moldings and used the Nova Trellis stencil from Royal Design Studio to transform a plain powder room into a quirky, stylish space.
The white is Ultra White by Valspar. The black is Black Leather by Dutch Boy.
We still plan to add crown molding and some wall art. I might change the mirror and window treatment too. This room is a bit bolder than my usual conservative style, but I’m really into it! – Michelle
We love it too, Michelle. A bold pattern in a small bathroom is a smart choice — those rooms rarely feel large, so embracing their scale and making them distinctive is a great move. The stencil energizes the space, and the added molding and trim bring a refined, finished look. Thanks for sharing the photos. What do you think stands out most: the crisp white molding, the rich wood floors, the pedestal sink, or the daring stencil? We’d love to hear which detail you’d choose.