Winter is coming…

Epoxy Countertops

OH MY!  We have discovered Stone Coat Countertops! A few weeks ago, we decided to refurbish our mini kitchen in the basement.  It was really out-dated and needed some help!  We figured sanding down and staining the cupboards would be a great start.

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Our “before” shot

Well, you know what happens when you start a house project, right?  It leads to other projects!  The cupboards looked so good, it made the shabby formica counter tops look especially icky! So, after quite a bit of research, we turned to Stone Coat Countertops.  We were so excited to get started that we actually drove to Wolf Creek, Oregon to get the product!

Stone Coat is an epoxy resin mix that you can mix to look like marble or granite, or any other thing you have a taste for- but can’t afford!  It’s a reasonably priced product, and very easy to use!  We were jazzed!

We started by making a sample tile, just to get used to the product.

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Here’s the countertop in progress…

 

Here’s the finished project:

 

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We are pretty jazzed about the results… so much, that we refinished our bathroom countertop too!

Sylvia Beach Hotel

Have you ever been to a hotel that just has that “something special?”  Sylvia Beach Hotel is that kind of place!  It has history, character, and a heart you just don’t find in many places these days.  It sits right on Nye Beach, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a better view in all of Newport!

Sylvia Beach is a reader’s paradise.  Each room is decorated to represent a famous author.  It is fabulous!  It’s obvious that much love and time has gone into each detail- in every room.  From Jules Verne to Agatha Christie to Dr. Suess- they’ve got them all!

We were blessed to have painted the lobby of this amazing hotel recently. Farrow and Ball paint was used on the desk- which is the centerpiece of the lobby.  Premium Miller Paint from Agate Beach Paint was used on the walls.  We think it looks fabulous!

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The gift shop really pops with this beautiful red accent wall!gift shop after

By the way, Sylvia Beach has the most amazing gift shop!  If you are looking for a special gift for the reader (or cat lover) in your family- this is the place to shop!

 

The entryway before…

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during…

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And after!

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