Friday, July 17, 2020

Good Vibrations

Kate Sade Towels from HG

Yesterday was an A plus!!!!!!!!!!!!

I decided I needed a little break. So I took a carload of things over to Venice and interacted with my darling painters. Then I headed to my stone/granite place that did a wonderful job on all the counters here. I know exactly what I want - a gorgeous black stone for the guest bathroom and a white marble type look for the master bath. Paula led me to their remnants - in the stone area was the most beautiful slab in the world - black with orange veins for the guest bath. She said it was one of their highest end stones. My wallpaper will love it!!!!!!!! Done.

Then we headed over to quartz. I reminded her I need over 7 feet. She had a quartz remant that is perfect. Hint -  I need something very understated to go with my GORGEOUS blue and white dragon Chinese porcelain vessel sinks. It is white with very subtle grey veining. I love the vessel sinks I used here. Do not try to dissuade me from vessel sinks - I have used them here for 9 months and love them. Beautiful and easy to clean. I will be there today to approve the templates and will try to take photos.

And the price for the two bathroom counters was like free. Seriously inexpensive. Remnants are priced ridiculously cheap. About 75% less. They are doing the templates at 9 AM today and install is Wednesday. I am thrilled!

Then I went to my unbelievable HomeGoods and got a boatload of these gorgeous Kate Spade towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Great price, love the color. I will find a local monogrammer. I find that with the vast majority of online stores that monogram, I dislike their font and style choices. The monograms are too small and too boring. This way I can choose my own. I got 4 bath towels, 4 hand towels, and 4 washcloths for $64 and I had a $30 certificate to use. Can't beat that!

I found all sorts of other great things at HG as well - coral pink bath sponges, a Kate Spade book, lobster beach towels, I had a blast.

This afternoon my handyman is coming over to see what needs to be done.

I just ordered these banana leaf dog beds for Harper and Margot.


On a more serious note. Truthfully. I have always had a happy life where I felt the universe was on my side. Things almost always worked out well. Since meeting GG, everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. GG is a magnet for bad karma and most of it he brings on himself. Really, all of it he brings on himself. I got caught in the maelstrom. Now, once again, the good vibes have returned to my life. Things go right. I am very thankful.


37 comments:

  1. Who would have guessed you could find black stone with orange veining? And at a discount? You are on a roll! Good fortune is definitely guiding your footsteps as you furnish your house. LOL, maybe it's a good day to buy a lottery ticket.

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    1. I have never bought a lottery ticket. Might be time to start. Things are going swimmingly, thank you.

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  2. I cannot wait to see the the countertops!! It is wonderful to share in your excitement!
    Michelle

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    1. Thanks, everything seems to be coming together.

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  3. Beth, I look forward to your posts every day! So fun. Can you remind me where you purchased the vessel sinks? EGV

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    1. I promise to do a post on it this coming week with all the details.

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  4. I am simply BLWN AWAY by how much you are accomplishing single-handedly every single day. Also, how quickly various work gets accomplished by the workers. Here in Manhattan it's a protracted death of a thousand cuts to get the simplest thing accomplished like say, painting a room or polishing a marble floor. It's enough to make me want to move to your hood.

    Your good instincts and a swift exit made you dodge a bullet with GG and he let a good one get away. Your bright outlook and positive energy are fun to be around and they attract good things and people who want to do good things for you--from painters to shop sales people. That's how good luck happens and that's how you made it happen. Thank you for makings us your virtual friends and sharing.

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    1. Just want to say that I second Delta's comments! Beth, you are a positive, inspiring person.

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    2. Delta - Your comment means a lot to me. First, I always heard it is hard to get good workers down here. I have found the opposite. Amazingly good experiences with everyone, but I do a lot of research before hiring and treat people well. And I so appreciate your support. Sharing this journey has been motivating, healing, and has made it much more fun. I enjoy your insightful comments every day. Thank you.

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    3. Design Doctor - Thank you so much for that.

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  5. We all make mistakes. And sadly often live with them. Then we see the light. Congrats on starting anew. THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

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    1. I do feel the best is yet to come. I have not felt this at peace in a very long time. Thank you for your comment.

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  6. Your joy in this post simply danced off the screen! Yes, indeed, you are on a roll—as in let the good times roll! Great score on the towels. I'm seeing your monogram incorporating your CC logo—that would be whimsical gorgeousness! So glad the good vibrations are letting the sunshine in.

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    1. Wow, I love the idea of a CC monogram. Way more fun than my initials. You are incredibly creative.

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  7. Great finds and so many good vibrations are coming your way to support you not only in the universe but also from your followers who are cheering you on with your new home.

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    1. I appreciate the support from everyone very very much. Thank you.

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  8. I absolutely treasure your posts, and am so inspired by you. I only wish our Home Goods were anything like yours- here, they are a big sad wasteland of unfortunate trends. I luckily escaped my own GG situation a few years back, and it's been nothing but blue skies ever since. Loving reading about your resilience and great taste- thank you for being willing to share with us!

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    1. Thank you for following. Escape in the time of covid has been a challenge, but it has made me stronger. I'm sure you can relate. So happy for you as well.

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  9. Leave negativity behind and never look back, girl! The future looks so bright and beautiful now :) Good for you!

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    1. Amen. Thanks for your support. I am trying to - so far, so good!

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  10. Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together! Those towels are perfect and the color is my favorite. What a great buy you got on your countertops. Just please make sure to wear a mask so your safe.

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    1. Yes, I had a great week and I am trying to stay safe. A serious challenge here in Florida, to be sure. Thanks.

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  11. So happy for your happy life. Let the good times roll!

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  12. Please share who you find to do the monogram work! I can’t wait to see photos of the counter tops.

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    1. I found a local monogram place with fabulous reviews and will post if all turns out well. Thanks.

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  13. Gee Whiz! If that's what you get done on a break I can't wait to see you go full blast. Seriously, what a wonderful example you are to find your bliss and follow it. The towels are gorgeous, the dog beds are good enough for people, and I can't wait to see your vessel sinks. In your hands all things are possible. Continue to manifest beauty.

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    1. Thank you so much. I had a great week. Onward and upward.

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  14. Hi Beth, it’s been so much fun following your progress! How about black monogramming on those towels? It may be just the unique touch you need!
    I spotted a pair of black, coral and gold electric sconces on eBay and emailed you a picture. So chinoiserie chic! Check them out and let me know! Keep up with your good luck!

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    1. Black sounds great. I had not thought of that. Sorry I overlooked your email. I will go find it. Thanks!

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  15. How joyous you sound! Enjoy your new freedom and answer only to your heart. I cannot wait to see that granite! The only downside to moving my MIL up here from Sarasota was knowing I’d never get to go to that Homegoods again.

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    1. That is quite a downside. LOL. Thank you so much.

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  16. I cannot wait to see the finished powder room. Can. Not. Wait!

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  17. Great finds. I have to say that my favorite place for inexpensive monogrammed towels is a Ralph Lauren set at Horchow that you shared years ago. I always buy the sets when they have deals.

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    1. RL linens - sheets and towels are being manufactured by a different mill and the quality has gone down terribly. RL at Horchow was my go to place, but I no longer recommend.

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