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| Some of you may have seen my old post. (link below ).
Your ideas were so helpful, and they got us going. Here's what we did. I am really happy with the end result, which i think looks as Connecticut farmhouse as a pool bar really can! It was also very "green", in that we used repurposed elements. And, it probably cost us about $3500 (including the sink and faucet, which were pricey but I had already bought them over 2 years ago). Before: Harvey Wallbanger, anyone? (what is that anyway)
Cabinets: Lowe's base cabinet, $300. Fronted with aged teak that used to be the leaf for an outdoor teak table. Other pieces from the leaf to make toekick and trim above fridge
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- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 22:06
| Looks great! And I love Harvey Wallbangers!!! They are OJ, Vodka & Galliano. I've been giving out too many drink recipes lately. What do you all think of me? 3/4 oz vodka Pour the vodka and orange juice into a collins glass with ice cubes. And the Pimms is also delightful. I'll have one of each when I come over to jump in that pool! |
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| Looks great. What did you do with the disco ball from the original bar? |
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- Posted by mtnrdredux (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 22:31
| LOL, we actually have a disco ball, in the green house (we can remove it). It looks so cool in the greenhouse at night. We got it for our young daughters's swim parties. |
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| I remember this picture! It turned out great! |
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| Too funny. |
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| OHHHHhhh behave! That first one is classic Austin Powers! It looks great now and fits your vision and style. Cheers! |
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| The pullout doors are a great improvement in appearance and access. And the backsplash window/mirror is an understated elegance to replace the previous mirror's glitz. Yes, Harvey would be less at home now perhaps (although Bee's HW sounds pretty good), but I bet you find yourself smiling when you pass by. And that is what counts. Sandra |
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| Nicely country, but I don't "see" you serving your guests in 5" heels any more. Did a new wardrobe join the remodel too? :) |
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| Hugh Hef got divorced again! Love how it turned out! |
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| Hugh Hef got divorced again! Love how it turned out! |
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- Posted by mtnrdredux (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 12:32
| Thx Garden. Rosie, heels? They had to go out when our wideplank floors went in! Thx, Bellsmom. The doors were always pocket doors, i just didint have them slid in in the first photo. Thx Bahacca, Gr8day, Cheers. Austin Powers, tee hee. Bee --- hmm,. what does Galliano taste like. I googled it and it sounded like Ricolaaaaaa |
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| I love it. Did you redesign the doors so they slide out of sight, or were they already like that? LOve your pool too. |
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- Posted by outsideplaying (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 12:50
| Love the re-do, especially the re-purposing and new elements together. And I'd love one of those HW's. Haven't thought about that drink in a long time, but just might have to go buy some Galliano and make one. Saw your other post with your new upholstery and it looks wonderful! |
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- Posted by lavender_lass (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 14:37
| Galliano...it's a beautiful liqueur and used to be (probably still is) a pretty bottle. Harvey Wallbangers were very popular, when my dad was in the Air Force. I know everyone would laugh if the kids asked what it was...and say 'it's a screwdriver with Galliano' and then laugh again when we'd look at the tool box :) |
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