In 2020, I decided to remodel our guest bathroom at the California Cottage and replace our builder-grade 1980s tub and shower surround with a brand new tub and DIY shower tile. If you’re considering a bathroom makeover and want to…
How to Build a Custom DIY Wood Bathroom Mirror
I’m so excited to share the DIY mirror I made for our primary bathroom with you! I really wanted the mirror to match the wood trim above the shiplap and the floating wood shelves so I knew this was the…
DIY Scalloped Shiplap Paneling
This DIY scalloped shiplap paneling was the one project I was both most excited and nervous about in our guest bathroom! I had this idea to combine vertical shiplap with scallops to turn it into a fun scalloped wall but…
California Cottage Guest Bathroom Reveal
I’m so excited to share detailed pictures of our finished DIY guest bathroom, I like to call this my magical and whimsical little spa! Before I share more pictures of the finished space, let’s start from the beginning and take…
DIY Tiling: Traditional Mortar vs. Adhesive Tile Mat
I finished tiling the shower in our primary bathroom and I’m excited to share my thoughts with you on using traditional mortar vs. an adhesive tile mat like Musselbound! If you’re looking for Musselbound Adhesive Tile Mat reviews, you’ve come…
How to Turn an Old Medicine Cabinet Into Open Shelving
One of the projects I was really excited about as part of the California Cottage bathroom remodel was removing the old 80s medicine cabinet. I wanted to use the existing nook and transform it into something a little more modern…