DIY Bathroom Refresh | Painted "Beadboard" Wallpaper | Polished Nickel Accents

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz7Yr-euGGpmZbicUdSHNnBdMTtnegQ-0WaHRZR3CIn-tTGnyjHvMfIkkir8iGx6ePRqHLKE-goFw4FEfaiHJRhF6joDCfrT41kz2hS3OomFShHg3WWHQg4xjtbpmdWL5rKdE5Z3A5dw/s1600/IMG_8686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz7Yr-euGGpmZbicUdSHNnBdMTtnegQ-0WaHRZR3CIn-tTGnyjHvMfIkkir8iGx6ePRqHLKE-goFw4FEfaiHJRhF6joDCfrT41kz2hS3OomFShHg3WWHQg4xjtbpmdWL5rKdE5Z3A5dw/s640/IMG_8686.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope everyone had a great Easter!  Ours was fantastic - such a beautiful, spring day!  I'm finally getting around to sharing our DIY bathroom refresh.  Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">..........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was our bathroom....  Just sort of all over ick.  Currently, this is the only full bathroom in the entire house, but soon we'll have our own big master bath, so we didn't want to spend too much time or money.   Nothing was really terrible or dated beyond 10 years or so, but it was definitely not a place that reflected our style or felt refreshing to spend time in.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW6Rb6MC6CfMEjzCwF5BBj9XtKpLv30KNqhdzeGpO1SBxghoMBcA1XzGU400pul_Ai3Bl__d_NOuFC9viPBkQKcH4XAmXGLzbAD8lCcON31D0Pk9j5wnHmSGnGNOca4V8bC025XuoEV8/s1600/IMG_8687.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW6Rb6MC6CfMEjzCwF5BBj9XtKpLv30KNqhdzeGpO1SBxghoMBcA1XzGU400pul_Ai3Bl__d_NOuFC9viPBkQKcH4XAmXGLzbAD8lCcON31D0Pk9j5wnHmSGnGNOca4V8bC025XuoEV8/s400/IMG_8687.jpg" width="300" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW6Rb6MC6CfMEjzCwF5BBj9XtKpLv30KNqhdzeGpO1SBxghoMBcA1XzGU400pul_Ai3Bl__d_NOuFC9viPBkQKcH4XAmXGLzbAD8lCcON31D0Pk9j5wnHmSGnGNOca4V8bC025XuoEV8/s1600/IMG_8687.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyi_tWWtqqU0pVaXP6EqFus_GaQedyMtHKQyXziy6ollMOcx3IgKq0nj_stxdwnMhtvPko6XPxRd02h6oo3XFSHlGsrdC327kkjbHqWQxXLLE6YyBtpBQXkDZab9DyEl-tzdGAReYr_ME/s1600/IMG_8690.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyi_tWWtqqU0pVaXP6EqFus_GaQedyMtHKQyXziy6ollMOcx3IgKq0nj_stxdwnMhtvPko6XPxRd02h6oo3XFSHlGsrdC327kkjbHqWQxXLLE6YyBtpBQXkDZab9DyEl-tzdGAReYr_ME/s400/IMG_8690.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPz1hc006AyXUWpwTrYVVgBLR8I30Q7d7FepMZ-5vUNO1XkyHqGuiZi_li5Muv8lHwJOkWUy-83PX4WQpgX3gOUhCVJXAfAbp_w7TFcb1-jjKdYp_0e3lVBHt6vLGln5NVzwhRxGBgBoY/s1600/IMG_0562.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPz1hc006AyXUWpwTrYVVgBLR8I30Q7d7FepMZ-5vUNO1XkyHqGuiZi_li5Muv8lHwJOkWUy-83PX4WQpgX3gOUhCVJXAfAbp_w7TFcb1-jjKdYp_0e3lVBHt6vLGln5NVzwhRxGBgBoY/s640/IMG_0562.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The patched and re-patched plaster walls were the main source of our dislike.  And yes, I did actually choose this color.  It turns out this dusty blue grey doesn't do anything for a dingy bathroom but make it feel, well, dusty and dingy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After just a few days... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHXV19pm-y3RYIxqZP9l0T5Lh47avH7-UMlX_MQsgXt63nlw5T1Gz0vrGtPKAI8HZd3Y8tF9FW36ap_oDk8Gr09rZqdcedkvyUG0ne2oNaUKzQehKdnmNMlCm3KIyXRWnlq2nZzWsK7g/s1600/IMG_8772.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHXV19pm-y3RYIxqZP9l0T5Lh47avH7-UMlX_MQsgXt63nlw5T1Gz0vrGtPKAI8HZd3Y8tF9FW36ap_oDk8Gr09rZqdcedkvyUG0ne2oNaUKzQehKdnmNMlCm3KIyXRWnlq2nZzWsK7g/s640/IMG_8772.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the walk on the way to the bathroom - so you can get the full effect.  It is soooo much lighter, brighter and much fresher. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2N5kxb7YqXhPN32Q8uMVZ3MGaG0_mkxXR9NULu2wK_hBM7mOFQrxNmZncHLASyYCvDinYt2bFg3cBY7FqSncf8Gc-i36m_yln0NuVU73i03PKT8fI-XPpo2T00Fg9UFZgC1RXA_jdHqg/s1600/IMG_8787.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2N5kxb7YqXhPN32Q8uMVZ3MGaG0_mkxXR9NULu2wK_hBM7mOFQrxNmZncHLASyYCvDinYt2bFg3cBY7FqSncf8Gc-i36m_yln0NuVU73i03PKT8fI-XPpo2T00Fg9UFZgC1RXA_jdHqg/s640/IMG_8787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, there is no fancy tile work or impressive marble in sight.  Our goal was to just take a weekend (or two...) and spruce it up a little to make it fresh and clean feeling.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJEo93UG5XC1TIJ7gaiR0uxUk9i9l-zbB8mn3djgClrXm7UDHZSvjmPgtzVPUd5DXRhOJL0PfpJn5YMq5FHiirr1kwmOqRbBjiAON7SXVivtzqmWRS3l9JKyi4UEij3-MSLaXa7_UoVk/s1600/IMG_8785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJEo93UG5XC1TIJ7gaiR0uxUk9i9l-zbB8mn3djgClrXm7UDHZSvjmPgtzVPUd5DXRhOJL0PfpJn5YMq5FHiirr1kwmOqRbBjiAON7SXVivtzqmWRS3l9JKyi4UEij3-MSLaXa7_UoVk/s640/IMG_8785.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br />We kept the existing vanity and just gave it a fresh coat of paint (Navajo White in Satin) that matches the rest of the trim in the house.  We replaced the shell vanity top and the dated wall mounted mirror.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHSnhr_Se2JmMsip_QmbeZ1fBlf6-qlGE21NtUmWmXV95i6jzwv6I7ufyimmQTqLmFHXPDU_BowiPxuNFnj3cTppwiwwTzXl-I6jJzqcf5YyZ75UMrPKQOyCSamsHa0E5NtdrAU2VEYc/s1600/IMG_8797.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHSnhr_Se2JmMsip_QmbeZ1fBlf6-qlGE21NtUmWmXV95i6jzwv6I7ufyimmQTqLmFHXPDU_BowiPxuNFnj3cTppwiwwTzXl-I6jJzqcf5YyZ75UMrPKQOyCSamsHa0E5NtdrAU2VEYc/s640/IMG_8797.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I love these polished nickel pulls - <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202241366?productId=202241366&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=202241366&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&kwd=%7Bkeyword%7D&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-202241366&ci_gpa=pla#csku=202241366">Martha Stewart Bedford</a> pulls.  We have the same ones <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-kitchen-remodel-40-subway-tile.html">in the kitchen, but they are finished in brass</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4OVAL2rz_RczEV1tCgWqJOqOoC8Qv9-5gAAGVUawo3-cxLXf5O1eeOwZq6M4RzaJWhQxtfrr1xfLbUWO5rBUXyDxeQ3t9XQl4LgmQqf763HkgLM7oXrWyoLagO_9yv2aHcGCsFRllsE/s1600/IMG_8795.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4OVAL2rz_RczEV1tCgWqJOqOoC8Qv9-5gAAGVUawo3-cxLXf5O1eeOwZq6M4RzaJWhQxtfrr1xfLbUWO5rBUXyDxeQ3t9XQl4LgmQqf763HkgLM7oXrWyoLagO_9yv2aHcGCsFRllsE/s640/IMG_8795.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />The faucet is Delta Silvertone - and it does have a genuine looking silver-plate finish.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9tM19QIjaZoxEe2nThKQieGrrgX2gSsEGFcilO6GWSTR86L0NracFz5NmEQXH3_GkyEZl07UUN_YO2HYmnZtP8OGKKUBRJ6vKTzGE4ByWbEE2N_11-uET1diHwA9VKIIkqkjzgEKFBI/s1600/IMG_8803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9tM19QIjaZoxEe2nThKQieGrrgX2gSsEGFcilO6GWSTR86L0NracFz5NmEQXH3_GkyEZl07UUN_YO2HYmnZtP8OGKKUBRJ6vKTzGE4ByWbEE2N_11-uET1diHwA9VKIIkqkjzgEKFBI/s640/IMG_8803.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I think this mirror really elevates the feel of the bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMzqd4sKk0Xwdp5R5jCN-rfYazeMHHmhg0MtO9Y3I10uka0T7iXd-j114El2HpbhPg6xhK4GD32ZJSh5rCuJroBFzsf4A9B7Ex63ONeOCUiPMp0JGhY0l-WGPvbWCBgk6HSdbLVusX1Q/s1600/IMG_8781.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMzqd4sKk0Xwdp5R5jCN-rfYazeMHHmhg0MtO9Y3I10uka0T7iXd-j114El2HpbhPg6xhK4GD32ZJSh5rCuJroBFzsf4A9B7Ex63ONeOCUiPMp0JGhY0l-WGPvbWCBgk6HSdbLVusX1Q/s640/IMG_8781.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />If you look closely, you can see the "beadboard" wallpaper that we installed and then painted Navajo White in flat.  The paper went on so easily and covered all of the blemishes that were covering the walls.<br /><br />This framed photo is one I took on our honeymoon in Tuscany.  It is the same view that I put in my painting.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1ZLOZgrOUcXdfa_oW1IS09hLFi8lozG11QYVGYYNORNFL3wxbMVS2Lwvzuiu6wBuga98LJHIBs0Ihafj2Ay6zgAXjgqIwLLsppcUrxGukk3DfN_Y_G39TTXJJvpXT7crbrrw5NkvpAA/s1600/IMG_8816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1ZLOZgrOUcXdfa_oW1IS09hLFi8lozG11QYVGYYNORNFL3wxbMVS2Lwvzuiu6wBuga98LJHIBs0Ihafj2Ay6zgAXjgqIwLLsppcUrxGukk3DfN_Y_G39TTXJJvpXT7crbrrw5NkvpAA/s640/IMG_8816.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a closer view of the wallpaper.   I decided to paint it the same as the trim (but in flat) to make it feel as much like paneling as possible.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQYuuZo84Kh6HU3xa14OlkKPpRxfGg3GsdTlcGAre_4nwvVJAxuQktzk0QR2QBymo5hxVk7-fpaiDtPTO-oXu-r2V2bht-IMW5G2yP6ZNgjhB9RJANLWPSJRSpbrtO02m8Gw76zwO56Q/s1600/IMG_8791.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQYuuZo84Kh6HU3xa14OlkKPpRxfGg3GsdTlcGAre_4nwvVJAxuQktzk0QR2QBymo5hxVk7-fpaiDtPTO-oXu-r2V2bht-IMW5G2yP6ZNgjhB9RJANLWPSJRSpbrtO02m8Gw76zwO56Q/s640/IMG_8791.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="426" /></a></div><br />Basic and original cast iron tub.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kvE9Tne94EK-1ellR6JCstKpYJTZip8U-jHy5MmYlPZlcxzwJJBn57hl7isIu_VEGXa0yqXUh2fuTAUnfC0hfm3-IenD6_eolsYT9SrMzhEmvV6iU8gyR5dH0H5XBhKkhZPs-LHSwBw/s1600/IMG_8808.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kvE9Tne94EK-1ellR6JCstKpYJTZip8U-jHy5MmYlPZlcxzwJJBn57hl7isIu_VEGXa0yqXUh2fuTAUnfC0hfm3-IenD6_eolsYT9SrMzhEmvV6iU8gyR5dH0H5XBhKkhZPs-LHSwBw/s640/IMG_8808.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />We replaced the shower head and faucet with Universal Fit pieces - we didn't have to take out any tile to put these on. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLgO-j1HxZDEubGQN2X6P_jHctAgsCAihC2ffNg1jhs1RnlCj8F2KQvKGcqE1gopNk85dU9zQtEZTDS-PuBNAFhBxp4aUaqqEDNPRHaV-ICGLOPSKK8WQhXsV7KMoUgC14rprTVE4C8Q/s1600/IMG_8809.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLgO-j1HxZDEubGQN2X6P_jHctAgsCAihC2ffNg1jhs1RnlCj8F2KQvKGcqE1gopNk85dU9zQtEZTDS-PuBNAFhBxp4aUaqqEDNPRHaV-ICGLOPSKK8WQhXsV7KMoUgC14rprTVE4C8Q/s640/IMG_8809.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I won't even show you what the old shower head looked like.  We'll just say that this one is much, much better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5yD5L6yiABKnqYnXT5cHtwSGkV9_43gQtOGsB5nK0d7zyPmeG7tx69ETQj5N2HvZ7yHyuA-Mf7y6Qurm07fUtzRZKKZslVCYTzCO7kW3_b7Ebzxi7zKx5JhAee_mWNcEd0ULQsU2wDk/s1600/IMG_8793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5yD5L6yiABKnqYnXT5cHtwSGkV9_43gQtOGsB5nK0d7zyPmeG7tx69ETQj5N2HvZ7yHyuA-Mf7y6Qurm07fUtzRZKKZslVCYTzCO7kW3_b7Ebzxi7zKx5JhAee_mWNcEd0ULQsU2wDk/s640/IMG_8793.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The fun area of the tub!  Those are Emma's foam flower "stickers."<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyqjiiMtg2cjv0WrSQrmjWhHeGrH2UJstn4WulayoW6R5Hy7PWrdjScMgRz_xpDBmDG_irZAil3nRkwQYZIN3lWeFetMKCr4QCff0enVIiiZzMWB0OW-eGTwW7FI8xxr-8n2girkbixw/s1600/IMG_8778.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyqjiiMtg2cjv0WrSQrmjWhHeGrH2UJstn4WulayoW6R5Hy7PWrdjScMgRz_xpDBmDG_irZAil3nRkwQYZIN3lWeFetMKCr4QCff0enVIiiZzMWB0OW-eGTwW7FI8xxr-8n2girkbixw/s640/IMG_8778.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is a painting I did of the view from our house in Seaside.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT9TAXbucPbVIma_s9MFPLn7tX1gOKRwQSuG1io_Xy_H3Rgc3sFPfxMImKRhdTyuKUyG2elxaYQ7EAX8DxhXn2zkMXXZdcMSf6_2Tclxcx1kAsJKwWwY7wguFKk3C5_AoEYNWLo4iUEbA/s1600/IMG_8776.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT9TAXbucPbVIma_s9MFPLn7tX1gOKRwQSuG1io_Xy_H3Rgc3sFPfxMImKRhdTyuKUyG2elxaYQ7EAX8DxhXn2zkMXXZdcMSf6_2Tclxcx1kAsJKwWwY7wguFKk3C5_AoEYNWLo4iUEbA/s640/IMG_8776.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><br />Nice cafe curtains are really hard to find!  I ended up making these from a hemstitch table runner - I love how they turned out.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZV-Sz7VrRWym2eZpyUJmTZay7uEz1MU9cM3y2_B9ghBSa5AltUfjERBnmb5L31LmfjL647RY89Dbgf30sBVlgnfyWwq9KIDt1VsImwWb5R1ySD0_g6Q-QKIEKyZOCJlWD6nQh-8hMOI/s1600/IMG_8799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZV-Sz7VrRWym2eZpyUJmTZay7uEz1MU9cM3y2_B9ghBSa5AltUfjERBnmb5L31LmfjL647RY89Dbgf30sBVlgnfyWwq9KIDt1VsImwWb5R1ySD0_g6Q-QKIEKyZOCJlWD6nQh-8hMOI/s640/IMG_8799.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I just cut it in half and put a hem on the top of each to hold the rod.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRotZWmkrCNWjb6RRYVBfl53kp3txvj-_Nwe2cDr18xsodNLqqnOomiQRtGPwEwNpfnEFCSsi_4C80fWiLFGNSW3a2C48tR_0Kkh3GDdieKSYo9EufUCHgDfd4m-wHq_473jq_OwaufoI/s1600/IMG_8806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRotZWmkrCNWjb6RRYVBfl53kp3txvj-_Nwe2cDr18xsodNLqqnOomiQRtGPwEwNpfnEFCSsi_4C80fWiLFGNSW3a2C48tR_0Kkh3GDdieKSYo9EufUCHgDfd4m-wHq_473jq_OwaufoI/s640/IMG_8806.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love the patina of the original old polished nickel door plate in the bathroom.  The other side has brass to match the rest of the house.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzVtB5C_2m109Kfvw4n2K4As4C_uL9uYyuyboiY6wBQG3IPNw2LPBk85ALmYl-ptXH41uOSPMpmX0f0U9fgZdFZlcWCoj_UBU701htWW7M6g0WsNmCKTfFSdeu2m1SpN9GNtgubdpiTM/s1600/IMG_8807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzVtB5C_2m109Kfvw4n2K4As4C_uL9uYyuyboiY6wBQG3IPNw2LPBk85ALmYl-ptXH41uOSPMpmX0f0U9fgZdFZlcWCoj_UBU701htWW7M6g0WsNmCKTfFSdeu2m1SpN9GNtgubdpiTM/s640/IMG_8807.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More polished accents.  The curtain is Restoration Hardware.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0UqKFoRrnBgNjHbtde4M7dRA9JEUSkClKzehJhN6xfg7_in_rNG1PInvQaAyuqATUQ7mLb7Nc67ZYJl-1FcBtlUXVOi2yKD8SPQ8nNMLQHCCtnGpPFIRbGYE0vuarIPZGvnv2H9jWZc/s1600/IMG_8815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0UqKFoRrnBgNjHbtde4M7dRA9JEUSkClKzehJhN6xfg7_in_rNG1PInvQaAyuqATUQ7mLb7Nc67ZYJl-1FcBtlUXVOi2yKD8SPQ8nNMLQHCCtnGpPFIRbGYE0vuarIPZGvnv2H9jWZc/s640/IMG_8815.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Side view of the painting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFOAoY-PCQHdRvW0XmUjiEMQKl9RKY_qd0CITgRaPO6ADzhbDsZIeyzmMsLsTotVrxmQdQZUGqk7UMYIDo8thGe6N_ZPv9_E8GTqEcXdeUZ153ca_iWv1gYri3MxE6m5NnLhMX9_36rc/s1600/IMG_8804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFOAoY-PCQHdRvW0XmUjiEMQKl9RKY_qd0CITgRaPO6ADzhbDsZIeyzmMsLsTotVrxmQdQZUGqk7UMYIDo8thGe6N_ZPv9_E8GTqEcXdeUZ153ca_iWv1gYri3MxE6m5NnLhMX9_36rc/s640/IMG_8804.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hooks!  We can't have too many hooks in our house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sources : </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Towel Hooks, Toilet Paper Holder & Hardware : <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Martha-Stewart-Living-Seal-Harbor-Single-Robe-Hook-in-Polished-Nickel-AL-CTYRH-22/202800337#.UVjvKL9TClk">Martha Stewart Seal Harbor at Home Depot</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pulls : <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202241366?productId=202241366&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=202241366&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&kwd=%7Bkeyword%7D&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-202241366&ci_gpa=pla#csku=202241366">Martha Stewart Bedford in Nickel</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wall Paint : Navajo White in Flat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vanity : Navajo White in Satin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Faucet : Delta Silvertone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shower Head : <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203471276?productId=203471276&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=203471276&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&kwd=%7Bkeyword%7D&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203471276&ci_gpa=pla#.UVjvmr9TClk">Pfister Universal in Chrome</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shower Curtain : Restoration Hardware</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cafe Curtain : Pottery Barn Table Runner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Towels : Pottery Barn Hydro Cotton</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

DIY Bathroom Refresh | Painted "Beadboard" Wallpaper | Polished Nickel Accents

I hope everyone had a great Easter!  Ours was fantastic - such a beautiful, spring day!  I'm finally getting around to sharing our DIY bathroom refresh.  Enjoy!..........This was our bathroom....  Just sort of all over ick.  Currently, this is the only full bathroom in the entire house, but soon we…

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New Master: Moving in

Dropping in for a quickie Friday post!<br /><br />Literally within an hour of hitting publish on my last post, Brad decided it was time to move the furniture back in. And so we did.<br /><br />We have a king sized bed, which takes up almost the whole room, so there were not a lot of layout options. Luckily, there was just enough space to include our nightstands and dresser.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJMVYtW2Sffqr9liGiBEjQBt3uCWmtJNUj-W_IIfsllUDx0FBjAbiZN5brlBrCyn4O75G0pBhdUo0jvaWChsGh9tmlO1FzfM_lUn5_ONSpAqCFyGB1lSVIkHLKNPJFAHNKI7-NCPFBcLH/s1600/BEDROOM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJMVYtW2Sffqr9liGiBEjQBt3uCWmtJNUj-W_IIfsllUDx0FBjAbiZN5brlBrCyn4O75G0pBhdUo0jvaWChsGh9tmlO1FzfM_lUn5_ONSpAqCFyGB1lSVIkHLKNPJFAHNKI7-NCPFBcLH/s1600/BEDROOM.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />First we had to center the rug and reassemble the bed frame:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXzG-5RKWut3lMdghNo6EECcrx14iLuwpLDpbYbeb-UF2U5Hg0oAzOgFVH65WxpfxSmV9Kv4eu0qFTGST8ThF5D7HROFKKe01Z4hDjgqwV70EdiYCDFHuMyZ6h2DoRClobXYZBOxFzdHr/s1600/IMG_9987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXzG-5RKWut3lMdghNo6EECcrx14iLuwpLDpbYbeb-UF2U5Hg0oAzOgFVH65WxpfxSmV9Kv4eu0qFTGST8ThF5D7HROFKKe01Z4hDjgqwV70EdiYCDFHuMyZ6h2DoRClobXYZBOxFzdHr/s1600/IMG_9987.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Once that was ready, we put down the box spring, bed skirt and mattress:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wC0sAhNYxKWXNkJpIp3PWzrH4HbiSd-xGGHP2PMG06LlVn16vheBCzt6M8Pt2OeRx0NMTDN5T_Z8ynyZIZtoZBFSnv7eEL2Q9ejJ5mOCYbBug4mWwuCypMpuV0Tz6o6jAtGfa9ZFVVM7/s1600/IMG_9990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wC0sAhNYxKWXNkJpIp3PWzrH4HbiSd-xGGHP2PMG06LlVn16vheBCzt6M8Pt2OeRx0NMTDN5T_Z8ynyZIZtoZBFSnv7eEL2Q9ejJ5mOCYbBug4mWwuCypMpuV0Tz6o6jAtGfa9ZFVVM7/s1600/IMG_9990.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And finally, we reattached the headboard using the same french cleat (see how we did it the first time  <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-upholstered-tufted-headboard.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTULxm0wLEsBQZCpcnMpUzkj-1IIlOEm1Mz0zzFGjlaRdQgyYVGAdP2VUlk8hyphenhyphentdlxFkjD4SozlEPo0_-gjgnS8THNAsLGom2wcfTR95PzfKF1ZMrsJOL6dzv8wK2IRfj2ojCWXCz5D63s/s1600/IMG_9991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTULxm0wLEsBQZCpcnMpUzkj-1IIlOEm1Mz0zzFGjlaRdQgyYVGAdP2VUlk8hyphenhyphentdlxFkjD4SozlEPo0_-gjgnS8THNAsLGom2wcfTR95PzfKF1ZMrsJOL6dzv8wK2IRfj2ojCWXCz5D63s/s1600/IMG_9991.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beauty-full.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also picked up some fresh new linens from Target's Threshold line:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKFNFwOimF4s0t4EEo73MpknlZFNQvjSti88mOcNryKrtz2q3-QoXKmJxVeqEjHJeiZZEskFbCvaprTwqVPobC3ATUAHbDt47m0CYE_Z1V-WBRauwN4d9san3MVtsvrZ782DiUSmbSKNd/s1600/IMG_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKFNFwOimF4s0t4EEo73MpknlZFNQvjSti88mOcNryKrtz2q3-QoXKmJxVeqEjHJeiZZEskFbCvaprTwqVPobC3ATUAHbDt47m0CYE_Z1V-WBRauwN4d9san3MVtsvrZ782DiUSmbSKNd/s1600/IMG_0025.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They are so soft and striped and yummy. We haven't changed out our pillow cases yet or added any of the other new bedding, so that will be coming.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We lucked out—the nightstands fit perfectly on either side:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI07TRvvIncEhO7Ai-qxnHR8W4Fpnh9HdFxR4Zgvm8iJ8ZT72Ixu393V6vDCBSaDyQAxmluJhyFczrZv_5_pjvY200Z95Bee9IIhC3iJx77ihSXETwoCSHf3iY1wd6Jz04WdmY53Cl1vWn/s1600/IMG_0035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI07TRvvIncEhO7Ai-qxnHR8W4Fpnh9HdFxR4Zgvm8iJ8ZT72Ixu393V6vDCBSaDyQAxmluJhyFczrZv_5_pjvY200Z95Bee9IIhC3iJx77ihSXETwoCSHf3iY1wd6Jz04WdmY53Cl1vWn/s1600/IMG_0035.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FmcVFlG4bf5tHYbwY1xx5R3V3nwVuwfD8YhWybpANqH2FRs4DHe_mBw-a3ZZgTDFB80rX45ESDcrikjUlykGmAfjskzpf9-DIw9pbMuQ12kxCO3uwLY3cqpAJQo0Ri7lDt6WxAiXhX7g/s1600/IMG_0030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FmcVFlG4bf5tHYbwY1xx5R3V3nwVuwfD8YhWybpANqH2FRs4DHe_mBw-a3ZZgTDFB80rX45ESDcrikjUlykGmAfjskzpf9-DIw9pbMuQ12kxCO3uwLY3cqpAJQo0Ri7lDt6WxAiXhX7g/s1600/IMG_0030.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At first I had set the mirror horizontally on the dresser like it was in our bedroom...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrt3IGR54zJ0PCm_0cCtQAe59Nmt09_a34r9zssm8G9HxJ08Bg7kVBGtPo_2R1uGOMOM9D1xu8boVxFazFD8DREVdG4hkYzLHnMIAoLA0uZe5NyGRbrxGTmFnhF_Qyqh8rnPGU4VWvejEO/s1600/IMG_6230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrt3IGR54zJ0PCm_0cCtQAe59Nmt09_a34r9zssm8G9HxJ08Bg7kVBGtPo_2R1uGOMOM9D1xu8boVxFazFD8DREVdG4hkYzLHnMIAoLA0uZe5NyGRbrxGTmFnhF_Qyqh8rnPGU4VWvejEO/s640/IMG_6230.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But after a few days of no TV, I started having withdraws and decided it was a necessity in our room. I just can't give up my bedtime TV ritual.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brad agreed and we removed it from the wall mount in the office and set it on a TV stand.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here he is hooking it up:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3cRX7ZsQzQo-KdQlItKkS_bB-z9jCKwesHyraCUZclUP1cjmGEJKUJkReR_nN0pvZkBzz31-R1cC0xTJrUBgbvx81sWfz7DDE1Z3JJNoXeLNeKhP0NaTb9Gnx7G7cZp2HGNXKJhwB235/s1600/IMG_0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3cRX7ZsQzQo-KdQlItKkS_bB-z9jCKwesHyraCUZclUP1cjmGEJKUJkReR_nN0pvZkBzz31-R1cC0xTJrUBgbvx81sWfz7DDE1Z3JJNoXeLNeKhP0NaTb9Gnx7G7cZp2HGNXKJhwB235/s1600/IMG_0006.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I thought it made more sense to rotate the mirror vertically so the TV wasn't in front of it...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDinpmYv3ZouwLMiGpDcnM5iIU04jFH7UW8Uk9zJDSIu5N03xkCTS5yRWeIgiYSpuNQZi8pVXLbd_fKIFn2DqaAkoF4lRVTwcNkc-LxzycRDm0fLduBV8N5of4BR-LtGrSHV5wgiUc949t/s1600/IMG_0033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDinpmYv3ZouwLMiGpDcnM5iIU04jFH7UW8Uk9zJDSIu5N03xkCTS5yRWeIgiYSpuNQZi8pVXLbd_fKIFn2DqaAkoF4lRVTwcNkc-LxzycRDm0fLduBV8N5of4BR-LtGrSHV5wgiUc949t/s1600/IMG_0033.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgh-pXtxUGJf4VE9b9m0BfSRK8HpBS39vtyobp2JvxPE67fDrRXn7F212xOA69n51Ra2sT5F5IJ_Y1s7LQMiaOzTjL3gGnVko-yh2HhofEw8ohi_dBkf3fySPjgWGANGWHUVTsG89zSmb/s1600/IMG_0034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgh-pXtxUGJf4VE9b9m0BfSRK8HpBS39vtyobp2JvxPE67fDrRXn7F212xOA69n51Ra2sT5F5IJ_Y1s7LQMiaOzTjL3gGnVko-yh2HhofEw8ohi_dBkf3fySPjgWGANGWHUVTsG89zSmb/s1600/IMG_0034.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For now, we set the cable box on top of the TV (for lack of anywhere else to put it), but we may re-evaluate this later:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LOkFIPCUMjPj0Pqmuli7Qigi-N9anVn-EuIt8SHbTbsFBX6e6Y1MzqiCNriQ89ZSTrjlmtOzu2mdSzVYsIRxK_UKunkqgAZ2j5R35-cQn7Aa4CWfxltgLDZsVC_aAipliuI-S2Bs36FO/s1600/IMG_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LOkFIPCUMjPj0Pqmuli7Qigi-N9anVn-EuIt8SHbTbsFBX6e6Y1MzqiCNriQ89ZSTrjlmtOzu2mdSzVYsIRxK_UKunkqgAZ2j5R35-cQn7Aa4CWfxltgLDZsVC_aAipliuI-S2Bs36FO/s1600/IMG_0026.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As for the empty space above the TV, I've already figured that out. I have a craft or two up my sleeve to fill the wall.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And that about covers it! It's definitely a tight space... but that makes it more cozy, right? Cozy is what I'm going for here. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The 5'11" x 8'2" <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60050172/" target="_blank">Tarnby rug</a> actually covers most of the floor. You can see how it's only around 8 or 9 inches from the door here:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNiH2BzS_aJr6n6ZIH5BnG3JYxy_JNhhHYwzPu7cW6-zeOGynfhFYRvFVoCMB1q4Xl8UBTYtXKz-2e5jzzxaUxtqSiP9hqczI-swDZ4XHVijfgLwonpx8oPw4vp1uG9UiFtA53kBm6tGQ/s1600/IMG_0038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNiH2BzS_aJr6n6ZIH5BnG3JYxy_JNhhHYwzPu7cW6-zeOGynfhFYRvFVoCMB1q4Xl8UBTYtXKz-2e5jzzxaUxtqSiP9hqczI-swDZ4XHVijfgLwonpx8oPw4vp1uG9UiFtA53kBm6tGQ/s1600/IMG_0038.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We are far from done here, people. I have about 7 weeks worth of projects planned until we can call this room "Finished."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Next week I'll attempt to convert my bamboo window shade into a blackout shade, and we'll also swap the existing ceiling light for a fan. Getting there, slowly but surely...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope everyone has a happy Easter filled with extra chocolate and peeps!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZacC7tIn3D42QdevPGKzPifT0k0OP5NupUrWBrlxisHS8yESOkB1cLrGDlbvQSulQxJQUZ2d_eWPXZvG7Y83xdGZlxwVyUi3REaEptsUAnbY4YekEKCHJagn9lXyEybYcAe4LQiNNQWcy/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZacC7tIn3D42QdevPGKzPifT0k0OP5NupUrWBrlxisHS8yESOkB1cLrGDlbvQSulQxJQUZ2d_eWPXZvG7Y83xdGZlxwVyUi3REaEptsUAnbY4YekEKCHJagn9lXyEybYcAe4LQiNNQWcy/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

New Master: Moving in

Dropping in for a quickie Friday post!Literally within an hour of hitting publish on my last post, Brad decided it was time to move the furniture back in. And so we did.We have a king sized bed, which takes up almost the whole room, so there were not a lot of layout options. Luckily, there was just …

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Panko Crusted Salmon in a Brown Sugar Lime Marinade

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVeYxf6e12RJvgyCI1N9dB5wMEUimsB14PP2E86Cs1GJsvH8GvCmrp4368ZsfvxQSnI8Q99AggJozeWP9bOmhSbctj9abnZWdZPGk1iFw7W4ovxev1mMogDD3KDP743_oD4twfeHXn7E/s1600/IMG_2154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVeYxf6e12RJvgyCI1N9dB5wMEUimsB14PP2E86Cs1GJsvH8GvCmrp4368ZsfvxQSnI8Q99AggJozeWP9bOmhSbctj9abnZWdZPGk1iFw7W4ovxev1mMogDD3KDP743_oD4twfeHXn7E/s640/IMG_2154.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fpanko-crusted-salmon-in-brown-sugar.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TcTCeLzKOUw%2FUVJLoOL404I%2FAAAAAAAARkw%2FMiOzewv28RU%2Fs640%2FIMG_2111.JPG&description=Panko%20Crusted%20Brown%20Sugar%20%26%20Lime%20Salmon"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />When I go to the meat & fish counter at my market I always debate between salmon and sea bass, then end up buying a flat iron steak.  Am I the only one that likes the <i>idea</i> of serving fish for dinner, but lacks some really great recipes that I actually want to make again?  It seems like when I do serve it we both agree it was good, but not great.  Therein lies the problem. <br /><br />Mike's Mom has a great marinade that I use on just about everything.  Recently I was revisiting a Barefoot Contessa recipe (Eli's Asian Salmon) that wasn't a huge hit the first time around.  I realized it was fairly close to Joy's recipe, but with limes instead of lemons and the addition of a panko bread crust that the marinade soaks into.  The real key ingredient is the addition of brown sugar - it turns the salty and sour marinade into a sweet sauce.<br /><br />Here is another way to use this same marinade - <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/brown-sugar-chili-lime-grilled-chicken.html">Chicken & Vegetable Kebabs</a>. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBHTnpnnoQ48sIvdZpHsbAfn9DYGEGHTIa8VzRSdwcC4AnpO9XnIDEUq9wuly-5cvMaXXLfOsgng8KSmeT9Drm4RRTY9VWQl8F7jeHzUymsQ3PtRG4kR1siYGMDWflafiYaH88GVVp5o/s1600/IMG_2158.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBHTnpnnoQ48sIvdZpHsbAfn9DYGEGHTIa8VzRSdwcC4AnpO9XnIDEUq9wuly-5cvMaXXLfOsgng8KSmeT9Drm4RRTY9VWQl8F7jeHzUymsQ3PtRG4kR1siYGMDWflafiYaH88GVVp5o/s400/IMG_2158.jpg" width="251" /></a>I decided to merge the two recipes and came up with a really delicious result.  One that we will actually look forward to making again.  It would be perfect for entertaining as it bakes in the oven for 20 minutes, pull it out when you sit down for salad - let it rest for 15 minutes.  You can take it right to the table to serve. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Panko Crusted Salmon</span><br /><i>in a brown sugar lime marinade </i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fpanko-crusted-salmon-in-brown-sugar.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TcTCeLzKOUw%2FUVJLoOL404I%2FAAAAAAAARkw%2FMiOzewv28RU%2Fs640%2FIMG_2111.JPG&description=Panko%20Crusted%20Brown%20Sugar%20%26%20Lime%20Salmon"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><div><br />2 1/4 pounds center-cut salmon fillet<br />1 cup soy sauce<br />1/3 cup of brown sugar <br />1/4 cup rice vinegar<br />1/4 cup lime juice (2-3 limes)<br />1 tablespoon toasted (dark) sesame oil<br />1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste<br />1/2 cup sliced green onions</div><div>2 tablespoons minced garlic<br />2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger<br />1 teaspoon of sesame seeds <br />1 1/2 cups panko</div><div><br /></div><div>Place the salmon in a baking dish.  Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV3JJXn1Yv-r0yY45P8je-aXk4WuUAa3TUCsm_d90be6sOpmuxJIS769M2o2UBCXv5Gzdp4TS0eA4pBl_JAGgnTH07Ew4snnIWo3QX78EzZv5JfUacvt_pl1SE69lF-22t-PGT56y9ec/s1600/IMG_2107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV3JJXn1Yv-r0yY45P8je-aXk4WuUAa3TUCsm_d90be6sOpmuxJIS769M2o2UBCXv5Gzdp4TS0eA4pBl_JAGgnTH07Ew4snnIWo3QX78EzZv5JfUacvt_pl1SE69lF-22t-PGT56y9ec/s640/IMG_2107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Mix together soy, brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, chili paste, green onions, garlic, sesame seeds and ginger.<br /></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGzKbKFzw2xEYj6648qYFkQbsbvLsYPn7b_7dam84-CMD8bxiKXVagOlzMYnIx9lBL6xdaCnZpHsdBxkjaVtUaJhFl7sktRqp9D_ZxHfTQxab6_mVrBvKX3agviIqsJxW9vHqKKgRPbw/s1600/IMG_2109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGzKbKFzw2xEYj6648qYFkQbsbvLsYPn7b_7dam84-CMD8bxiKXVagOlzMYnIx9lBL6xdaCnZpHsdBxkjaVtUaJhFl7sktRqp9D_ZxHfTQxab6_mVrBvKX3agviIqsJxW9vHqKKgRPbw/s640/IMG_2109.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div>Press the panko crumbs on top of the salmon. </div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSERU-Kfqi5Oi41Ayfbi_igj4FGhObkO1N1xCp_80oMO4rdwRTwJYS6D3LeoHdy0Ks2hQidLUAVh2IOnydBr6K-LD3FXGPerqqeV-l18C4o8xytzbZo9Ue_sjCXUeJqY1GNwOXvmJJ5Qs/s640/IMG_2113.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bake at 500 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until it reaches 120 degrees on a meat thermometer.  Remove from oven and cover with foil.  </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXXm6-ANqtmn8M59Xig4ZLL9vhR4uiMHzUkhYi3H_MifCbbxkzKiukg41vTCRBIwQY14Pdjj_8EBFgiHb31uz0tYiI_wGFSE_Iv60wgYUvtGsz9p5cW7IaIo8DsYTYliObrWhSMiJMvqE/s1600/IMG_2161.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXXm6-ANqtmn8M59Xig4ZLL9vhR4uiMHzUkhYi3H_MifCbbxkzKiukg41vTCRBIwQY14Pdjj_8EBFgiHb31uz0tYiI_wGFSE_Iv60wgYUvtGsz9p5cW7IaIo8DsYTYliObrWhSMiJMvqE/s640/IMG_2161.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div></div><div>Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.</div><br /><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Panko Crusted Salmon in a Brown Sugar Lime Marinade

When I go to the meat & fish counter at my market I always debate between salmon and sea bass, then end up buying a flat iron steak.  Am I the only one that likes the idea of serving fish for dinner, but lacks some really great recipes that I actually want to make again?  It seems like when I do ser…

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Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Easy Fresh Raspberry Sauce

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpgUrrV-xXOSisgJzm7z16ITGSDdCT_VxSPSATLCxE4hjkTAJrltwb7Nw8IPOSCMnaq-utnQey_eCsLL776sS1zRwEiYvyktQ1J1PpAqCRJYu_MOmVMcHjBT8m-Fj89kVpjnP5atPCwI/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpgUrrV-xXOSisgJzm7z16ITGSDdCT_VxSPSATLCxE4hjkTAJrltwb7Nw8IPOSCMnaq-utnQey_eCsLL776sS1zRwEiYvyktQ1J1PpAqCRJYu_MOmVMcHjBT8m-Fj89kVpjnP5atPCwI/s640/IMG_2757.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fmeyer-lemon-cheesecake-with-easy-fresh.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hLM5ZCgcej8%2FUVHEr5M0cCI%2FAAAAAAAARh8%2Fw5lvEIVZb2o%2Fs640%2Flemon-cheesecake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Cheesecake%20with%20Easy%20Fresh%20Raspberry%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I was little, maybe around 2nd grade-ish, I remember my Mom making a cheesecake for her bridge club.  This was years before the Cheesecake Factory and years before many notable dining out experiences.  I remember thinking it was a very unusual, but from what my Mom said, a very special dessert.  The recipe was called "Cheesecake Supreme" from her Better Homes and Gardens (1979-ish) recipe book... as it was pretty much the ultimate resource in our house.  Either that or the Betty Crocker.  It is the same cookbook from which the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-sugar-cookies.html">Deluxe Sugar Cookie recipe</a> came - definitely an oldie but a goodie.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even today, with all of the internet search options available for cheesecake recipes, I still call my Mom to get this particular Cheesecake Supreme recipe for special occasions.  The most notable difference is the crust.  It is almost like a shortbread dough crust - no crumbled graham crackers here.  I think it makes such a nice compliment to the creamy filling without overpowering it as the grahams can seem to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmZitgB_sS3IyWhRx6kGdzqeoFA7RbGb2DjeI4f-3rbthKmgvkyJSsESmKMvndy4kP9P7pcf-4ArUA6Y3Scic20VDExpseVA8XbIDgYS5gQ9q0byHZSmz8H601i3-drdE1n6gSVMGgus/s1600/IMG_2736.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmZitgB_sS3IyWhRx6kGdzqeoFA7RbGb2DjeI4f-3rbthKmgvkyJSsESmKMvndy4kP9P7pcf-4ArUA6Y3Scic20VDExpseVA8XbIDgYS5gQ9q0byHZSmz8H601i3-drdE1n6gSVMGgus/s640/IMG_2736.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I've updated the recipe (of course... I can't help myself) to include fresh Meyer Lemon zest and juice.  Actually, the original recipe calls for a bit of lemon zest anyway, I just kicked it up to officially make it a "Lemon Cheesecake."  You can find Meyer Lemons right now in gourmet markets - they are definitely worth the hunt.  The taste, while still lemony, is smoother, almost sweeter than a normal lemon.  However, you don't need Meyer Lemons - regular will work just fine. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVoCm4s6qMZCfpFYLYkrou8hwNpmbVxtBtX3irNr4QSvSN36clpNWo49gBgG9JAOZUYMkntK0i90fSOG1_6XW4rvLaBl0PLnxNhUlwfsYSr9Ubl23uPmMgjsSZ-3lQ03hbwgW-Q1l6NM/s1600/IMG_2738.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVoCm4s6qMZCfpFYLYkrou8hwNpmbVxtBtX3irNr4QSvSN36clpNWo49gBgG9JAOZUYMkntK0i90fSOG1_6XW4rvLaBl0PLnxNhUlwfsYSr9Ubl23uPmMgjsSZ-3lQ03hbwgW-Q1l6NM/s640/IMG_2738.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The raspberry "sauce" is very simple and will take only 1 minute to make.  Literally.  By using store-bought raspberry jam heated in the microwave then tossed with fresh raspberries, you have a sauce that is beautiful and shiny and will set up nicely on the cake.  Even when you cut it it won't run all over the place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkdn2-FLXSOXExI95kMAyu1pSu-fVwFR-LbeqKxCBCva77yvOHYVzpyE58RT2PryUlowwUDtbZ3qSi0HoXNdJVu2URuz1kJT8kdf0MTPFqDQTDTmvtdkslF_lMVJcfeE-BjUl5zOKKFk/s1600/lemon-cheesecake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkdn2-FLXSOXExI95kMAyu1pSu-fVwFR-LbeqKxCBCva77yvOHYVzpyE58RT2PryUlowwUDtbZ3qSi0HoXNdJVu2URuz1kJT8kdf0MTPFqDQTDTmvtdkslF_lMVJcfeE-BjUl5zOKKFk/s640/lemon-cheesecake.jpg" width="448" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">Meyer Lemon</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheesecake</span><br /><i>with raspberry sauce</i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fmeyer-lemon-cheesecake-with-easy-fresh.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hLM5ZCgcej8%2FUVHEr5M0cCI%2FAAAAAAAARh8%2Fw5lvEIVZb2o%2Fs640%2Flemon-cheesecake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Cheesecake%20with%20Easy%20Fresh%20Raspberry%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Crust:<br /><br />1 cup flour<br />¼ cup sugar<br />1 teaspoon lemon zest<br />½ cup butter <br />1 slightly beaten egg yolk <br />¼ teaspoon vanilla <br /><br />Filling: <br /><br />3 packages cream cheese <br />2 teaspoons lemon zest<br />2 lemons, juiced<br />1 1/2 cups sugar <br />¼ teaspoon salt<br />  3 eggs <br /><br />Raspberry Sauce :<br /><br />1 cup of raspberry jam<br />1 cup of fresh raspberries<br />1 tablespoon of lemon zest <br /><br />Preheat oven to 400.<br /><br />Make Crust: <br /><br />Combine first 3 ingredients. Cut in butter till crumbly. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Pat 1/3 of dough on bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan (sides removed). Bake about 8 minutes or till golden; cool. Butter sides of pan; attach to bottom. Pat remaining dough on sides of pan to height of 1 3/4 inches.<br /><br />Reduce heat to 300 degrees. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzruCYtxiNmvFmf1hRxdajdj5_eJHtmFXh6Mf4IhwwaUdASfTY-K_nfpFZTW-ZN9ZiVTUCOmHNoPTagf5LtWzTgOiSdoYqkUpOXC4p1p0YO4UtXK9roagAO6Ud9vqni9z6dEJRTtHtUxU/s1600/IMG_2733.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzruCYtxiNmvFmf1hRxdajdj5_eJHtmFXh6Mf4IhwwaUdASfTY-K_nfpFZTW-ZN9ZiVTUCOmHNoPTagf5LtWzTgOiSdoYqkUpOXC4p1p0YO4UtXK9roagAO6Ud9vqni9z6dEJRTtHtUxU/s640/IMG_2733.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Make Filling:<br /><br />Add softened cream cheese into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Beat until creamy; add sugar, lemon juice and zest.  Add eggs one at a time, beating after each just to blend. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkteBW1vQPYIdpWBaXL6lwk7V3PgsovdLZiisohd7ogQsJxyZCm4mhK0dma9Hmc612ycAB5fNzqEikv0cS1tAgKzfluvbkIpktgeHdFHvCERPmzMZXheQqc44x45lT5goIahS-P2-tMho/s1600/IMG_2744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkteBW1vQPYIdpWBaXL6lwk7V3PgsovdLZiisohd7ogQsJxyZCm4mhK0dma9Hmc612ycAB5fNzqEikv0cS1tAgKzfluvbkIpktgeHdFHvCERPmzMZXheQqc44x45lT5goIahS-P2-tMho/s640/IMG_2744.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Turn into crust-lined pan.  Bake 55 minutes or till knife inserted off-center comes out clean. Remove from oven; cool 1/2 hour; loosen sides of cheesecake from pan with knife. Cool 1/2 hour more; remove sides of pan. Cool 2 hours longer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDSOExF6ms3v6BPLgbvzA9VP-wriedXbu3oBSwLR5zNxQTrsLpWSOI6fHR6X6LuLMuxhFWGfB0h4NB-sCiD2kI2I-CaVuOO0OKIXfOJ6Oeu-n7OA65znx0PZBiYiDOm5uu4XdYAwvFQo/s1600/IMG_2748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDSOExF6ms3v6BPLgbvzA9VP-wriedXbu3oBSwLR5zNxQTrsLpWSOI6fHR6X6LuLMuxhFWGfB0h4NB-sCiD2kI2I-CaVuOO0OKIXfOJ6Oeu-n7OA65znx0PZBiYiDOm5uu4XdYAwvFQo/s640/IMG_2748.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Raspberry Sauce :<br /><br />Put jam into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute until melted.  Add raspberries and stir to coat.  Pour over cooled cheesecake.  <br /><table><tbody><tr class="ingredient"><td class="amount"><br /></td><td class="name"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxqFt_yZsdWm7gsHRMcwDRZ4CalKLUHsw8W9wuh5pUn91fbghJlhWIl_1RPcwE2sj5yky-5M0nQplPYf1NOTQYE7UHykPt7wZ5kA_wkjrUUIsGdbDPEuSpqVwrp3XLkEc6tdBmma12hQ/s1600/IMG_2750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxqFt_yZsdWm7gsHRMcwDRZ4CalKLUHsw8W9wuh5pUn91fbghJlhWIl_1RPcwE2sj5yky-5M0nQplPYf1NOTQYE7UHykPt7wZ5kA_wkjrUUIsGdbDPEuSpqVwrp3XLkEc6tdBmma12hQ/s640/IMG_2750.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The sauce will set up after about 30 minutes- but you can serve it right away if you'd like.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GLVITmeUNChCdvXH1qd7-T1-YFcxKs1V29mQ_pZcuYjBgq6XxIujHuTS4B1qAMG2TD9xzVv8H1WBY1vWxwdzYKEudl0VVk0gbzUn6Ah1SWHQoDsSjh4y_Hw07Pd24cFSfF_3BQrLaww/s1600/IMG_2754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GLVITmeUNChCdvXH1qd7-T1-YFcxKs1V29mQ_pZcuYjBgq6XxIujHuTS4B1qAMG2TD9xzVv8H1WBY1vWxwdzYKEudl0VVk0gbzUn6Ah1SWHQoDsSjh4y_Hw07Pd24cFSfF_3BQrLaww/s640/IMG_2754.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to top it with a little bit of lemon zest to show that it is lemony!</div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fmeyer-lemon-cheesecake-with-easy-fresh.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hLM5ZCgcej8%2FUVHEr5M0cCI%2FAAAAAAAARh8%2Fw5lvEIVZb2o%2Fs640%2Flemon-cheesecake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Cheesecake%20with%20Easy%20Fresh%20Raspberry%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Easy Fresh Raspberry Sauce

When I was little, maybe around 2nd grade-ish, I remember my Mom making a cheesecake for her bridge club.  This was years before the Cheesecake Factory and years before many notable dining out experiences.  I remember thinking it was a very unusual, but from what my Mom said, a very special dessert.…

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