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Friday, August 13, 2010

FAVORITE THINGS IS SINKING TODAY

fav_thngs_cmbnd_thumb[1][1]When we remodeled our home, I became obsessive about sinks (and of course about bargain sinks especially)!  We were on our way to an out-of-town wedding one time, when I spotted a sale sign.  My husband says I have SSR-(sale sign radar.)  I convinced my husband that we had just enough time to stop and see what they had.  A salesman, who had become disgruntled with Kohler, had marked all of his Kohler sinks WAY down!  Within 30 minutes, I had paid for four sinks, and had them loaded in my car in time to get to the wedding!  My sinks in our home have become a favorite thing of mine (aren’t you glad I didn’t go crazy over toilets?). 

This sink is in my bathroom and was one of the Kohler bargains.

my sink

 This pedestal sink is in our guest bathroom.gst bthrm2

gust bath

This sink, (which just happened to match tiles that we had bought in Mexico years ago) was found in a junk store.  (I was really concerned that this would not be a bargain, because I was just sure it would have a leak, and I’d have to buy another sink, but thankfully, it didn’t leak.)  I had this sink set into an old washstand in our powder room.

 

pwdr rm The Mickey and Minnie sink was another of the Kohler bargains, and it is in our wet bar.

bar snk

Our kitchen prep sink was a Kohler bargain too.  Right now, it is filled with summer’s bounty, which is one of the things I think of when I think of summer, so I’m linking to Summer Sundays at The Tablescaper.

prep sink

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I hope this post didn’t give you a sinking feeling.  Thank you for coming to visit my blog.  I hope you’ll go visit the other Favorite Things posts shown below.  laurie

34 comments:

Olive Cooper said...

What a fun story! You totally scored with these sinks. I especially like Mickey. This is my first time at your party so thanks bunches for having me and my windows. hugs♥olive

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Laurie I want the mick mouse one how freaking cute is that...Love all your sinks..glad to know I'm not alone with being a sink nut ha ha!! Hey I find them in field and have them redone even..Can't beat the old iron ones...Hope all is well in your world my dear friend..Give the Boss a hug for me...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

xinex said...

I love the designs of your sinks, Laurie. How lucky that you would find one that matches tiles that you already have...Christine

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

I love your sinks and I love the Kohler story!! Wonderful post, Laurie!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Loved hearing your story about buying the sinks on your way to a wedding. :D I would not have been brave enough to do something like that - be my luck something would have happened on the way.
If my entry does not qualify this week just let me know.
Have a great weekend and try to stay cool!

Sherry said...

Laurie,
Your sinks are really cute. I love the pedestal sink with the flowers. You did good on those! Thanks for hosting!
Sherry

Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...

Wow what amazing sinks, lovin' the daisy one! I'm looking at my Plain Jane white one really hard-enjoy!

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

You are so cute! All of your sinks are beautiful...but the one with the yellow flowers...soooo gorgeous!

Have a wonderful weekend sweet girl!

Enjoy!
Cathy

Kat said...

This made me laugh out loud - sale sign radar. Now that is a great super hero talent if I've ever heard of one! You found some beautiful sinks, and my favorite is the one that matches those Mexican tiles. What a find!

Carol said...

Great deal on the sinks. I'm not usually looking for decorated sinks, but yours are beautiful!
Lovely post and wonderful deal.

Mellodee said...

"Sinking feeling!!" Ha! Best line of the day!

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Oh Laurie, you have the neatest things and I just love your sinks. They are all just wonderful. Love that mickey mouse. Great bargains. Hugs, Marty

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Those sinks are all great. Good thing he listened to you and your radar. You saved a fortune I'm sure.

Entertaining Women said...

Oh my gosh....I have serious sink envy! Great get! These are fantastic! Thank you for sharing your beautiful finds. Cherry Kay

Diann @ the Thrifty Groove said...

Hi Laurie!

You have the BEST sinks ever! I love each of them. What great finds to stumble across!

KarenHarveyCox said...

Wow Laurie,
What amazing sinks. I love the Mickey Mouse one. Thank you for mentioning about the Vintage finds and to link here. Have a wonderful weekend. I am heading to Vermont to see my mom.
Karen

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

I didn't know they even made such unique sinks Laurie! But I should have known that you would have been the one to find them.
Now you have me on a sink kick!
I swear I get on a new kick everytime I visit your blog.
You do have the coolest most interesting stuff, I love it!
Hugs Girlfriend,
Cindy

Shelia said...

Love your pretty sinks, Laurie! How wonderful to have such lovely ones not like most of us with our generic ones! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

susan said...

Laurie_I remember your telling the story about stopping on the way to a wedding when I first started reading your blog!!! I remember thinking "she is married to a great man!! NO WAY mine would do that!! :) It would be too hard for me to pick a favorite!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

You really "cleaned up" with these sinks! Love them all.

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Coloradolady said...

I loved each and every one Laurie.....my favorite is the one with the flowers...so cute!

Cabin and Cottage said...

You obviously have no problem making quick decisions! Ha! I had no idea that there were these kinds of options in sinks! Yours are gorgeous. I love the flowered one. Thanks for FTS! Jacqueline

NancyC said...

Your sinks are beautiful!. They really add to the decor and are so unique!

GardenofDaisies said...

OMG Laurie, you have a daisy sink!!! :-) How cute is that? I love your house!!

bj said...

OMGosh...so many pretty sinks...and the Mick and Minnie are so stinkin' cute...

Thanks so much for hosting...
xo bj

Terri at Finder's Keeper's said...

Now I want to replace every sink in my house:( Yours are so pretty and unique, got to love them!

vignette design said...

I've always wanted a painted sink. You have some beauties! I especially love your bathroom sink. Great story too--you were meant to find them and at a bargain no less.

Nancy said...

Fun story! I just love the floral sink...it's so pretty! I'd love to have something like one of these in my house.

Happy Saturday!

Nancy

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Laurie...Sorry I'm a little late to the party! It's birthday month in my family! I love the Mexican tiles and I think it's so amazing that you found a matching sink! Love it! I hope you are having a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

Roses, Lace and Brocante said...

What a purchase Laurie - you must have been so excited!

They are all amazing.

Ragamuffin Gal said...

Laurie ~
You have a lot of delightful sinks! I think my favorite is the one that matches the tiles. Great fave's post today! Have a blessed week! ~Katie

Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...

Your sinks are incredible! LOVE the pedestal with the daisies. That is such a delicate design...You had GREAT luck on that trip...

Kathleen said...

Well, I feel like a wet dishrag today after babysitting all day yesterday, but I am glad I wasn't too washed out to come visit and see your sinks! I love them! Mine are just plain janes! I think people would linger in your bathrooms just to admire the sinks! Just beautiful!

dogsmom said...

I live just down the road from Kohler and take visiting friends to their design center. I have never seen these beautiful designs. You found some rare and expensive sinks.
There is a garage sale near me that has had Mickey faucet for the past 2 years. Next year I am thinking we'll agree on price.
(Handles are different than yours.)
Love your version of radar.
Isn't your husband happy you didn't give a sink as a wedding gift!