Turns out we have a 14 inch rough in (distance from back wall to hole in floor) and the standard now is 12 inches.  The first toilet we purchased from our Home Center was for a 12 inch rough in. It was about 4 inches from the wall and gave no clearance for the sink directly across.

We had to special order a round front (not elongated) toilet with 14 inch rough in.  And there aren’t too many out there. They are mainly discontinued- thanks a lot.

I added some “girl” to this Johnny Cash Bathroom. (See wallpaper and Coordinating Shower Curtain).  Which reminds me, I know wallpaper is coming back and there are some really great vintage styles out there.

 Not sure if I am bold enough to actually try it but am entertaining the idea in a small space like the girls bathroom.  I know Jen G. and Erin W. would be happy to see the current paper out of here!

After a full week in our new abode, we are pretty settled in. Of course, the last box I had packed (with baby wipes, my favorite sweat pants etc) was missing for 5 days. It was finally located in the attic despite being labeled Master Bedroom! 

Additionally, the projects we thought we would be working on are not exactly the same as what the house itself has in mind- yes, she has a mind of her own. Our priorities may have to shift from wall colors to more practical functional improvements. I find myself daydreaming about new windows- where you don't have to open the screen and let May flies in to close the window at night.

We haven't even had a chance to change the kitchen faucet out yet. I keep banging pots and pans on the spout because the old one is low arc. 

We did manage to change the showerhead in our Master bathroom which was as John said was-  "a five minute project that actually only took five minutes!"  We both love our new Moen Inspire Seven-Function Showerhead