Archive for October, 2007

Towel ring results

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The towel ring voting was very quiet but the concensus was to keep it, unless I could find a ring with either a duck or clamshell. I’ve not found either so for now the rings will stay.

If you know of a duckie towel ring or a clamshell towel ring let me know and I will follow the advise.

This week I’m searching for accesories: cup, soap dispenser, etc… tell me your thoughts? What do you really use on your vanity? Do you keep it clean and minimal or do you have everything out and at your finger tips?

Next step

Friday, October 19th, 2007

In a prelude to outfitting the rest of the bathroom I need to know whether or not to keep the towel rings. They won’t be hard to remove, just some wall filler and paint. I wouldn’t normally hang hand towels but then again I’m not decorating this room, you are. Some people have said the rings are ugly and some people like to have them around.

Start voting and let me know whether or not these towel rings should go? Here is what they look like now.

It’s here!

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Finally after much searching the shower curtain arrived today. Thanks Patricia!

Here it is. Little Man loves it and was helping me put it up. He was handing me the rings. What do you think?

LM with new shower curtain.

Shower curtain saga part 2

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Life just likes to make everything a little more challenging.  The store that I found the shower curtain at is out! Even funnier, as in not so funny, is that they don’t know when they’ll have them in stock.  I spent an entire day searching online for another one and found it.  On Ebay! Now I just have to wait and outbit the rest of the world for it.

We put up a shower liner.  I know it wasn’t website approved but it was better than mopping the floors each day.   The little guy loves the big tub, I think it almost deep enough for a grown man to lounge in.  It is enameled cast iron.  It is big enough to soak in but because it is iron it drains the heat out of the water.  You have to run it hotter than you want it.  As quickly as it takes to climb in the water has cooled enough.

Why is that tubs are always small enough that you can sit in it but not lounge in.  Most of the hot tub style tubs don’t have built in heaters so they cool way to fast for soaking. 

 


I love the texture of this tub, the contrast between  the smooth, polished interior and the natural multi faceted exterior just seem to invite you to run your hands a long it.  Candles burning on the ledge, lavender blossoms floating on the surface as water tumbles in.  It could also be fun for a little boy to pretend he is a cave-boy while his plastic dinosaurs float amidst the bubbles.

This the tub that I want.  It won’t happen in this house due to lack of space, unless of course I put it in the garden.   Hmmm now that has potential.  I can see the neighbors now as I plod out to the tub in towel and slippers.

What type of tub would you have if you could have your dream bathroom? Are you a bubble bath person, scented oil, or plain hot water?

Something to decide while we wait for the curtain

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

No word back from the company selling the shower curtain.

Until it arrives there is something that needs to be decided. Jennifer over at DesignHole had an idea for the bathroom. She is a great designer and if you haven’t checked out her site you should. She features great chairs and some really inspiring designs. Not to mention she has written about our living room this week!

Jennifer suggested removing the towel rings over the sink. I agree with her but the whole concept of this is that you my loyal readers get to make all the decisions. This week please discuss the pros and cons of the towel rings. Should we keep them, replace them with a different style or remove them all together?

The towel rings are a brushed nickel finish, as are the lights above them and the ceiling pendant. The faucet is not a brushed finish.  It is a shiny silver. Where do you keep your hand towels? Do you use cloth or paper towels? How do you store or display them? There is a towel bar on the wall behind (you can see it in the mirror).

Ask questions if you want. Let’s talk towel display!

We have a winner!

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

After much waiting we have a winner for a shower curtain.  We actually ended up with a 3 way tie with 5 votes a piece.

1. Water’s Edge

2. Just Ducky

3. Cape Cod

I waited and waited for someone to break.  It didn’t happen so I went to an professional tie breaker who had no motive.  My mother’s husband chose Just Ducky.  I went online to order it and yeah! It is out of stock.  I’m calling them tomorrow to see if I can get an estimate on when it can ship.  Best laid plans go astray.