Tub-Day Tuesday

I am having one of those girly-girl days where I want to just soak in a fabulous bubble bath with candles, give myself a manicure, do a deep conditioning treatment, and just totally doll myself up.  Since we moved, I have definitely down-sized in tub space.  I had a garden bath in our last house, but now I have one that my butt barely fits into...ehh let's just say it's cramped!  I always tell the Hubs, "When I get my dream house, I'm gonna have         (this)         and I'm gonna have      (that)    ."  Well, one of the things that I fantasize about having is a claw foot tub - you know, like the one in "The Notebook?"  As I stated in my inaugural post, I have saved hundreds and hundreds of web images and magazine clippings of different interiors and decor, and thought I'd share some of my favorite bathroom pictures that either feature a claw foot tub or are just plain pretty.  Here we go...

via Jennifer Worts

This bathroom is what I call simple elegance.  It's so feminine but not over the top.  Love it!

 

via Decorpad

Doth my eyes deceive me or is that carrera marble on that tub?  And that gold detailing - so chic!

via Elle Decor

I posted about this beaut here.

Betty Lou Phillips via House Beautiful

This one has been popping up everywhere- design blogs, Pinterest, Decorpad- you name it, it's been there.  And, I must say, it is total bathroom perfection!  Why fly to Paris when you have this?

via Decorpad

Anyone who knows me knows that I am absolutely obsessed with mirrors and mirrored furniture.  I love what the designer did here, especially the juxtaposition of the mirrors, gray stained wood, and the gold faucets.  Mixing metals always produces a gorgeous, glam look.

via Two Ellie blog

I thought this bathroom was so interesting.  It is extremely eclectic, but it totally works.  Just check out the details: the mirror-topped vanity is to die for, the walls have great texture, and of course, you can't go wrong with marble on the bathtub!

via Anita Kaushal

Where do I start?  Seriously, where the heck do I start? This bathroom is absolutely stunning!  It's so sparkly!  And, I love how the masculinity of the stainless tub balances the femininity of the chandelier, antique mirror, and (I'm guessing) Moroccan wedding blanket. 

via Carrie Hayden

Another over-the-top space.  Marble, marble everywhere.  Mirrors too.  I'll take it!

via Decorpad

There are a lot of things right with this picture.  I'm really feeling the shower curtain.  It reaches ceiling height and is mounted on a hospital track.  And, how cool is that acid-washed, mirrored wall? (Wow!  That was a mouth full.)  This could definitely work in a bachelor pad, as well.

via House Beautiful

This is the other side of the Betty Lou Phillips bath above.  I love the towel/tea cart and pale pink towels.  Those little touches make it so dreamy.

via Katie Lee 

The Hubs and I need a floorplan like this - a soaker tub for me and shower for him. 

  via Windsor Smith

If you have the space, then this is the way to go.  Check out that vintage gray secretary.  And those shelves under the sink.  Exquisite!  

source unknown

Weathered wood and snow white fixtures make for a delightful bathroom.  Don't you think?

What would you put in your "One Day" bathroom?  A claw-foot tub?  Carrera marble?  A mirrored vanity?  Do share!

A Little Teaser

Hello everyone!  I hope you have all had a wonderful new year so far.  Mine has been great!  I've had so many exciting things going on at my house and thought I'd share some of them with you:

1)  As you know, the Hubs and I started our own law practice last month.   It has been stressful and has taken a lot of hard work, but I can happily say that we finally have things rolling.  And, thanks to Laurel-Dawn of Abode Love, we have now begun to heavily market ourselves. For those of you who are not familiar with her, she is an extremely talented graphic designer, blogger, and home-stylist with whom we had the pleasure of working.  Here is a peek at the business logo she created for us:

Isn't it great?!? We couldn't be more pleased with the final product! 

2) I have gotten more decorating done around the house!! For the last 2+ years, the Hubs and I have had a blah room to sleep in.  So, when we moved this time, I made our bedroom a priority.  We were given some beautiful pieces for Christmas and also purchased some items on our own. 

First, my in-laws got this beautiful mirrored chest, which is identical to one I was using as a foyer table before.  

Then, my brother and sister in-law bought us the Ikea Malm Dresser.  I plan on adding some beautiful knobs to it like these or these in matte gold.

Finally, we ordered 6 panels of ivory drapes from IO Metro (which are back-ordered until March) and this beauty:

The chandy arrived last week, and we the Hubs spent the weekend trying to install it.  I say the weekend because it was not an easy process.  We had a remote controlled fan hanging over our bed before, so the wiring was a little more complex than anticipated.  Here are some action shots:

There you have it!  That was my January in a nutshell.  Later,  I will be sharing stuff from other parts of my house that are in major need of some design TLC.   Stay tuned!