Writing today from the US, I have brought my bathroom pictures along to share. I have thus far added some accessories to two of my bathrooms; the spare room bathroom as well as the girls’ bathroom.
As with most of my décor ideas, I tend to stay away from clutter and try to have one or two focal points of something special, rather than having a room look the my grandmother’s display cabinet.
In the guest bathroom, I have added 3 simple pieces; a collection of white crosses above the “loo”, a “rubber tree” in a white pot in the window sill, and a lovely linen “basket”. The white crosses echo the white mirror and also break the big dead space above the toilet. Since deciding to add plants to the bathroom décor, I have loved the feeling of freshness they give when you walk into the room. The linen basket is a lovely find from Loads of Living, and makes a beautiful container for magazines or toilet rolls – or both! I just love how the colour and texture goes with the wall finishes.
Since my daughters’ (the one is still to be born in upcoming July) don’t really have a traditional pink bedroom, but rather a room that reflects a traditional “lappieskombers” (blanket made from a mixture of leftover pieces of material) – I have decided that their bathroom will be more mellow. Pink is a prominent colour (tying up with the colour of the year – which is a pinkish Radiant Orchid) in the bathroom. What I have added here as accessories, is a spotted rabbit door stop with pink ears, a beautiful pink and white orchid in a weathered white pot; and vintage pink photo frames with a collection of pink vintage hearts. Lastly, I have also added heart shaped numbered hooks in pink and green. Usually I would not really personalize a bathroom with photos, but since this bathroom is en suite to the girls’ room, I thought it a nice touch to add pictures of Elizabeth playing in the field.
Just to end off, I found the loveliest shop in Manhattan, called West Elm Market, and I bought two things for my kitchen. Check out their funky bird Salt and Pepper Shakers. A pity I am going home by plane and not by ship – otherwise I would have gotten some larger items! Perhaps not such a pity for my purse : )
