Bathroom Refresh On A Budget!

 

 

As homeowner's we sometimes just want some inexpensive quick changes that will give our home a little refresh.

Today while perusing Pinterest I ran across an idea that I thought could help a lot of homeowners that would love to re-do their bathroom, but it just isn't in the cards for them right now.

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What a quick way to give your bathroom a spa feeling.

By adding natural wood and white elements to your bath, your room will feel fresh and new, no matter what color it is right now. 

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There is nothing like natural wood tones with soft creams and whites to make your bathroom feel 
spa -like. 

Don't forget Ikea as a resource as well. I love this seat/towel rack all in one for space saving ideas.

 

CB2 has some great looking teak products as well as simple clean lined white elements for your bath at great price points.

Clear glass is also a good element to add for a spa look.......

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You can also find teak flooring on Amazon HERE, if you like this idea as much as I do.

If you want a spa-like bathroom, keep in mind... 

"LESS IS MORE!"

First step:
Clean until it sparkles
Empty all shelves and vanity items 

Step two:
Add elements judiciously
Use natural woodtones
All white accessories
and/or
All clear accessories  

Step three:

Add plush white towels.....

 

Step Four:
Do not clutter your vanity
If needed Corral items on a tray

  

(If you add flowers on your vanity make sure they are real and not faux, even a sprig of fern will add life to your room, remember we are going for simple and natural elements for a spa look)

It is not as hard as you think to make your bath look fresh and spa-like with a less is more approach!!

 

 

NEW HOME POST: Fall is entering the building!!

    

Fall is upon us and it is time for our trip to Half Moon Bay nursery. So excited to plant our new plants in our new home!!!

We love it here! Rows and rows of flowers and plants, ocean air, smell of Monterrey pines and classical music play as we browse.

Ornamental Kale is a must for my garden in the Fall, and they always have a beautiful selection.

Look at the contrast of the vibrant colors in the coleus!!

Beautiful ivy baskets!

Topiaries galore in all shapes and sizes, but I must admit this was the largest ivy topiary I have seen.

All of these  plants are coming home with me!!

On our previous home's porch we had a wall planter next to our door that we had to leave, and I was so sad.

 I immediately went online and started looking to find a replacement.

By golly I found one, you can read about it here! I found the planter HERE!

Today my sweet hubby hung the new planter  for me on our new home's porch, and I begin to plant it with our new plants from Half moon Bay.

It makes me smile every time I look out the glass in my front door!

You can see my traditional ornamental Kale, and the little lime cypress topiary.

The plants from left to right are:

White ornamental Kale, lime cypress, mini bright pink cyclamen

In the front is variegated petit-point ivy and Diamond ice euphorbia for a little lacy white flower.

I still have more cyclamen and ornamental Kale to plant in the back planter so more on that later!!

I am having fun welcoming in Fall to our new home!!

I can't believe that it will be a year the end of October that we have been in our new home,

 I guess technically it won't be our NEW home anymore, just our home sweet home!!

I kind of like it that way!!

 

 

NOT Your Typical Fall Color Combinations!

   



We all have our own thoughts of what Fall looks like in our minds. Today I thought we would step outside the box, and look at what I like to call.....
 

THE SOFTER SIDE OF FALL

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You might be viewing some elements, and color combinations that you would not normally think of when you think of Fall.

 

 

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I hope this post opens your eyes to a whole other side of Fall, the SOFTER SIDE!

 

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Softer hues, but still they can be considered Fallish when combined together.

You will read the word Fallish on my blog quite often. I use this word because I don’t use your typical Fall/Autumnal colors, and the word Fallish just seems to fit.

 

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Look to nature for your cues on the softer colors for Fall.

 

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By adding the silhouettes of trees it is a reminder of all the leaves that fall in the Fall.

 

I use ornamental kale for my Fall plantings every year. Just look at the beautiful soft colors that are in a Fall cabbage.

 

Speaking of nature, just look at what Mother Nature has to offer for the softer side of Fall. These are actually all the produce and foliage I used one year for my Thanksgiving centerpiece……

I am sure all recognize the green and white stripe wallpaper in my dining room.

 

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Beautiful blue/green pumpkins with blue glass and  blue table make for a beautiful Fall display!

 

 

Soft golds, grays, and a touch of teal makes for a soft feel for a Fall room.

Adding baskets just adds to the textural changes in the room. Baskets are something I love to add to my home for the Fall.

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Muted, or softer hues can be equally as beautiful for Fall as any of  the typical autumnal colors.

 

 

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Beautiful Fall vignette.

 

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Fall Sweaters in a lovely soft array of colors.

 

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You can not get much softer than Pink. Such a lovely Fall table setting.

Not many people think of Pink when it comes to Fall, but it is a lovely color to use this time of year.

 

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This combination would be great in my very own home. I think I need to get some dried hydrangeas for my Fall décor!

I hope this post opens your eyes to all the possibilities of the softer side of Fall!