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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Corner to Corner: Ma salle de bain

Well, I'm finally back to blogging now that everything has finally settled down around here!
I don't know about you, but when the new year starts, I always have so many new ideas and plans swirling in my mind that I run in place for a few weeks before I actually move forward (cue blurred feet in motion and cartoon music).
This year, I have so many new goals and new creative ideas, and I would like to accomplish all of them and, of course, share them with you!

One of my goals this year is to focus more on completing each room from corner to corner (making every room wholly functional and adding those finishing touches).
When I was teaching full time, almost four years ago, my favorite past time was to spend the weekends decorating and making new vignettes throughout the house. Somewhere along the way, like every hobby's ebb and flow, my passion for primping our home was replaced with blogging and making handmade items for my Etsy shop. Now I plan to put more of my creative energy into feathering our nest.
By sharing "my progress" with you, I hope that I adhere to this goal.

view of master bath from our bedroom
So, I will begin my decorating journey with our master bath~my absolute favorite room in our home. Here is one corner of our salle de bain.
a romantic gilded mirror in front of the large garden tub~


a garden-style urn filled with soft whites - tulle, sand dollars, and a handmade box by Fanciful.

a very special angel that makes me *smile* every time I see it~


a wide shelf that spans the width of the garden tub bolstered by two ornate, antique black metal brackets~

I have yet to find the perfect items to place upon this shelf. Usually the groupings look cluttered or incohesive. After I removed all of the items from the shelf for the photoshoot, Zena seized the opportunity to nap there where the sun shines in...

So far, she is the best adornment~precious and oh so charming~and she definitely promotes relaxation!

Up next:

~les autres coins de notre salle de bain {the other corners of our masterbath};

~a few design mood boards for our salle de bain that will help promote more cohesion from element to element.

images by à la parisienne

21 comments:

A Gift Wrapped Life said...

I should be doing the same Mandy.........need some new updating here for sure. I do think that you should keep the bracket shelf unadorned, obviously it's best use has already been decided upon! Happy weekend. XO

Jacqui said...

I love the urn with the hand made box
hugs
Jacqui

Barbara said...

Your bathroom is so lovely and peaceful! And you're right - your beautiful Zena is the best adornment for the shelf!
xx

Belle Maison Et Moi said...

Beautiful Mandy! I look forward to seeing more. Your cat is so adorable, it's funny how cats make themselves comfortable in the most unusual spots sometimes. You've inspired to continue to try to finish rooms in our house...up today though is moving our area rugs around into different rooms...such an easy way to create a different look in each room and free ;o)
xo, Alicia

Cottage 1945 said...

Lovely. Absolutely beautiful!

miss flibbertigibbet said...

I don't know about you but it looks like the cat has claimed the shelf already!Glad to have you back again!
Lorraine

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Your blog is just yummmmmy.... and I love your little kittykins on your shelf. Gotta be the cutest thing ever. Love your bathroom floor too. It's on my list.....next up, actually to redo our builder's grade bathroom.

Thanks for your visit......I'll be back here for sure. I want to see your completed projects.....they'll inspire me, I'm sure.

Warmest blessings,
Spencer

Rowantree Design said...

Very lux indeed!

Catarina Santi said...

so beautiful :D !!

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koralee said...

Oh my friend...I can so see why this it your favourite spot ...pure joy. Your sweet kitty is adoable!!! Hugs for a wonderful cozy weekend. xoxoxo

Dentelline said...

Magnifiques photos!
J'adore tout ce décor précieux et le chat!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful week-end!

Parisienne Farmgirl said...

Mandy,
And yet another thing we have in common...

Our bathroom floor tiles.
This is getting ridicule.

Lovely of course.
I am a nightly bather. Addicted. It's all about decompressing and now that it's a roaring 11 degrees - raising my body heat before I jump into bed!

Jennelise said...

Gorgeous photos! I love your style and the little treasures you have chosen to embellish with. Your kitty is also super cute :)
Jennelise

Bellule said...

Je suis arrivée sur votre blog par hasard. Je suis sous le charme des photos et de vos créations.

Bises

FrenchBlue said...

Dearest Zena,
You are the most privilaged little lady I have ever seen. I am positive you deserve all the places your mommy has marked your throne:)
MandyEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Your corners of love are beyond beautiful! There is nothing more fun and special than creating a special corner at home. You are amazing Mandy!
xxx's

Carla said...

Mandy a lovely way to combine your home decor and blogging, I look forward to seeing your 2012 projects come to life on your blog.
Carla x

Dentelline said...

Hi Mandy,
Je viens de te décerner un award pour ton blog!
Si tu veux comprendre, fais un tour sur mon blog!
Have a good evening!

FairyFiligree said...

What a lovely bathroom - your cat is perfect of course, however I can just imagine one of two things standing happily there - vintage perfume bottles or a row of cacti pots.

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Picture perfect in every way!!! All the best,Chrissy

todi design said...

Lovely!!Can I send big kisses to Zena?? She is so cute!
Diletta

arrielle_p said...

What a lovely displays. Super like!

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