Bathtub Row

I love a good claw foot tub! Just met with a client who is putting one in their master. After the week I've had...all I want to do is take a big 'ol soak in this bad boy! My mom told me that she use to lock herself in the bathroom when I was little because I talked non-stop and she just needed like five mins of quiet time. But I wouldn't let her! I would write notes and pass them to her underneath the door. Ha! I wonder what the notes said? "Hey mom, what are you doing RIGHT now?", "How about now?", "Why are you so quiet in there?", "Seriously mom, what are you doing?", "Hurry up! I have something really important to tell you!"

Country Living

Soak It Up

This bathroom is smokin'!

And you aren't so bad yourself...

Nor are you! Hubba, hubba!

Someone vain lives here and I like it!

I want to soak in one of these tubs for hours while listening to Michael Buble and drinking wine. Nobody bother me.

Hope you have a relaxing weekend!

It Takes Two To Make A Thing Go Right

I am admittedly overly symmetrical but come on....

How can you not be?

You get it now, right?

Decorganizing Wednesday: Make-Up

How do you organize your make-up? In pretty little jars on a vanity? In a drawer? In a fancy make-up bag?

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Trish McEvoy

I have mine organized in a drawer but I do like my Trish organizer for sleepovers. And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that there is a compartment for everything! Bravo Trish, bravo. As you already know, make-up can go bad. I did some research and found this article Real Simple did a while back. Some products have a PAO (Period After Opening) icon on the packaging that will help you keep tabs on the freshness but if not, you can refer to this chart.

Mascara/Liquid Eyeliner

Lasts: 3-4 mos

Toss it sooner if you get an infection, pink eye or the tube goes dry.

Powders (eye shadow, blush, face powder)

Lasts: Up to two years

Toss it sooner if it gets suspiciously crumbly or shiny.

Lipstick, lip gloss, balm

Lasts: A year with wand, two years with direct brush application

Toss it sooner if you get a cold sore or other lip infection. (duh!)

Pencils

Lasts: Up to 3 years, with sharpening

Toss it sooner if it becomes unusually dry or melty.

Liquid Foundation

Lasts: Up to 2 years

Toss it sooner if the color changes or separation occurs.

Moisturizer: Face or Body

Lasts: About 2 years in a pot; 2-3 years in a pump

Toss it sooner if you notice a change in the smell or consistency.

So my brother used the term "decorganizing" last weekend and I about died. LOVE IT! I am not sure what tickled me more that someone used the word in a sentence or that my brother reads my blog! Now if only I had coined the term instead of Tina Fey.

I need some help....anyone have anything they want me to talk about on Decorganizing Wednesday? Leave me a comment or send me an email sidney@eclectic-idg.com.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (literally)...

I just love this concept...what a great way to open up a small space and give yourself a full length mirror to check out your outfit head to toe! And you can see, it's not your 1980's mirrored wall my friends! If you are local and need someone to do this call Justin Walling with Charleston Architectural Glass 843.452.0427, he does a great job. He just installed an antique mirror backsplash in a client's kitchen (pictures to come) and it is beautiful!

Cherry Blossom Capital of the World!

via frenchieandflea

via decorpad

via isuwanne

via isuwanne

House Beautiful

via apartment therapy

via theknot

Did you know the answer was Macon, Georgia? Have you ever heard of Macon, Georgia? It is a fairly small Southern town that is home of The Allman Brothers (my uncle sold them their first instruments!), birthplace of Kenneth from "30 Rock," it once sported a hockey team called the Macon Whoppees (I'm not kidding) and (as you now know) it holds the acclaimed title of being "Cheery Blossom Capital of the World!" Holla. Every March the city becomes "a pink cotton-spun paradise of delight as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory." The annual Cherry Blossom Festival has become a 10 day celebration even earning billing as one of the Top 20 Events in the South, Top 50 Events in the U.S. and Top 100 Events in North America! That ain't small potatoes people. Since my mom is from Macon, I spent many o' holidays there growing up while visiting my wonderful family. And I wanted to give them a shout out as the festival starts this Friday. Shout.

*quote is from www.cherryblossom.com

Design Pet Peeve: No.Two

Ick.

See, I told you there would be more! Ok, so I am not a fan of towel bars. Pourquoi? a.) They aren't all that attractive 2.) They are annoying to use and c) Why take up so much wall space by displaying a wet towel? I much prefer a hook (preferably hung on or behind a door so it is out of sight). Keep dry towels folded on an attractive vanity/shelf or rolled up in a nice basket. They have that pretty etagere above, why not fold all those towels and keep them on there? Again, I'm just sayin'.....

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Designer Suzanne Kasler

Country Home

Design Pet Peeve: No. One

I say "one" because I am sure there will more. Hopefully, I don't offend anyone...just putting it out there. I am not a fan of the whole let's play hopscotch with the bathroom mats. Try a large rug that covers the area instead.

No...

via MFAMB

Yes...

Unknown

[I'm thinking I squelched some party invites with this one!]

TGIF!!!

Feeling Dirty?

There is nothing like a white bathroom to make you feel clean!

~Images: 1-3)Unknown 4) Jayson Home and Garden 5) Unknown 6) Country Living

Helloooo gorgeous!

Not a bad way to start the day, huh? If you are building or remodeling try getting super creative with your bathroom elements. I have a brilliant friend who used a large piece of driftwood (stretched wall to wall) to house a clear, vessel sink in their powder room. A-ma-zing!

Lighting

Try using sconces instead of vanity lights.

Countertops

Add them to a piece of furniture instead of using a pre-fab vanity.

Tile

Why stop at the floors?

Cabinets

Add color or architectural details to make them interesting!

Mirrors

No glued on builder basic allowed!

Storage

Try adding baskets instead of closed cabinets to store all your bathroom essentials.

Sinks & Pluming

Mix styles-who says modern has to go with modern?

~Images: 1) Southern Accents by Suzanne Kasler 2) Designer Sara Richardson 3) House Beautiful May 2008 4) Designer Sara Richardson 5) House Beautiful 6) Elle Decor Oct 2007 7) Domino July/Aug 2006