It's fair to say, it's been a weird, scary, and tiring last few weeks. In the midst of all the quarantines, I was able to finish up my bathroom redo (with the exception of organizing some of my drawers b/c I lack a few supplies and most stores are currently closed). I wanted to do a (sort of) vintage French theme for my bathroom. I wanted whites (b/c I can change it to anything very easily in the future) with cream walls (my favorite). I also wanted to get this completed before I turned 40....at least I managed to beat 41. I have 3 more things on that list, and I'm not giving up despite the deadline. In this case, I was trying to be financially responsible.
I've shared a few things already, like this little sign that is a page I framed from an old French dictionary. The word was 'swimming'-complete with pictures on how to save someone from drowning.
And I love this 5 gallon pickling jar I'm using to store towels and rest books and magazines.
I also found a box of old French phrase cards from high school. This is probably the first time I've ever used them. I sandwiched them into a frame from Target. I did have to use double sided tape on the reverse side to keep them in place.
When you first enter the bathroom I have a wall of just some fun antiques I've been collecting. Several are pages from old fashion magazines. I also found (and framed) fabric samples written in French. I have also just collected some fun little jars and containers that don't have a lot of purpose. I'm TRYING to be better about making things functional, but....what function would an entrance wall really hold?
Some closer views.
Over the sink, one thing I left from my old bathroom were jars of ducks. I had a lot of blue and white and silver, but I just loved them too much to let them go. I also have a big jar of vintage buttons I just thought were fun.
I have also become obsessed with mirrors. I have a collection in my room now too in creams and golds, but....black were for the bathroom. I've been collecting these for a couple of years.
I also found this two tiered basket at Sur La Table that works great for housing a lot of the necessities without taking up much space.
I love the old shaving mirror. It's not functional, but instead of using the mirror that came with this vanity, I decided I wanted to keep my old mirror and it was a little off center, so this helps make that less obvious.
I also found the cutest bath math from Anthropologie in French.
As soon as I laid it down, I realized it was going to (more likely) end up being a dog bed.
I love this old tin piece.
I also found an old bedside table to sit next to the bathtub with bath salts etc.
I had this old window in my bathroom, but to stick with the theme, I added some vinyl to make it look like an old shop window. I also embroidered some towels.
I also had someone from Etsy sew me some shower curtains in black and white striped fabric.
I bought a little spoon on Etsy as well I had someone stamp "Bath Salt" in French as well.
So, with our current normal, I guess this is where I'll be going to seek a little relaxation and to 'get away.'
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