Happy With That

 

 

 

It's funny isn't it how after a long hard slog to get something done, the last thing you really feel like doing is actually finish it properly.

 

The kids have been living with a clothes airer for towel rails just because we couldn't bring ourselves to install the real ones. And this gorgeous Ghost mirror has been in its box waiting for some admiration. But yesterday, after much cursing and moaning (that comes from using manufacturer supplied fixings!) we finally have a finished bathroom.

 

{{Well, except for that little touch up to the cornice, but, you know}}

 

I love how the Ghost mirror doesn't hide too much concrete. Apart from the clear frame, it bounces back all the lovely concrete from the back wall. Very happy with that.

 

As for the towel rails, it is Plan B, but I think it has turned out probably better that Plan A. We had designed something to be made out of copper, but thanks to a less than enthusiastic plumber we had to rethink it. Originally we were decided to just construct it ourselves, but then looking at the massive chrome shower and fixings right next door, we decided that it would be better to stick with chrome. And so Plan B was born. Tonnes of room for towels, so the boys have no excuse for leaving them on the floor!

 

Hope everyone is having a brilliant weekend. Me? I'm going to have yet another bubble bath.

 

 

Something Similar

 

 

 

I really love a look in people's homes that don't seem like they've been styled within an inch of insanity, and this place is one.

 

Such a great, warm, vintagey family space. And that bathroom is providing me with a few ideas for our up-coming bathroom renovation. I've been pondering the storage options, and seeing that pigeon hole shelf has made me wonder if I couldn't do something similar with a few pieces I have.

 

And I do love a subway tile. I had ruled them out, because after all my 15 yr old son is doing this bathroom renovation (school project) and I want to go with a tile that is forgiving of a novice tiler, but they're hard to beat for style aren't they.

 

Images from apartment therapy

Must Languish

This whole place has a lovely relaxed feel to it but that bedroom particularly just screams holiday to me. The people who are lucky enough to live here must languish in that room. The way the sun comes in I could very easily spend a few afternoon hours reading and kipping.

But the other thing that really sold this place for me was the antique doors in the bedroom. I have no idea what's behind them - closet or ensuite most likely. But what ever it is, it has one v. grand entrance.

Images from donna moderna

Bloody Oath

I'm tired. This time of year is relentless isn't it. Project deadlines, contracts to write, birthday parties, drinks with friends, lunches, presents. A lot to do. A lot of great stuff to do. And then the inane ephemera that really is boring, but always raises it's ugly head for attention, creeps in there too.

Well, I think it's time to relax. Bloody oath I do. And ephemera be warned, once I've decided to relax, nothing better get in my way.

Hope you're having a chance for a bit of relaxation this weekend, involving all of the best best of your fave things. Thanks so much for stopping in. Seriously, thank you.

And big huge thanks to the lovely...

roséline @ {this is glamorous}

Feet Up

Go ahead, put your feet up this weekend. Kick back and relax why don't ya. Hope all you kids up north have a fun 4th outing, and to all my mates down south, hope you're staying warm!

Thanks so much for partaking of the diversionary delights this week, and extra special thanks to these lovely peeps....

my lovely mate Melis @ Melissa Loves

Gabrielle @ Savvy Home

Sarah @ Haute Design

Image from AnOther

Because It Was

This place just screams personality to me. Everything is there for a reason, and not because it was in last month's edition of a magazine.

A collected look that is individual and therefore, interesting. Love it.

Images from house to home

Up The Ante

Did you feel short changed after your weekend? I seriously think I must have blanked out and missed a day, because it doesn't feel like I had a weekend at all!

Perhaps I could do a re-run, and maybe apply my time more effectively in the beautiful surrounds of somewhere like this place.

This is the stunning resort called Las Ventanas in Los Cabos, Mexico. After all, if you're going to do a do-over you really want to up the ante.

Straight Down

I really liked this home owner's sense of colour. Nothing is too matchy matchy, but nothing is straight down the line safe either.

The whole home is pretty high on the lived in cool barometer actually.

Images from family living

Pressing On

I quite like the way that in this contemporary space, there's been plenty of room made for the old.

Quite often people end up in homes that might not always fit  their personality exactly, for what ever reasons. But this place I think is a good example of just pressing on with it.

Modern large format tiles, smooth edges, plain off white rendered walls; but all kitted out nicely with the owner's love of vintage.

Images by jake fitzjones