Monthly Archives: April 2009

Freshen Up your Bathroom on a Budget

When my husband and I moved into our 100 year old apartment building, we were excited about the charactor and charm of the place, but no so thrilled with the outdated style and decor.  
The biggest eyesore in the whole apartment was the bathroom, with it’s hunter green striped wall paper adorned with ducks, and [...]

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Black & White & Read All Over.

What is black and white and read all over?  Your next shower curtain, of course!
Next time you find yourself scrounging for some reading material for a long bathroom visit, look no further than your very own shower curtain.  With an open mind and a little time, these novelty shower curtains will complete your bathroom’s decor [...]

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Animal Shower Curtains

As the saying goes, it’s raining cats and dogs, at least it can be if you purchase a fun-loving cat or dog shower curtain.  For any animal lover this can be a great way to celebrate all things cats and dogs.  It surprising how many options are available.

If you are a cat lover, several examples [...]

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Recycling Part II: Reusing Your Fabric Shower Curtain

Due to writer’s block, let’s take a short break from everything Derby, and revisit a previous topic – reusing our used shower curtains.  In a previous post, we discussed how to bring new life to our old vinyl shower curtains, and today a few tips on how to reuse your used fabric shower curtain.  This [...]

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Princess Themed Bathrooms for your Daughters

Growing up, my sister and I shared our own bathroom, and if you were like us, we spent a lot of time in it.  Because it was ours, we could decorate it how we wanted, and because we had a guest bathroom, it didn’t matter how we decorated it. During that time, when I was [...]

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Wine: Art: Unique Shower Curtains?

Wine is rejuvenating to the senses and soothing to the body.  Pouring a glass with friends can be a terrific way to end a rough day of work or celebrate a special occasion.
Art ought to be part of our everyday experience, weaving its way into our lives like an ornate tapestry.  In this busy world, [...]

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Rose Shower Curtain: Vintage vs. Modern

As we head toward the 135th ”Run for the Roses“ (May 2, 2009) let’s think about how we can spruce up our bathrooms with a rose shower curtain.  When I think of a rose shower curtain in my bathroom, the first thoughts that come to mind are stuffy and draby.  But this doesn’t have to be the case.  [...]

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Horse Shower Curtains

To the world over, the first Saturday in May is known as Derby Day.  As a Kentuckian, I am a proud fan of the Kentucky Derby and am always excited by the opportunity this gives the world in having a glimpse of my home state.  In honor of the upcoming event, my next few posts [...]

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Country Vs. Western Shower Curtains

Today I would like to share some basic tips on choosing a country or western shower curtain.  What is important to remember is that each has it’s own unique style that can produce drastically different results.
Country Shower Curtains:

use quilt patterns and textures as an inspiration.
fabric shower curtain with a pattern
create a sense of warmth and [...]

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Golf & Shower Curtains . . . a Hole in One!

Yesterday concluded the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club where Angel Cabrera took home the coveted Green Jacket.  In honor of Angel and golf’s finest tournament, a look, today, at golf shower curtains.
Although Father’s Day is a few months away, giving your father a golf-themed bathroom can allow him to be the envy [...]

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