One element in comedy is memories.  Remember the good ol’ days, and laugh about them.  Another valuable element to comedy is pushing the line  of norm.  This can be a bit more dangerous.  But what why not!

Every time you clean your body, calcium and hard water builds on your shower head making your body “clean”. It’s a good thing it’s the easiest process in the world!

1. Remove your shower head from the pipe sticking out of the wall.
2. Fill a bowl with vinegar/water.
3. Plop that bad boy (the shower head) in the vinegar mixture.
And that’s it..well, almost. Let it soak overnight, and put it back when you are finished.

You know, while you are at it, why not clean all the soap scum and mildew off of your shower curtain too. Vinyl shower curtains and fabric shower curtains do great in the washer on the delicate setting in cold water.

So much for ‘Spring’ cleaning…it’s November!

Good night and good luck.

Heather

This process will remove the calcium and hard water deposits from within your shower head.

Hang a shower curtain that defines your style.

Whether it’s a sophisticated fabric shower curtain, or a simple vinyl liner with a few designs, both can convey a message to your guests.

Here are some of my favorite unique shower curtains:

Skull and Cross Bones from O.R.E. Originals

Las Vegas Shower Curtain

Sushi Time!

Laura Ashley’s prints complete the french country cottage style that so many interior designers try to encompass while decorating their modern homes.  Floral or basic plaid designs could be dressed up with some vintage frames, pictures or other bathroom accessories.  There are no rules when it come to the old cottage style.

Don’t let today’s modern minimalist trends let you forget the timeless classic elements of yesterday in your home decor.  Stick with what works, and what you love!

Heather

With so many brands and designs the possiblitites are limitless.

Croscill, the leading brand in shower curtains has a variety types, including but not limited to:

Fabric Shower Curtains:

Double Swag Shower curtains: a more traditional look, may also need a double shower curtain rod.

Vinyl Shower Curtains: Easy to clean, come in variety of designs

Hookless Shower Curtain: most sophisticated look.

Once you find the type of shower curtain you need, then you can begin to find the style you like.  For a modern look, striped, circled, and geometric designs will compliment your contemporary feel.  Also, sticking with monochromatic color schemes can help modernize your outdated bathroom.

If you’re like me, this is your worst nightmare and most annoying experience in the shower.  Rather than your shower experience being a relief from your day, it’s one more stressor you deal with.  Below are several tips to help you lessen the likelihood of the shower curtain smother.

• Open a window to give your bathroom’s hot air a place to escape.
• Slow down the water flow from your shower head.
• Switch on the bathroom ceiling fan.
• Cut back on your hot water usage.
• Purchase a curtain with weights or magnets at the bottom to weigh the curtain down.

These and other tips for helping reduce the smother can be found at this link.  So whether you have a Southwestern shower curtain, Croscill shower curtain, or a fabric or vinyl shower curtain, these tips can be helpful in keeping your curtain where it belogs – off of you!

-ang

It’s easy to change the decor in the bathroom if you keep the walls white or neutral and invest in some inexpensive accessories, such as unique shower curtains or towels with prints.  

Today’s one stop shops, such as Wal-mart and Target, sell bathroom accessories in themes, so you can buy a matching shower curtain, towels, trash can, and sink gadgets, but don’t stop there, think about artwork which reflects the season as well, and change it as often as you change the rest of your decor.

A seasonal shower curtain could reflect a holiday, or could just embody a feel with colors and shapes.

For Winter use reds and festive colors, or use a Christmas Shower Curtain.  Think about keeping it lively to keep your guests from getting the winter blues…

Spring represents new life and also includes Easter, both of which can be represented with bright fun colors.

Summer is a time to vacation so a beach shower curtain would be perfect…

And for fall, think of Thanksgiving or colors of autumn leaves.  A brown, oragne or deep red fabric shower curtain with leaves or patchwork design would be as cozy as a cup of hot cocoa.

Seasonally decorating is one great way to keep your bathroom fun and not boring.  It also allows you to be versatile, and release your creative side, without having to redecorate your whole house every season!

Below are several of our favorite Croscill shower curtains.  We’ve used several of these curtains in previous posts, so be sure to check out past photos for other Croscill curtain designs in which you may be interested.  Hope this gets you off on the right track for revamping your bathroom like a pro.

Tranforming your bathroom to a more eco-friendly atmosphere is better for the environment and for the health of your family.

Here are some quick and easy ways to “green” your bathroom:

• More water is wasted in the bathroom than any other room. Take a shorter shower or use a water saving shower head.  The Natural Abode sells a lower-pressure shower head at a resonable price.  Consider a dual-flush toilet.  These have two different flushes, one for liquid waste, which doesn’t require as much water, and one for solid waste.
• Use a toilet paper made from 100% rrecycled materials
• Energy efficient light bulbs give you just the perfect light for applying makeup in the mirror
• Use nontoxic shampoos and soaps. Many ordinary soaps and shampoos contain chemicals that could put your health at risk. There are many carcinogenic chemicals in deodorants, soaps, shampoos, and body sprays. Some of these persist in the environment, build up in the food chain, and return to haunt us long after they’ve gone down the drain. 
• Lastly, since we specialize in shower curtains, think green when choosing one.  Plastic or vinyl shower curtains made with PVC may contain many harmful chemicals. So, instead opt for an organic fabric shower curtain.  Hemp shower curtains are stylish and come in a variety of styles

Hemp Shower Curtains

Hemp’s durability makes it the perfect material for shower curtains, and the fabric’s simplicity makes for a chic and elegant bathroom.

Shower Curtains made from hemp are naturally mildew resistant and they’re machine washable. Hemp is a sustainable natural resource, as it has a short growing cycle, requires little water, and yields more per acre than cotton. They absorb water, but will not leak through, meaning it’s the only shower curtain that does not require a liner!

Whether you are switching your vinyl shower curtain for an organic fabric shower curtain, or adding a low-pressure shower nossle, transforming your bathroom to be more environmentally friendly will have benifits far beyond you can even imagine.  So take a few minutes and brainstorm how you can help the world just by visitng your bathroom today!

My husband and I are friends with another couple who have done the beach bathroom right.  They started off with a simple bathroom that if not given some TLC could have looked dated – older shower/tub combo, sink and vanity, and even half-tiled walls.  They made the best of what they were given.  As is often the case, they started with a their curtain to establish the bathroom’s theme: a beach shower curtain.  Beach shower curtains can be simplistic with an ocean scene and palm trees, or lively and fun, with surf boards and bikinis.  And, as always, you can have your choice between a vinyl shower curtain or fabric shower curtain. . . whichever you prefer.

After establishing their beach theme, our friends used their bathroom accessories to their advantage.  A whicker basket has been made into their trash can and a small, color-coordinating kid’s play locker is a great hideaway for extra rolls of toilet paper.  Palm trees and the classic beach surfing car (the kind that resemble today’s PT Cruisers with the wood on the side) make up their toothbrush holder and soap dispenser.  They even have fun window curtains and bath mats to complete their theme.

All around, this is a fun bathroom.  In past posts we have suggested staying away from themed accessories like the palm tree toothbrush holders, but in this bathroom it works.  What makes it work in one bathroom but not another?  Personality!  This bathroom aptly fits our friends’ personalities.  Also, they are avid beach goers, visiting beaches (often Hawaii’s) several times a year.  Their beach bathroom is a way of remembering their trips, alone time together, and bringing the sand back with them.  Theirs is a bathroom done right!  So, become a beach bum and join the fun in the sun!