The Princess collection, consisting of bath accessories such as towels and towel sets, bath sheets, shower curtain and hooks and bath accessories such as tumbler, soap dish, wastebasket, lotion pump, wall border, and bath rug are a popular hit among our small ones.

For a Christmas, birthday or or special occasion gift, the Princess Collection is a sure hit.

The Princess Themed bathroom is completed with this Princess Castle Shower Curtain by Jay Franco Inc.  

Also, don’t forget to include princess shower curtain hooks!

Make the fantasy of every little girl come true…and live happily ever after with a Princess themed bathroom!

Accessories:

Choosing the right accessories, such as light fixtures, sink and tub fixtures, and even door knobs can be the key to making your rustic bathroom well-rounded.  To begin, choose sink and tub fixtures that appear to be from the not-so-recent past, like the kind that are white and read “HOT” and “COLD” on them.  Next, choose great lighting options.  Going with wall sconces rather than bright, flourescent Hollywood bulbs are great starters.  If you have an overhead light, think about getting a small but eye-catching chandelier made of a darker metal, wood, or even antlers.  All other fixtures in the room – door handles, drawer pulls, cabinet handles, etc. – should all appear dated.  To do this, stay away from shiny silver and gold if at all possible.

Final Touches:

You can also choose metal toothbrush and soap holders.  Here, though, could be your opportunity to have a little fun, as there are several rustic-themed pieces that depict bears, moose, ducks, and deer.  These are also great choices for the rustic bathroom.  Buying crisp, white towels and candles can also add an extra touch to the rustic bathroom.  You can even find candles wrapped in tree bark to finalize the rustic theme.

Of course one cannot forget about finding the perfect shower curtain for your bathroom.  If you’re not into a rustic shower curtain featuring bears and moose, you can often find southwestern shower curtains that also fit perfectly into a bathroom like this.  Then, don’t forget to add the finishing touch with your bear shower curtain hooks. 

Finally, because rustic has a nature feel to it, why not bring nature into the bathroom.  The most appealing way to do so is to have fresh flowers somewhere.  Even a small vase filled with lavendar or bright, yellow yarrow can make a dramatic effect.  Place flowers in a window sill or on the edge of the sink.  Make the rustic theme you’ve been desiring spring to life with the tips we’ve provided.  Allow the Spring that is blooming around us to provide you ideas for your rustic retreat.

-ang

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.  Sure, if you’re not strategic, your bathroom can look like it came straight out of Professor Umbridge’s office in Harry Potter.  But with a little planning, you can use your rose shower curtain and make your bathroom come to life with a vintage or modern style.  Below are some helpful points that will allow you to create the style you want for your bathroom.

   

Vintage:

v     Technically, the term vintage means anything made prior to the 1920s.  It’s unlikely you’ll find a true quality vintage shower curtain, but you can purchase a shower curtain that matches the classic vintage style.

v     When thinking vintage, think lace, flat pastel colors (pinks, light blues, yellows, golds, and tans), delicate, and vines.  By vines, I mean patterns that continue across the curtain that are interconnected, almost by a vine.

v     If you’re still uncertain as to how to manage the vintage look, talk to your grandparents and see if they can remember their authentic vintage shower curtain.  Maybe they even have pictures they can show you. 

v     Add the extra touch of vintage shower curtain hooks.  You may be able to find orginals of these, but if not there are several vintage “knock-offs”.

v     Finally, avoid over-doing the vintage style.  The vintage style is most appealing when it is paired with some modern touches and is not overdone with layering of vintage on vintage.  For instance, do not pair a vintage rose shower curtain with a vintage wall paper.  Do not pair a vintage shower with a fluffy pink tub and sink rug and a toilet seat cover.  This can quickly make your bathroom appear to be old, musky, and drab.  Instead, paint your walls a color that makes the intricacies of your shower curtain POP!  The first picture below is one way to NOT do vintage, as the shower curtain and walls have coordinating patterns.  Instead, keep the curtain and paint the walls a light gold tone.  This will make your rose curtain stand out and you won’t get lost in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

Modern:

v     When thinking modern think contemporary.

v     When I think of the modern style I think of the 3 S’s: simple, sleek, sophisticated.  Choose simple patterns or prints and a simple color scheme.  A monochromatic (one color) or dichromatic (two colors), particularly black and white are safe bets.  When you see something that is sleek and sophisticated, you just know it.  Usually it can be something that is luscious but not pomp.  Croscill shower curtains often meet all of the 3 S’s.

v     You can never go wrong with a white shower curtain, black shower curtain, or a mix of the two.  Keep the white and black shower curtain simple and pair it with bold bathroom accessories, like a bright yellow vase and fresh cut red roses.  Black and white curtains especially look ravishing when paired with a clawfoot tub.

v     Often people make the mistake of doing a large print on their shower curtain, thinking this automatically makes it modern.  But this is not so.  These, actually tend to fall under the novelty shower curtain category.

 

  

There are also some curtains that can be both modern or vintage, like the one below.  The accessories in the room and paint scheme will be what determines whether you have a modern bathroom or a vintage one.

 

 

Hopefully these tips have been helpful in starting you on your way to capitalizing on your rose shower curtain, whether you choose the vintage or modern route.  Remember the tips above, look online for several pictures depicting each style, and enjoy the process of transforming your bathroom.

 

-ang

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 of all of his friends.  Golf shower curtains bring to mind a calming pasttime as one envisions quiet, lush, green fields.  A luxiourous golf shower curtain can turn a plain bathroom into a masculine haven.  There are several golf-themed bathroom accessories, like these golf ball shower curtain hooks, that can be used to bring the theme full-circle.  Or, if you prefer a more contemporary feel, try a sleek, hookless shower curtain and a complementary green paint scheme for the walls.  Spruce up the rest of the bathroom with a magazine rack filled with appropriate magazines like Golf Digest, Golf, and Golf Week.  This gives Dad the opportunity to catch up on tips for his backswing during his downtime.  You can also purchase one of those fun golf ball water globes .

This Father’s Day make Dad feel like one of the pros in his very own course-inspired bathroom.  He may not have a green jacket, but he can feel like a king in his own turf.

Happy Golfing!

-ang