Posted by MAKMU ta
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012
City life...
Dear readers,
I had hoped to show you some new decorating ideas that have been brewing in my head for a while, but as I have not yet had the time to transfer my ideas into my hands, today's blog post will feature some photos from a stroll around
Bath about a month ago.
The Royal Crescent, Bath, UKWe live only 16 km (10 miles) outside of this stunning Roman city, yet I go in much too seldom!
Pulteney Bridge , Bath, UK
Wherever you turn your head, your eyes are invited to feast on stunning architecture, glorious views and inviting little shops and restaurants. The sand-coloured Bath Stone seems to enhance the majestic lines of some of Bath's many impressive buildings.
Bath is also know for its thermal baths, and the new Thermal Spa is a stone's throw away from the Roman Baths (whose oldest parts date back to 60-70 AD!), as is the 200-year old Royal Mineral Water Hospital, today known as the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases.
Tempted to move here? Well, be prepared to cough up a substantial amount of Sterling, as Bath is allegedly second only to London as for sigh-worthy property price tags.
And just as you are strolling around, enjoying the hilly, green views,
you may just spot an unexpected palm tree or two!
And here and there you may see a cheerful, seasonal window display, as for example in this oh-so-lovely interior cum clothes shop cum café, where I have been known to dribble and drool over an armchair or two.
I think my next post might have a bit of a sheepish tone to it, so welcome to join me and some woolly wonders next time.
Thank you for visiting and a special thank you to those of you taking the time to leave such kind comments. I appreciate every word!
Helena
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Thursday, February 16, 2012
I am in love with the simplicity of this bath, the wall tile has me searching the internet to find it!!!
It is so light and airy- does anyone know what tile this is?? I must have it for my kids bathroom!
Update!!! Thank you Catherine and Megan for the emails on the tile! It can be found here!
image via pinterest
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011
When I came across these pictures of
Jill's husband's studio I was smitten! Just like I was when I saw her
house in House Beautiful. The natural light is just amazing and the mix of vintage is perfection!
Happy Tuesday!
images via design sponge
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Thursday, November 17, 2011
I love the look of
cut tree branches inside. The
olive branch is one of my favorites with it's grey undertones. I think I need to bring more greenery inside - I feel like I am lacking! A large clear glass vase with them is going to look great in my bathroom.
The bathroom is on it's final days, I cannot wait for it to be finished! Painting today and hopefully by the weekend we can use it after more than a month of work.
Also, today is the last day to enter the Lux Lampshade
giveaway!!!
images via
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Thursday, November 03, 2011
So our bath is coming along nicely, I am getting excited to see it all coming together! I dream of a space like this that is simple clean and very unique, I love the texture of the natural stone and the concrete look of the tub and shower. The sink is fantastic. We decided to do the wall mounted fixtures above our vessel sinks, I am keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes well!
The week is coming to an end and I am ready for a little rest and relaxation.
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Posted by MAKMU ta
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011
So I have been contemplating for months - what am I going to do with my master bath?? With work being so busy I have been putting off the planning and I had stopped searching but really we were at the point where it could not wait any longer! So finally a few weeks ago I found a few hours to work on my bathroom, I took a quick trip to Walker Zanger in search of the perfect tile for the shower as it had been eluding me for months!!! We have an existing marble floor that we put in just a few years ago and my tastes have changed so much since then so it was hard to decide what I wanted.
Finally I thought I had it all figured out and when I went to order it today it completely destroyed my budget- back to the drawing board I am afraid.
The picture above is my dream cabinet, but this also is not in my budget and not in my color scheme thanks to the floor. I will share our progress as it becomes available, which will be very soon considering my hubby is almost done pulling out all of the old tile and the new tile has to be started next week!
images via pinterest
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Monday, September 19, 2011
I love the idea that design would be unplanned.. I guess that then you would call it something else right? Because Design is really the idea of planning out the space..
image via Brown dress with white dots
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Monday, August 29, 2011
This bath is so simple and calming. I wish my bath could be so easy to manage, but we have all of those real life things that we have to hideaway so more storage is definitely needed.
image via pinterest
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Tuesday, June 28, 2011
If I had time to relax.. which I don't really. This is where you might find me!
The tub is divine!
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On Tuesday, June 07, 2011
This is a little bath refresher that I have been working on for a client and her son.
Very fun and simple and I think the younger peep's will like it too!
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Wednesday, March 09, 2011
I fell for these spaces in Architectural Digest!
Michael S. Smith takes a portion of this home in all the right directions.
What do you think?
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Monday, February 21, 2011
I would like to officially welcome
Pink Pig to greige. They have actually been here a few months but they have a wonderful
new website that they would like to share with you! I am absolutely loving this
little vintage bed and I need need some of the
beautiful bath products they have!
Stop by for a look see...
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Monday, February 21, 2011
These are a couple of my favorite images from my last trip to Paris.. I am so excited to be going back...More about that to come this week!
Now onto business... Here is a peek at my guest bath idea board. I made this last week and it is funny because it has already had some changes. I found the perfect little dresser piece to replace the open bamboo style piece on here while I was at the flea market. I was so amazed to find exactly what I had wanted. Now it just has to be refinished and installed. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my vision is going to work!
What do you think? This is just a shell really - there are some missing details but when it comes to my house I am a little more design as you go.
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I am mid bath redesign for our Powder room right now. We decided on a whim to pull everything out and now I am scrambling to get all the pieces back together. I think I am almost there... I really need to put together a board and see how it all works.. So funny how you do the work for others but cannot quite seem to do it for oneself..
Happy Wednesday all!
image via french by design
Posted by MAKMU ta
On Monday, January 31, 2011
Too bad it's Monday and we cannot stay in bed all day or linger that extra few minutes in the shower... But just think we are making our way towards another weekend!
Hope your week is off to a great start!
Thank you to Leigha
images via design traveler found by elle oh
