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Wednesday 8 August 2012

Home Sweet Home Tour part 1...



If there is one thing that can keep me tied to the old laptop for hours if I'm not careful, it's the immense supply of beautiful, inspiring images of homes across the globe! I have over time, added a quite a few pictures of corners of our home to the vast Internet pool, but I've been meaning to compile a more encompassing home tour. So, I'm finally taking the leap and focusing all my efforts on getting each room organised, re-freshed and ready for the camera lens. After all, I want to share it at it's best! I think the main incentive for doing this, is that I can tackle the house, room by room, nook by nook, cupboard by cupboard, in order to get it ship-shape again! So, come along and wander through our home with me, as I show you around.

Today, we'll start off in the kids/guest bathroom...

When we moved into our home at the end of 2005, the bathrooms were in serious need of a fix up. They were dated, shabby (no chic to be found here!), and the tiles were coming off the walls. This is how we lived for sometime, until we could scrape the cash together for a re-do...

Once we had it tiled, hubby did all the plumbing himself, and then I played house by choosing and adding the finishing touches. The bathroom as I'll share it with you now, has had another mini-makeover this week. I have added some colour to the very neutral backdrop. I have always tried to strike a balance between keeping it child-friendly, but also grown-up, as the children have to share it with guests/visitors. I found this hard, and as a result it lacked warmth and personality! I think it suffered an identity crisis! It looked safe and a little boring for my tastes for too long...beige, beige, and more beige! So, here we go...Let's take a peek inside...

First things first: New, fresh face cloths in some yummy colours to inject a bit of fun...


And finally 'Hope' can anchor somewhere a little more permanent. Since I made her she has been moved from room to room, not quite fitting in anywhere. I think she'll sit nicely in the new bathroom...













A little touch of vintage childhood nostalgia? This fabric is one of my favourites, so I made a little decorative towel and added some lace...




Do you remember the thrifted letters from the Car Boot Sale? Well, they've also found a home...(I thought the word 'Dream' is also suited to the bathroom, not just the bedroom. After all, I dream up a lot of new projects whilst relaxing in the bath!)


The picture was a quickie I made to add to an Ikea frame...Here it is up close...


A bright little corner now!


An ode to dame Vera Lynn sits in the corner on the wall. It's from a song I love, a song that encapsulates an era in history that is forever edged on the pages of history books, a time that changed the world...




A must in any bathroom...flowers. I adore fresh flowers, but I'm not ashamed to admit that sometimes I even like artificial ones! Sorry. I have teamed up both for a fresh look, and have sprayed the silk ones with linen spray for a lovely fresh aroma in the room...

In my favourite Cath K jug for the windowsill...


Kalanchoe planted in a vintage style tin to sit on the bath edge...


Roses...always...







A few finishing touches...





Re-purposed pot plant holder...



And so the bathroom is looking a little more cheery! And the kids have given it the thumbs up!


So, one room down, many to go...
I hope you enjoyed this little tour. Till next time my lovelies!

Tania ♥♥♥


25 comments:

  1. Lovely! I love all the sweet touches you have added to make it home. I can hardly wait to see more of your home.

    xo,
    Danielle

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    1. Thanks Danielle! Glad you like it! Tania ♥

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  2. Hello Tania,
    How pretty is your guest bathroom!
    I must admit ours is a little "Shabby Chic" bordering more on the shabby at the mo (work in progress) am afraid!
    Thank you for sharing with us and will look forwards to more viewing of your lovely home..I LoVed the quote by Vera Lyn, just wonderful!
    Thanking you so very kindly for sweet words over on mine and I am wishing you a 'rest of week' full of loveliness too!
    LoVe Maria x

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    1. Hi Maria! Thank you for all your lovely comments, and for stopping by. As for anything that is in progress, I always say: 'Good things come to those who wait...' I think a home is always work in progress, especially in this one! Have fun making home where you are! Hugs, Tania ♥

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  3. I loved reading that!

    Its so exciting being let into someones home and be a little nosey.

    You are the interior queen in my eyes!

    xxx Kate xxx

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    1. Hi lovely Kate! You are too kind! Glad you enjoyed popping in!
      Hugs, Tania ♥

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  4. Hello sweetie,
    It looks gorgeous. The little boat is perfect there. You make some lovely thing. I love the details, like the bottle with the label and the flannel hook. It is bright and child friendly but very pretty and grown up too. I think that kind of look is great for kids. It doesn't all have to be babyish.
    I am looking forward to seeing more!
    xxx

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  5. It's really beautiful Tanya! Vintage and stylish. Gorgeous! xxx

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    1. Awww...thank you so much for the lovely comment. Glad you like it! Tania ♥

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  6. Oh my Tania, what a beautiful bath. Do you think you could hop a plane and come do mine? I love it!

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    1. Hello my lovely! I'd love to hop on a plane and come to you...but for different reasons...You'd have to teach me to quilt! :) Thanks for loving it! Hugs, Tania ♥

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  7. The bathroom is adorable...I love the bright and cheery colors!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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    1. Hi Nadine! Thank you! Yip, a little colour was definitely needed. Hope all is well with you! Blessings and hugs, Tania ♥

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  8. Oh, Tania......Every inch is sweet, welcoming and cozy! You have created a little oasis!
    I love each wonderful detail!
    Blessings, my darling friend,
    Carolynn xoxo

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    1. Hi Carolynn! Thank you for popping in and for leaving lush comments! Blessings by the buckets to you!
      Tania ♥♥♥

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  9. Oh, I love your beautiful new header, too!!
    Hugs,
    Carolynn ;)

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    1. Thanks my darlin'! I needed a change...
      Hope you're having a blessed, happy Sunday full of praises!
      Tania ♥x♥

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  10. This is absolutely stunning! I am so jealous :)

    Katy
    x

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    1. Hi Katy! Thank you so much for popping in, and for taking the time to leave such lovely, warm words! Hope to see you again soon! Tania ♥

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  11. Such a pretty bathroom...I love the idea of hanging the washcloths near the tub!

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    1. Hi Marie! Thank you for the lovely comment! Do pop in again soon! Tania ♥

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  12. Ooh I love the tour Tania! What a pretty bathroom. Loving all the handmade touches - just gorgeous!
    Victoria xx

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  13. Hi Victoria! So glad you liked my little tour! It's always so lovely to hear from you. I hope you're enjoying this lovely Sunday! Hugs, Tania x

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  14. So glad you found my blog as I get to follow your gorgeous blog now :) love your new bathroom additions they all look so beautiful together.Sorry you missed my ribbon giveaway but keep an eye out as I will be having a giveaway soon on my design blog www.beehappyhomedesign.blogspot.com

    Bee happy x

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  15. New facecloths! Me too...........I love such simple pleasures!
    You have displayed your wonderful collection of treasures so beautifully, I love everything about it! I think DREAM works perfectly in this lovely bathroom! Lucky Kids!
    I think the "fake" flowers look gorgeous too, I was unsure about them myself, and I have received an enormous bouquet of them for my birthday, and I am in love with them now.....I think they are very cheery, year round blooms....whats not to love!
    A very beautiful room Tania, with such sweet detail!
    Karenxx

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