Month: September 2020

Eclectic Homes

Guest Picks: Treat Yourself to Designs

| Ause1977

After a nasty breakup with my daily latte, I’ve found comfort in a new ritual: morning tea. The exploration of taste varieties has been beautiful, but — oh — the designs and all the pretty accessories that include tea time are much better! I am not just talking about kettles either. From storage containers towels, pinkies up lovelies, it’s brew time! — Kristin in The Cuisinerd Poketo Japanese Enamel Kettle – $125 Kettles for everyone. These are just so gosh darn cute — I will take each of three. Amazon Staub 1 Quart Round Teapot, Graphite Grey – $129.95 Dear France, How are you always so smoothly chic? Even your teapots are instant classics. I want a few style points from you when you get a moment. Thanks. Stylepark Venie Tea Holder This container looks more like a cologne jar compared to the usual tea hideaway. I really like the…

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Color

Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Add Shade

| Ause1977

Just as I am a fan of contemporary, minimalist design, I am also a sucker for things classic and adorned, especially older claw-foot bathtubs. I am not much of a bather, but there is something so charming and delightful about these retro fittings. I also love seeing fun colour used in unexpected ways, so that I have a tendency to squeal with glee whenever I spot a recently posted photo of a painted claw-foot bathtub on . Whether you have a weathered and worn old tub that needs to be refinished, or you are buying new, consider including a splash of fun colour to your bathroom through a painted tub. Because it is a relatively small surface area, ” I say go as bold and bright with colour as you would like. I have gathered some excellent examples of painted bathtubs, along with suggestions on how to incorporate a vibrant…

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