Thursday, March 21, 2013

Vintage Style Guest Bath



                                                          Hello everyone,
                              I hope your week is going well. The weeks seem to be slipping by pretty fast-it is hard to believe that winter is officially over already. One of the projects that we were working on this past week was our small upstair guest bath.
                           
                            So the wainscotting got a fresh coat of white paint as well as the floors.
The upper part of the walls were grey  before and the curtain was a grey toile(sorry, I don't have a photo of the before) so this deep aqua color Behr Marina Isle is a nice change.



                              This pretty bucket from Time Worn Treasures and Antiques looks pretty holding some guest towels. The old cast iron tub got a fresh coat of paint on the outside as well.I love these comfortable old bathtubs.
                                              Some of the little details.





               I am happy with the new look of our little vintage guest bath. It is great to be getting some of these projects done because we will soon(hopefully) be able to get out and work in the garden again.

I am joining French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday,

The Charm of Home  for Home Sweet Home.

My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday.

And Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday.


Thank you for visiting,

Carolyn

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43 comments:

Unknown said...

I would sit in that tub for hours..
so pretty..

Bernideen said...

Pass the bubble bath- is there music - I hope so!

Marie Atkinson said...

Just lovely! A very nice retreat! Do you take reservations?

Blondie's Journal said...

This is so pretty, Carolyn! Of course I love the tub...what gal wouldn't?! But I also love your pedestal sink...is it old? The details and accessories are just perfect. Love it!

XO,
Jane

Unknown said...

Compliments Carolin.
Wonderful blog! NI ;)

sunnyskiesandsweettea said...

Beautiful! I love the blue color. Very summery and happy.

Blessings,
Amy Jo

Mari said...

Oh how beautiful, I would not mind giving you a visit just so I could sit and soak in that gorgeous bath tub ;)

Smiles~
Mari

Lori said...

Carolyn, know what I really feel the time has come for you to write a book! Seriously a book about accessorizing your home in vintage and romantic style. Your book would be incredible, s is your decorating skills. I fins it amazing how you can take a small table or shelf and create such incredible charm, or simply drape a few towels and we all admire the look!!Please consider this I know so very many would cherish each page both those in the U.S and Canada and abroad as well! Lori

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Such a beautiful bathroom, Carolyn! That tub looks like heaven and I love that you painted it, too. Nice wall color! I love that you even brought some transferware in here.

Susan said...

I like the aqua color, Carolyn. I think the guest bathroom looks just like one found in a bed and breakfast! Nice job. Susan

Angela said...

Great place to have a nice warm bath! Love the light colors.

A Garden of Threads said...

It looks beautiful. I love the colour, we are renovating our main bath and I must keep this colour in mind. Have an enjoyable weekend. hugs, Jen

Maple said...

Oh so lovely Carolyn. Your Andrew is amazing as well. I picked up my copy of Romantic Country and your cover is beautiful. I can not wait to see your gardens this Summer.

Unknown said...

Aaahhhhhh. I trust you are now taking reservations... I can just see me loosing myself and letting it all melt away in this sweet blue bath.
Just beautiful Carolyn.
Hugs, Gee

chateau chic said...

Your guest bath is absolutely charming, every bit of it!! Loving the color you used.
Mary Alice

Jamie-So Much Better With Age said...

I love a clawfoot tub! Your bathroom is gorgeous! I have a clawfoot tub too in my powder room. You have the sweetest blog. I'm your newest follower ;)
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

Shabby chic Sandy said...

That bathroom is just beautiful--I am in love with that color. Your home is always so beautiful to get a peek into. :)

Unknown said...

What a beautiful guest bath. All my favorite colors. Blessings to you in Canada! Patti

flowersandhome said...

Gorgeous!!! And I love that little towel. Love the dots and great colour.
Bye,
Marian

. said...

Wow! Wow!Wow!
Beautifull Bad!

Anonymous said...

Hi Carolyn! OH, your little bathroom is so pretty. Love the new color you've chosen and all the little details are precious. I have always thought I would love to have a footed tub like yours! ;)
Thanks for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Karen said...

Carolyn I love the guest bath. Thank you for sharing such beautiful pics. That bath is so inviting. The future guests will be very pampered! Karen, acapecodnest

Janneke said...

A lovely romantic guest bathroom. The aqua colour is just the colour I like and looks so fresh. Your guests will be thrilled and spend hours in such a beautiful bathroom.

Susan Freeman said...

This is so charming. If I were your guest I would never want to leave! I will be pinning these pics if you don't mind.

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Unknown said...

come è bello il tuo bagno....ha il sapore del vintage e dello shabby, i pizzi poi sono belli brava e ciaoo

domenica.60 said...

It isn't a bath!...it's a sky-blue paradise!
Happy weekend
Franca

Alessandra said...

It looks very beautiful. I love its colors.
Kisses
Alessandra

All Things Chic 2 said...

Oh Carolyn
I love this post...
The 1st pic is oh so my favourite...
And the pail of course...
Blessings Lori ~

Maggie Ann said...

Carolyn, that looks so refreshing and lovely. What a great success.

Janice said...

Hi Carolyn,
I love both bathrooms. You are always an inspiration.
Take care
Janice

Madelief said...

Just lovely Carolyn! You chose such a pretty colour scheme.

Have you been working in the garden yet? It's still icy cold in Holland :-(

Have a lovely weekend,

Madelief x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful bathroom, love the colour! I saw your picture on the front cover of Romantic Country. Congratulations. I have not read through the whole issue yet but I know more of your beautiful photos are inside. I found the Sadler teapot I have been wanting to replace. Thank you so much for your help. I couldn't have found it if you hadn't provided the makers name, as I had been looking for a while now. A friend is coming by tomorrow for tea and I plan on using it then. Spring is cold and slow to arrive here, but I am starting to clean up the beds, my hellebores and primroses are blooming beautifully. Patty/BC

Kathy said...

Absolutely lovely, Carolyn! I am so drawn to that color - I have an old claw foot tub I am restoring and I've chosen very similar colors - the walls will be different colors, but I can't wait to get it in! I will be Pinning this as an encouragement! I hope you have a blessed week,
Kathy

Anita Diaz said...

There are not enough words to describe how much I LOVE this bathroom. Love, love, love the aqua wall color with all the white. Everything...the details, accessories--just perfect.

Pamela Gordon said...

What a pretty guest bath. The blue and white is my favourite combo for a bathroom and I love the old tub. Your guests would love it I'm sure. Beautiful!! Pamela

The Charm of Home said...

Your bathroom is so pretty! I love the color blue of that tub! Just gorgeous!
Sherry

janice15 said...

It's just beautiful, breath taking... Happy Srping/Easter with love Janice

Debra@CommonGround said...

such a beautiful and soothing space!!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

This is so lovely. Love the color and oh how I want to soak in that tub!
hugs,
Jann

Liz @ Quirky Vistas said...

What a beauty! The little touches of lavender sure are a pretty accent. You've got such a great eye for color and style!
Liz

Tazas y Cuentos said...

Oh! Your bathroom is really lovely.
I enjoyed your photos a lot. Now I have to visit your blog, the rest of your house must be wonderful too.
Besos from Argentina, Silvina

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

Your guests are so lucky!!!

Tonita said...

Just found your wonderful blog after following your amazing and so beautiful claw foot tub. Wow, your bathroom is so pretty. Just loving every little touch you put into it.

Tonita @ www.ShabbyChicTinyRetreat.blgospot.com