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Get Your Bathroom Summer Ready With 13 Products From Serena & Lily's New Bath Line

Angela Swinderman Elias — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:50:55 PDT

Today, Serena & Lily's new bath line is finally available, and it doesn't disappoint. Filled with dreamy palettes, handmade details, and luxurious materials, the new bath line has everything you need to transform your bathroom into a Summer spa. Inspired by the refined global aesthetic of some of the world's most beautiful boutique hotels, the line offers everything from chic, water-friendly seating to brass canisters lovely enough to display anywhere. Keep reading for a look at our favorite pieces from the new collection!

Link Time: Bathroom Organizing Tips, a Closet Transformation, and Color Blogs that Inspire

Angela Swinderman Elias — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:43 PDT

A ramshackle plot in New Jersey becomes an enchanting estate. – Elle Decor
10 addictive color blogs that will inspire you to go bold. – Stylelist Home
See which unexpected recyclable material is popping up in home furnishings. –Houzz
Follow 9 simple steps to whipping your bathroom into organized shape. – Real Simple
70 different ways to add style and personality to your kitchen. – Country Living
Designer Jiun Ho shares 15 of his favorite design pieces on the market. – Dering Hall
Learn how to transform your closet from a sad white box to this! – Apartment Therapy

8 Smart Ideas For Bathroom Organization

Emily Co — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:05:31 PDT

Your bathroom is such an essential space in your home that it's really important to keep it organized. After all, when you're rushing to get ready for work in the mornings, it's nice to know where everything is so you're not scrambling around to find items. Since the bathroom usually a small area, it's hard to make everything fit. Check out these ideas for bathroom organization and storage.

Hold It! That's What One Teacher Is Telling Students

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:40:49 PST

How long can your child hold it? If she's in Stephanie Warner's class at a Brooklyn elementary school, let's hope she can hold it for a while!

The fifth-grade teacher has enacted a new policy to keep kids sitting at their desks and out of the bathroom. At the start of each week, the teacher hands out three bathroom passes to each student in the class. The kids then have three windows throughout the day during which they can use the vouchers to visit the restroom. If the tots still have their passes at the end of the week, they can trade them in for small prizes like pencils and erasers. According to one of the students, the teacher started the new program "because some kids just go for fun. They just want to skip class."

Though New York public schools do not have a bathroom limit policy, parents are up in arms complaining that their children's health - bladder infections and more - is at stake. The school's principal has put an end to the program following the uproar, but I want to know - do you agree with the teacher's reasoning behind instituting the policy?

Slippery When Wet! Do You Know How to Keep Your Baby Safe in the Bath?

LilSugar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:05:21 PDT

Splish splash! There's something irresistibly cute about babies in baths - maybe it's that new-baby-just-bathed smell or the sheer delight they get from splashing around. However, as sweet as a freshly bathed babe is, bath time can be hazardous if parents don't take the right precautions for newborns and curious toddlers.

Take the following quiz to make sure you're up to date on baby bath time safety.

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American Standard Fun Baths: Ga Ga or Gag

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:31:30 PDT

Bath time should be a breeze. Kids playing around in a tub of water with plenty of bath toys at their disposal sure sounds like fun, but getting lil ones to want to take a bath is often a struggle. American Standards' fun baths may change all of that. Available in two designs, the kits fit directly over standard bath tubs, transforming them into either a shiny red fire truck or a purple princess castle. The kid-friendly designs also have safety in mind with built-in seats, grab bars, and spray showers to keep lil ones comfortable throughout their baths. At $2,200, the temporary tub transformations are quite an investment, but can you imagine doing bath time without an argument?

Before and After: A Bathroom Trades a Dated Look For a Darling Modern Style

Casa Community — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:00:28 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member lauren from the Su Casa group:

When we first looked at our house before buying it, we knew we wouldn't be able to live long with this 1990s bathroom, complete with plastic marble tub. So it took us two weeks from moving to start the demo process and get to work! Not only is this the only bathroom in the house, but it is tiny! I mean really tiny: if I remember correctly it is just five by seven feet. We opted to keep the same configuration since there was really no other way! We searched high and low for a small sink with storage and luckily Ikea had just what we were looking for, of course at a great price, too! The whole process took about three weeks and a couple more months of fine tuning. It isn't quite done yet, as I still have a few ideas for the mirror and have to eventually find some artwork, but it has come along way from the 1990s!

7 Strength Training Moves You Can Do in the Bathroom

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:48:27 PDT

The title of this post might make you cringe if you're picturing getting on the floor of a teeny public bathroom stall to drop and "give me 20," but I assure you, these moves are totally clean, since they're best saved for your bathroom at home. You visit the ladies room for other reasons besides relieving yourself, so take it as an opportunity to multitask and fit in a few minutes of fitness. Here are some ideas:

Walk on your heels while brushing your teeth. It'll prevent shin splints and cavities.
Do side leg lifts while flossing.
Whenever you visit the ladies room, after using the toilet, put the seat down and do a set of triceps dips.
After washing your hands, do 20 counter push-ups.
Do calf raises while blow-drying your hair.
Do some booty kicks while putting sunscreen on your face, chest, and arms.
Do squats while applying your makeup.

Can you think of any other toning exercises you can do in the bathroom? If so, share them below.

Get the Look: Courteney Cox's Beautiful Bathroom

CasaSugar — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:00:00 PDT

This month, Elle Decor featured Courteney Cox's new Malibu home on its cover. Before pursuing a career in acting, in college, Courteney took courses geared for a path in architecture. Needless to say, she was very involved in the remodeling process. Her entire home reflects a laid-back vibe, but her bathroom really did it for me: part sleek master bath, part beckoning boudoir. Strong marble and oversize iron fixtures are balanced by crushed velvet furnishings upholstered in a surprising hue.

The Mimi Chair ($1,365) from Tonic Home really captures the spirit of Courteney's chair with its wooden feet and similarly curvaceous shell-shape. To bring her personal history to the space, Courteney framed a sketch her father drew in high school. I've rounded up some additional pieces that could bring this feel into your home. Check out the look below!

Su Casa: The Scene at Our Loo

CasaSugar — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member inglenookdecor from the Su Casa group:

Just a little post today folks. When you think of that little space in your home called your loo, aka the bathroom or restroom . . . do you keep it sterile and think of it as just a place to do your business? Or do you actually adorn it and think of it as a room to escape to from the mundane world of the living room?

Our little loo is not a posh area with a bidet to boot, but I didn't even realize how I put so many of my favorite things here. Case in point, favorite pattern in favorite color as the wallpaper, lime green candle birds, apothecary bottles with pink flowers, branch jewelry holder with necklaces and bracelets, favorite picture and cashmere soy candle. Oh, and to answer your question (well, even if you didn't ask but have always been curious), wallpaper is totally a DO in the bathroom!

Have you been doing any decorating lately? Be sure to share photos with the Su Casa group!