Ecostasy

ECOSTASY is a fantastic store that features products that promote positive social and environmental practices. These products are handmade in Brazil and Portugal by artisans, designers, and local groups using natural and renewable materials.

Images from ECOSTASY of Furniture & Rugs | Bed | Pillows & Throws

Winner...

Don't you love this bathroom by The 10 cent designer. So bright and cheerful!

The winner of the $35 Gift Card from CSN Stores, selected by Random.org is Mie Ahmt!!



Mie, thank your for you're lovely comment, I will be emailing you shortly for your prize! And THANK YOU again to CSN Stores for letting me host this fabulous giveaway!

Bath...

I am loving this bathroom, such soothing colors and materials. I could spend all day there!

via Full House

Way Cool Products | Fireclay Tile

Debris Series - Kelp - 3x6: 1902 Colonial Revival in San Francisco designed by Josh Mogal. Photo courtesy of Michael Keeny.

Vitrail installation at Urban Archaeology (Franklin St., New York City)

Claymonde installation at Whole Foods

Fireclay Tile, is a ceramic tile manufacturer that focuses on using recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing processes in all their tile designs. Their product ranges from traditional style, reproductions, and modern designs. Please check out their blog to find out about events, interesting facts, and product introductions.

Bathroom Remodel... Final

Here are the final stages of our bathroom remodel, we are so glad to have it done!

The underlayment was put down to act as crack isolation and support for the tile. The contractor made sure to fix any squeaks we had in the sub-floor before they put anything down.

Here is the tile (13x13 size) in place with grout, I chose a grout color that matched the background color of the tiles. We had the contractor center the tiles in the door way so we didn't have a grout line in the main pathway.

Then the tile base was installed around the perimeter of the room. The contractor was careful to line up the grout joints in the floor with the grout joints in tile base.

Here is the finished product, so glad to have the new tile... its easy to clean and it looks nice. We also chose to paint our cabinet a chocolate brown color. Which we did by removing the doors and drawers painting them, and the bare cabinet frame and then we put them back together. I think the brown color compliments the wall color and adds a modern and updated look to the bathroom.

Now we just need to replace those metal blinds!!

Bathroom Remodel... Demo

Home ownership teaches you new things...

We noticed a month ago a possible leak in our bathroom under the toilet because of discoloration in the vinyl floor. We made the quick decision to call the plumber and have him remove the toilet to examine the damage. When checking the flooring layers we realized there was carpet over linoleum and hardwood on the plank subfloor as well as vinyl over linoleum and hardwood in the toilet area. Our options were to replace the vinyl flooring or go ahead and tile the entire bathroom.

Here is how our process started...

Toilet was removed, and the plumber noticed the hole for the flange was cut too large so water had been leaking under the flooring and to the subfloor.

This is an close up of the area, where the water had gone through to the wood floor and subfloor below. We realized then we had to tile the floor.

Removed the carpet (Finally!) and removed all the staples.

54 year old hardwood floor... which is throughout the house, it was not able to be re-finished The crowbar and hammer were our best friends!

Down to the plank subfloor, our contractor had to replace the floor between two beams. Luckily they were in a good location. And now we have no more damaged floor-boards!

Planked subfloor cleaned and ready.

The wood floor was installed under the cabinet, so instead of replacing the cabinet, we opted to have the subcontractor cut the hardwood flush with the cabinet face so they could install the tile up to that point and use a quarter round wood trim piece along the base to hide any gaps.

This process was a quick decision but I am glad for the outcome, and very grateful for the help of our subcontractors...stay tuned for more.

What Home Means to Me

Today my post is related to Pin it Forward, this event is hosted by sfgirlbybay. And its a great way be exposed to many different bloggers out there. The object this time was to use Pinterest a service which provides you an outlet to share, tag, like, and comment on photos that inspire you in different ways. There are many participants, so each day one blogger from 10 groups will write about a similar theme of Home. Today there is postings by passionista!, flora douville, apple blue, the other tiffany, victoria klein, the gift was ours to borrow, quilts a bit, window ledge arts, and poppytalk. I am so excited to be a part of this group of talented and inspiring people!!

A Place to store my treasures and to display all of the things that I love.

A Place to relax and be creative and dream about the future.

A Place to entertain family and friends and to create new ways of living.

Thanks to Victoria of sfgirlbybay, and Pinterest for this great idea. And also to the reading nest for passing this along. Feel free to check out my pinboard here for more inspiration and the locations of each photo. Please check out happy serendipity who will post on Monday.

the Bath

Livingetc

via www.marieclairemaison.com/

InsideLab

Gustavsberg

I really like the look of these bathrooms. These images show how each space differs by the use of color and texture on the walls and floors. I would love dreaming up new ways to layout and use this type of space.

Tile Backsplashes

I love finding new ways to use tile in back splashes. These examples show how you can create patterns with different tiles, in texture and color, and by using shapes to create an interesting new look.

Iceberg via Evit.

Croma Design via Style at Home


Heath Ovals via Ann Sacks Tile


Subway tiles, via Country Living


via ABK

Angela Adams Quilts...

I am loving the angela adams modern comfort line of quilts that are now available at Macy's! There are four unique designs; Nordic, Sand Dollar, Max, and Ninna. Each display a distinctive color palette and modern patterns. All of these are sold exclusively in Macy’s stores and on Macys.com. Quilt sets are 100% cotton and the prices range from $29.99 - $200.00.

Art+Room | B&W Photo and Bath

Here is a great collection of products that demonstrates how to combine black and white photography with accessories in a bathroom setting.

1. Giant Passion Flower-Blk/Wht-5 by 5 by Teha 2. Melaney Mirror 3. 3-D Chandelier 4. Graham & Brown - Checker Wallpaper 5. Marimekko Hetkiä Moments Shower Curtain 6. Rose Hook 7. Dahlia Chair - Black 8. crazy linen hamper 9. pebble mat 10. Liquid Trolley with Shelf 11. ring holder

Scintilla Limited

Linda Björg Árnadóttir is a great designer from Iceland who started out as a fashion and textile designer, she also helped create the look for musicians such as Bjork and Sígur Rós. Scintilla Limited is her company with a great collection, and below are some examples of her work.

Pillow with silk velvet appliqué.

Digitally printed duvet cover with pillowcase.

Beach towel. Orange.

Jacquard woven pure wool blanket. Red.

Art + Room | Organic

There are many great illustration style artists out there, and I typically like art that is more organic. Above is a collection of furniture and housewares for the bedroom based on art I found on etsy.com by yellena. I think this collage demonstrates a modern bohemian style including elements of craft, pattern, and art on the walls as well as the pillows.

1. Allusion - Print 2. Lightbulb Pillow 3. Rob Abeyta Jr. Pillow 4. Flutter - Print 5. Bertoia Chrome Side Chair 6. Strip Original Collection Wool Bedspread 7. Donut Table Lamp 8. twiggy side table 9. ikat pile rug

Amy Butler | Towels

New Amy Butler organic towels from Welspun have arrived! These towels are made with 10% organic exchange cotton, and are soft to the touch. Such great bold and cheerful colors and those fantastic patterns that we love. They are available now at Bed, Bath and Beyond and online at Designer Linens Outlet. Other retailers coming soon.

::::

And the Christmas parties have begun... and I am so excited to attend the Simply Grove party this evening!!