Revelion 2010

Roll Top Baths were very popular during the Victorian Era. Roll Top Bathtubs in those times were widely used by the nobility and the English middle class. French crafted Roll Top Baths achieved world fame during those times. Today, a Roll Top Bath is still a very popular style bathtub; it symbolizes elegance and sophistication. To create an 18th century style bathroom, a Roll Top Bath is a must have. Here are some practical tips you can use when choosing your modern day Roll Top Bath with classic design.

To recreate the most traditional style of Roll Top Baths, your bathtub should be free standing on decorative feet. Some Roll Top Baths use a dais to elevate the main tub away from the floor. Free Standing Bath designs have aesthetic as well as practical purposes. 18th century Roll Top Baths were made using this type of design; your own modern day retro Roll Top Bath should also have the classic freestanding design. However, there are many semi modern styles of Roll Top Bath that will drop quite nicely into a traditional bathroom.

Another specific feature of a Roll Top Bath is its curved rounded edges. Classic roll top bathtubs do not have corner edges. The most popular Roll Top Bath tends to be what’s known as a Slipper Bath. This is a classic design of Roll Top Bath with a high back that offers the most comfortable of bathing positions. Every fixture around the tub should be rounded and smooth, carefully choose a modern Roll Top Bath with these distinguishing features and you will be pleasantly satisfied. The smooth and rounded edges will help to create a comfortable and subtle feel, allowing you to recline and rest your head whilst soaking in your tub.

I don’t know about you but my favorite time in the world is my bath time. Whether I use the shower or the tub, this moment is my personal sacred time and space. It’s my pamper-&-alone time and I seriously feel that this is the time when I can be most myself.

In a day, there’s usually one bath schedule I allot for myself wherein I bathe as long as I want and for sure I come out feeling like a better and cleaner person-washed off from the dirt and grime I’ve accumulated in life quite literally!

Of course, my bath time isn’t limited to just bathing… there are many things I do before, during and after the usual soap wash. Indeed there are different ways and means in order to enjoy bath time more. Again, it’s a completely preferential and personal experience; and whether it is giving yourself a facial, hot-oil, body-scrub, dancing and singing in the bathroom, or using bath salt during bath time, the option is wonderfully and creatively yours. Personally though, one of my favorite bath time “additive” is bath salt. I really enjoy using bath salt whenever I bathe.

Bath Salt is a very good stress reliever. It’s my secret ingredient during my most stressful days in a work-month. It calms my frayed nerves and over-used senses. There’s something about the bath salt and water mixture-whether it’s used in the tub or as a shower solution, it’s really soothing. I can get lost in my thoughts or with the music that I play during bath time. The bath salt and water solution literally cleans my body, and invigorates my spirit.

Bath accessories can make a big change in any bathroom. Simply replacing old bath accessories with new ones can often make it look as though the entire bath has been redecorated.

Black and white bath accessories are an example of those that bring the greatest change to a bathroom. A study in just black and white, from floor to ceiling, is one way of using these two colors. Or try a study in black and white bath accessories with one other color as a backdrop.

Black and white bath accessories with red walls can produce a very dramatic look, no matter how large or small your bath is. Choose a warm red wall paper for a cozy, comforting look. Or use a deep, warm red paint on your walls. Then accent the red with black and white bath accessories.

Asian red is a good choice with black and white bath accessories. Picture a Chinese restaurant with imperial red walls and carpeting, pristine white tablecloths, and black lacquer furniture. You can use your black and white bath accessories to achieve the same look in your bath. Paint the walls with imperial red and use a similar or darker red on the floor, either in tiles or carpeting. Black toilet seat, tub, and vanity will look solid. Add white towels and smaller accessories. A shower curtain of white with palm or bamboo trees in black silhouette could add pattern without color. A black fern leaf design is also an option.

The Asian theme could be carried further with Croscill’s black and white bath accessories. Each has a black calligraphy letter on white, with words such as peace, prosperity, harmony, and happiness.

The wedding shower or bridal shower is an important part of the wedding process.  It not only gives the bride and her close friends a chance to get together before the wedding but also allows those who are close to the groom to learn more about the bride and her bridesmaids.  However, before planning for the actual shower events shower invitations need to be sent out.  Here are some guidelines to help you with the process.   

 

When to Send out Bridal Shower Invitations

 

Usually you would send out wedding shower invitations about 4 weeks beforehand. You could ask for reply about two weeks before the event if needed. This provides plenty of time for guests to reserve the date of the event without being notified too far in advance. 

 

What to Send and Include

 

The obvious things are the date, time, and location of the shower and the name of the host. If you are having a special theme shower, do not forget to include special instructions so the guests can bring any required items to the shower. Many guests appreciate if the location at which the bride and groom are registered or a suggested list of gifts for the bride is also included with the invitation. Often we would recommend written directions or including a map with the invitations. Lastly, be sure to include a phone number to call in case people get lost on their way to the shower. 

 

Who is Invited