Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Patina, Porcelain, and Petals

Hello everyone,
Today, for the first time, I bring you blooms,
 some fresh, others  painted, printed, potted or sewn,
 featuring my main floor bathroom.


 The bathroom is tiled floor to ceiling, in porcelain, with the colours and textures resembling the rustic patinas prominent  in Greek, Italian and French design. Depending on the light, the hues change colour throughout the day, and are brightest in the late afternoon.


 The fixtures are brushed nickel and have an old world charm appeal. Doesn't the shower handle remind you of those now, antique, black rotary style telephones?


 The towels are hung to dry on heated panels, which is quite convenient and cozy in the winter. The brassy mirror was a lucky find and along with the daintily stitched doily,  adds delicate drama to an otherwise, choppy, geometrical grid.


 Our hospitable hosts, from above, left: fresh, painted,
 and sewn, and printed and potted, below. 


 Slippers sit on a white bistro chair, ready for use
 when tiles are too cool for the toes!


 Well, that's my bathroom in bloom!
Hope you enjoyed the tour of 'les fleurs'!

Thanks for visiting!

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31 comments:

  1. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!June 12, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Good Afternoon Poppy, I love flowers, whether fresh, painted, potted or sewn, so I have really enjoyed all the pretty things you have shown us. My favourite has to be the embroidered towels and the beautiful jug which is holding your fresh flowers.
    Your shower handle certainly does remind me of the old black rotary style phones. If you have ever watched any 1940's films, you will remember, whenever the actor needed to make a phone call, he would press the connect clicker umpteen times and then he always shouted "Operator, get me 3482!
    Thank you for the peek into your gorgeous bathroom.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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  2. Lucy@heart and hearthJune 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Oh I did...thank-you. You have such a way of making me feel like I really visited..:))Blessings...Lucy.

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    So cute and how nice to have a towel warmer. I wish we did.

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  4. KrisJune 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Gorgeous....and vibrant!!!
    xo Kris

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  5. LottieJune 12, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Oh my goodness! Love it all! Beautiful, beautiful bathroom!

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  6. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Another beautiful flowery addition from one of the rarest blooms, my Poppy.
    My face transforms when I read your posts. From curious to intrigued to just plain happy and smiley by the end of it!
    Miss you!
    Lib

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  7. MarissaJune 12, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Oh wow!!! What a beautiful bathroom!!!
    Love all flowers....I bet it smells nice and clean!!! :)

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  8. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 13, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Pretty bathroom! The first thing I noticed was the beautiful tile. I like brushed nickel too and that's what we have in all the bathrooms. Beautiful mirror too!

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  9. Two Cottages And TeaJune 13, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    What a lovely bathroom! I love all the flowers and the heated towel rack! I never heard of them. They would be perfect for a cold winter day! Thank you for sharing!
    Nancy

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  10. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Very beautiful.. love the bathroom.

    sophie

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  11. PattiJune 13, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Everything is so beautiful. There are so many things that I like. Fresh flowers, embroidered towels, pretty things all around. Lovely!

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  12. Maureen WyattJune 13, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Oh, a towel warmer is the height of luxury! It's a beautiful room and just what I would expect you to create.

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  13. Betty June 13, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely bathroom. So bright and beautiful.

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  14. UnknownJune 14, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Darling! I love your bathroom! :)

    ~Liz

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  15. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeJune 14, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Hi Poppy,
    Thanks for your recent visit to my Garden Tea Party. Your bathroom tile is gorgeous. Have a great weekend! Gina

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  16. MarypanaJune 14, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    My dear Poppy,

    I have already shown you how much I am in awe of your bathroom. The first time I saw it, I was lost for words. Every detail is perfection. But it's always such a pleasure reading your artistic posts. I always get a visual treat, full of vibrant colours, shapes, designs and with the ubiquitous addition of gorgeous flowers - a sumptuous feast for the eyes.

    Bravo, once more.

    Love,

    Mxx

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  17. Botanic BleuJune 14, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Loved your bathroom and all the floral touches everywhere. The shower head / bathroom fixtures swept me back to Cyprus in a flash. Funny how we tend to forget details only to have them flood back in when given a nudge.

    Judith

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  18. AnonymousJune 14, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    So pretty! I love all of the tile and all of the delicate flowers give it that special touch.

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  19. DewenaJune 15, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    I fell in love with your bathroom when I saw it at Cozy Little House. Every little detail is so right, so cheerful. There is not one thing I would change, except for being able to see it in person!

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  20. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 15, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Hi Poppy,
    Your tile lends a nice warm feel the your bathroom. I like brushed nickel too and how lovely to have a towel warmer! I'm so pleased you have shared this at my HOME and I wish you a beautiful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  21. eileeninmdJune 16, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Beautiful bathroom! I love the floral decor! Beautiful post!

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  22. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 16, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I like all the floral accents in the bathroom and heated towel bars would be wonderful.
    Judith

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  23. sandyJune 17, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    What a beautiful bathroom and flowers! Lovely! Have a wonderful week!

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  24. Mary Howell CromerJune 17, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    More to enjoy, bright and cheerful colours in this pallet~

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  25. Veronica RothJune 18, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Poppy. The bathroom you show is lovely. It would be such a treat to wake up and walk into that flowery and bright bathroom. One of my bathrooms is what we call the King Tut bathroom. The previous Italian owners had a marble import business and tiled it floor to ceiling in pink marble. Oy Vey! All I need is the golden tablet of Ahkmenra!!! Lovely visiting with you again and I hope you have a lovely rest of the week. :)

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  26. KathyJune 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Love the tile, the old world look to the faucet - and the beautiful, colorful blooms - a lovely bathroom,
    I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  27. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJune 22, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Enjoyed your tour-de-fleurs! Such a beautiful bathroom! Thanks for sharing this at the Summer Inspiration Decor party!

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  28. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing and linking up for Fresh-Cut Friday!
    ~Liz

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  29. Doreen@foxdenrdFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Had I not known this was your bathroom but happened to see a picture, I would have immediately thought of you. It's lovely. Absolutely lovely. The details are sheer perfection, and would certainly invite it's user to linger and day dream.

    Our faucet in our tub at the cabin is the same as yours and yes, it does remind me of an old fashioned phone. I actually had one of those phones up until last year but reluctantly sold it when we so,d our house.

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  30. JESJuly 31, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Thank you for sharing this on the Art of Home-Making Mondays! You have a knack for making things interesting! I enjoyed the tour...

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  31. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 31, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    So pretty! Love your tub fixture, so much charm! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate hearing from all of you! Have a great day!

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