My Sunbathed Bathroom

Welcome to my washroom. Or rather, bathroom.

 Excuse me - restroom. Or is it water closet? 

Supposedly, a washroom or restroom is found in public places,

 while a bathroom refers to the residential kind...Generally speaking.

Then again, it all depends on where you grew up, 

until you relocate to another country, and that's 

when things can get a little confusing. Or very amusing. Or not.

When we were designing our home, 

bathrooms were gaining ground,

 slowly stealing the spotlight from another starlet

 of watery scenes - the kitchen! 

It seemed that people wanted a more specialized room, where they could escape from the hustle and bustle of their day to relax and unwind in a space that provided a little luxury,

some peace and quiet and a whole lot of atmosphere.  For some, this translates into 'spa', while for others it simply means 'spartan'. 

It's a very personal feeling and attitude.

Actually, I'm somewhere in the middle. 

I wanted a space that was calming, 

thus, the earthy tones in tiles 

and granite and soft white furnishings.

But I also wanted to feel revitalized and that's where

 the pastels and bright wildflowers come in, 

playfully accessorizing the neutral foundation. 

Two different philosophies, one understanding.

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My washroom is separated into two rooms: 

the 'powder room', which contains a double vanity,

 display cabinet, and washing machine, and the

 'bathroom', where the bathtub and toilet can be found. 

Each space has its own window and this allows sunlight to pour in practically all day, creating a soothing little sanctuary

 for the stressed and the weary, a place where rest 

has the power to rejuvenate and refresh! 

In the end, isn't that what this room is all about? 

And so, perhaps it is most fitting to say that a washroom

 boasts a bathroom, in which there is room to rest.

 There! No more wishy-washy wording and everybody wins!

Thanks for visiting!

xo
Poppy

My Autumn Room

This is my autumn room. Some people have sun rooms. I have an autumn room. The funny thing is, although this room features typical fall colours, like orange and mustard and rust, the patterns on the sofa and accent  cushions speak of spring. Tulips, for goodness sake! What else screams spring more than tulips?!

And as if that weren't enough to cause serious climatic confusion, beautiful flowers are in bloom, everywhere - on plates, in prints, and in sewing projects. The walls are dressed in the season's signature look: floral, floral and more floral!

And yet, the mood is fall. Perhaps it's the dark walnut furniture, the shade of green on the wall, the French doors (the only ones in the house) that, when closed, create a quiet haven, a cozy cabin-like refuge from the large, open plan living areas. My autumn room is where we retreat when the rest of the house is cold.  Like today, the first real warning that winter was on its way.  Snuggled in our woolly blankets and clutching our cups of tea, the fiery red elements from a little space heater lit up the room in a burst of amber. And there, in the golden radiance of that glowing light, we were surrounded by autumn.

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Pomegranate Ponderings

Sitting in the living room yesterday morning, taking a cozy coffee break from some unplanned and pressing chores, I noticed how pretty the pomegranates from our garden looked, hanging from my little iron rooster hooks, among the potpourri of oregano, sage and garlic. 

Personally, I wouldn't have thought of placing them in the middle of these aromatic bouquets, but my husband, who is more of a practical person, just did it, like it was the most natural thing! I tend to be influenced more by aesthetics, and sometimes, I overthink things too much. For example, I envisioned them in a simple, but earthy, white bowl, with some miniature Seckel pears, nestled in between to fill in the gaps, and then onto the kitchen table, to complement the olive green Welsh dresser, directly behind it, in the breakfast nook.

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 Colour, texture, layering, contrast; all these factors come into play. And then, I realized that that's exactly what I was observing! And he did it automatically! No adding, removing, fussing, adding again, turning, angling, studying...tossing! He simply went out into the garden, cut them off their tree, tied them together with some red plastic string, and hung them directly onto what was closest to him. That's it! A work of art, don't you think?

What about you? 

Do you over-analyse your decorating?

 Are you guilty of too much weighing and not enough whimsy?

 Think about it...but don't overdo it!

Thanks for visiting.

xo

Poppy

All images: Poppy View, 
except 3rd from top

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In My Dreams

"The Cake Enthusiast" by Janet Hill

Welcome back,

Firstly, I’d like to thank Brenda at Cozy Little House once again for featuring Poppy View on her Welcome Wagon post last Friday. It was a very sweet gesture and it gave me the opportunity to make  some new friends who share similar hobbies. In your comments, some of you expressed that you would like to see more pictures of my kitchen, so today I’d like to extend my hospitality and show you around.

                          

No, the gorgeous painting above is not of my kitchen! This whimsical little cubbyhole of a corner can be found in the brilliant imagination of Canadian artist, Janet Hill. I’m sure many of you have heard of her by now. I discovered her last year and when I did, I was delighted with disbelief at her charming and nostalgic images, reminiscent of simpler, romantic times. Her choice of subject matter, the richness of her colour palette and a stucco-like brush effect give her a unique signature style that evokes lingering feelings of merriment and bliss.

Okay, wake up! The dream is over. Reality rings! For now, here are a few figments of my imagination that managed to make it to the real world. So, help yourself to a strong cup of your favourite caffeine boost, 'cause I dream in COLOUR!

Thanks for dropping by. Always nice to see you!

Talk to you soon!

Poppy