Welcome to the masterbath! I mentioned I was working on some updates in the masterbath and got them all done. I also know I take a ridiculous amount of pics, but I’m a visual person and like to see all the details, so I hope you’ll indulge me. This is walking into the bath from the master bedroom. All my life, I wanted one of these huge bathrooms and now that I have it, it’s a pain to keep clean. Anybody??
I found a good deal on the Roman shades at the place I went to recently in Bessemer, United Textiles. I had been planning to get some of those shades & when I found a great deal, I snapped them up. They fit on these windows very well, even if they are a tad too long. I had to add some lining to these, as they are very see-through at night. Can’t have that! All I did was cut out some lining fabric & cut it to fit on the back & hot glued it on, leaving the cords outside the fabric. You also see the new rugs I just got in from Ballards. More about those in a minute.
 I used this blue, Kilz Magellan, in the masterbath. Our bedroom is SW Blonde and with all my fabrics, they are a nice complement to each other so it’s really grown on me and I feel like I’m at the ocean when I walk in here. And I decided to play off the beach thing since I love seashells so much and add some shell accessories in here.
I think I found these prints at TJ Maxx and they really worked well in here colorwise too.
Added shells and bath salts to my canisters too.
Now, do you remember the yardsale Waverly valances I found? Two of them worked out perfectly for my bathroom windows over the Roman shades. I love how it has cozied up this large bathroom. Fabric just does that when you add it to windows. This valance is about 2 times the width of my window, so I just took a needle & thread, sewed some hand pleats on it, spacing them apart, then I added some covered buttons (using a button kit from the fabric store). The fabric on the buttons is left over from some of my bedroom fabrics and looks good with this one. This adds a little bit of a custom look to a plain rectangle valance. I’ll show a close-up of the button later. I used tacks behind the button to put this on the wall. Perfect! I would have picked another fabric if I was going to the fabric store, but for $3, these will be just fine until I do something different later on. And if I happen to run across some fabric I like better down the road, I sure won’t mind retiring these. For now, they add some softness to the room that I really love. 
The two new Ballards rugs were a little splurge, but I waited it out until I got a 15% discount coupon from them, so that helps. These are hooked wool rugs and feel really nice. The old blue cotton ones that I had in here for the last 2 years were about worn out. This white tile is my nemesis and I’d love to get something darker in here eventually, at least on the floor. One of these days I will. At least it’s not pepto bismol pink or shocking purple. 
Closeup of the rugs…I love Ballards, but they are a little pricey. But, I couldn’t find rugs anywhere else that had these perfect colors that I needed, so it was worth it.
This is my vanity area. A little blue and white cup (from sweet Kim in FL) holds cotton swabs and another giveaway I won, a glass compote holds my small perfumes.
This fabric box is covered with my bedroom fabric and I found it at Homegoods. I have several things with this fabric that I’ve found there over the last 2 years, so that was a good score. This one was on clearance for $3, so I had to get it. I added the little tassel in front.
Hand towels
Closeup of the covered buttons. I love how it dresses it up a little.
Water closet with the other valance and new Roman shade.
I have 2 pretty shell prints in here.
My hubby’s side of the bathroom. The light was too bright, but those are 2 San Francisco prints on the walls.
Yardsale shelf above the tub that I’ve had for years.
My hubby’s grandmother painted this watercolor that hangs over the tub. And you can see that we have a skylight in here. It’s great for letting in a lot of light.
Reflection in the mirror.
Hubby’s vanity.
You can see the two hand-painted Italian tiles I found at a yardsale this year.
Your bathroom is so beautiful and unique! Wonderful Job!
fABULOUS.WE WANT to do a beach theme and I dont even know where to start. Thanks for sharing these!
Where did you get that fabulous monogram trash can? I am in the market for some right now
So fresh…so clean…so well co-ordinated…great job! Those gorgeous rugs from Ballard’s were worth every “pretty penny” and more…the quality really shows..
🙂 Brown-Eyes
Girls! Thanks so much for the kind comments, ya’ll are so fun to share with.
Kelly, since I can’t contact you, I hope you will see this about the monogram trashcans. I got that at The Royal Standard here in B’ham & they have a website. Maybe you can call & order one:
http://www.theroyalstandard.com/
It turned out beautifully.
I have a soft spot for your Waverly finds…I used the same fabric in my son’s nursery when he was born.
Even though he doesn’t use them anymore I’ve saved them & maybe one day I can repurpose them.
Thanks for giving me ideas.
Hi! I just started blogging again. You used to be one of my blogging buddies. My old name was Oak Wind Farm. Now I’m Cranberry Crossings.
As always, your home looks great! I look forward to reading your blogs again. Hope to hear from you sometime too. Have a great day!
Carolyn
It looks great! I would love to send you pictures of our guest bath to see what you could come up with. All your ideas are amazing!!
The blue is the perfect blue!
Hi Rhoda…what a gorgeous blog (and home!) you have. Thanks for stopping by Nesting Instincts! I just spent a ridiculous amount of time reading up on your past posts and you are one talented lady! 🙂
Rhoda, you have done a fabulous job with all the from the painting to the accessories!!!!!!
I too love Ballard, those rugs are perfect for the bathroom! You just HAD to get them:)
Very Pretty! I love the blue and yellow combo. I have a guest bedroom in the same colors.
All your accessories just add to the beauty.
It looks beautiful! I love the deep blue on the walls! It’s great to see lots of pictures!
Your husband must love how you’ve decorated your home so beautifully without spending a fortune!
Rhoda,
Your bathroom looks great! I’ve also done blue and yellow in our bedroom/bath because hubby asked for it. Just not that deep a blue and yellow. He didn’t say which shade he wanted! 😉 And a beach theme. I’ll have to send you some California seashells for your collection. I also spied the little footed bowl I sent you. I’m glad you could use it. Take care. Thanks for stopping by the other day also!
Your master bathroom is so beautiful and looks like you spent a small fortune on it. Miss Rhonda you are a very talented decorator, I wish I lived in your neighborhood so I could invite you over for a home tour and pick your brain for ideas, lol You are so sweet to share your decorating tips with us and all the lovely pictures. I love your home!
Rhoda
Gosh, this rm looks great just as is! You did a wonderful job!
that blathroom looks great! I love the blue!
Great job Rhoda…I love the little personal touches you’ve added. I agree, a big bathroom is very hard to keep clean…I enjoy my own sink, too lol…I’m always pointing out to Mac how messy his side of the sink looks in comparison to mine…men, such slobs…the blue does look good and I love the grass “blinds” in the window…
hugs
Sandi
I’m so glad I got to see your bathroom in “person and living color” and the pictures show what a gorgeous room it is! Ohh, can’t wait for the mahogany chest you got for the bedroom….it will look great in it’s special place.
We’re coming to B’ham Sat. for Shane’s b’day…wish we could get together for a bit but I don’t think we’ll have time and this is short notice for you.
Did you get my e-mail about the Auust 1st Petals trip?
XOXO!
Judy
Rhoda-
Love the blue & gold. It really feels like a beachy retreat! I love the intensity of the blue walls. Never apologize for taking too many pics, that’s why I love your blog so much! You have a beautiful home that inspires me and many others! Keep on sharing.
What a beautiful blue color…. I loved all of the pictures. You can never have too many pictures! I will get back to you on the paint colors in my den. The cans are in the shed now so I will have to go and check em out… As soon as I do I will let you know… Take care, Susie H~