Bath Paint

My kids loved this activity.  Painting in the tub is wonderful!  They would have stayed in the bath all night had I let them.  Bath paint is really easy to make and clean up, too.  So I'm logging this one for one of those days when we're all going stir crazy in the house and don't want to leave.  It doesn't have to be night time to take a bath.

SUPPLIES:

• Soap (I used baby soap-pictured above)


• Cornstarch


• Food coloring


• Ice cube tray (or something similar to mix the different colors)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix equal parts of soap and cornstarch with a spoon.  (I mixed 1/4 cup soap, 1/4 cup cornstarch and it seemed like the perfect amount)


2. Place a little bit of mixture in each compartment of the ice cube tray.


3. Add 1-3 drops of food coloring per compartment depending on how vibrant you want the color.

In the bath, the children can use paint brushes, foam brushes, sponges or their fingers.  It was super easy to clean up, but be careful.  Since there is so much soap in this mixture, it makes the bath really soap and slippery.

In case you're wondering, food coloring did not stain my bathtub.

Monday Redesign-Serene Master Bathroom

I thought I'd mix it up today and put together a serene, relaxing master bathroom for our redesign!  I'm keeping things VERY neutral and instead of mixing in colors as accents I'll use texture and finish to make a statement.

1. Spoon Bathtub from Agape.  This is a statement piece all of its own, almost like a sculpture in your bathroom.

2. Lulu Faucet from Dornbracht.  Love the simplicity of this faucet!

3. Wading Pool Sink from Kohler.  Love the gently curving lines of this sink, it contrasts nicely with the linear tile on the wall and floor.

4. Glace Wall Tile from Ann Sacks.  I would take this wall tile up to about 3 feet and paint the lighter paint color above the tile.

5. Texere Floor Tile , also from Ann Sacks.  Love this linen textured porcelain tile!  It's a nice warm neutral with a touch of texture.

6. Wooden Cabinetry from Wilsonart in Columbian Walnut.  Mix it up with a nice warm wood tone and you've got yourself a beautiful and serene bathroom.

7. Wall Color:  Sherwin Williams SW7016 Mindful Gray and Darker Ceiling Color: Sherwin Williams SW7019 Gauntlet Gray.  By choosing the darker neutral for the ceiling we've warmed up the space.  Usually a gray bathroom would feel a little stark but with the right mix of texture and color we're able to really give it more of a warm feel.

Concrete Elements

Looking to add a unique element to your bathroom or kitchen design?  I'm loving the look of these concrete counters done by Counter Culture Concrete.

Counter Culture Concrete is located in Woodstock, NY and was founded in 2001 by Christian Lincoln with the aspirations of making superior concrete, elegant design, and custom pieces that inspire visual serenity in the home and garden.

In addition to kitchen and bath design, hearths, and fireplace surrounds, Counter Culture Concrete is presently introducing a new product line, which includes tables, basins, planters, vases, sinks and some other surprises that will be available nationally via their website.  Each product is offered in a wide range of colors- from steely grays and snowy whites to autumnal reds and oranges- each piece is extraordinary and one-of-a-kind.

Cheeks need a pinchin'

This is how bath time works at our house...

1. Watch the tub fill up with water.

Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?


2. Get all soapy and play

Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?


3. Get out to dry off (and get a couple kisses from King Jonzy).

Seriously, don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?