You’ve already seen our bedroom, now it’s time to tour the bathroom. What could be worth showing in our gross old bathroom? Didn’t you know by now that I can talk about ANYTHING and attempt to make it seem exciting?
I was so happy to buy my first set of pretty, matching bathroom essential keeper thing-a-majigs. Do your or your husband have to have a “rinse cup” in the bathroom? That Husband used to have a really ugly red cup (you know the kind they have at parties) but I made him throw that right out. Note that we also have liquid soap AND a soap dish for regular soap. Don’t even get me started on the soap thing.
Why is there only one toothbrush? We used to share. Partly because I was too lazy to find another one. Mom, are you going to be okay after reading that? Or are you just so grossed out you have to stop? I promise that is the grossest thing you will read in this post.
I wish I had a neater solution for my appliances (maybe putting them away under the sink but that would involve entirely too much effort), so I settle for using these heavy glass vases from Ikea. That Husband uses the blow-dryer every single day. I never knew men loved to primp so much.
Don’t even ask That Husband what he thinks about the pain job on our bathroom counter. It’s hideous. It’s kind of like someone spilled something on the counter once and then flicked a whole bunch of paint on top of the spill to attempt to create some type of “artistic cover-up”.
They weren’t very accurate with the paint flecks. We have spots everywhere, including on the cupboards and all over the toilet. I made sure to note all of them on our move-in sheet.
I love having the pretty glass bottles of perfume sitting out on the counter (partly because it helps me to remember to apply them), but they look kind of messy to me right now. Should I eliminate some, or maybe put them in a decorative container of some kind?
This pretty picture of Venice hangs right above the toilet. It’s relaxing.
I show you this only to warn you not to buy it. I despise Wal-Mart and try to avoid shopping there at all costs, but That Husband doesn’t see the evil and so we end up going together somtimes. What designer thought it was a good idea to design this shower keeper with bars only going one way? Things that are too skinny fall right through, like my toothbrush and razor, and things that are round can’t even stand up. But I like the little shampoo and conditioner holders on the sides. Especially since we have lots of free shampoo and conditioner from all of the hotels That Husband visits every week for business.

When I started decorating the house I became obsessed with texture. And the color white. Therefore, I love this white, textured shower curtain. It’s just luscious.
White bath/hand towels are a great idea until you start wiping makeup on them and your husband’s blood pressure begins to rise because of it. These are from Costco and they are deliciously soft.
Oh yeah, the titleof this post says something about the Office. Okay, just look really quick and then don’t look anymore.
We can’t seem to keep this room clean and organized!











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December 8, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Kristin
As hideous as the counter top paint job might be, I’d kill for such a nice bathroom. Living in the city provides one with limited bathroom options. Most buildings (that we can afford) are at least 50 years old, have had hundreds of tenants and landlords who do the bare minimum.
I’m a lover of bubble baths and have taken a grand total of 2 since being married and living in our apartment. *sigh*
Someday I’ll have a new house and know for sure that no one has been in my tub!
P
December 8, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Linda
So lucky to have such a large bathroom! I wish we had that much counter space.
December 8, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Bean
That’s too bad about your paint flecked counter. Oh well, something you’ve got to live with, I guess.
I’m with you on the messy office – I don’t think it’s been clean since we moved in. One of these days we’ll get around to organizing it…
December 8, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Ashley
I like the ikea vase idea… My hubby and me struggle everyday bc he wants a tidy counter, but I don’t want to put my blow dryer and straightener up… that might be a good compromise.
December 8, 2008 at 12:48 pm
rksquared
I just have to say that sharing toothbrushes totally grosses me out. I realize that most people don’t think it’s a big deal, but it really gives me the heebie-jeebies. I’ve told my husband never to tell me if he “accidently” uses my toothbrush. Ignorance is bliss.
December 8, 2008 at 12:58 pm
kaymarie (upturned.barbie)
I like the ikea vase idea. I’m banned from both ikea (because they have cheap furniture that usually comes in “black-brown” and not “black”) and wal-mart (apparently both anti-union and anti-american) by Ryan. Sad, sad. It might be a good idea to get a few black washcloths that you keep under the counter for taking your makeup off– that’s what we do at my house to keep my dad’s blood pressure down. Oh, honestly, I’m weird I know but the sharing a toothbrush didn’t gross me out (if we’re at one another’s house we’ll use the other’s toothbrush) but having a toothbrush in the shower seems strange to me. Then again, I’m really strange so disregard that
. Your apartment seems so cute and homey already!
December 8, 2008 at 1:06 pm
JennH
Try having a fiance who wants (get ready)…liquid soap, bar soap, AND foaming soap. Ridiculous! We probably look like huge germa-phobes to our guests. I humor him sometimes, but buying 3 times of soap on a regular basis is crazy, if not a bit neurotic!
December 8, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Courtney
A few things…
1) You are my new favorite blogger. I’ve been following you for a bit, but am noticing myself getting more and more excited every time I see a new post from you! “Oh ohhhh! New post from That Bride/That Wife!” Love love LOVE you.
2) SO jealous your website is SNOWING!!!! So jealous! (So cute!)
3) I have a tall and somewhat narrow sea grass basket (its actually a magazine basket) That I stash against the wall, behind the door and toss all the extra brushes, blow dryers etc… in. Works great! And looks cute too! Something similar to this… http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1469&f=28416&q=magazine&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1
December 8, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Cate Subrosa
We just bought white towels for the first time earlier this year and now I have to be so very careful, damnit! Makes me wash them more often, though, so can’t be too bad.
You seem pretty clean and tidy to me
December 8, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Megs
Jenna –
1. your house is so cute. I love it.
2. you should put your perfumes on a pretty decorative oblong rectangle plate. i’ll try and find pics and send one to you.
3. get your own toothbrush. seriously. they’re like $2.50. Or i bet if you told a dentist nearby you were using the same one he’d give you one for free.
December 8, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Mom
One toothbrush, seriously??!!….I be back when I recover………………………………………………………………………………………………
December 8, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Jenny
Ooooo, I really like your bathroom. I love the idea with the glass vases. I need something like that.
I pretty sure all newlywed offices look like that. Ours is worse!
December 8, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Sarah
The Ikea vases are a great idea! Would you like a me to send you a toothbrush for Christmas? Can’t wait to see more of your home!!
December 8, 2008 at 7:38 pm
kalen
the splatter paint everywhere is hilarious… i love it.
the one toothbrush thing… srsly… billy + i shower together… we pee with the door open… he even popped a bump on my face once (and i, vice versa)… but the one toothbrush thing is a no. *dies* lol
lovin the “tour” so far
your all’s first place together is adorable… so cute… and i’d KILL for that shelving / drawer system from your bathroom. we have 2.5 baths, and all of them are under silk cabinets only – no drawers, no shelves, no medicine cabinets. it sucks big time. the office also looks like a really spatious room w/ lots of light… i like it, even if it’s messy
December 9, 2008 at 12:05 am
Rachel
We also share a toothbrush. I just love his toothbrush so much more than any I ever had and when I tried to get my own he said it was a waste.
DKNY represent!
December 10, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Rachel
LOL!! The paint on the countertop would bug me too! Of course, I really should do a “before” house tour of our place…. now THAT would be some scary shizz! They painted the tile in our bathroom, and it is now peeling. Yuck.
I’ve loved taking your apartment tour! And I love that you’re so excited about decorating it!! Isn’t it fun?
Hope all is well with you – just wanted to say hello!!
December 12, 2008 at 4:54 am
carrieitly
I gotta get in here on the one toothbrush bit. Eww. I don’t mind sharing if there’s an emergency, but every day??
As for the perfume, I’d recommend not storing it in your WC at all! The frequent change in temps (think steamy showers/baths) is not good for their shelf lives!
I like the idea of a nice tray as suggested above. I think a bottle or two would look great on your dresser, and you can store the rest in a closet or drawer (I use my ‘unmentionables’ drawer
as I’m in it every day and it reminds me to change which bottles are on ‘display’).