Friday Faves 18 - Bath Time

Well, here we are again for another fun-filled and fabulous Friday Faves! This week we're going to peek inside the bathroom to see what we can do to liven it up a bit.

Ahhhh, bath time!!! I love it! Actually, I usually love a good shower, but when I do take a bath I love to be able to surround myself with candles, maybe some rose petals floating in the water with me, my favorite rubber ducky and some soft music. Then I can just soak the day's cares away!

This week I'm going to show you some great ideas for your own special "me" time through some wonderful Etsy shops that understand that a bathroom can be more than -- well, a bathroom!

Here's a fun old bath time song to get us started. It's called Splish Splash by the late great Bobby Darin!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N61Ebw7vmg&feature=related

Now, let's go shopping!

Bath Time Shop Number 1

Shop name: Expressions Wall Art

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExpressionsWallArt?ref=seller_info

Let's play around with the decor of our bathroom a little bit by adding a nice accent to one (or more) of the walls. This shop has some great vinyl decals that would work really well in a bathroom. I particularly like the feel of a few bricks just poking out of the wall. It makes me feel as if I'm in an older house, something with a little history.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61750377/bricks-wall-decals-art-graphics

The circles would work great, too! They could be used like bubbles!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63332544/polka-dots-vinyl-wall-decals-kids-room

Bath Time Shop Number 2
Shop name: Curry on the Couch
http://www.etsy.com/shop/curryonthecouch?ref=seller_info

Or maybe you would like to make sure your kids brush their teeth! Here's a fun reminder for them that you could hang right next to the sink!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62954966/brush-your-teeth-owl-pink-8x10-digital

Bath Time Shop Number 3

Shop name: Peshtemal Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PeshtemalShop?ref=seller_info

Here is a wonderful and affordable luxury that is so versatile you can use it for more than just drying off after your bath or shower! So many colors to choose from, so I chose one of my favorite colors. M'm! I would love to wrap up in one of these right now!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70377216/aqua-beach-towel-traditional-handwoven

Bath Time Shop Number 4

Shop name: A J Sweet Soap

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ajsweetsoap?ref=seller_info

At A J Sweet Soap shop you're going to find some wonderful treats for your bath time fun. These soaps are irresistibly delicious and I certainly could not resist the following example. It's just too cute!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62461358/marshmallow-soap

This next shop is definitely for ladies only! Seriously, guys. You probably don't want to click on the next link unless you have a wife or a girlfriend (or even your mother) who you think might like to try a different, more eco-friendly way to keep fresh during her period or for other reasons when a panty-liner is needed.

Bath Time Shop Number 5

Shop name: Tamarack Creations

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tamarack?ref=seller_info

I would be remiss if I did not at least offer a more eco-friendly and, frankly, less expensive way to take care of our needs as women. I know that this idea may seem a little unpleasant at first glance, but I really believe in the ideas behind using reusable cloth pads. For one thing it is similar, but with a more modern approach, to what our ancestors used, and I believe a return to simpler living is a key to a happier, healthier life.

Tamarack has taken the idea of the reusable cloth pad to a fun, yet still very functional level! Just see for yourself!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73502290/jazzypads-cloth-menstrual-pad-set-mini

All Tamarack reusable pads come in mini and maxi, depending on your particular needs.

And, that's it for this week's Friday Faves! I hope you enjoyed these shops as much as I did. There's truly something in these shops for everyone!

Until next week, when the theme will be Bird Watching, have a great weekend everyone, and --

Take care out there!

Friday Faves 17 - Summertime

It's Summertime, baby! Time to get into those bikinis, one-pieces, shorts, sleeveless blouses and tank tops! The days are hot and the nights are balmy. It's a beautiful time of year, one that we here in Florida, and other parts of the United States, like California, enjoy milder weather most of the year, get to enjoy for just a little bit longer than the rest of the country. So, maybe, Summer isn't as big of a deal down here as it is elsewhere. Elsewhere, where the weather gets bitterly cold, the snow falls heavily and wool is the cloth of choice, Summertime may be the only time when you can enjoy a nice BBQ with friends around the pool.

So let's live it up! You DESERVE it!

Let's do this shopping thing -- right now! Time's a'wasting -- it's already July!

But let's get a little Summertime mood music going first with this kick-ass guitarist's Summer Song! Go Joe Satriani!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGNgcRwKW4Q

Now if that doesn't pump you up and get you ready to do some shopping -- I just don't know what will! ;-)

Summertime Shop Number 1

Shop name: Black Cat Swimwear

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackCatBikinis?ref=seller_info

All right, my friends! It's time to suit up! Whether you're slipping into a bikini or something a little less revealing, whether your intentions are to get wet or just do a little sunning -- you know, soak up some of that good ol' fashion Vitamin D! You gotta have a bathing suit! And at Black Cat Swimwear you can find an utterly fab fit for you!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77881901/ruffle-triangle-top-hipster-bottom

Summertime Shop Number 2

Shop name: Beata's Soul

http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatassoul?ref=seller_info

And for struttin' your fine stuff around the pool or on a warm afternoon's window shopping trip, these lovely Summer Sandals will make you feel cool and very, very pretty!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77476471/white-poppy-suede-and-wool-felted-summer

Summertime Shop Number 3

Shop name: Xanadu Designs Fancy Hair Accessories

http://www.etsy.com/shop/hairthings?ref=seller_info

Hair. What are we going to do with our Summertime hair? We're out in the sun and riding around in convertibles, on the backs of motor cycles or on our own scooters. Our hair is going everywhere! We need some control, but it needs to look pretty, too! I think I have just the thing for that in this shop! Take a look for yourself and I think you'll agree, this has both beauty and functionality -- two things I adore!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59259336/royal-purple-crushed-velvet-fancy-hair

Summertime Shop Number 4

Shop name: My Beauty Addiction

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBeautyAddiction?ref=seller_info

Since we're exposed to sunlight for a lot longer in Summertime than at any other time of the year, it's a good idea to use a good sunscreen to help protect our skin from damaging rays. Here's one that is SPF 30 and is almost entirely natural, too!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53272302/natural-sun-screen-sun-tan-lotion-spf-30

They also make a Deet Free insect repellent!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55902590/natural-deet-free-bug-and-insect

Summertime Shop Number 5

Shop name: Aspen Ironworks

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AspenIronworks?ref=pr_shop_more

Remember that BBQ I mentioned earlier? Well, here's what we're cooking it on! This is Cookie's Wagon Wheel, my friends, and it's not only cute (adorable, actually) but easy to cook on -- and clean! Talk about a winning combination! It's also eco-friendly in that it is made out of recycled metal!

Cookie the Cowboy is made out of a recycled horseshoe and other recycled metal and holds up the grill like a real Cowboy gentleman!

Yee-Haw, pardnahs! Let's rustle up some grub!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78033349/cookies-wagon-wheel-bbq

Sighhh... Well, we've come to the end of our Friday Faves for this week, but don't be glum! At least Summer isn't over yet! There's still lots more fun to be had and a few more Friday Faves to go before we start entering the crisper, cooler days of Autumn.

Be sure to stop back by next week when we're going to really pamper ourselves with some great Bath Time goodies!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Take care out there!