patience is a virtue

This is our current toilet. Isn't is lovely?

And this is our almost toilet which is infinitely nicer.

Almost is the word of the moment because we really are very close to having a completed bathroom. The bench tops in the bathroom and laundry were not installed as planned on January 17th but did make their grand appearance today. I love the Osprey Caesarstone so I'm giving myself a big pat on the back for choosing it. Ah modesty...

So here's a picture of the bathroom sink and the new bench.

And a picture of the lovely shower head which I am dying to test out.

And finally a picture of the laundry. Is it possible to be besotted with a laundry? Because I am. The space underneath the bench is where the washing machine will live (obviously it's a front loader.) So that's all I have for you today, but there is a rumour that shower screens will arrive on Friday, and the plumber will be back on Monday. We just need the electrician to appear and I will be one happy girl. Also I'm desperate to start the painting and that can't happen til after the lights go in.

I love the partly completed upstairs vanity and the laundry cabinets, despite the lack of CaesarStone "Osprey" bench tops. (Delays delays delays etc.)

I'm really happy with the dark wooden veneer we used in the bathroom. Such a pleasant departure from shiny white gloss.

With a bit of luck the electricians will be back in the next few weeks, and once the lighting is done we can paint. I'm not holding out hope for the return of the plumbers or the CaesarStone man. If they appear as promised on 17 January I will be impressed!

not my bathroom

An idea for my next house? Gorgeous article on Apartment Therapy on colourful bathrooms.

divine

This petal pusher wallpaper is gorgeous. You can find it here.

yes please

Bubble chandelier from Jean Pelle. Just beautiful.

tiles upstairs

{proposed future} birthday gift to myself?

I am quite desperate to own an Eames Rocker. Matt Blatt have replicas for $125 but (let's face it) you get what you pay for and I can be kind of a snob about these things.