Parisian Master Bath
I’d love to be able to tell you that I first got my inspiration for my Parisian Master Bath from my trip to Paris last year. Yep, that would’ve made a really great post if I could’ve had pics from the great little hotel that looked like the gorgeous Paris apartment baths that we Americans dream of and then came homeandreplicated it, always remembering how I was first inspired in Paris.
But, real lifeandreal decorating are not always perfect. The truth is, as great as our little Paris hotel was, the bathroom wasn’t quite as picturesque as those dreamy romantic baths you see in magazines. It was somewhat smaller, somewhat more “peach” and somewhat more foreign with the retro European hair dryerandthe odd faucets.
And as quaint as it was, it didn’t really inspire me to come homeandpattern my own bathroom after it. But it did have something going for it that I’ll never be able to replicate. And that was the great view from the window. Yes, that’s the Eiffel Tower peeking out from behind the trees. And I may or may not have had to stand on the toilet to get this shot.
So, the truth is that I had to pull my inspiration for my bathroom from my ideals of Parisian bathrooms instead of my actual experience with bathrooms in Paris.
And maybe it’s more appropriate to call this theme my American version of a Parisian bath. Hmmmm….
Just to redeem myself a little, I’d like to say that the lavender is actually from France, although my mom bought it for me at Marshall’s….
And the little wrapped soaps are the actual ones from our little Paris hotel because I’m just a nerd like that.
And these soaps…well, they’re just from Macy’s, but I wrapped them in canvas to make them look a little more French. Did it work?
And I’m still on the lookout for an American version of a Parisian vanity chair to go over there. I’ll keep you posted on that.
And for those of you who said you liked my Faux Grain Sack Sort-of Roman Shade, thank you. If you are one of the ones who said you want to make one, be sure to send me pics! And if you missed that post, click here for the details.
So, while it may not be completely authentically Parisian, it is completely authentically me, which is just how I like it!
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LeAnn
September 26, 2011 @ 2:17 pm
I love all your ideas! You have a beautiful home!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
September 26, 2011 @ 2:20 pm
beautiful! i love the bliss banner- so pretty! i love that it is gorgeously done and not overdone, julie.
Rosemary@villabarnes
September 26, 2011 @ 4:12 pm
Love the look of your bath. Very chic.
Bobbie
September 26, 2011 @ 4:55 pm
So much lovely…you have to look twice. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week. Bobbie
Amy - while wearing heels
September 26, 2011 @ 7:26 pm
Your bathroom turned out lovely. I adore the valance curtain. Beautiful job. I feel inspired!
Kahli
September 26, 2011 @ 7:50 pm
Ooo it's coming together very nice! I really hope you find a vanity chair to complete the makeover.
NanaDiana
September 27, 2011 @ 12:51 am
Julie- It is looking absolutely beautiful…and very French-inspired to me- no matter WHERE you get your soap and lavender! Love it! xo Diana
beckaboots
September 27, 2011 @ 4:18 am
I love this look! It's the best look for a bathroom because it makes you feel indulgent and pampered but comfy all at the same time. Great Job! 🙂
Bekah
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Me and Jorge - Amber
September 27, 2011 @ 10:46 pm
I am total francophile and I have to agree! Sometimes the romance clashes with the reality! But I love your bathroom.
Krafty Max Originals
September 29, 2011 @ 1:29 pm
beautiful!
Hop'n by from 'Creative Me Monay Hop'. Sorry I am so very late, it has been a crazy week! Bu, I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM
Krafty Max Originals
La Petite Vie
October 1, 2011 @ 4:27 pm
Wow, I'm so in LOVE with your bathroom, its so dreamy! I love all the detail in the lil soaps and neat dishes. It's perfect!
Pammy pam
October 3, 2011 @ 1:03 am
oh very cute!
thefaulkfamily
January 20, 2012 @ 8:24 pm
I have been wondering for a while how to decorate my garden tub. It looks pretty much like yours, but i have no window. I have thought about doing a mural or painting a quote, but after I saw your window, I was inspired. I have an old, paint-chipped window that i wasn't sure how I wanted to use it. Now, I do. I can't wait to see what it looks like. Thanks for the inspiration.
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles
July 17, 2012 @ 12:50 pm
Your bathroom is beautiful! I love the wall color and all your French-y touches. The curtain and the topiaries are my faves. 🙂
Melissa at HOUSEography
July 17, 2012 @ 2:47 pm
Love your faux shades. Great inspiration!
susanne steele
November 21, 2012 @ 9:19 pm
What brand and color of paint did you use on the walls? I love it!
Julie
November 21, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
Thank you! That's Silver Strand by Sherwin Williams
NOBODY
February 5, 2016 @ 5:48 pm
Europeans live in horribly adapted buildings. When I visited a friend who lived in Milano and worked for the Brazilian embassy, I was shocked at the apartment in which she lived. It was a few odd rooms adapted from a large palazzo, everything rickety, bulging walls, noisy heating, terrible even for Brazilian standards. I think Americans believe Europeans are very sophisticated, but perhaps because I lived almost half of my life in another country, my view is more realistic. Americans seem not to realize how wonderful this country is! It is time you start figuring that out, guys. (Love your blog, by the way.)