The Bath Time Ritual
February 10, 2014
[bathroom image via | Gardenia Topiary | Plum Pretty Sugar Floral RObe | Dyptique candle | Bulgari body lotion | Dr. teal's Epsom salts | Bulgari Eau the Verte | Monogrammed Towels ]
I have not had a bathtub in my bathroom for eight years and now that I do I am making up for lost time. What a treat to be able to take baths again continuously. It has become a quite the ritual around here after the long days. There is nothing better than soaking. Aside from blogging and yoga, soaking has become my new therapy.
I light some candles ( I love this one), turn off the lights, pour in some epsom salts which my sweet friend introduced me to last week (you'll be a convert if you have never tried them. They help with achy muscles and help detoxify the body). I then soak, soak, soak. A good towel and a pretty robe are the only reasons to get out of the tub. Plum Pretty Sugar has the cutest collection of robes and sleepwear. The floral fabrics are gorgeous. This Bulgari lotion is a treat after the bath. It smells divine. A quick squirt of my favorite fragrance and off to bed I go.
The Gardenia topiary you ask? My sweet aunt sent me two of these beauties as a housewarming gift and since it has been so dry here my husband and I bring them in the bathroom before we shower or bathe to give it the moisture it needs. This was my mom's idea. Isn't she clever? They have become our bathroom buddies, and let me tell you they sure round-off the perfect bathroom experience.
Do you have a bath-time ritual? Any tips I should embrace?
23 comments
I absolutely adore taking baths! I have a whole little collection of bath soaps and salts sitting next to my tub in a glass canister. I like to switch it up a lot, but right now Claus Porto Almond bath salts are my current favorite!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh i can literally feel the relaxation just looking at these images. i have always loved taking baths and while i adore that our current place has a claw foot tub...it unfortunately only lets me add about 8" of water before it starts draining. so needless to say laying in a little bit of water while the rest of me shivers is not the most serene experience! and those robes are so lovely, can't believe they are less than $100!
ReplyDeleteMolly {Dreams in HD}
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Diptyque is my fave!
ReplyDeleteThe Style Scribe
Can I please leave work now and go take a bath?! What a serene roundup and can I say how much I love gardenias in all shapes and forms, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFeeling motivated to pick up on this former ritual myself after reading this lovely post! My favorite bath products are by Maria Evora. Love the lingering scent they leave me with after a long, hot bath.
ReplyDeleteAhh, gardenias in the bathroom. That is heaven. I'm sure all of those baths are helping with the sore muscles from moving.
ReplyDeleteI love that gorgeous white bathroom!
ReplyDeleteI have always thought actually taking baths is awkward, but my recent skiing soreness (and several suggestions of epsom salts) is making me think I need to give it a try. I do love a free standing tub! So pretty
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My bathtub is terrifying! I've been trying to get it "clean" for 5 years, it's 90 so I don't think it's dirt...at least I hope not. I'd love to replace the tub and soak, soak, soak.
ReplyDeletei wish i have time to soak in my tub - between kid's homeworks & everything else - showering is the quickest way to go for me :) thanks for reminding me of my tub right there waiting to be used :)
ReplyDeleteI need to have a bathtime ritual. I feel more relaxed just after reading this. :)
ReplyDeleteMy bath time ritual includes scented candles too and bubbles from L'Occitane. I recently read about Epsom salts and I think I should try them.
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I don't have a ritual. I usually just am in a rush and shower but baths are SOOO relaxing. I need to take them more often! xo
ReplyDeleteOH PS that Bulgari scent is my absolute favorite!! My mom wears the perfume! xo
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to bathtub heaven!!! It's one of my favorite things to do, with a glass of BMJ of course! ;) I love love love the Dr. Teal's lavender salts. They smell so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE love LOVE that Bulgari scent…. great round up, makes me feel like I am at a spa already!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I would do without my bath time ritual! I am happy for you that you have once again have a lovely bathtub to relax in at the end of the day. I can't wait to hear more about your new home!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week, Albertina!! xoxo
My bath ritual is the same as yours! I cannot wait to try those bath salts… and Plum Pretty robes are the best!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhenever I have time to take a bath I always love a little ritual. So comforting and soothing! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, we're so excited to have our Plum Pretty Sugar for BHLDN collection bathrobe included in your little ritual. It means the world, thank you so very much!
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I can't live without a bathtub. I don't have a ritual, but I have a television in my bathroom, so I soak while I watch tv.
ReplyDeleteI do have a bathtub but never use it!! I should follow your steps!! I think some nice music would be nice ;
ReplyDeleteI love bath time in my super deep tub. I recently got into Bethany's bath recipe from her post a while back and I love it --epson salts, lavender oil and coconut oil. Enjoy! xo Nancy
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