Oasis

One Blog Tour, One Facebook poll, one very busy airport and all that’s new in design. 

Southern Classics  Via Susan Jamieson / DXV

Last week I had the opportunity to escape the snow and ice of Chicago, in exchange for a week in the Sunshine State. Yes, while the locals in Florida were in jackets and fleeces as the temps dipped way down to 65 degrees, I was contemplating breaking out the shorts. Never the less, in my case, it was heaven not to be covered from head to toe protecting myself from the Midwestern elements.

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I know that it may be a lot to ask for the design of a bathroom, but I’m sure after perusing a few of my finds you’ll agree and hopefully be inspired to perhaps update your own space. 

A modern twist to a classic shape, amphoras were used as early as the Bronze Age. 

Why not? We spend enough time getting ready for work, curing our illnesses, or just relaxing in the bath, let’s make it the best it can be. 

St. George Via DXV : keep up to date with latest designs on twitter. Click for the link.

Pulp Via DXV

I hope my journal encourages a creative spark in your home. Let’s think beyond a fresh coat of paint, a new curtain, or even towels, and create something remarkable. 

Newly designed waterfall via DXV, Printed with 3D printers

Pulp Design Via DXV / American Standard

To all my friends who participated in the blogtour, I truly enjoyed spending time with you and learning more. Including time spent on The Lazy River. 

Water

As the Summer season approaches its peak, and the news concerning safe water in our schools, homes as well as our beaches are becoming more relevant than ever. Here in Chicago, quite a few of our schools have had the drinking fountains shut off until they can bring down the lead levels; Our lakefront, at times also has had high levels of bacteria forcing them to close until they reach safety requirements for swimming; Our older homes often fall victim to hazardous minerals due to older pipes…  

This dilemma is just not only in my neck of the woods—Flint Michigan has been front-page news for some time, as well as several developing countries seeking safe drinking water. Just the other day I had turned on the television and caught “Trouble in the Water” an HBO documentary that really got me thinking, “How safe is our water?” 

In addition, an article by Virginia Sole-Smith in the latest Martha Stewart Magazine addresses this issue in Healthy Living. She suggests, becoming your own inspector of the home alongside sharing a neighborhood-activist level of involvement with members of the community to prevent, conserve and become proactive. The excerpt is below.

Take the Test:

“If you want to be more assured, there are loads of easy at home kits that will analyze the amount of minerals (including lead) and bacteria in your water… They are readily available through your local hardware store… You can also request one from the nonprofit alliance for Healthy Babies Bright Future (hbbf.org) its fee based on what you can afford to pay.” 

During this Sumer we all know how water plays an important role in the season and in our lives. Take the time to ensure the safety of your water. I have requested the test and hope you’ll do the same. It’s better to know and take action.