Let’s face it, from showering to using the toilet to putting on your makeup, you spend a lot of time in the bathroom over the course of a day. And even if you’re rushing in and out, or you’re in there with your toddler, it’s important to have a nice, comfortable space that you enjoy. Here are some tips on how to personalize your bathroom and really make it your own:

Theme
First, consider how you want to feel when you walk into the bathroom. If you’d like to transport yourself back in time, consider a theme with vintage charm – say an antique French country look. For something more modern, go with a California spa style loo or, for something more rustic, choose a farmhouse style. Other ideas include urban chic, glamor and zen.

Furniture
It’s often best to choose one single focal point of the bathroom as too many pieces can make it seem cluttered and busy. Bathroom furniture such as an old-fashioned, free-standing tub or a vintage apothecary table turned makeup cabinet will give your bathroom some character without decreasing its functionality.

Linens
Invest in some cosy new linens when customizing your bathroom. There’s nothing like a fluffy new towel waiting for you when you’ve just stepped out of the shower. Consider getting monogrammed towels for the whole family. It’ll be easy to know whose is whose and the kids will love something with their name on it.

Lighting
The lighting can affect the mood of any room, so it is important to choose fixtures that suit your personality. If you are someone who struggles to wake up in the morning, consider small, dim lights spread throughout the areas of the room. Or, if you like to get glammed up for a night on the town, install bright lights above the mirrors. You dont want to end up looking orange from applying your bronzer in the dark! Lighting fixtures can really funk up a bathroom, so have some fun with them!

Extras
Often its the little things that make a space your own. Invest in your favorite scented candles, put up old family photos or include a modern piece of artwork on the wall to remind you its your room, in your home.

So, with endless options available to you, all you need to do now is decide what your personal bathroom preferences are. You could even go super high-tech, with mini TVs in the medicine cabinet and music in the shower. The world (and your bathroom) is your oyster!

I always say that December, specially Christmas is the most stressful month for me but I always look forward to this month. You know how much I love DIY-ing and it is only during Christmas that I got the chance to DIY all I want. I know there are birthdays, but with Christmas, you can let the decors on for a month (or two haha). Christmas is like the “diy event” of the year. I am sure most of you can relate as other occasions such as Halloween (my next favorite diy event) are not well celebrated here in our country.

Christmas decorations, of course, is not complete without Christmas lights. If only I have a better looking house, I’d definitely buy more Christmas lights. Lights can make a lonely Christmas tree very lovely. Lights can really make the mood of the house. The thing about Christmas lights is, it can be very expensive (specially the lead ones) during Christmas season. I always believe that the best time to buy lights is during off season like January, Black Friday Sale and 4th of July sale. It happens that Christmas Lights, Etc  is having a 4th if July sale right now (lights are at 40% off!) and you might want to grab this opportunity.

AS for me, I think I will be checking out the sale and see if I can buy the LED Christmas Tree I have been eyeing. From a local store I asked last year, a tree will cost me $70 and I am hoping I can get it cheaper at Christmas Lights Etc.