Isn't This Pretty...

you know how we, as women, 

always dream of a pristine bathroom,

our OWN bathroon

not a shared bathroom with our husbands, etc.

OUR OWN.

well, except for the double sinks in this one, 

I think it is perfect

perfectly white

chandelier

separate shower

bench 

lots of drawers so "things" are out of sight

the pretty sconces

orderly WHITE towels

(for me, there is NO other color for towels.)

I haven't shared a bathroom in about 30+ years,

so a long time ago, before sags, lumps, round tummy,

& flabby underarms came along.

THAT alone necessitates PRIVACY, doesn't it?

& a little secret I use...

those flimsy little washcloths (white) which come in bundles

at places like Target, etc., are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES

for hand washing, makeup removal (the abrasion from

the washcloth actually exfoliates your face & neck skin)

I use the Micellar water for cleaning, but I used to

use Albolene, wiping it all all, and then washing to face with

DOVE soap, completely bending over the basin, eyes closed,

splashing water over & over again to my face.

I think I'm going back to this routine because then I know my skin is CLEAN, and ready for my night-time skin care products.

believe me, I used Eterna 27 until they quit making it, and it worked like a charm for me.  I lament it's passing.

now I use NARS products & Neutragena Water Gel, which I must say I'm in love with.  It's so effective on my skin, it's silky, not oily, and makes me feel like I'm doing something good for myself.

then, before bed, I clean my feet in my basin with soapy water & a brush, every single night, and  generously apply Aquaphor

then put on one of those little terry socks, the ones from the

Dollar Store, and sleep in them.

feet feel wonderful in the morning.

socks in the washer.

also, I've completely given up nightgowns in favor of

100% Cotton PJ's, there are many pretty ones around.

if my legs are not separated by fabric they tend to get hot & sweat.

now, how horrible is that ?

problem solved:  PJ's

but they must be washable & dryable.

so I buy a size or 2 larger to accommodate shrinkage.

then they're soft & perfect for me.

my dogs thinks they're OK too.

I cover him up every night, the little white Maltese named Bono,

cause I think if I need cover he needs cover.

That does not work, as he prefers to sleep on his back with

all 4 legs up and tummy exposed.

I think they feel confident they're safe when they sleep like that.

& you know what, I feel safe with him near me, in the bed with me. I even like to hear his little snuffling sounds.

true love, I think.

love to you too !!!