For most adults the Holidays carry a certain amount of stress. Taking a moment to catch your breath and relax can be tough, especially for moms who can’t seem to get that nagging “To Do List” off their minds. Well ladies, today I want to share an unexpected corner of the farmhouse decked out for Christmas. Hint: It’s where I go to find peace and tranquility…
If you guessed the bathroom, you got it! It might sound strange to find solace in a bathroom or even stranger to decorate it for Christmas, but in this farmhouse/construction zone it’s the best I can do.
The bathroom was one of the first spaces we tackled in the ongoing historic restoration project of our 1800s farm. Our lazy-but-adorable Yorkie, Bella absolutely loves the bathroom. Her comfy crate by the window gives her a birds-eye-view of the farm, so she can be on guard while napping. Queen Bella has claimed the bathroom as “her room,” but she allows her subjects to use her sanctuary in exchange for a belly rub.
You can see the initial Farmhouse Bathroom Reveal by clicking {Here} but a lot has changed since then. This primitive chippy cabinet has been a lifesaver, providing much needed storage for toiletries and towels.
The small weathered ladder is a piece we salvaged from a 102 year old corn crib our nieghbors recently tore down. I love that it once had humble use as the access to the loft. Now, it adds rustic-farm-charm to our bathroom and doubles as a towel bar.
The bath tray is also a reclaimed piece of the destroyed 1915 corn crib. I love how there are remnants of the original barn-red paint clinging to the top which coordinate subtly with the Christmas sprig hanging above.
I made this simple Christmas sprig by tying faux berries, greenery, and dried wildflowers together with a bit of jute twine. Tacking it to my favorite antique mirror, an anniversary gift from my husband, was pretty easy as well. I try not to over think Holiday decor and that helps with the storage issues later.
Keeping it simple also goes with the history and soul of our 1893 farmhouse. Traditionally, 1800s-era farmers would have used greenery gathered from their land and handmade pieces for Christmas decorations.
Isn’t there something magical about candlelight? It brings a dancing warmth to any room and I find that the ambience of candlelight boosts my mood too!
Another thing that relaxes me and boosts my mood is adding a few drops of oil into my bubble bath. I can’t afford the Essential Oils everyone is raving about and I don’t want to get into selling them, but I have found that both my local Walmart and Dollar General carry pure essential oils for just $3. Now that’s my style! Lavender and Tea Tree oil are my favorite oils for a perfect “Spa at the Farm” experience.
My sister-in-law who is ironically named Serene gifted me a Scentsy wax warmer a few years ago and I love to add Pumpkin Pie infused wax during my bath. A bubble bath, Christmas music, and that smell wafting through the air mixed with the sent of Lavender oil creates an atmosphere of serenity…
While in my little oasis I try to let my worries go. Sometimes I read a book or I journal writing down my thoughts to get them out on paper, but my secret weapon is using my time in the tub talking to God. He promises, “Cast your burdens on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” – Psalm 55:22
Jesus is the reason we celebrate Christmas. He came to rescue us, so doesn’t it make sense to take all of our Holiday induced stress and give it to Him – The Savior of the world?
Thanks for stopping by the farmhouse for a little tour of my bathroom oasis dressed up for Christmas. I hope you not only enjoyed your visit, but that you found some peace…
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So beautiful Sara Jo! Jesus is the reason for the season, and in all the hub bub, so good to sit back and take His promise in! Merry christmas to you and your lovely family 💗
Thanks for stopping by the farm Tracy! Merry Christmas & God Bless ❤️🎄
Where are you sconces from? Love, love!! xoxo
Glad you like them Peg! I found these antique sconces on Ebay. As a part of our farmhouse restoration project we are putting antique lighting back into all the rooms. If you are looking for authentic lighting from the Victorian period: Ebay, flea markets, Craig’s Lists, and antique shops are my favorite places to find them at great prices. I have a friend who rewires them for me for $15 each! Nothing made today can compare with the quality and craftsmanship of an antique.
Live the bathroom! Do you know the color code on the wall? Or nane/brand?
I’m sorry nearly all the paint colors in my home I custom made myself to save money. I have an art degree so I understand the color wheel really well, but anyone can do what I do. I simply squirt various craft paints into a bucket old leftover white trim paint and mix until I get a color I like. Give it a try!
I notice you used beadboard around your tub shower. Is this pvc beadboard or mdf? We’re about to do the same around our claw foot tub shower but are concerned about water damage to an mdf beadboard and are considering tile. Wondering if you have had any issues?
Oh no never use anything other than real wood
Love everything about your bathroom! What color is on the outside of the claw foot tub?
I’m sorry I actually made that color myself by mixing leftover paints I already had.
I love your bathroom! Where did you get your claw foot tub faucet hardware?
It’s all from EBay 6 years ago
Hi! Where did you buy the wallpaper behind the bath tub?
It is not wallpaper. I actually don not have any wallpaper in the farmhouse because it’s a pain to take down when you get tired of wallpaper and it’s very expensive for just one roll. So I’ve hand painted each unique design on the walls by hand myself. It’s fun and easy, but if your aren’t artsy you could try using a stencil to get a similar effect.
Hi there,
I love your house and your family. Constantly checking in. Do you sew your daughter’s clothes? Also how do you find time to clean? Is something you do often?
Great questions! We clean a little every day but the farmhouse does get messy having a big family. It helps that our house is pretty small. We currently live in 1,000 square feet. When we finish restoring our downstairs bedroom our house will be a total of 1,400 sq ft. As for where we shop for clothes I would say over 50% comes from thrift shops. The rest of our clothes I make, is given to us as gifts from grandparents, is a hand-me-down from friends, or comes from Walmart. We are on an authentic tight budget, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice stye.
Hi, I absolutely love your farmhouse and your family! Do you see your girls clothes? Also, how do you find time to clean? Do you usually keep your house tidy? It’s beautiful beyond words.