This past Labor Day I proposed the question to my significant other, “Signifcant other, what would you like to do this holiday weekend?” His answer: “Complete our bathroom makeover.” So we did. ***disclaimer: we like the color white.

Our bathroom had been quite a sore sight…pea green walls, a sink that was cracked and looked a bit like a urinal, a tub with chipped paint, no storage…overall blahness. The ultimate low was storing our bathroom goodies in tupperware containers or plastic bags on the floor under the sink.

So, starting with the sink area we redesigned the space to provide maximum storage within a small corner of the room. The walls were painted white, a new towel hanger was installed and the tub was painted black (this part was done some time ago).

Finally, all of our orphaned toiletries have a home and I can brush my teeth with a peaceful state of mind.

We are pleased to announce that our DP Outlet is open!

I know we have talked to a number of you who felt a little left out with our Bay Area only outlet, so we decided to make the great deals more accessible to everyone in the US.

Here’s the scoop:
• All items are returned merchandise so the majority of the pieces are like new.
• If there are any flaws to an item we have made a note about the condition of the piece under the item title.
• Items are priced 30-70% off of their retail price. Shipping is additional.
• Wondering if we can ship to Canada, Hawaii, or Istanbul? Check out our shipping guidelines.
• All outlet sales are final.

Check out all of the steals at the Design Public Outlet.

Let’s start off the week with a little serenity (now!), shall we? I love this picture from Michael Freeman’s book, Pocket Gardens. It consists of horizontal bands made up of white gravel and moss, which are mounted vertically. Love the pattern, love the palette, love the composition.

These shots show some scrumptious color. I never really thought a yummy snack could inspire a room, but now I realize I was wrong (from flickr member leinestein):

I am loving these green mums from flickr member emma lamb:

Loving these cheerful paper lanterns from the fabulous ninainvorm:

A blue door and a party from veronikanika:

Today I’m enamored with these clean white spaces on flickr. Here’s one from flickr member ivy style33:

I love how the white base has allowed her to do what she wants with accessories – you can mix and match a little more liberally with that white base. Also, I noticed how white is working out for Ivy in the bathroom – so nice and clean, yet it still has warmth. Hygienic yet sterile…ha, just kidding, I’m going to stop with the goofy words now and let the picture speak for itself!