What's On Your Vanity Table?....

[Land-O-LakesGal]

This is what I do and hate it so much! In hindsight I should have bought a dresser I could sit at it with a stool.

Electrical appliances in the bathroom do scare me, though I think (immic) the States have lower voltage so it's safer for them to do this??

Very sweet MissElainey and it works, which is the most important thing really.

It is generally now in most electrical codes in the states that outlets need to have surge protectors in bathrooms. I know it was an issue when I sold my last house as it was built in 1907 and was not totally updated in its electrical.

 

[mentha]

I just bought an old vanity and I'm totally in love with it!

Unfortunately it's still in my spare room, because my wardrobe is still in the bedroom, right where I want the vanity to be. My parents are coming over in a few weeks to help me move the stuff around and then I can start putting things in place. Until then: enough time te decide on what I want to have on the vanity and find some nice ebay steals to dress things up

 

[Jasmine Jolene]

this is what i am HOPING to get on Friday for my birthday. i have cleared a space and everything! if it doesn't arrive, the other half can always get cracking on stripping the wallpaper - i live in a house full of boys i need a feminine boudoir!

 

[Jasmine Jolene]

And Mentha - beautiful. i just love it. i wish i could budget better to include vintage items that cost more than £20!

 

[mentha]

And Mentha - beautiful. i just love it. i wish i could budget better to include vintage items that cost more than £20!

Thank you It was actually quite a steal. I figured about 600-700 euros (what's that in dollars/pounds?) but the man in the shop said 125!!! I immediately said: wrap it up, it's coming with me! Then he spens a week cleaning it and making keys for the doors and now it's in my house and I'm totally in love Can't wait to put it in its designated space and fill it with pretties and trinkets

 

[Foofoogal]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Birds_eye_maple.jpg

Gorgeous Mentha. Is the wood like this? This is birdseye maple.
A bit far away in the photo.

 

[mentha]

I'm actually not quite sure what kind of wood it is, seems like a nut of some sorts. I'll see if I can make a better close up later this week

 

[Foofoogal]

So I am guessing it does not look like that wood. Does it have stripes? Whatever it is it is very lovely.

 

[Jasmine Jolene]

Thank you It was actually quite a steal. I figured about 600-700 euros (what's that in dollars/pounds?) but the man in the shop said 125!!! I immediately said: wrap it up, it's coming with me! Then he spens a week cleaning it and making keys for the doors and now it's in my house and I'm totally in love Can't wait to put it in its designated space and fill it with pretties and trinkets

that really is a steal! even i could probably swing to that much for something i really like!

 

[Ada Vice]

I just bought an old vanity and I'm totally in love with it!

Unfortunately it's still in my spare room, because my wardrobe is still in the bedroom, right where I want the vanity to be. My parents are coming over in a few weeks to help me move the stuff around and then I can start putting things in place. Until then: enough time te decide on what I want to have on the vanity and find some nice ebay steals to dress things up

How pretty, I love the drawers hidden in the cupboard

I picked this up yesterday for £18.00

It came with the cover, but it's not the original curtain as it just kind of sits over the whole thing and isn't very practical as you can't get into the drawers without lifting it up.

I think I'm gonna find some nice fabric and make it a look a bit like this, does it look movie star enough?

I'm also open to ideas on what kind of mirror would be appropriate??

 

[Annichen]

How pretty, I love the drawers hidden in the cupboard

I picked this up yesterday for £18.00

It came with the cover, but it's not the original curtain as it just kind of sits over the whole thing and isn't very practical as you can't get into the drawers without lifting it up.

I think I'm gonna find some nice fabric and make it a look a bit like this, does it look movie star enough?

I'm also open to ideas on what kind of mirror would be appropriate??

You might want to try peach colored mirror, very 30s, VERY movie star

 

[Ada Vice]

oooh peach could be nice, I was thinking of changing my bedroom colour scheme, it's currently lilac and aubergine but I quite fancy coral and a light turquoise. (although my chandelier is purple and clear glass hmm.. :eusa_doh: )

 

[Pina Bridgette]

Lovely vanities!

Ada Vice - That will look beautiful with a proper skirt. I would think a three-way vanity mirror would look very nice on top. Recently I happened to be looking into upgrading my vanity lighting and came across this hollywood style mirror that looks like it might be fun too:
http://vanitygirlhollywood.com/lighted-vanity-mirrors/starlet-lighted-vanity-mirror.html

 

[Miss 1929]

oooh peach could be nice, I was thinking of changing my bedroom colour scheme, it's currently lilac and aubergine but I quite fancy coral and a light turquoise. (although my chandelier is purple and clear glass hmm.. :eusa_doh: )

Great vanity! You could also go coral, turquoise and accents of purple, I have notice in most 30s decorating articles they didn't limit themselves to only 2 colors.

I like peach mirrors too, nice warm color.

 

[Foofoogal]

That vanity is fabulous Ada. Endless possibilities. :eusa_clap

 

[Lenore]

Bump!

Such a fabulous thread that I've been looking for it for ages for inspiration. I thought some of our new loungers might find it interesting.

 

[Poison]

Finally took a couple of pictures of my vanity top

My MAC palettes are stored at the right side, besides the drawer.

So, organized! Love it, it's great; love all the Besame items

Thanks, to everyone who posted pics. So,fun!

 

[Poison]

Bump!

Such a fabulous thread that I've been looking for it for ages for inspiration. I thought some of our new loungers might find it interesting.

Agreed, great stuff here!

 

[HadleyH]

On my vanity table I have a silver jug with very realistic fabric roses ..... several spiritual books..... my watch, my bracelets, my silver cuffs ...

and most important

an oval silver tray full of French Perfume bottles that I wear everyday.... the most amazing French Perfume you can imagine!

I should take a picture some day.

 

[imoldfashioned]

I keep my brushes , makeup and perfumes on my table.