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A bathroom is a bathroom. There are only so many ways that this small area can be decorated and most of the ideas are old hat. A novelty shower curtain can breathe new life into this small and typically boring space in your home. The decorative curtains come in a plethora of themes and styles and they are so inexpensive that you can change the look of your bath frequently.

I like to change the décor in my home a little bit each season. As I do my “spring cleaning” I also try a new novelty shower curtain that reflects the spirit of the season. Since the colors in my bathroom are neutral I have a lot of options. Common choices for the spring season include soft, pastel colors or garden themes.

As summer approaches I am ready for a change. The pastels and gardens do wonders for welcoming spring, but summer is a time for fun. I love choosing a fun novelty shower curtain for this season to capture the carefree nature of this most favorite time of year. Sunflowers have adorned the bath as well as animal themes and bright rainbow colors during the summer months. One of my favorite summer novelty shower curtains is a see through version that is covered with colorful fish. This great detail for the bath was great fun and people remarked on the unique novelty shower curtain asking where I found it. This curtain is a keeper for next year as well.

Change in inevitable and with the closing of summer comes the most magnificent change of season. The colors of fall are breathtaking and they can be captured in a novelty shower curtain that seems to bring the outdoors inside. This brief time of year when the leaves change color and fall lasts about a month it seems, but you can extend the feeling of the season a little longer in your novelty shower curtain.

The holidays are wonderful. The winter brings back fond memories and thoughts of loved ones. Choosing a novelty shower curtain that reflects the spirit of the winter holiday season will bring warmth and comfort to your bath. The holiday theme can easily segue into a winter wonderland theme once you enter the New Year. During January and February I use the same novelty shower curtains I have used for years. The January curtain is light blue with lovely white snowflakes. The February novelty shower curtain is red and white, of course.

Some may think that it takes a lot of work to change décor to go with the seasons. It actually requires very little imagination or effort when you have the right novelty shower curtain as a foundation.

When we go on vacation somewhere tropical, the beach is where we want to spend the majority of our time. The cool, crisp water can splash on our feet as the warm sun beats down on us and gives us a beautiful tan. There’s a lot to do when you are enjoying some beach time, including watching the surfers and searching for treasure. Small and large seashells are plentiful on the beach and they make great keepsakes and souvenirs to share with others.

Having something natural and beautiful in your home is always welcomed. Most of us love the look of large seashells and they can be incorporated into almost every room in the home. Not only do they make wonderful accent pieces but they are functional too.

The powder room is a great place to have one of these. If you use one in a guest bathroom you can fill it with brightly colored, wrapped guest soaps. Your guests will love the look of the large seashell and will also like having their own selection of soaps.

A foyer can often be something of a mundane space. No one stands there very long yet you want it to be bright and cheery. Having seashells on tables by the door is a great idea. You can fill them with colored pebbles or even clear marbles. They make a terrific conversation piece because they are so unique. If you find some seashells while you are away on vacation this is a great way to put them to use.

If you have any dry flowers that you’ve been wondering what to do with, why not add them to large seashells and put them in a window frame? You can cut the stems down so the flowers are just peeking out of the exterior of the shell. This looks great and adds a vibrant touch to your home.

There’s really no care that needs to go into these items. Dusting them is easy and if you have to, you can always give them a quick rinse. Most big seashells are delicate though, so you’ll want to keep them out of reach of small hands so they don’t become broken. Even if you don’t have the chance to venture to the beach you can still get your hands on some beautiful large seashells. Many retailers now carry these items and you can pick and choose exactly which one you like. It’s a great way to bring a little taste of the tropics to your home.