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AccordiontoKellie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kellie
North Idaho
USA
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 Posted - May 24 2012 : 5:28:34 PM
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A good hot soak must be one of the greatest luxuries life has to offer... especially after a long day. But it gets twice as fun when it happens in the forest!
I just shared how I set up my clawfoot soaking spa on my blog:
http://kelliefalconer.blogspot.com/2012/05/wall-tent-spa.html
This is our only bath/shower from April to October, so you can imagine it gets lots of use. I can hardly imagine taking a bath indoors now! ;D
I know MaryJane has something similar in her book... have any of you tried setting one up? Do share!
~Kellie~
Vive ut Vivas!
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Shop ~ http://kelliefalconerdesign.etsy.com
Blog ~ www.kelliefalconer.blogspot.com
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6727 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 06:37:49 AM
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Kellie, That is awesome. Maybe we should yank our clawfoot tub out of our master bath and find a spot amongst the foliage to place ours...it sure doesn't ever get used in the house.
I thoroughly enjoyed browsing through your blog too. The photography is top notch!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
"A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food." --Queen Elizabeth I
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AccordiontoKellie
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Kellie
North Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 08:28:54 AM
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Aw, thanks so much, ladies!
Janet - my dad took some convincing, too... but now he loves it almost as much as the rest of us! Perhaps someday... :smile:
Thanks, Debbie!
And Paula - that might be a great project! I'm pretty sure if you had an outdoor tub set up, it would get used;)
Thanks for swinging by!
~Kellie~
Vive ut Vivas!
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Shop ~ http://kelliefalconerdesign.etsy.com
Blog ~ www.kelliefalconer.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 28 2012 : 05:18:42 AM
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Is this just not the cutest idea? I can just imagine how wonderful it must be to enjoy the relaxing bath under the stars or during the day with the scent of the cedar woods and the birds chirping about! How cute is that towel with the beautiful crocheted edge and embroidery? And the FarmGirl can of Herbs or balthsalts??(not sure of contents) is the perfect bath addition for soothing those tired muscles after a work day in the garden! This "Spa" should be photographed and highlighted in one of those magazines for OutBack Living!!
Winnie #3109
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2012 : 09:41:38 AM
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I love what you have done!
I too have an outdoor spa. I've just been using a camping shower to fill, that takes FOREVER, I saw the same heater you have and have considered it. Have you had a chance to use it much? Does it really give you the amount of HOT water advertised?
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
http://littlehouseonthebumper.blogspot.com/ (My "glamper" page)
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
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AccordiontoKellie
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Kellie
North Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 29 2012 : 09:51:12 AM
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Hi Winnie:) The can of bath salts came from the MaryJanesFarm shop in CDA - a birthday present!
Heather - Yes! I can't say enough good about our heater. We've been using it for three years as our only bath and shower for 6-7 months of the year, and it is awesome. It probably takes 30-45 minutes to fill the tub... just as long as a regular indoor bath. And that water is as hot as you want for as long as you can stand:) Sometimes, on a very cold evening, I'll just leave the hot on and let it run over the sides - so luxurious! :smile:
~Kellie~
Vive ut Vivas!
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Shop ~ http://kelliefalconerdesign.etsy.com
Blog ~ www.kelliefalconer.blogspot.com
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - May 29 2012 : 11:26:01 AM
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What a wonderful idea, such a talented farmgirl...enjoy the peaceful, calm that seems to be around you.
A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 05:12:14 AM
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Absolutely breathtaking Kellie!
I am actually in the process of setting up my "summer home" out back. I recently found a gorgeous claw foot tub for $50, and am about to start working on that part of my "vacation home". I was planning on doing the campstove underneath as seen in MJ's outpost book. I am currently trying to figure out "flooring" for the bath area.
Thank you for the inspiration! Your outdoor spa is beautiful and I love your blog!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 07:01:47 AM
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Love it! Love your blog! What fun you are having in your woods! You are making some serious memories and what lovely ones they are!!! :)
~Hugs,
April
Playing in the Sonshine
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 04:47:20 AM
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This is so beautiful! I love it and your blog, too:)
~Ashley
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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AccordiontoKellie
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Kellie
North Idaho
USA
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