“Don’t be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.” - Vladimir Nabokov

April Showers

It seems that the continual rainfall is behind us and Spring is around the corner. With the unprecedented rainfall over the past few months, our local hills are blanketed in green and our neighborhood streets are scattered with potholes. We were checking the weekly forecast and hoping for clear skies and a smooth drive. Our consolation prize is that April showers bring May flowers, the beauty after the storms.

In our homes, the shower has evolved into a major statement and design element. A decade ago, the bath and shower were considered secondarily or back of house. With a deluge of gorgeous tiles, beautiful fixtures and heightened aesthetics, shower design has blossomed and is having its ‘moment in the sun.’

In our April Notes, we share some of our favorite shower designs. Each scenario relates to the overall aesthetic of the home and the client’s wishes.

Let us know if any of these designs inspire you to start singing in the shower.

La-la-la-la-la-la,
Terrell and Joyce

Singing in the Rain

The simplicity of Bianco Bella subway tile and polished nickel fixtures by Perrin & Rowe always keeps us singing.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac

A splash of blue marble flows from the shower seat to the tub deck for a serene scene.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac

The blue tiles with black accents give a fresh twist to a traditional bath design.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Molly Goodman

During your morning shower, you can check the weather and contemplate what to wear while staring out this full-length window.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Megan O’Brien

The handsome patterned wall of tile sets the mood for this guest bath.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Megan O’Brien

Rebecca Atwood’s Petals in Cloud Blue wallpaper was just the touch this bath needed.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Meghan O’Brien

A splash of colorful floor tiles makes this guest bath a happy place.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Meghan O’Brien

A beautiful shower drain elevates the look of any shower.
Design: Perfitt Richards Design / Photo: Jess Isaac

Rainy Day Picks

You will pray for rain in the forecast just to be able to wear this beautiful trench coat by La DoubleJ.

Your head will really be in the clouds with this MoMA exclusive umbrella.

Brighten your chores with the Hudson Grace Zinc Watering Can in orange!

Wash away the winter blues with this beautiful Claus Porto soap on a rope.

Nothing says SPRING like a set of Hunt Slonem’s Bunny cocktail napkins.

The birds will be out soon! This beautiful bird feeder not only feeds our feathered friends but also captures them on camera so you can post a ‘tweet.’

Rain or shine this bucket hat is the perfect accessory for spring!

Treat yourself to a decorative vase for all of your fresh cut flower arrangements. We especially like this one designed by Frances Kaye.

What We Are Reading

Let’s be honest. We all poured over the J. Crew catalog in the ‘80s, shopped their preppy style during our college days, and fell back in love with the brand when Michelle Obama donned their sweater sets.

So it’s with a big dose of nostalgia that we started reading The Kingdom of Prep: The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J. Crew. Full of juicy insider tales, this fashion story covers all of the colorful personalities involved with the company and the decades of ups-and-downs of this iconic fashion brand.

Break out your roll neck sweater and settle in for this page turner.
You can find it here or at your local bookstore.

What We Are Watching

We’ve often wondered - how do therapists do it? How do they listen to their patients’ grievances hours upon hours, day after day, without losing it?!?!

Apple TV’s Shrinking addresses our very question. Jason Segel’s character Jimmy is going through personal struggles after the death of his wife. His crisis spills over to his work as a therapist. He completely oversteps the therapist/patient boundary and bluntly tells his clients exactly what he is thinking. Hilarious, touching and quirky are a few of the words used to describe this new comedy.

Don’t overthink it and just watch it - Shrinking here on Apple TV.

Here’s to sunny days ahead,
Joyce and Terrell