Upgrade your bathroom with these eBay finds.
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Curated vintage treasures from an eBay expert.
Today’s newsletter is dedicated to improving one of the most sacred spaces in everyone’s home: the bathroom. When it comes to home improvement, it may feel like one of the more involved spaces to tackle, but don’t worry. If a full-blown demo renovation isn’t in your cards anytime soon, this email is for you.
We asked home decor enthusiast and eBay savant Nora Henick of Thanks It’s From (on Instagram and Substack ) to curate a selection of second-hand objects that will instantly upgrade any bathroom. Nora has the rare gift of unearthing the best of the best eBay has to offer, like these candle holders , this cup and tray set , and this faux tortoise cosmetic case (original packaging and all). Enjoy Nora’s picks below and if they’re already sold, sorry!
Your fellow Soft Services subscribers beat you to it. 1. Vintage Chrome Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Are you a magazine/books in the bathroom kind of person? Use this. And if you’re not, these also make for great towel storage. 2. Vintage Mid-Century Wicker Magazine Holder/Basket If chrome isn’t your style, here’s a sweet wicker option. This one folds up if you need the space. And this one provides a little extra storage. 3.
Batch of Colorful Tiles, Handmade in Mexico If you’re looking for a project, you can retile your bathroom with these. The mix of colors is a work of art in itself. You can also get these and use them as coasters to rest a toothbrush holder on, a cup of water while you take a hot bath, or anything else you come up with because they’re worth it. 4.
Vintage 5 Candle Wrought Iron Candelabra Wall Mount If you like candles in the bathroom, a wrought iron candle holder is a great choice because wrought iron is made to withstand moisture and humidity. I also love this spiral one that could rest beautifully on a counter, the edge of your bathtub, or next to the sink. This one comes with its own snuffer. If you’re able to hang this in your bathroom, consider me jealous. 5.
Vintage Chrome Spinning Ashtray A bathroom ashtray is perfect for an array of reasons -- matches after you light your candles, any incense you might want to light to evoke a certain smell, catch alls, and just plain old good decorations. This one stacks and comes with four so you don’t have to choose, you can use it for all of the above. 6. Red Apple Light Switch Cover A light switch cover is a really simple way to add something special to a room.
If an apple isn’t your style, here are a few more options: blue florals , fruit and vegetable double plate , fruit and vegetable single plate , Talavera hand painted green floral design , red porcelain light switch cover . 7. Mackenzie Childs Torquay Ceramic Knob This is another really simple way to completely transform your space. And the possibilities are endless. I love this colorway , also from Mackenzie Childs.
I also love a mismatched set, like this sheep and fish pair . 8. White Milk Glass Open Hands Dish This feels like the perfect, inviting dish to hold your jewelry when you wash up. ’ mug to put your rings in, your toothbrush, q-tips… This chrome one is listed as a salad plate but I think it would look chicer in a bathroom, holding all of your favorite things. 9. Vintage Selandia Stainless Steel Chip Dip Set Again, another item listed as a kitchen item, but bear with me.
The middle part is for q-tips, cotton pads, a shaving brush. The outside is your catch all. 10. Vintage 80s Blue Swan Washcloth Holder I’m folding up washcloths and resting them in this gorgeous swan dish when I have guests. Here’s another option depending on the color scheme of your bathroom. Added bonus that both of these would look gorgeous next to your Soft Services Buffing Bar and Soap Home. com
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