I was trolling the internet recently and came across a decadent post at Desire to Inspire that highlights envy-worthy antique bathtubs. Random, I know. But the discovery made me remember one of my own favorite early posts featuring the same subject and I thought I’d reprint it for a bit of nostalgia as we edge into the (different) holiday weekend.
I hope it inspires you to a little indulgence…
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Why does everyone go insane on the weekend before Christmas? There is madness on the roads, madness in the malls, madness amongst the trees… The only way to retrieve my equilibrium and, if I’m lucky, regain a pleasurable enough mood to venture out this evening for my social fix, is full submersion in a nice hot bath. Yes, a steamy soak is just the ticket for complete stress-relief. And to help me ignore the lead poisoning risk I am taking by sinking into my desperately-in-need-of-re-enamelling bathtub, I’ll draw attention to other people’s bathtubs.
Most Psychedelic Bathtub: No, this is not just a very large pipe.
By Tetsuya Makamura
Most Mod Bathtub: Perfect for one’s exhibitionist tendencies.
By Wasauna
Most Bachelor-Friendly Bathtub: Has remote-activation capabilities, and definitely not kid-friendly.
By Sorgente
Most Romantic Bathtub: It’s all about those curlycues, and it’s called “Moonlight.”
By Maax
Most Multi-Purpose Bathtub: The ultimate loft accessory.
By Malin Lundmark
Most Bond-esque Bathtub: Just add your favorite Bond Girl in silhouette.
By Mastella
Most Hemingway-esque Bathtub: The Old Man would have sunk in this stone boat for sure.
By Antonio Lupi
Most Cleverly Reused Bathtub: Reuse. Recycle. Save the Planet.
By Reestore.com Designers
Most Outrageous Bathtub: Conceptual only, as far as I can tell, but with a $47K tag and 2 HDTVs, I don’t know whether to be horrified or titillated.
By Water Games Technologies
Just look at what we who own basic white bathtubs are missing! Or, perhaps not?
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Hope you enjoyed this meander into the past as much the second time around. 
L A Cochran
/ May 26, 2011That first one looks like a glass radicchio on steroids. Very cool!
emmajames
/ May 31, 2011LA C: Oh, I LOVE that description. It made me laugh. Fantastic!
Jenn Prentice
/ May 30, 2011Emma,
It looks like life is treating you well, and that makes me so happy! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend. I’m not sure when I’ll be back in LA, but I’m really really really hoping I get to see you when I’m down there next!
emmajames
/ May 31, 2011Jenn: I certainly hope so!! It’s be far, far, FAR too long! Maybe I could even meet you (kinda) half-way – Ventura with Alana always has potential… xo
becca givens
/ June 1, 2011Delightful post … as a bathtub person … I enjoyed perusing the different versions! I love my deep antique clawfoot tubs – we have 3 in our home!!! And, the plan for this evening is a lavender soak!!!
emmajames
/ June 13, 2011Becca: I’m so jealous!! 3 clawfoot tubs? seriously?! can i move in tomorrow?