All I Need.

I won’t lie.  It’s been a struggly week.
My beloved is in California while I’m in Renovation Town.
I’m accessing the top floor of my house via a ladder.
Don’t Look Down has become my new mantra.
I’d stay downstairs except there is no downstairs.
This is no longer very much fun.

but, the upside?

When I do find my way upstairs, it’s starting to look a little pretty and the happy minutes we spent in here yesterday made me remember that none of it really matters anyway.
Renovation or not, I have absolutely everything I need.

53 Responses to “All I Need.”

  1. Katherine says:

    Simply divine.

    I loooove the bathtub, it’s so pretty! Reno’s will be tough but I am absolutely certain it will be worth it!

    Please check out my blog if you get the chance :)

  2. fat mum slim says:

    Oh my goodness…. is this your new bath?

    Amazing! I hope it’s all worth it. xx

  3. Kylie says:

    I love that second pic…adorable!

    Remodeling sucks…. but it will totally be worth it!
    Once it’s all done, you’ll be glad you did it- i’i sure! Just keep the finish line in mind!

    God bless you!
    :)

  4. Mailis says:

    Ivy is starting to look very grown up (and is resembling Mason more and more!)

    Beautiful child, beautiful bathtub.

  5. Lisa says:

    Divine Words.
    Divine Images.
    Sigh!

  6. E @ Oh!Apostrophe says:

    I just came out on the other side of a renovation (well, actually, I believe we’ll never totally be done but we are done enough for now!) and I can tell you it is all really worth it in the end!

  7. Viv says:

    So beautiful, the photos and your words. I have to admit they made me a little teary xx

  8. Angie Field says:

    I’m am in love with your bath. :)

  9. Karyn says:

    The bathtub is lovely but the child is just stunning! Love that cheeky smile.

  10. Kati says:

    Looky-looky…at that awesome tub!! Have a wonderful evening. :)

  11. Carissa says:

    Haha, so cute :)

  12. Sharnel says:

    Oh Sheye, the bathroom is looking beautiful. I see you went with the white hexagonal mosaic. It’s gorgeous isn’t it??
    x

  13. Polly says:

    What a beautiful pictures! Love these pretty little moments, they make my day! xx
    Ivy is just adorable. <3
    Polly

  14. Cecilie says:

    Love the bathtub image! I want to do a photoshoot there lol

  15. Katherine says:

    I know how you feel! We’re in the middle of renovating our new house, too and I’m going crazy!!!

    P.S. Can I come take a bubble bath in your lovely tub?? :)

  16. Bethany says:

    Hmmm…thats funny, the above post is mine, but Katherine’s name & website was already entered into the “name” bar and I clicked okay before I noticed??!! :S I don’t know who she is…Strange!!

    ~Bethany

  17. suzie says:

    Married to a builder, I have lived in a constant state of renov for 5 years, so I really feel your pain!
    Ivy + bathtub = adorable!!

  18. Nicole says:

    “I have absolutely everything I need.”
    Yes you certainly do!
    These images speak. The light and subject are just bootiful :)

  19. Marsha B says:

    Ooooh Sheye, I have a bath like this too. When we first moved into our house the first thing I wanted to do was have a bath (that was pre kids and I’d put on nice music and light candles *bliss*). I so love these shots – so pure. Hope next week is kinder to you.
    Marsha xx

  20. Shelly says:

    I feel for you Sheye-it must be difficult-but you will be finished one day, and I think if these shots are anything to go by, it will be so worthwhile:) Gorgeous Little Miss Ivy-she is just adorable!! Oh, and possibly cheeky??,lol xoxox

  21. Lou Walton says:

    Oh Sheye, poor you! Renovations suck but are so worth it in the end…so amazing that you can find beauty in chaos!!! Keep your chin up babe! xx

  22. Amanda Ayling says:

    Beautiful images!

  23. Donna says:

    So precious! Hang in there…hope those renovations are done soon!!! God bless!

  24. *rowe* says:

    oh im so happy for you sheye… the bath is exactly how i imagined it after hearing you describe it and ivy looks so content! you must be pleased with that! i know how difficult renovating is, all the upheaval and chaos… been thinking of you. hugs, rowe x

  25. Denise Armbruster says:

    Yes you do…have everything you need! I want to see photos after it’s all done!! I’m sure I’m not alone in that request.

  26. Marvett Smith says:

    Beautiful images, and beautiful words. You are so right. Thanks for sharing your insight and your talents.

  27. Inger says:

    I love your bath, and the photos are absolutely divine. Thank you for the reminder of appreciating what we have.

  28. Laura says:

    Just gorgeous, as always. Can’t wait to see the end result of your renovations–hang in there!

  29. The Novelist says:

    I am thrilled for you! Hang in there, it will get better I promise. When it is all done you will be so proud of yourself and your family for surviving the chaos, and the end result is so dreamy!

  30. Lisa says:

    What a wonderful bath! Love the pictures of Ivy – absolutely timeless.

  31. Melinda says:

    Accessories make or break a reno. I’d say you found the perfect one!

  32. Design Darling says:

    beautiful children and beautiful bathtub. hang in there, sheye!

  33. tara pollard pakosta says:

    She does look like her biggest brother alot!!! too CUTE!!!
    what a beautiful girl, beautiful room and a beautiful life you have
    and it’s great how thankful you always are!
    tara

  34. Lea says:

    My honey that tub is worth every cent….& Ivish, well she could not get anymore delicious. Looking lots like Meester Macey here!!! X

  35. tana says:

    your kids are so amazingly beautiful..

    .. and so is your tub!

  36. megmanionsilliker says:

    sooooo jealous of that gorgeous tub!!! xo

  37. Christine Pobke says:

    Gosh, renovations are hard work, hey? At least you have an adorable darling to photograph and keep you busy – she is so CUTE! Must…visit…you…sooon…!!! :)

  38. Lauren says:

    i LOVE the tub!!! Ivy is pretty darn lovely too, i must say. :)

  39. mina says:

    I can imagine reno’s would be a pain in the rear! BUT how worth it! LOVING that tub. Gorgeous pics too hun

  40. catie p. says:

    looks like heaven.
    sweet girl.
    fancy tub.
    lucky you.

  41. Emma says:

    Oh sheye, Ivy looks simply gorgeous, as always.
    Love the bath. I am quite jealous of it. seems as though Ivy is quite happy with it too?

  42. sherri P eh says:

    Gorgeous photos Sheye! Renovations are frustrating aren’t they? Losing yourself in your children and your photography is a great distraction.

  43. Sara says:

    Yep, all I need is that tub! Love love love. I have the hexagon tiles in my bathroom (just a little bigger size), too. When you find a good trick for keeping it nice and clean with children – keep a girl posted. I’d love to know. :)

  44. Colleen says:

    this is gorgeous!!! I love that tub!!!!! : )

  45. Leanne says:

    I have a crush on Miss Ivy. If you ever grow tired of her (not likley, I know) please send her to me immediatley via Fed Ex :) PS: Renovations are the Devil but you will make it!

  46. Becky says:

    Oh wow! That bathtub is gorgous! And Ivy is absolutely adorable!! These made me smile :D

  47. Liz says:

    I dream of having a tub like that! You probably feel like the lady in the movie The Money Pit (check it out if you haven’t seen it! You’ll get a laugh!) You’ll be really thankful that you went through with all the renovations once it’s done! Think like Dori from Nemo – just keep swimming just keep swimming!

  48. Kate says:

    Hi Shaye

    For some reason I can’t view your details on your contact page. One way you can contact me, is through my facebook page, which is at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=380606&id=600220522&saved#/kate.hibbert?ref=profile I can then give you my email address (or message you) on there. xx

  49. Anne says:

    I. want. that. tub.

  50. Jennifer says:

    I’ve never been through a remodeling, but I’ve heard they are not fun. Hang in there! Your bathtub is simply delicious looking and makes me want to dive right in! Take care♥

  51. Bonnie says:

    I love the pic in the tub! She is very photogenic, as the boys are also! Here’s to hoping the remodel gets done faster than planned! You and your family are in my prayers!

  52. Mies says:

    Just gorgeous!

  53. Kyle Weber says:

    How adorable!

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