Beautifying your Bath and Shower with Rajiv Surendra
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- The beautiful towels (and Rajiv's bathrobe) in this video are available from Brooklinen:
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A shower is a task, a bath is a luxury, and both can be elevated to make even a five-minute experience a wonderful one! Rajiv shares his approach with some simple tips.
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 1:15 Making the bathroom a place of peace
• 1:43 Clean the bathroom
• 2:06 Have the bathroom space free of clutter
• 3:54 Good quality towels
• 5:45 Light towels better for smaller spaces
• 6:40 Put one or 2 things out
• 7:22 Brush and a sponge
• 8:00 Eucalyptus care to hang on the shower head
• 10:30 Beeswax candles for the bath
• 11:00 Take a book or a laptop to watch in the bath
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Joy from your eyes looking at a clean bathroom
• towels made with care and though
• Different Towels in Different weights
• Ultralight vs. plush
• long fiber towels will last longer
• The ironstone soap dish antique
• Even a 5 minute shower can recharge you
• Shower is caring for yourself
• Rejuvenation
• Eucalyptus care for the shower
• Rolling pin needed to release the essential oils
• Splash hot water on the eucalyptus to revive
• Pillar candles for the bathroom
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Same. I think it's because we've Surendra'd ourselves to his guidance.
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At this point, Imma need for Rajiv to host some kind of Slow Living getaway course where we all practice the things he teaches on his channel.
We need a whole academy
Great idea!
Where do I sign up???
Rajiv Retreat 😌
What great idea!! I’d be there! ❤
I feel like I’m part of the ‘Finer Things Club’ when I watch these videos
Well said 😃
😂 love this
I'm Indigenous Australian and have to point out that all eucalyptus species are native to Australia and have medicinal properties that have been used by First Nations people on this continent for millennia.
Whenever I travel overseas and come back to Australia, seeing and smelling eucalyptus is how I know I’m home.
First thing that came to mind when Rajiv said Mexico! Australia is, and always has been, the home of eucalyptus. Almost every Australian landscape has eucalyptus trees!
Yes!! I studied horticulture and found out that apparently eucalyptus was originally brought to America in the 1800s to be grown for the logging industry. The person that brought them saw them growing very straight and strong in Australia only to find out they don’t grow the same way in America because of the difference in hemispheres. They are also allelopathic! Very interesting plant!
California is chock-full of eucalyptus trees which have been imported from Australia. Beautiful trees.
@ashmaffick Didn’t know eucalyptus background so thank you for your explanation. His bathroom experience is ELEVATED and I’m here for it.
I’m in my mid 30s and recently learned that I’m autistic; I think the reason I’ve loved Rajiv’s videos so much is because of the fine attention to detail. My brain doesn’t filter out things; I think in pictures and everything in my visual environment enters in with high detail. Learning how to edit and curate my environment keeps me from getting overwhelmed and burning out.
Thanks, Rajiv, for the wonderful content and ideas.
I’m not autistic but I need a calm environment that’s beautiful. That’s why I like his show!
My husband and I live in a 1946 cottage in the mountains and it was a horrible mess when we bought it. The main bathroom was unuseable, so we remodeled the little 3/4 bath first while saving to do the main bathroom. We decided to put in a large claw foot tub instead of a shower when we finally remodeled it. I have fibromyalgia and my doctor was always recommending epsom salt baths. I have always been a shower person, but I decided to switch to baths to see if it helped me and I cannot say enough about having a bath. I too take my laptop in and watch a movie or show while soaking in the tub. I am also a soapmaker, so I make my own solid bubble bath bars, bath bombs and goat milk soaps. My pain goes way down after soaking in a hot epsom salt bath and my skin is so much softer from my bubble bars. I also now take the time to properly moisturize my skin after I get out of the bath. Yes, it takes me longer than showering, but I am 66 years old and have worked hard all my life and raised 4 daughters so I feel I can now spare an hour to care for myself. Had I been taking better care of myself all along, perhaps I wouldn't be in the shape I am in now. Ladies, make your hubbies watch those babies so you can take an hour to yourself. It will raise your spirits immensely and everyone will benefit as a result.
Thanks for the advice. I have 4 kids and it’s too easy to forget about self-care when your so busy taking care of littles. ❤
@@evelynmom2902 It surely is!! We had premature twins as our first children and so I got in the habit of putting myself last from the get go. I have taken care of everyone else first for my whole life and now I am struggling. I see now that it is not selfish to take time to care for yourself and wish I had done it sooner. Mom's are never off the clock so they need some extra time and TLC! The kids will survive for an hour without you. LOL!!! Best of luck to you and your lovely family!
@@cackleberrycottage2340Glad you're now relishing in self-care. It's for the soul, just as much as the body. 💖
@@Im1BossyChick Awwww, thank you.
Thanks so much for that life advice! We have to put ourselves first if we want to be there for others! Be blessed! ❤
I am lucky enough to live in the country in Northern California and we have installed an outdoor shower. To have a warm breeze caress you as you shower with birdsong in the background is heavenly. Clouds overhead, the fragrance from flowers in the garden and standing on smooth river rock as you shower is so relaxing.
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The fact that slow-beauty-living Rajiv gets bored in baths so he watches tv shows has never made me feel more vindicated! Hahaha Thank you for sharing
I hate cleaning the tub so I started taking fancy baths! You are right! Can't have a fancy bath with a dirty tub! 😂
Can u PLEASE make more "how to beautify" vids? They cleanse my soul
Kevin Lee Jacobs also makes videos on beautifying his home. ✨
Thanks for the shout out to all us moms out here 🥰
No, the little children start knocking on the door as soon as you go in the bathroom. “Mama, I waiting!”
My 2 years old, yells and knock the door, maaa!
Mine always want to join me after 3 minutes.
Awww❤ I want to live those funny experiences already
Rajiv is living the life of 19th century upper class bachelor 😂
They'll say they can see you under the door crack
for decades, I've wanted to use eucalyptus in the shower and now I think the time has come!! lovely!
Agreed! It's a great idea 💡
Eucalyptus- Australian. The one you have there, “baby blue” or “silver dollar”
And also mildy antibacterial and anti-fungal so good for both you and the shower surfaces 😊
As a home designer, I’m so impressed with how you made that relatively ugly bathroom look thoughtful & curated just with the intentional use of color & material. Kudos👌
Thank you ;-) I painted the walls the same color as the existing tiles. I couldn't do much, but it helped.
@@rajivsurendra I think your bathroom looks absolutely lovely. You did a wonderful job on it. Love your bathrobe; what a beautiful shade of yellow. Your soap dishes and the brush are lovely too. This was so enjoyable and calming to watch. Your videos are absolute treasures.
The shower curtain is everything!!!
I don’t think your bathroom is “ relatively ugly” at all. That’s a really insensitive thing to say.
I agree with you.
Gaudy plastic shampoo bottles, neon toothbrushes, etc… I do my best to get rid of all of it, sometimes you can remove the stick on label and just have a lovely plain bottle and I found a beautiful crystal clear toothbrush on Amazon! Aaahhhhh…
It’s tempting to put a bunch of colorful “fun” things in the bathroom but if I stay disciplined and just stick to minimalism and neutrals, bathing becomes exquisite in a spa like atmosphere.
I also love a Japanese zen asthetic, with all those natural materials, textures and minimalism. Just beautiful and serene. Great video teaching others about this very special time we can give ourselves!
Rajiv, I was just stepping into the bathroom to take a warm bath (as a mom of little ones) and I thought I’d listen to a video and this one popped up! Perfect timing as usual. Thanks friend!
Not a fancy lady by any means, but I always take eucalyptus (from flowers I receive) to hang in the shower! It makes the bath feel like a sanctuary. 🍃
I feel more relaxed just watching this video!
I appreciate any towel without that (Dobby / dobbin?) decorative strip across either end of the towel a few inches in from the end that always react differently to washing and drying than the rest of the towel. They always shrink more than the towel and ruin its look after one wash. I search towels that do not have that and I love them. The official “weight” of the cotton is important too the absorbency too. Get the heaviest you can.
When I have to get rid of a towel because of that shrinking my husband says my type A is kicking in! I can’t take it. When I fold, it bothers me and I have a particular way I like the towels folded. Maybe he’s right! 😂
@@kaioiamo1503 Exactly! I can’t stand it either. Why manufacture something that will immediately be less nice the very first time you wash it? I don’t get it. At least preshrink that dobby part. There are some towels where that part doesn’t shrink, so it’s being done sometimes, but you have no way of knowing before you spend the money. Irritating.
I won’t buy towels with that design,they just don’t wear well.
Rajiv is a gem
I get what you're saying about a lack of visual clutter, buuut I find that having a shelf permanently displaying fancy products that I use sparingly to treat myself really makes me look forward to my home spa days. 😊
yes, if your things are beautiful to you, display them! 😊
I have always enjoyed your content and today was especially timely. I moved to an new apartment a few months ago and have been needing to get my full (but very small) bathroom organized. I had designated today to be the day to get on it but wasn’t too motivated until I saw you! Gave me just the boost I needed and then some! Got all of the clutter out and decanted my shampoo and body wash. Just need to tackle scrubbing of the tub and I will be ready to enjoy a luxurious soak. Thank you, Rajiv!!
Whe you have a live-in partner, his teenage daughter, elderly family needing daycare, preschool nephew, and a lovely but shedding dog.... not everything can stay clutterfree and like a painting, but you do learn to see the beauty in their effects on the space and knowing you share it together as a home. That includes the hair left in the tub.
Some stuff stays out... but I do save brown bottles so they match and I put simple labels on them . For older individuals they have a caddy I can put away or set out with oversized labels.
A big part of having my alone time is making my now 5 yo nephew's alone time special too.
He gets curled up in his pillow corner with a favorite show, his stuffies, and some chocolate milk when I take my shower or bath. When he has his bath, it is bubbles, rotating toys to keep it new, and his favorite Raffi music, and I leave him alone for half of it while folding laundry in the next room. He learns together is great, but so is alone.
Excellent advice. Kids too need to learn appreciation for finding simple wonders in an otherwise ordinary activity.
What a vision! You are doing a wonderful job. You sound like a lovely person to be around and to know, somehow finding the point of balance… Blessings to you and yours ☺️
The art of the Bath is very important and can really enhance your everyday life. I started hanging eucalyptus in my shower about a year ago and haven’t looked back. It’s wonderful! Even as the eucalyptus dries out I can still catch a lovely hint of its scent in the heat and steam of my showers. Now I just need to work on editing my lotions and potions to reduce the visual clutter 😅
Watching your videos and hearing your voice gives me a feeling of peace and calm. Thank you.
When you have small children, you’re not even alone in the bathroom 😂 Love your videos and your sense of aesthetic, very inspiring. Now that my children are grown, when I take a bath, I do nothing but meditate, leave reading or a show for another time. And I am now going to hide all the plastic bottles 😊
I love taking showers with eucalyptus bath soap or sandalwood soap and finish up with cold water which refreshes my mind and body. 🤗
Baths and showers are so great for meditating. No movies or music needed ☺️
I love my Brooklinen, sheets, pillows and duvet cover! I have had the same set of queen sized sheets for at least 5 years now. They really do keep getting softer and better, but sturdy and awesome. Thank you for sharing your channel with us, Rajiv! I always enjoy your videos, so soothing and educational at the same time! 🛀🛀🛀💝
I love Brooklinen.
Again, Rajiv making a common task (or a tick off our to-do) list a beautiful, enjoyable moment.
The little ducky and the thank you at the end were so cute!! 🥹🤭
I love the simultaneous handwave and look on his face when he says “Put it away”. lol!
Tie a bunch under the hot faucet as you run a bath, it has the same effect. A bunch of fresh rosemary and lemon mint (also called melissa) is also lovely - smaller so you can drop it in the bath when it's full!
Love that word edit Rajiv. I use it all the time. It’s literally a constant process that needs to take place in your home. Love your style. 😎
OMG !! Eucalyptus over the shower head is brilliant !!! Thank you!
I enjoy an audiobook at bath time. One I only listen to there. It makes you anticipate relaxing and catching up with the next installment
This video came along at just the right moment for me. I’ve learned that in many cases the difference between squalor and spa-like is just labour and a little intentionality. Going to spruce up the bathroom and have a nice soak, with a spa music playlist on the bluetooth speaker and a cosy mystery novel.
I love all of your videos ❤️ I was wondering, with all the different arts and crafts you do, and living in an apartment, how do you manage to organize everything and keep everything clean? Do you have tools that have multiple purposes and how do you classify everything? What do you do with ongoing projects? I have a lot of hobbies and live in a small apartment so I think it can easily get very hard to keep everything clean. Would love to see a video of you giving us advices on that topic! Thank you 🌹
Good tip about thinner towels for a smaller unventilated bathroom-thx!👍👍
I have been meaning to try the eucalyptus in my shower for a long time, thanks for the reminder. I live in Florida, very humid, thin towels are better for everyday!
Sorry, this was just an ad. I love a heated towel rail. And i also love my shower dome. Creates a steam room. Fabulous.
Ordered your bathrobe in yellow, white hand towels and bath towels, and the brush! Will order John Derian matches next. Then off to declutter and clean my bathroom.
I just adore this series.
I just saw some eucalyptus in my local store and instantly remembered this vid. I’ll definitely try the shower hack now!
Idk man.. Heard that they attract spiders. I'm scared 😂😂
Lovely ideas. Thank you for the video. Appreciated!
I LOVE bath time and never get bored so it was interesting to hear Rajiv say that he does.
Thanks!
Thank you Rajiv. ❤
Thsnks for sharing...I can totally relate!
ultra clean
I love your videos, Rajiv!!! They are so inspiring!
Thank you, Rajiv, for one more lesson! I wish you a good weekend!
Beautiful video! Self-care is so important. Thank you.
So calming...This was a moment of tranquility....self love...we all need this...Thank you.....☮
Such a beautiful tip with the eucalyptus. Thank you.
thank you for shaving these tips, will look into those towels too!
Rajiv thank you for your beautiful words of wisdom and encouragement.
yessss finally!! been waiting for a bathroom video! thanks rajiv!
I curate my shower stall with matching soap dishes in white and white marble and the lotions are in containers that colour match in a clear pastel colour nothing in a murky colour, l only use white towels, hand towels etc…which allows for a neutral background , my cotton buds and face wipes are in clear glass containers on the sink area , everything else is out of sight. This works great for me as l am a renter and have had to adapt to different bathrooms. It always looks put together and is easy to keep clean and tidy.
Your videos are so good for ones soul. Thank you.
Thank you ❤for bringing back the beauty of the many things we do, for elevating us.
Rajiv, your bathroom is simply beautiful!!! I can't afford spa treatments, so I make my own spa experiences at home in my bath. It's one of life's little pleasures.
As always, thank you! ❤
Thank you for reminding us on how to enjoy ourselves again by taking a showers or baths with simple products.
Thank you, Rajiv, for yet another beautiful video that has made my mind go quiet
I recently visited the Brooklinen store in Philadelphia! Very nice store
Y'all I have a handmade German bathbrush like that and I tell you, everyone needs one like that. Better than a loofa, a washcloth or any other tool. Not only is it great for exfoliating and really cleaning the skin but its also a very fun and fancy experience I look forward to
love these suggestions!! thank you
Wonderful video. Rajiv, I always learn something new when I watch you! Look forward to trying the eucalyptus in the shower. I have taken a bath every day for many many years. As a working mom it was heavenly. The babies would join me sometimes. But often that was the time my husband played with them and I got to relax. My sons are grown now. I light a candle with three wicks and during my bath I pray for each of my two sons and my husband as I gaze at the three candles and think about how grateful I am for each of my 'men'. Keep up the good work Rajiv. I am moving soon and will check into Brooklinen, since I will need new towels and bathmats.
That's so beautiful that you pray for your family gazing at a 3 wicked candle. Even a 4 wicked candle would be appropriate because that is the number of your family. When my mother died we chose 5 red roses alongside other greenery to symbolize my parents and their 3 children. It meant a lot to us. Bless you and your family.
I enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing 🎉🎉🎉
I like listening to beautiful music while I am in the tub.
Having a bath in an hour so this is great haha! Thanks Raj!
I had to add one note- I know that you are supporting Brooklinen in this vid, but I use turkish towels (which are 100% cotton or linen) and quite thin. They are AMAZING. They can also be used as throw or beach blankets. I will never go back lol. I feel like you may like them too.
Rajiv, I could listen to you for hours and days… we love you!!! ❤
Can you do a video on how to elegantly sort piles of papers (documents, personal keepsake letters & cards, etc.) while preserving sanity and not procrastinating the task? 💡📁🗂️
Bath hint. I used to make and sell organic bath/ body. Best tip my clients loved was this: I used soy to make container candles for baths [if it is all natural and body safe scents] after it has melted down, when you get out rub the warm melted wax on rough heels, elbows, etc and just let it absorb. It will soften up those dry spots better than anything you can find. Over time, I would add vitamin e, aloe, olive oil but it still worked the same. It just helps add to the experience and works great! Hope that helps someone. I also used the same recipe with more oil for lip balm and heals better than any chapstick you could buy. All those additives make your lips dependent on them for hydration. The lip balm I made, you used when your lips were chapped, put up and never had to use until something caused them to chap again. We joked you just keep it in your medicine cabinet instead of carrying everywhere with you. I grew up with a great grandmother who refused to buy anything because she would figure out how to make it. 😂
Rajiv! You're adorable and I love your videos, you make everything so beautiful 😍 😘😘😘
Signed; One very tired mother😆
Oh my god, I love every single video you make!
This speaks to my soul!!! Thank you so much!!!🌷
Thanks for watching!
Ooh I adore your yellow robe!
I have bought white linen for my bathroom for a long time. These are beautiful.
Love it!
You Are Awesome.
The pleasure of the good life!
Hi Rajiv, I knew of the idea of eucaliptatas (I know, I didn't spell it correctly) in the shower. I tried it and although it looked good, I couldn't smell it. Now you have shown me that I need to bash it to release the fragrance. I live in Australia so it won't be difficult to find said leaves and it looks so pretty. Thank you Rajiv, you always inspire me.
The bathroom as a "sacred space". I love Rajiv. 💝💝💝 I'm going to clean my bathroom when I go home tonight!
Tackling the bathroom this week, thanks to you. First step completed just now: wrap and tie my bathrobe as flatteringly as you did here. Near as I can tell, you do a clove hitch on the sash? Anyway, that's what I just switched to, and fiddled a bit to get it just right -- works so much better and looks better too. The knot doesn't slip, and lays really nicely! I just ordered better laundry detergent and booster to bring my white towels back to bright. Fortunately, I switched to vintage ironstone bar soap holders way back when you posted about guests visiting maybe a year or more ago. They look so clean and appropriate with porcelain fixtures.
Love this. More on the subject of curating a pretty space please! For example, I haaaaate looking at mouthwash, toothbrush, and toothpaste, razors, etc
There is so much to do in the bath! I have a weekly bath and that's when I exfoliate and do a (no paint) manicure and pedicure on myself, smooth out calluses, do a face mask, a hair treatment... All with candles and a cup of tea and maybe a video as well.
I love the idea of the brush as aesthetic definitely not for being used for guests. I guess you replace the brush after each guest? Do you ask if they used it?
Wow thank you Rajiv, I live in Australia, we have Eucaluptus everywhere I can't wait to try this. Thank you for the beautiful video
I LOVE these videos❤❤❤
Gotta have white towels…absolutely have to, it just feels so good to the heart and soul 🤍🤍🤍
Thank you. Good timing. I am moving to a new house that has a master bathroom with a tub. I have two toddlers and am always stressed and frazzled. I definitely need this.
Such a cute bathroom 💛
Love this Luxurious! blog. This is the best thing you can do it for self after a tiring and stressful day. And the Euclaptiouas leaves on the shower head is a great idea😊
RAJIV ACADEMY never disappoints!!!!!
Beautiful❤❤
Ahhhh, exhale. The lil duckie is so classic 😊❤
thanks rajiv
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His calligraphy is like the universe so certain so calm steady and slow so measured and yet so unplanned