In the few times that I have been to a spa, my favorite thing about it is the atmosphere.

Candles. Fresh fragrance. Soft Music. Peace and Quiet. Details that Pamper.

And while I am still holding out hope that I will suddenly turn into a “regular spa girl,”  it is probably not going to happen.  Truth be told? I would rather spend my resources elsewhere anyway!

Instead, I would rather turn a tiny bit of focus toward creating the Spa Experience here at my own home.  Adding a Touch of Spa to my own bathroom seems like a much more effective use of my time and money. That way, the spa is waiting for me… every day.

Below is a list of very simple ways that you can add that Spa Atmosphere into YOUR bathroom.

1. Add white, fluffy things.

White fluffy towels! Fold them beautifully and pile them high. Stack some on a chair. Hang a white, fluffy robe from a lovely hook behind your bathroom door. And buy white cotton that you can bleach, so you will never have to worry about keeping your whites clean. White doesn’t have to be fussy!

2. Remove the labels.

Maybe I am the only odd-duck who does this, but have you ever noticed how gorgeous a bottle can be if you take off the labels? Have you ever noticed how nice an entire bathroom can look without a displayed jumble of mismatching, fully labeled bottles? I just KNOW some of you are thinking: Who in the world has time for that? But I promise you, if you remove the “visual noise” from your space , you will enjoy a more peaceful environment. Peel ‘em off when you are soaking in the tub!

The gorgeous bottle in the picture below used to have 2 huge stickers on the front and back, plus a T.J.Maxx sticker, and a clearance sticker. So there. Visual noise: gone!

3. Add a natural sponge or loofah.

The  little ol’ sponge, that you see in the photo above, was less than $2 from Walmart. And there he sits, making my bathroom look spa-like. If you actually use your sponge or loofah {oh, please do! That is what the Spas would do!}, be sure to replenish it when it starts to look drab.

By the way: Loofahs are wonderful for exfoliation. And I can’t think of a single spa treatment that does not include exfoliation!

4. Use bar soap on a lovely tray.

Bar soap on a tray adds such an organic look and gorgeous smell to your space. And it is one less label that you have to look at! I recommend purchasing natural, organic bars that have chunks of rosemary or oatmeal or lemon in them. It will delight your senses and add texture to your space.

The silver hotel tray was a clearance item! Keep your eyes peeled and your imagination running.

5. Add fragrance.

By simply lighting a candle and adding some beautiful smelling bath salts to your soak, you will be amazed at how easy it is to get your very own bathroom smelling like a spa. Shop for bargains, and then stock up on delicious fragrances to have on hand.

But my favorite way to add fragrance is with fresh flowers, when I can get my hands on them. Below is a small bundle of Lily of the Valley I picked right in the front yard at Fieldstone Hill. The smell is indescribable.

6. Splurge on one Spa Product.

Find something that feels and smells divine, makes you feel great, and is not priced at an embarassing rate, and scoop it up. Just one. Just one lovely bit of Spa goodness for you to look forward to. This is what is currently in my bathroom.. and shucks, I am almost out of it. I have been milking it since May 2011. No joke.

7. Noise control.

I am so thankful for the amazingly talented group of contributors here at RooMag… because I am just sure that one of them will be able to tell us more about how to muster up some Peace and Quiet in our homes. Hope so.

In the meantime, my two tips are this: 1. Find a way, some way, any way to be alone in your space, removed from the regular noises of your week. and 2. Bring some soothing music. May I suggest a Chopin Piano Sonata? And then play it very softly.

If you actually have an empty house, you might consider complete silence. Something not even a Spa can offer.

{all images are taken from my bathroom at Fieldstone Hill}

Is there anything new you are eager to add to your Spa bathroom? I would love to hear if you have any of your own ways that you love to “Spa up” your bathroom!!

Now, go get yourself some Peace and Quiet, add a few simple touches, and enjoy your Spa Day!