"Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine."

—St. Thomas Aquinas, Scholastic philosopher and theologian, 1225-1274

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"The influence of Scandinavian and Japanese culture has changed attitudes toward bathrooms. In these cultures, the bathroom is regarded as a natural part of everyday life in which mental and spiritual well-being are as important as hygiene. This has given rise to the widely held view that the bathroom is a place not only to wash oneself but also to relax and enjoy a sense of well being."—excerpt from Ultimate Bathroom Design, page 11

I couldn't agree more!

Photo credits in order of appearance: 1-Casa Antica, Luglio/Agosto 2006; 2-Côté Sud, Dec2003-Jan2004; 3-Côté Sud, Dec2003-Jan2004;  4-Côté Sud, Dec200-Jan2001; 5-Côté Sud Fev-Mar2006; 6-Côté Sud, Fev-Mar2003; 7-Côté Sud, Fev-Mar2003; 8-Côté Sud, Fev-Mar 2003; 9-Côté Sud; 10-Unknown; 11-Ultimate Bathrooms Design, teNeues; 12-Côté Sud, Avr-Mai2008

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 it is a question of what is good for our spirit.  

Whether we are aware of it consciously or not; 

-What surrounds us either uplifts, inspires and energizes us or

 bogs us down, overwhelms us and depletes us.  

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