A taste of luxury from Simplehuman

It is not easy to get excited about bathroom accessories, and normally I don't, but look closely...

Can you spot the wine glass holder? 

 
 

Thought so!

And in case you naturally assumed that this is a photo of my bathroom, I have to point out that it isn't. Mine is a tad smaller and the tiles are never shiny and white no matter how hard I try.

But I digress.

So, given the opportunity to lie in a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine and scented candle (did you spot that too?), and review close to £60 pounds worth of adjustable bath caddy from Simplehuman, am I going to turn it down?

No, I am not!

So what did I think of it? Well the marketing spiel will tell you that it is adjustable and holds everything at bathtub height so it's easy to reach when you need it; the rubber grips keep the caddy secure so your expensive wine products won't slip and it features a book rest, food-safe natural bamboo tray with coaster as well as that all-important wine glass holder. The storage basket is made of rustproof high-grade steel and the frame is lightweight anodized aluminium and rubber.

But, in reality, was it as impressive as it sounds?

Actually, it was. It was chic, stylish and looked very luxurious. It was not something I could afford normally and is now the most expensive item in my bathroom by far. Without an upmarket bathroom to put it in, I thought it would make an ideal wedding present.

My brother and lovely fiancee V got married in the summer and they are  doing up the bathroom of their London home. Would they love a present like this?

Yes, they would.

So am I going to be kind and generous and give it to them?

No, I'm not. I'm going to be selfish and keep it!

Just in case you were wondering about all the wine bottles I'll be getting through while I'm whiling away the house in my new luxury bathroom. Worry not. Simplehuman also sent me not one, but two fabulous recycling bins to put them in.

 

So while I am recharing my batteries, I am also saving the planet!

Perfect.

Comments

[Liz]

I'm quite jealous actually, because I love reading in the bath and could really do with one of these. And I love drinking wine in the bath (when the sun has set on the lawn, obv!), especially champagne, although these days it's more likely to be cava.

[@goonerjamie]

Obviously the more you drink the more you recycle. Lets all save the planet as often as possible.

[NotSupermum]

I can't see the photos for some reason - but I love Simplehuman. I've got one of their bins which closes silently - just genius, as I hate the sound of a banging bin lid. Precious, moi?

[Very Bored Housewife]

Wow a wine glass holder, mine just normally sits on top of the karzi lid! What a great idea.

[TheMadHouse]

Very nice indeed!

[Maternal Tales]

I want one. I want one!!! Love it. Not sure it would look quite so swish atop our avocado green bath, but hey, I'm not fussy!

[Potty Mummy]

Of course you're not going to give that away! Who would?

[Aingeal]

I want one of those, that would encourage me to have loads more baths. Nothing like not having to twist your body unnaturally to reach the wine whilst you soak!

[Metropolitan Mum]

Ahhhh. Ohhhh. I want one of those!!! Now you got me all envious again. Great hair, great wine-glass-in-bath-holder, great bin. You've got it all, Rosie, you've got it all.

[gaelikaa]

Ah! The luxuries of life! Essential sometimes!

[angelsandurchinsblog]

It's not fair! You've got nibbles on there and everything. Or some kind of sophisticated Japanese bathing pebbles. Whichever, it's definitely providing a superior bathing experience. Oh well, you probably don't need any Christmas presents now...