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A Welcoming Guest Bathroom & 3 Ingredient Lemon Salt Scrub

July 23, 2012  Bathrooms | My Projects | Uncategorized

3 Ingredient Lemon Salt Scrub Recipe - this smells amazing and makes the perfect gift!  kellyelko.com

Your hubs calls with this announcement:

his buddy and family are coming to visit in two days!

Once the initial shock wears off and you’ve stopped ranting & raving,

it’s time to get busy.

Quick, check the bathroom to make sure it’s guest ready.

After you clean like a mad woman,

it’s time to access the bathroom situation.

1) Plenty of fresh, fluffy towels.

2) Fill a container (like this thrift store Italian shell planter) with those often forgotten essentials

(you’ll be a hero if someone forgets her toothbrush)!

3) No searching for extra tp when it’s stored within eyeshot!

4) Fresh flowers.

5) A drinking glass for every guest.

This fun trio of babushkas fits the bill!

6) Disposable hand towels (who wants to share that one guest towel that hangs limply by the sink?).

7) Home made salt scrub.

This lemony goodness scrub is so deliriously amazing that your guests may never leave (heaven forbid!) …

so make a batch for them to use at your house then bring home with them when their stay is over.

Simple 3 Ingredient Homemade Salt Scrub Recipe:

How to make your own lemon salt scrub - this smells amazing!  kellyelko.com

* 2 cups fine sea salt
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
* combine in bowl then put in cute container (like this vintage mason jar)!
* tie on a vintage silver spoon (custom stamped spoons available in my Etsy shop)
* gift tag (I found the bathtub clipart here)

3 Ingredient Lemon Salt Scrub Recipe - this smells amazing and makes the perfect gift!  kellyelko.com

Here’s to being prepared for the unexpected.

Like this?

You’ll love my Brown Sugar Body Scrub – with just 4 ingredients!

Brown Sugar Body Scrub & free printable tag kellyelko.com

I was selected for participation in this campaign as a member of Clever Girls Collective. See my full disclosure policy here.

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  1. Diane

    July 23, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Great job, Kelly! It’s all really welcoming…

    Reply
  2. Jean

    July 23, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Gee, I forgot my….oh, here’s one! Great idea

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      I’ve got it covered – come on over!

      Reply
  3. Heidi @ Decor & More

    July 23, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Ah, great post! Love your babushka glasses ~ and that scrub!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  4. [email protected] This Top That

    July 23, 2012 at 9:19 am

    wow- better then the Ritz. I will remember that next time I am in your area!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      Come to Case de Kelly for some fabulous salt scrub and the world’s best margaritas!

      Reply
  5. aimee {sixteen fourteen}

    July 23, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Wow…that’s super thoughtful! And that scrub sounds A-MAZING.

    Reply
  6. Bliss

    July 23, 2012 at 9:59 am

    As a guest, I thank you for the TP within plain sight.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      Ut-oh – do you need more than just tp Bliss?!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] A Sort Of Fairytale

    July 23, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Love your bathroom tile! I have those glasses too 🙂
    Your bathroom looks adorable, I want to see more!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      I will show off more of the bathroom – once I clean it!!!!!

      Reply
  8. thistle

    July 23, 2012 at 11:06 am

    That flooring….seriously….if I had tiles like that I would never leave!

    Love the salt scrub recipe!

    🙂 me

    Reply
  9. Meegan

    July 23, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Lovely. Just lovely my dear Kelly!! Very inspiring. Love the salt scrub idea, too.
    Your guests won’t ever want to leave 😉
    Make it a wonderful day!
    Meegan

    Reply
  10. [email protected]

    July 23, 2012 at 11:32 am

    You treat your guests well! I’m coming for a visit next!

    Reply
  11. Revi

    July 23, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Your guests may not want to leave your hospitality! 🙂
    -Revi

    Reply
  12. Ali

    July 23, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Awesome!!!! With treatment like that, your guests may never want to leave 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    July 23, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Fabulous! When can I come? Love the salt scrub…a must make for me!

    Jess

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:23 pm

      Come on over!!

      Reply
  14. Daune | Cottage in the Oaks

    July 23, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Can I come be a guest?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:23 pm

      Name the date – you are welcome any time!

      Reply
  15. lynn

    July 23, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    your little jar and spoon are darling!

    Reply
  16. Vanessa

    July 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    When can I come? 🙂 Sounds like being a guest in your home is quite a treat Kelly and I absolutely love all of your preparations. You are one fabulous hostess with the mostess my friend!
    Vanessa

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 23, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      Right now – what are you waiting for? The guest room is all made up with your name all over it!

      Reply
  17. Linda

    July 24, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Love your cute ideas for the family bath. I have made a scrub similar to that with coconut oil and sea salt with essential oils. I came over from Thistle… Thanks . Now I will drop in at Kleenex hand towels.

    Reply
  18. [email protected] Roam

    July 24, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Dibs on next weekend!!!

    Reply
  19. [email protected]

    July 24, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Great timing on this one for me. Cane’s mom is coming for a visit soon, and I’ve turned my eye toward the bathroom she’ll be using. Great tips here!

    Reply
  20. The House at Bluebird Lane

    July 24, 2012 at 11:58 am

    What a welcoming guest bath….I might just show up and never leave! 🙂 Love all the thoughtful details from the bucket of extras in case your visitor “forgets” something, to the luxurious scrub. Thanks so much for the great ideas!

    Reply
  21. Linda @ it all started with paint

    July 24, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I think I just fell in love with the flooring in your bathroom! Suits you and your home to a “T” … or is that an “E” and a “C” … and I will have to try that lemony scrub!

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  22. Olive Cooper

    July 24, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    You thought of every detail. Love the lemon scrub.

    Reply
  23. Tazas y Cuentos

    July 24, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Oh! Lovely!! I like all the details….Contratulations!
    Besos from Argentina, Silvina

    Reply
  24. [email protected]

    July 24, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    You are truly a hostess with the mostess!…..Love the salt scrub recipe.

    Reply
  25. Honey

    July 25, 2012 at 3:42 am

    So lovely! Thanks for the “recipe”. You TP can holder is so cute!

    Hope you will stop by for my fun giveaway: a glass bottle cheese platter. It’s so unique!

    Reply
    • brenda

      July 25, 2012 at 8:14 pm

      what is your website to go to for the giveaway???? thanks

      Reply
      • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

        July 25, 2012 at 9:09 pm

        Brenda – I donated my spoons for a giveaway done by Fox Hollow Cottage and she already chose a winner.

        Reply
  26. brenda

    July 25, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I love the article the things you have found to put things I love! but..I went to your eyst store and you have nothign there for sale???

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 25, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Hi Brenda – I need to add some new items – the last spoon just sold. I do everything custom so if you want something special stamped, just let me know (you can convo me thru Etsy or reply here). Then I can create a custom reserved order for you in your name.

      Reply
  27. Maureen

    July 25, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Kelly: Love your website. Can you tell me where you got your awesome little glasses? They are so adorable. I am guessing they are vintage though. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 25, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Maureen – they are from Target! I bought them last week so they probably still have them. There’s a whole section of things by “Fred Flair”. Good luck!

      Reply
      • Maureen

        July 26, 2012 at 12:02 pm

        Kelly: Thanks for the fast reply. I will have to run over to Target in my down time and see if they have them. Thanks again.

        Reply
  28. [email protected]

    July 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Wow!!! I love this. I am hosting a Giveaway where you can win a 50 dollar gift card to the store HomeGoods. It would be great if you drop by My Dream Canvas 🙂

    Reply
  29. andrea

    July 27, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    What an adorable set up. I’m lovin those little cups. I saw something like them in some magazine recently, but can’t remember which one, I have so many! Too cute!

    Reply
    • Eva Beaule

      July 29, 2012 at 8:27 am

      Making the scrub tonight! Not for guests however…for someone else. Guess who!

      Reply
  30. Cheyenne

    July 29, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    It would be such a treat to stay at your place. Everything is so stinkin cute! I love those babushka cups!

    Reply
  31. Roeshel

    July 29, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    You’re such a thoughtful hostess, Kelly! Your guests aren’t going to want to leave! 😉

    Reply
  32. Sandy

    July 29, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Wonderful ideals and I can’t wait to try the bath salts. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 30, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Glad you are going to give it a try! You’ll love it!

      Reply
  33. L'Heure Bleue At Home

    July 30, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Your bathroom looks so luxurious, just like being at a spa!

    Reply
  34. Christina at I Gotta Create!

    August 7, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Sounds amazing and I just love that stamped spoon!!! Featuring you on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iGottaCreate
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

    Reply
  35. Virginia

    August 8, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks for the recipe for the salt scrub. Can’t wait to try it! Saw you featured at I Gotta Create. Pinned the scrub!

    Reply
  36. Maureen

    August 9, 2012 at 7:02 am

    Thank you for this wonderful idea. I am planning on homemade Christmas items this year, both because things are tight financially and because I think it is nicer to get something personal, and this scrub will do nicely! I havea other recipe for a lip scrub and I think I will make both for my friends and family.

    I found your lovely blog through a feature on I Gotta Create and am so glad I stopped by. Now I am your newest follower! Thank you again for sharing.

    Reply
  37. Maureen

    August 9, 2012 at 7:07 am

    Quick question I forgot to ask, do you have any idea how long this scrub “keeps” fresh? The ingredients are pretty straightforward but I wonder if it would stay indefinitely? Did you refrigerate it? Thanks for any advice you can provide.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 9, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Hi Maureen – I don’t refrigerate mine and really have no idea how long it will “keep”. From everything I’ve read online, no homemade oil based scrubs say anything about refrigeration. So glad you’re making these as gifts and I love the idea of a lip scrub too! Kelly

      Reply
  38. Karen

    August 14, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Is it really this easy????? I am making a whole bunch!

    Reply
  39. Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

    December 16, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    This is such a great guest gift idea. I hope you won’t mind if I share it in my favorites from the link party post.

    Reply
  40. Naomi

    December 22, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    I think you officially win “Hostess of the Year” with this post! Wow, this is a really great way to quickly spruce up the guest bathroom and make guests feel extra-welcome. Thank you!!

    Reply
  41. lori

    March 4, 2013 at 11:46 am

    how long does the salt scrub stay fresh?

    Reply
  42. Adelina Priddis

    August 29, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I love those glasses!!!

    Reply
  43. Venice Mitchell

    December 23, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Instead of using the Canola oil as an Oil base for any sugar scrubs, try using an Oil that has Health and therapeutic advantages like:
    Olive Oil, Jojoba oil or Grapeseed Oil or even Almond Oil. They are way much better for the skin than the canola.
    Homemade Scrubs are the best to give, I just love them!!!
    Merry Christmas

    Reply

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