Overflow Bathtubs from Käsch: Anne's Dream Getaway

Wherever was this overflow bathtub from German manufacturer Käsch, when I needed it.

Just this weekend, I was telling one of my infamous Anne stories, this time about drawing a bath at Hong Kong’s Regent Hotel(now an Intercontinental), then forgetting about the water running, until hotel management knocked on my door nearly an hour later.

My negligence caused considerable damage and inconvenience to guests besides myself. Who knows … perhaps this is why Regent sold the hotel.

Luckily, Victoria’s Secret was not charged, because I assure you that the damages far exceeded by already costly mini bar bills.

I don’t believe that the water is actually recycled in the Overflow bathtub, but this bathing creation is a design marvel and ultimate luxury for sensual types like me.

I stand before you naked in my hypocrisy, because I would jump into this Käsch bathtub in an instant, without understanding its “green” properties. In all honesty, I’ve given up many life luxuries the past two years, some on principle and others based on financial economics.

Bubble baths remain a calming, sensual, get-a-way experience for me. If I had the Overflow tub in my living environment, I might never find time to write. If you want to talk to me … I’m in the bathtub.

From Käsch: The Overflow bathtub series is designed in such a way that overflowing water is directed back into the tub which gives the bath the appearance of a natural waterhole. The concept resulted from the wish to combine the aesthetics of nature with the cultic character of bathing, and to give space to the element water in order to allow for all its possibilities. When flowing, it creates reflections in the interplay with light and new experiences associated with its sound. Man’s contact with the element water is intensified. Overflow understands itself as part of a bathing culture intent on naturalness, accentuating both meditative and stimulating elements in the bathroom.

Please, please don’t tell me that this is conspicuous consumption. I want one. I work all the time these days. Please.  A

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