Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Guest Bedroom and a Party

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        No, I am not having a party, but I have been thinking about it.  I haven’t decided what or when, but for me there is nothing that creates a sense of urgency more than entertaining.

        This particular guest bedroom has been on my “I’ll think about it tomorrow” list for far too long. Knowing that my mother’s dear friend and her daughter were coming over  two weeks ago, ignited an inferno of activity around here.

        I had a blast.

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           I wanted something to hang above the iron bed, but I also didn’t want something heavy enough to decapitate the sleeper below.  I found this at a wonderful store in McAllen called Vida, and I spray painted it white.

IMGP1301My favorite bedding is white, and the spread on this bed is mattelesse.  It ‘makes up’ so well, and it is the perfect spring and summer weight.

        The wall color was first discovered by my friend Aissa; it is Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green.  It needed something soft, and since my favorite choice is always going to be white., I filled the room with white things (most spray painted white).

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          When it still needed something else, I decided to add small touches of pale, dusty purple. I have a pair of these milk glass urns that I got an an auction in Dayton.

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         I am pretending that the dresser is a buffet.

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        One of my all-time favorite things to use is mirrored place mats and sconces.  I ‘borrowed’ my daughter’s sconces, spray painted them white , and used them to add simple balance and faux architectural interest to either side of this painted dresser.

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        After adding white pieces, the room needed more reflective surfaces.  I love how opaque milk glass is , but the wall color seemed opaque, and I like soft sparkle.

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        I hung a Venetian glass mirror in the corner, and I added a Martha Stewart lamp (clearance at K Mart). To give it more importance and scale, I set it on top of a mirrored jewelry box I had.  After adding more dusty purple and milk glass, I added Laurie Anna’s mercury glass birds that I bought at her booth in Canton. As all of blog land knows, her things are wonderful

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        I know it is old school, but my all-time favorite end table in a bedroom is a round table covered with fabric- and I don’t mean the small kind of round table.  This is a piece of plywood I had cut, and it is propped on an old end table.  I covered it with a white tablecloth and a sheer curtain panel that had satin stripes.

        These end tables are tall enough to create the ultimate comfort.  The lamp light is high and is perfect for reading, and because the end table is at mattress level, setting your book and glasses aside doesn’t require gymnastics.     

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        My last task involved a bedroom chair I found at a garage sale in Burton, outside Brenham.  I draped it with a new white, twin size quilted coverlet- tucked it in, and let it puddle on the floor. It so comfortable and soft.

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I am linking to :

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181 comments:

Jo said...

I love the metal art above your bed - it is exactly what I need in my bathrm...now i need to find something similar in OH

Anne Marie said...

Laura! It's BEAUTIFUL!! love those roses in the room with it.....I too joined Faded Charm this week! you are right above me in the list....and I'm sooo glad I stopped by here.....wonderful all white bedroom......and that mirror is so great.

Sandra said...

Oh how pretty! The metal art above the bed looks stunning.
Blessings,
Sandra

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Love the white! Such a beautiful restful space!

Wonderful!

Enjoy!
Cathy

Sandra said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love how you covered the chair. I may bring a chair from my storage building into the house and "borrow' your idea!! Thanks ;-) xoxo

Julie Harward said...

It all looks so nice Laura, Ilove the white...it's very pretty for a guest room! I am working on one too but it won't be as deluxe as this! Come say hi :D

Unknown said...

Thanks for linking up!!

That guest room is so inviting!!

I could just curl up and relax in there right now!!!

Company always brings out the best in us ;)

Anonymous said...

Laura, pure joy looking at that room. Your guests are going to love staying there and will never leave :) I love every single detail.

Thank you so much for linking to Woo Hoo! Wednesday and joining the fun.

LaurieAnna's Vintage Home said...

Wow Laura! Everything is beautiful! What a fantastic job! Thanks for the shout out...those Mercury birds are one of my favorite things we've carried! Too bad they've been discontinued....glad you got yours!

June said...

I LOVE it Laura! Is this where I will stay when I come to visit? It is such a beautiful room! I am so impressed that you even thought about the height of the lamp for ease of reading. That is always a big deal to me too.
hugs

Susan B said...

Your guest room is beautiful! The room looks very comfortable...I love the white. Thank you for sharing it.

Karen said...

Oh my, Laura. Oh my.... As they say in Starr County, "You threw yourself!"
Karen
Ladybug Creek

donna baker said...

Okay, you convinced me. I'll come.

Kat said...

This is gorgeous Laura. You might need to start taking reservations after posting this :) Love the dusty purple accents, just lovely. And the bedding is beautiful. I chose something similar when we redid Cait's room, and I love it. Kathy

Theresa said...

Oh Laura, I am packing my suitcase and headed that way:) I love the beauty hanging over the bed and the touch of lavender! Have a blessed day my friend!

trash talk said...

If you have a party, can I stay over...in that room?
I'm old school too. There are just some things I won't let go of...like little round tables with cloths. (Psst...don't tell anyone...I still love grapevine wrapped around everything!)
Matelasse'...my favorite! BTW...the roses? 2die4!
Debbie

Stacey said...

Laura, that is one gorgeous room. Are the walls a pale green? I love that combo with the dusty purple and the mercury glass. Now to us it seems like you pulled that together in a heartbeat but I bet you went back and forth to many stores. It's lovely for your guests!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

That guest room is beautiful, serene, and inviting. Any guest would be quite comfortable.

Dixie said...

Laura... the guest room is kjust delightful! I know any quest would feel welcome and cozy all curled up in the chair reading their favorite romance novel... mmmmmmmm....

hugs. Dixie

Deb said...

Very nice guest room..I bet your guests don't want to leave...

Nocona said...

Very relaxing and peaceful room. When can I come stay? LOL

KimMalk said...

Stopping by from BB. This looks so inviting, you did a wonderful job! Those tables are only "old school" if you haven't updated the fabrics from say, 1985 ;).

Anne Lorys said...

Hi Laura!
Check your e-mail!

Your bedroom looks like an oasis, just lovely.
LOVE those darling birds from Laurie Anna, great find!

Anne

Lisa said...

Your guest room is so beautiful! Your Mom's friend and her daughter will feel like they're at a spa! Great job!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

What a pretty room. I love those shades of green and purple together.

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

So pretty! My home used to have those same shades of green and purple together! Love to see them again, thanks!!

Nola said...

Your room is beautiful! I love using coverlets over chairs and sofas, too; pretty and practical.

Nancy's Notes said...

Oh was a fabulous bedroom! I love the awesome white, so crisp looking, so inviting!

Nancy

Marigene said...

Beautiful room, Laura...the metal sculpture above the bed is a very nice addition.

Tammy @BeatriceBanks said...

So soft and serene! I'd love to be a guest in this bedroom!

Carolyn said...

I love white and the room looks so restful and serene! I love all the details you have added! I especially like the metal art...I love metal art but have never seen it in white! Very pretty! I also like the chair draped in white and puddling...I sold a chair that would have been perfect to do that to in a yard sale 2 yrs ago...darn!
Hugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
P.S. Thank you for visiting and commenting! :)

Emily {Frilly Details} said...

What a gorgeous room! I love all the beautiful details. Great job!

Pondside said...

What an inspiring post! I have a guest room to do over before the 23rd of May. I've been thinking of white - and I love yours, so may just go ahead with it. Thanks!

cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.com said...

Love what you have done with the room. I always love milk glass.

hugs
cindy@stitches

Robyn said...

All I can say is wow! I love the white. I have a milk glass collection that I bet you'd love to see. I have several vintage pieces. Maybe I'll post about them one day...you just gave me some inspiration! Cool! God bless you, Robyn

Sharon@Sharon at Home said...

Your guests are never going to leave. What a beautiful room ...I love the wall colour and the little touch of purple. Really pretty room.

Blondie's Journal said...

You are living up to your blog name!! I love the room, Laura. Everything is so soft and pretty! The chair looks like a wonderful place to curl up and read. Perfect guest room!

xoxo
Jane

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said...

i think your guest bedroom looks so welcoming. I think it is pretty, and the dusty roses and mirrored touches make it so elegant.
I like the piece above the bed too.
very pretty!

Lea @ CiCis Corner said...

Now, I am so impressed and feel like I just looked through a Victorian Home Magazine. How lovely! Thanks for stopping by today and do hope you'll be back. I'll definitely be stopping back by. Blessings to you!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Laura,
Luv your WHITE guest room...that piece looks just right over the headboard. WW is going good...a little slow...but losing! Hope you have a great week:)

Blessings,
Linda

Texas Junque Slinger said...

I know your guests will love it.... It is beautiful....

Effie

Miss Gracie's House said...

What a loely room...love the green with a touch of purple...makes the white just pop!
Rene

Anonymous said...

Your guest will be certainly to enjoy staying in this room! Thank you for linking to the Boardalk Bragfest!

Debbie said...

I really love this room. The dusting of pale purple in the form of flowers is just perfect to set off the rest of the room. I would feel completely relaxed in here.

René said...

What a lovely space! I love to see white with little touches of color.

Cheryl ~ ZanyMayd said...

What a Beautiful & Comfy Room ~ perfect for a nice Long Nap....

Vicky said...

found you through the "Shop your House" party! LOVE the chair. You've given me some inspiration for a dated old COMFORTABLE recliner! I hate to use it in my room, but if I did THIS with it, WOW! Thanks for the idea!!

Vicky @ sleeping in an unmade bed
http://sleepinginanunmadebed.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-obsessed-wth-afters.html

Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!} said...

What is SO weird is, that I have that same exact scrolly wall thingy above each of the beds in my guest room (I have two twin beds in there). And the scrolly thingy was an ugly brown till I spray painted it Heirloom white.
I saw your link at Dirty hands, Beautiful Life and thought, "Hey! I have that scroll, too! What has she got going on in HER guest room?"
I like the addition of all the reflective surfaces in your room- this is what my guest room lacks--love the mirror placemat idea- thanks for the inspiration!
Nice to meet you!

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