Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Inside my House Part 1- Guest Room

I have already posted about the exterior of my home so I thought that now I would offer a glimpse inside! Our house is a 1923 Craftsman Bungalow located in a historic district. We have been featured in our community's annual home tour twice in the 8 years we have lived here! One of the favorite rooms in our house is our guest bedrooom.  I have done it in a cottage style using mostly garage sale finds and other things I have picked up in thrift stores or antique shops.







 I have used Wicker chairs for the seating area that I picked up on sale at Pier 1.  The white iron bed was a garage sale find over 25 years ago for $30!! I made the pillows and table cloth -it is actually covering a yellow pottery barn table a garage sale find for $15!! The window treatment is a tablecolth draped over a white pole type rod. The lace curtained entryway is the "dressing room" - more on that later!

Now for some of the accessories in the room :








The little purple shelf has some fun teacups and some bird eggs.  I found the chandalier at a yard sale for $5 and had the hubby rewire it and I covered the mini shades. The wicker chairs sign was a bargain I picked up at work ( I work on a store with a ton of home accessories- LUCKY ME!!) The clock was a thrift store find and the wicker frame and postcard I picked up at a yard sale and redid.  And last but not least, the wicker planter was also a yard sale find and the geraninums were an end of summer closeout at work!!


This is inside the dressing room area- I know the ugly dresser needs to be painted! It will when the weather gets warmer.  This area also has a wicker chair, a coat rack, mirror, and a small wicker coffee table used as a luggage rack.




This vanity table was a Christmas gift from my husband years ago.  I still sit here every morning to do my makeup!!
Some info you also might be intersted in:

The purple floral fabric used inthe room is "Sweet Violets" by Waverly.  It is discontinued but you may find some around.

The green paint is Willow #wv34008 from Waverly Home Classics at Lowe's.

I hope you enjoyed looking inside my guest room.  I would love to hear your comments!!

Kari




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31 comments:

  1. MarianneApril 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Such a pretty room you have created. I just love the mirrors over the bed and the colors are so relaxing!
    Marianne :)

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  2. DebbiedoosApril 3, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    This room is so sweet and relaxing! Thanks for sharing it at my newbie party.

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  3. Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.comApril 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Wow! What a lovely guest room! I love the cottage feel. I am surprised your guests leave - I think I would move in. Thanks for sharing how you made all your bargains into a beautiful setting!
    Found you at Debb's Newbie Party and happy to be your latest follower.

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  4. VictoriaApril 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous room that is!!! I love everything! Your wicker chairs are lovely:)

    Stopped by from Debbie's newbie party and am now following you:)

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  5. Luxy LivingApril 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    So pretty!

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  6. Gypsy HeartApril 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Very nice! Looks very welcoming and relaxing. I stopped by from Debbiedoo's and glad I did.

    Have a great week ~
    Pat

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  7. Jem April 4, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Your room is beautifully done, Kari. The mirrors above the bed are such a chic touch and I love the shutters used as a little screen on top of the dressers! :-)

    Popped over from Debbies and followed :-)

    Jem xXx

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  8. DaniellaApril 4, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Gorgeous! I can see why you have been picked for tthe home tour!
    xxDaniella

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  9. emilysnanApril 4, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    hiya , gorgeous room and i love the mirrors over the bed too , really sweet and romantic feel to the room and like someone said before me i would not want to leave
    tfs
    xmaggiex

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  10. La Vie QuotidienneApril 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    How pretty this is! Lovely, soft colors and you added some very cleaver accents. This use of shutters is so cleaver and so is the pulled-back curtain. Charming.

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  11. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyApril 4, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Your guestroom is so pleasant! In two months I'm turning a bedroom into a guestroom and I'm so excited. I only hope I can pull of the serenity that you did. Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  12. JanetApril 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    What a darling room. The colors are very soothing. Love the light fixture. You definitely have the decorators touch. I found you at Debbiedoos newbie party and am your newest follower. Check out my blog and you can follow me too!!! Janet

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  13. OliviaApril 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Hello! I find this room to be charming and just delightful! I am a new fan.
    hugs,
    Olivia

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  14. ArabellaApril 4, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    What a lovely home you have ~ just gorgeous! I'm a new follower dropping by from Show Off Your Cottage Monday. I hope you can pop over and say hi sometime: http://SallyLeeByTheSea.com

    Have a lovely week!!

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  15. Blessed SerendipityApril 5, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    What a pretty room. I'm sure your guests won't want to leave.

    Danielle

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  16. michelle@decorandthedogApril 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    This room is adorable!!

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  17. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}April 5, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Saying hi from WUW :)
    Now that is a guest room I would not want to leave! Great job looks really welcoming

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  18. Blue Ridge Altered ArtApril 6, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Such an inviting room. You might have a hard time getting your guests to leave!!! ~~Sherry~~

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  19. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a beautiful room!!!

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  20. stefanieApril 6, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    oh, what a sweet room!!!!

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  21. KimApril 6, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    What a delightful room - I love everything about it!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  22. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Found you over a Cindy's not sure why I didn't see you at Debbie's sorry I am now your newest follower love everything in this room. glad I found you where in MI are You? have a good night

    Pattie

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  23. KariApril 8, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Pattie,

    I live in SW Michigan- not too far from Grand Rapids. Thanks for your nice comments!!

    Kari

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  24. d e l i g h tApril 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Hello, found you on the home tour. Your home is lovely...beautiful color scheme. I am your newest follower.
    Linda

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  25. PamApril 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful.....I love purple and I love the way you used it in this room.

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  26. Cassie BustamanteApril 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    this is such a sweet and gardeny room! makes me long for a spot of tea in the garden!

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  27. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Kari! Love this pretty comfy room. Looks so fresh and ready for springtime.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  28. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    What an absolutely sweet and welcoming guest room!

    Love your use of colors and textures. t looks like the sunlight just pours into this space in the morning. You've done a great job with this room

    So glad I stopped in tonight.

    Cori
    Starview Sonnet

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  29. GLENDA CHILDERSApril 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Just popping over from Poppies at Play. Love seeing your beautiful place without having to leave mine.
    Thanks for the tour.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Gg - Notes on the Journey
    #3 (Kitchen tour from my vintage Chicago apartment)

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  30. The Cheese MakersApril 12, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I love it! I want to come and stay!! So welcoming! Love the "wicker chairs" sign! Thanks for linking!


    Andy
    Poppies at Play

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  31. StruanApril 20, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Hi :)

    I love your blog, the photo's of your home are beautiful :) I love the mirrors above your guset bed! That is so clever! You have inspired me to do something similar as I have a large round bevelled edge art deco mirror - I thought I would put it on the wall with a ribbon attached - beautiful! I am now following you :) I've just started a blog, hope you like it you have given me inspiration on how I can develop mine, best wishes, Struan @ http://thecuriouserandcuriouser.blogspot.com/

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