This summer I started to take Danny's bedroom apart, after all, he is 24. He visits but doesn't stay. I remembered to take some pictures after I began emptying the bookcases. His room had become a place to put things that I didn't know where to keep. Or if I should keep.
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| T'was a mess. |
When I decided to make Danny's room the guest room, my goal was to use what I had in the house. To use soft, neutral colors and make the room cozy. I painted the walls and the trim and then started walking around the house looking for furniture, accessories and bedding. I like the challenge of a low or no budget. Reduce, Reuse and Rycycle, my favorite way to be green.
The dresser was a changing table when the boys were babies, then it was black and in the master bedroom. Now it's white and looks fresh. The lamp is one I bought at an estate sale when I was single and furnishing my first apartment. The burlap shade was from a Target end cap. The cream afghans were made by my Grandma Vander Haak and my Aunt Tywla.
I wanted a lot of texture and layers in the room.
Hubby and I found the bark cloth vintage curtains at the Anacortes Shipwreak Days for $3, there are shades underneath the valances. The little wicker suitcase belonged to Millie Bear, a dear friend, who has since passed on. My sis, Kathi bought it at a fund raising auction and then gave it to me. MB is stenciled on the case. I love it. There is a green suitcase under the dresser too.
The stitchery I found at a garage sale. The arch on the end reminds me of the Stone House.
The letters spelling 'Be My Guest' were so much fun for me to make. I painted, used mod podge, paper, fabric, buttons, vintage maps and lace. I sanded the edges. And aside from the letters I used things I had around the house, in my scrapping supplies.
I had the Eiffel Tower lamp and the shade is covered with squares and hearts cut from a French dictionary. I added a few pale green crystals. The nightstand was gold and came from the sitting room. It just needed a fresh coat of paint.
The quilt is from a garage sale via Pottery Barn. The comforter, I had and the crocheted lace trimmed pillowcases are from my aunt. I think my Grandma Dykstra made them. I bought new pillows and sheets.
I'd like to replace the bookshelf but I am running out of time before Christmas so I added a poster and some other items to hide it a bit. I plan to add soft towels, bottled water, snacks and some Christmas decorations. The Christmas decorations I plan to use involve fresh greens and some soft pink, blue and gold shiney brites.
The little magazine rack also came from Shipwreck Days this summer, a fun day for Hubby and me. The chair was in my carport, unbeknowst to me. Remember that ugly story? The slipcover came from Pier One off the clearance for $9.98. The chair rocks, literally.
I have a great antique headboard but it has to wait until after Christmas. It needs some major work. I still need a soft rug and a luggage rack.
Danny called yesterday, he and Jessica will be here on December 19. So, the room is ready for Jessica, its first guest. I can hardly wait!
