Guest Bedroom Makeover

Every January, we try to

address our of list of "honey do's".

We started with the guest bedroom. I could say we are "getting older and wiser", but we started with this room because it has less furniture, less stuff, and wouldn't disrupt our everyday living during the painting process, which lasted 3 days.

Day one - cleaning out, purging, wiping down walls and trim.

Day two - taping off trim, and painting.

Day three - painting, trimming and moving everything back in.

BEFORE

DURING

The color change started with bed linens. I knew the wall color was going to be a calmer and more neutral tan. I want to be able to switch out bed linens and accessories and add pops of color without re-painting the walls. I hope to get at least 4-5 years from this paint color.

AFTER

 Please note "kitty" in this photo. She thinks this is her room, her bed, and her special heart blanket.  When she gets tired of our business, she retires to quiet solitude of her own room.

AFTER

 The antique school desk in the corner

is a great place for guests

to put their suitcase or overnight bag.

AFTER

All the painting supplies came from

Lowes Home Improvement Store.
Valspar Signature Paint - 2 gallons
brush, rollers, paint trays
Sale - Now $5 off a gallon or $20 off 5 gallons


I still have a few more things to finish up in this room.

I am looking forward to some flea market trips

and finding something along our travels.

I found these lamps on clearance at Kirklands for

only $12 each.

I added the ribbon and burlap flowers to give it some of "my" personality (insert giggle here).

The picture above the bed is one we purchased on our honeymoon, thehubs loves it, it is full of happiness. The cowboy was a gift from our daughter, and the storage boxes were purchased on a "girls day out" adventure with dear girlfriends.  When I see, touch, and use these things, I feel happy inside. I will keep them forever.

I love the new whites and neutrals that I am seeing on the web. They bring a calmness, and a serene feeling.  But I need these memories around me. I am so grateful for having little touches of our past around me. 

I just can't pack them away in a closet,

they need to be out, around me,

so I can feel them.

Here is a peek at our next project!

BEFORE

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek into our world.

Linking up with:

Brenda over at Tweak it tuesday #73 over at 

Cozy Little House

http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/

and

Linda over at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2014/01/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no195.html