Wednesday, March 12, 2014

SMALL CHANGES IN THE GUEST ROOM



I'm making a couple of small changes in the guest room this spring.  I'm hoping our guest will feel so welcomed and pampered.

This room is very tailored and has lots of space for our guests to move about and feel comfortable. So I don't want to clutter it with lots of chotchkies or other things.

So instead of hanging a picture above the bedside table I hung a bulletin board...








I think it will be the perfect place to pin up pictures of our guests and a welcome note and tickets or brochures to local events... or even a little gift!

I love the idea of personalizing it for each guest!









I also hung two tiny watercolor pictures of birds we often see in our yard. A little common house finch and a robin.











I chose the little bird pictures because of the two 3D nest pictures on the other side of the bed.









These little Nest pictures were so easy to make. If you would like to see how I made them click HERE










The bulletin board is empty now.. but won't be for long. We are having family in next weekend and I can't wait to dress it up just for them!

















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39 comments:

  1. Kays KidsMarch 12, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    You are so thoughtful. What a lovely idea.
    Hugs Kay

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  2. loganMarch 12, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Of all the blogs that I read and see daily.....your blog is the most creative with so many How-tos that are gorgeous and very easy! Thanks for getting to the heart of our creative spirits! I always know that YOU will have something to get my mine going. THANKS!

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  3. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    What a lovely guest room Yvonne! The bedding and the colors you chose to use in the room are all so beautiful together and the bulletin board is such a great idea!

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  4. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 12, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I so love that idea Yvonne!...I used to have a blank frame on the bedside and inserted a pic of the guest coming...but I got away from that somehow...so you have inspired me to get back to that . . but then again, love your bulletin board so that you can post things like "on the menu", activities, and quotes of the day...We stayed at a wonderful B&B in California years ago and each day there was a beautiful quote on our bed when we returned for the day.....I have just added another item to my book of "Yvonne's Beautiful Projects and Ideas" ..

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  5. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Very, very pretty Yvonne! I'm curious about the layering of your bedding. What is the order of your layers. Do you have a blanket on top of the flat sheet, and then the white quilt, and if so why both? Or does the white quilt act as the blanket? Also, is that a duvet cover at the foot of the bed or a comforter? May I just say thank you for all your beautiful and informative posts and hope you're feeling better.
    Pam

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 12, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Great questions, Pam! Here is a post... The Making Of A Cozy Guest Bed...that might answer most of your questions: http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/11/the-making-of-cozy-guest-bed.html

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  6. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeMarch 12, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Your guests will feel so welcomed in this lovely room Yvonne! The bulletin board is such a great idea!

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  7. Ricki TreleavenMarch 12, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Lovely. Your idea for the pin board is charming, and your guests will love it, Yvonne!

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  8. mzzbevMarch 12, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    It's beautiful and just by looking at the picture, I would feel very comfy there!

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  9. SuzyMarch 12, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Very pretty, Yvonne. I love the idea of being able to welcome your guests in such a personal way and being able to alert them to local happenings and sights to see!

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  10. Number Fifty-ThreeMarch 12, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Your guest room is gorgeous and very welcoming! I never would have thought to add in a bulletin board but I absolutely love it!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  11. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 12, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Any guest would feel special staying in that room. I love your bulletin board idea!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    ~Yvonne~
    What a lovely guest room, so cozy !
    Love the watercolor bird prints, wish I could do that.
    Have a nice day, and hope you are doing great :)
    Paula
    IN

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  13. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Such a luvly room Yvonne. So cozy and welcoming.
    Happy today.
    hugs, Gee

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  14. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Yvonne:

    Do you recall where you purchased your breakfast in bed tray from? Beautiful room.

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 12, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      Cathy, the bed tray came from our local Pottery Barn Outlet. My guest love it!

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  15. Doreen @ Hymns and VersesMarch 12, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Yvonne,

    You are so creative! I love the changes you made - the bulletin board is such a great idea and the 3d nest pictures are amazing! I think I want to give that a try!

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  16. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 12, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    I would like to BOOK that room, please! I will be a very quiet and helpful guest, I promise!!!!! LOVE the bulletin board idea, did you make it or buy it? That is a GREAT way to welcome guests and make them feel SO special. You are the hostess with the mostest!!!!! XO

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM

      Pinky, you have a standing invitation! The bulletin board came from... can you guess.... HomeGoods!

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  17. KristiMarch 12, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful room! I love everything that you do. Could you tell me where you purchased your bulletin board? I find it hard to find decorative bulletin boards that fit my space and this one would work perfectly in my mudroom.

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 12, 2014 at 11:01 AM

      I got this bulletin board from HomeGoods. Scooped it right up!

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  18. Mary KathrynMarch 12, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    What a GREAT idea!

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  19. Something Nice and PrettyMarch 12, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I think it's a great idea Yvonne...anyone would love to stay there!

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  20. DawnMarch 12, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I agree the pin up board will be perfect with little treasures pinned to it.

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  21. Laura @ duke manor farmMarch 12, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Oh Yvonne. I cant wait to see what goodies u pin up when I come to visit. Thanks in advance for your wonderful hospitality.

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  22. TerriMarch 12, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Love this room.... It absolutely says Welcome... come on in.... get comfortable!! I love the color combinations too... Could you tell me where the duvet/shams came from?? I did read your post but may have missed that portion..... Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!

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  23. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 12, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    So pretty! Love your bedding and the bird prints are charming...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  24. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Wonderful idea and lovely room! I was wondering if your plant on the bedside table is real or faux? If faux, where would be the best place to find realistic ones? Thanks for all you post!

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 12, 2014 at 8:18 PM

      It's faux. I don't always remember to water my upstairs plants.

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  25. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Yvonne, your guest room is beautiful and your guests will feel very welcome. I love all the soothing colours and textures and the great attention to detail.

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  26. Patricia @ ButterYumMarch 12, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    The bulletin board idea is brilliant! Love the calm soothing feel of your guest room. Drooling over that yummy taupe lampshade! Everything looks so warm and inviting - great job!

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  27. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMarch 12, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    This is a beautiful room, Yvonne! Love the colors you've used as well as the bulletin board idea!

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  28. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 12, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    I just love this guest room.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 13, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    What a wonderful idea Yvonne! Your guests will feel so very welcome! Love the bird pictures and nests too...nature is so calming. The bedside table picks up on that idea too. Do you share where you bought that cute table? I would love to know. Your home is lovely indeed!

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  30. CynthiaMarch 13, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    This room is so pretty and very inviting, I would not leave. T he bulletin board is such a great idea. Love that bed!!

    Cynthia

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  31. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Such a pretty room! Any guest would absolutely love staying there!~~Angela

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  32. PatMarch 13, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Yvonne,
    An adorable idea to personalize for your guests, dear one!
    Great way to make them feel welcomed, too!
    I'd love to see another photo of the bullentin board with all the "fixin's" on it!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  33. Oasis in the WoodsMarch 15, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Oops! Forgot to ask you what color paint you have on the bedroom walls?

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  34. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 17, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    The color is Benjamin Moore White Dove.

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