The Pampered Guest

And just like that...

.

I am happy it's Monday! I know that so many of you dislike Mondays, so don't worry, Tuesday will be here before you know it. I have a 'no laundry on Monday' policy and I usually don't cook

very often

on Monday, either. See why I like Mondays? You may borrow that

...

you're welcome!

 As I told you, Friday, I loved hearing

Dean Farris

talk about

'The Pampered Guest'

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Dean recommends the following; using this Givenchy guest room as an example...

Bunny Mellon Guest Room by Givenchy

wallpaper

shows your guests that you care. Reading lamps, scented candles, and additional seating help create a luxurious layered room. 

Amanda Nisbet

Blackout shades, fresh flowers, and an extra blanket are details your guests will appreciate.

Frances Herrera

A desk with stationary and a place for a laptop is practical and thoughtful. 

Show the sheets! And have them pressed!

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The most important question to ask yourself when creating a pampered guest room is, 'How long do you want them to stay?'

I know I would love to stay in a guest room with this much thought. What do you like to do for your guests?

Bedroom Frustrations!

My master bedroom is in desperate need of make-over. I have pinned, stalked and scoured...I'm lost. I would say the problem is narrowing the project down to a color palate. I like too many, and can't commit. This time, I went across the pond and found images at House to Home.

If you were starting from almost scratch...what would you pick for you bedroom?

Stalking My Friend's New Bedding

My friend is looking for new bedding. She likes the colors burgundy-red with a touch of golden hues. Something like this

It's pretty. However, I think she should go with something lighter. Her room does not have a lot of natural light and can feel dark at times. I think she should go with something more like this

It has the golden and red tones in it, but it has a lighter feel to it.


All of this contemplating made me wonder... is possible to find the "cross-over" style where my friend's taste meets mine?

Look, she's a New Yorker, and she is going to do what she wants....I just thought this would be a fun challenge.

Here are pictures I think satisfy both our styles



Pottery Barn Bedding


I wonder what she will think? I will probably be wondering for quite some time....she doesn't read my blog!


What do you think?