Β “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness”
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Don’t you look forward to a little get away? Β I always love it when I arrive somewhere and it feels inviting! Β Whether it be a fabulous resort or someone’s home, the atmosphere can just announce “Welcome-we have been expecting you!!!” Β We all have overnight guests in our homes at some time or the other…so, how do we extend a warm welcome and make them feel comfortableΒ during their time with us?Β I have often read that you should sleep in your guest room(s) to make sure that everything is inviting and that all the creature comforts have been provided!Β This guest room is small with only a twin bed, but there is a large writing desk and chair that provides a great place to read and relax! Β Come take a look…we invite you to be our guest!!Β Β What guest would not love being served breakfast in bed!! The twin bed is an antique with a rich patina and is outfitted with a custom canopy.Β I have a love of fabric and have used different patterns and textures in this guest room!Β Β The floral fabric is the primary one with a peach stripe as a secondary!Β Solids, plaids, animal prints, and a touch of toile add rich layers to the sage colored walls! Β The large neck roll pillow is great for your feet or for propping your neck while reading!Β The top of the duvet is a Schumacher floral fabric and the underside is a peach stripe with a fluffy down comforter inside! Β A light breakfast of coffee and a blueberry muffin is served on a wicker tray along with the morning paper and a current magazine for leisurely reading! Β I love to fill a basket with water, fruit, chocolate, shortbread cookies, and chips, in case our guest gets the late night munchies! Β A scented candle is always a nice touch in a guest room!Β Books are stacked on the desk for reading or just thumbing through! Β The old hand-painted tool box contains a sewing kit and a few items that a guest might need.Β I like to furnish toiletry items-we all need a little pampering, occasionally! Β Β A small florentine tray holds soap, bath salts, and hair products!Β Β Fresh flowers say you are special and we are glad you have come!Β A magnolia bloom welcomes our guest!Β Β Three travel books and a book by a Pulitzer Prize winning author that is a professor at the University of Alabama provide reading for a guest that might have a longer stay! The writing desk has a distressed top and a beautiful antique finish.Β The sheep painting offers a calm and serene scene!
Β A floral needlepoint pillow contrasts with the velvet animal printΒ on the chair!Β Have you noticed I like color and pattern?!Β This room is definitely a feminine space! Β How do you welcome an overnight guest?
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Alice says
Move over, I’m on my way and just so you’ll be ready, it will be an extended stay.
Love , love, love it.
Pam Richardson says
Thank you Alice ! I am ready for extended stays!?
Kathy says
Hello Pam, your guest bedroom is beautifully decorated to welcome a guest – love all the extra special things you’ve done to make your guest comfortable. I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Pam Richardson says
Thank you, Kathy! I will look forward to the feature! Blessings, Pam
Kim says
Wow, Pam! What a load of inspiration you have here! OK. I’m so convinced my next room for attention is the guest room. Yours is so lovely and inviting. I want my guests to feel that way, too! Thanks again for sharing your lovely home and talent. Blessings, my friend~
Pam Richardson says
Kim, thank you for your sweet words! You are such an encourager on your blog! Hope your Thursday is overflowing with the joy of the Lord, sweet friend! Pam
Stephanie says
I would LOVE to be your guest, Pam! My, what an inviting room π Thank for the inspiration, my friend. Enjoy your day!
Pam Richardson says
Stephanie, thank you for such sweet words! It would be my pleasure to welcome you as a guest! Have a joy-filled Thursday, sweet friend!
Nancy Brantley says
Love, Love this room. It is so welcome for guest….you have everything one needs. You have such great decorating talent. Gorgeous!!!
Pam Richardson says
Nancy, thank you for your sweet comments. I enjoy semi-retirement as a decorator. Hope your Thursday is joy-filled! Pam
Jill Roberts says
I have a guest room with a guest bath attached to it and both are a blank space right now… My oldest son is bringing a friend home at the end of summer for a couple of days so I must get busy!! ;o) These are great ideas to get me started and looking around at what I have that I can work with! LOVE adding the toiletries and snack basket with water bottles! Love life with you, Pam! π
Pam Richardson says
Sweet Jill, I love your gracious words! Thank you for sharing everyday living with me! Love and hugs!β€οΈ
Valerie Roberts says
Stunning room and bed. You have paid much attention to all the beautiful details.
Pam Richardson says
Thank you Valerie! I love details! Wishing you a joy-filled weekend! Blessings, Pam
Pam says
A lovely place to stay with all the thoughtful touches! The bedding is meant for beauty and comfort! Have a great week!
Pam
Pam Richardson says
Pam, thank you for reading and commenting! Wishing you a great weekend! Blessings, Pam
Nancy says
What a delightful room, it’s one that would be perfect for kings and queens! I love the romance of it all! Love the details…
Pam Richardson says
Nancy, your gracious words are encouraging!! Thank you! Have a joy-filled weekend! Pam
Kim says
I love this room and any guest would feel very pampered!
Pam Richardson says
Thank you, Kim! I really appreciate you commenting! Have a splendid weekend! Blessings, Pam
Marigene says
Your guests will feel pampered staying in this beautiful room. Love the sheep painting…they are my favorite animals.
Pam Richardson says
Thanks so much, Marigene! I love the sheep, also! Blessings, Pam
Bev says
Great idea and this looks so lovely and inviting!
Pam Richardson says
Bev, thank you for taking time to comment! Blessings, Pam
Karen @ Karen's up on the Hill says
I LOVE how you mix prints and colors! It’s such a skill.
I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Monday-Thursday link party Something to Talk About!
Have a great week
Karen
Pam Richardson says
Thank you, Karen! I joined your party! Blessings, Pam
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
This is absolutely stunning. I would be a very happy guest in this room. I can’t wait to feature you next week. Thanks for linking to Inspire Me.
Pam Richardson says
Marty, thanks so much! I love sharing on your party and looking forward to the feature! Have a joy-filled Tuesday! Thanks again!!
Martina says
Making my reservations today!! GORGEOUS!!
Pam Richardson says
Thank you Martina! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Pam
janetlea62 says
I love your decorating Pam! You use a lot of color and pattern and I just love it! There aren’t many of us online that seem to go for that now so I really enjoy seeing it when I can. Keep up the beautiful work!!
Pam Richardson says
Jan, thank you and you are exactly right. We are few and far between in the blogging world. But I have always loved color and I have to stay true to myself! Love your blog! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Pam
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Pam, It is a beautiful room and I bet you have a hard time getting guest to leave. Thank you for joining the Share Your Style party!
Hugs,
Sherry
Pam Richardson says
Sherry, thank you for taking time to comment and for the party! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Pam
Conniecrafter says
Beautiful room and lovely touches, anyone would be happy to stay here!
Pam Richardson says
Connie, thanks so much for taking time to comment! Have a happy Memorial Day weekend! Pam
Linda Hilligoss says
I’ve never seen you’r blog before and happened on it while enjoying my morning coffee, absolutely love the guest bedroom. It seems as just my style of decorating. Fabulous job, love everything, so beautifully put together. Will definitely be here checking your great taste. Thanks, so inspiring!
Pam Richardson says
Linda, I am so glad you found my blog and it is so nice to meet you! Hope you visit often! I post 4 blogs per week! Have a happy Memorial Day weekend! Blessings, Pam
Brooke says
Beautiful! Would love to stay in that room. Probably stay too long.
Pam Richardson says
Thank you, Brooke for taking time to comment! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Karen @ Karen's up on the Hill says
Pam, thank you for joining Something to Talk About this week! You are one of my 2 features for Monday! I hope you will join me each week!
Have a wonderful Holoday!
Karen
Pam Richardson says
Karen, thanks so much for the feature and for the opportunity to share on your lovely party! Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Pam
Jann Olson says
Pam, this is a gorgeous room! I too love color and texture. The fabrics you have used are beautiful and I love the sheep painting! Who wouldn’t feel welcome in this room? Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Pam Richardson says
Jann, thanks for your gracious comments! Have a wonderful Memorial Day! Pam
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
Pam, what a wonderful spot! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/05/anything-blue-friday-week-83.html Hope to see you again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Pam Richardson says
Kathryn, thank you for the lovely feature and for the opportunity to share! Blessings, Pam
Sarah's Attic of Treasures and Our Neck Of The Woods says
OH My Goodness. I am in awe of that room. All of the goodies. I really enjoyed this. for someone who seldom gets more than a few miles from home….Thank you.
Pam Richardson says
Thank you, Sarah for your gracious comments and for sharing! Hope your week is love and blessings! Pam
Sarah's Attic of Treasures and Our Neck Of The Woods says
Reblogged this on Sarah's Attic Of Treasures and Our Neck Of The Woods and commented:
I am in awe of this room.
Tara @ Lehman lane says
What a beautiful guest bedroom!!!
Pam Richardson says
Thank you, Tara for taking time to comment! Wishing you a lovely week! Blessings, Pam
bj says
There’s not a Bed and Breakfast anywhere that offers beauty and thoughtfulness as your beautiful room. What an awesome job you’ve done here. I. LOVE. IT…..:)…and I love pattern, color and texture, too. π
Pam Richardson says
Oh, what sweet comments and thanks so much. Enjoy knowing that others like color and pattern as much as I do! Blessings, Pam
msredo says
I love your guest room, and I love Rick Bragg – the summer I discovered his books, I read straight through every one of them and longed for more. Alas, all we get now is the back page of Southern Living, but it’s delightful every month! I love your blog, love all the color and beautiful pictures.
Mary
Pam Richardson says
Mary, thanks for your wonderful comments! Rick Bragg grew up about 30 minutes from where I live and I love the honesty of his writing. I read the back page of SL first every month! Have a great weekend!
Peter says
The guest room looks so cosy. I want to be your guest!!!
Pam Richardson says
Thanks so much, Peter! Happy Monday!