(My Main Guest Bedroom) in progress......

As you see below, I've been working on the main guest bedroom & ever since I wrote about Michelle's bedroom from Rubie Green - I wanted a brighter & sunnier-looking room for my guests! I bought the headboard fabric & my guy helped to upholster it. We painted the walls a bright white by Behr to bring in more light) & it worked! I chose this little side table with mirrored glass & still haven't fully decided what to place on it yet. One thing I am struggling with is what artwork to place (if at all) over the headboard....hmmm. I was thinking of a variety of small frames in clusters, like 5-7 of them. Any ideas?? In the meanwhile - have a HAPPY 4TH of July weekend!

Beautiful Candle holders in the guest bedroom


Royal Vintage typewriter given to me by my guy as a gift.

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49 comments

  1. SO CUTE!
    I'm loving yellow right now!

    B

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  2. looks great! how about a mirror over the bed? I have one over mine and it looks groovy!
    mine is very baroque and painted the color of the walls...
    Loving the yellow! happy holiday to you and yours too!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 03, 2009

    I've neglected the guest bedroom because it's also looked at as the spare room, but it will finally have a guest in it next month. Yours looks beautiful. I really need to get to work on mine

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  4. This is so happy and sunny! Your guests are going to feel so pampered staying there! :)

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  5. I am in love with those fabrics, and that mirrored table !

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  6. The bedroom looks great!

    As for suggestions above the bed, with your side table being mirror glass, having a cluster of different size mirrors in white frames or no frames might work.

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  7. Love your blog very inspiring

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  8. Nice work! The room looks so refreshing, feels so welcoming.

    An idea for artwork is to put a mix of frames with no pictures, like the one you purchased for your portrait illustration couple of weeks ago. Another idea is to paint some portraits, you have a wicked style! Or hang the portraits along with some empty frames.

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  9. Jen! You've outdone yourself. This room is stunning. Your guests will feel so spoilt.

    I do need to have a word with you... You've single handedly made me obsessed with yellow.

    Oh boy!

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  10. Love your new look!! So bright and fresh!

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  11. It looks so nice! The headboard turned out awesome!

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  12. Jennifer, it looks so pretty and light! Wonderful job, and great inspiration. Love Rubie Green. Where did you find your linens? The yellow trellis is gorgeous.

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  13. I like the before AND the after. Great job on both counts.

    I don't think you need to have anything over the bed but if you want something, a asymetrical collection of mirrors would be lovely.

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  14. It's beautiful! Love the yellow, very refreshing.

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  15. Looks great! Love that headboard. I think I would add a mirror with the same finish as the lamp. Great job!

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  16. Oh my what a transformation. White walls are the best and I really love that yellow!

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  17. It's looking fantastic and the white has really made it light. I think some small pieces of art would look great above the headboard or what about one of your paintings?

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  18. the bed looks much happier with that pattern and the yellow! the lighter wall is great too! love the changes=)

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  19. I just love it, so soothing, but still fun.

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  20. Oh, wow...I love it. Those yellow pillow shams and the duvet are so cool. I love every last bit of it.

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  21. I love it..I have been looking for a typewriter like that myself..great work Jen and "Jens Guy".

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  22. Looks so fresh! Reminds me of spring time with the first streaks of sunshine :) What kind of headboard was that to begin with? DIY aswell? Would be great to see a demo on here of projects.
    Hope you had a lovely weekend

    jes x

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  23. this is lovely! i love the yellow pattern. maybe some mirrors with golden frames above the headboard?

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  24. I looooooooooove the knew makeover! Great job!

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  25. I love the room so far! It's so cheery & bright :)

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  26. AnonymousJuly 05, 2009

    Ooooh. Change is good! Looks great.

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  27. loving the yellow. Wonderful.

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  28. I love it, such nice work! You're guests have such a nice and sunshiney place to stay. Beautiful job!

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  29. It's gorgeous. The yellow headboard is my favorite. You def. made a good buy with the fabric, so nice.

    /Anna Caroline
    Design studio 210

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  30. I love your headboard here... So inspiring. THe choice of colour here is always divine!

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  31. super inviting, your guests may not leave!
    love that little side table & the headboard looks fab!

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  32. I love the yellow!!! What a great retreat!

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  33. i love this room! great job so far :) let's see, i think you should do some sort of cool round mirror above the bed...i think a mirror would keep the space open and bright, instead of lots of small frames, which might take away from the cool headboard fabric!

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  34. ALOT OF you have mentioned mirrors or a large mirror over the bed. I like the idea....but am more inclined to place smaller frames. Sometimes i feel hesitant placing a large mirror over someone's head....make sense? ha!
    I am still deciding though...
    Thanks!

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  35. LOVE everything about it! the yellow is so fun!

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  36. I just love it! I am really crazy about white walls, and yellow is such a pleasant and happy color!

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  37. oh it turned out so great!

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  38. It looks great, dear! you did a great job, it looks so sunny and cheerful :) I bet your guests will be happy to stay there :)

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  39. Those yellow cushions are fantastic!

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  40. oh! I am so excited to see the candle holders!! :)

    you are really inspiring, as I am often scared of yellow from some reason. I should take a leap.

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  41. Jennifer, you have, what we call here in Brazil "mãos de fada" or fairy hands. Both, before and after, are beautiful. kisses Lucila

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  42. Wow! It is so pretty. You did a great job!

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  43. looks great!! I hope you have a fabulous day!! Huge hugs!! Britt :-)

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  44. I really like the white walls - so bright and airy... and I love your new pillow shams and blanket! Headboard looks fab too... what an undertaking!

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  45. If you want more than one piece:

    1) a gilt mirror... or just some kind of mirror/s.
    2) larger art work, light in palette. Lots of smaller pieces may end up, even if they're lighter, creating a darker feel. But, um... there's no WAY I qualify as a pro in this.

    I like the yellow diamond pattern.

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  46. Where is that bedding from? I love it!

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  47. Hey MANDY: The bedding is from HOME GOODS... :)

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  48. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009

    How about a bed net? You could even build a valence type thing to go over the bed to hold the curtains/ gauzey material.

    One suggestion, how about a lamp shade like this: http://www.lampsplus.com/Products/Scallop-Bell-Creme-Lamp-Shade-10x16x15-Spider__05950.html
    I think it would look a bit more updated.

    I love the colors you've chosen, it looks good!

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