Beaux R'eves: Guest Room Re-Do

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Details, Details, Details

I shared my new Guest Room with you last week before I took off for California and Florida.

I wasn't able to get into too much detail at the time so I thought we would revisit the Guest Room

and I will just start at the beginning

and see how far we get.

Let me start off by saying a big THANK YOU for all of the lovely comments on the Before and After!

The majority of the comments centered

around the Bedding

so I guess we should start there.

But before we do let's take another look at the

"Before"

of this room.

It was just "OK".

It was full of leftover furniture and pictures

that had made their way from other parts of the house...

And now let's look at my "Inspiration" photos:

(all from Pinterest)

If you were to ask me what "look" I was trying to achieve, I guess I would have to sum it us as a Romantic, French Country, American Country, Shabby but not too Shabby, with a touch of Equestrian look. Got all that?

Back to the Bedding.

I found this bedspread at Steinmart.

I had been looking at it for quite some time and when it made it into the Clearance section I still debated whether or not

to buy it.

Sometimes I can be so cheap!

I ended up paying $49.00 for it after using a 30% off coupon. The same bedding was in a Horchow catalog picture seen here.

Horchow

The Bedspread did not come with matching Shams so I was on the hunt for something to coordinate.

I ordered these fantastic extra large Shams from Hautelook for $34.99 each. They are 30X30.

I also ordered a double ruffled matching bedskirt just in case I want to change up the look with a different comforter.

Hmmmmm, I have a ton of Euro Sham inserts

but not 30X30.

I wanted a sloppy lived in look to them, so I looked at feather inserts but they were too pricey. (again, I'm really cheap)

I ended up ordering a set of "Down Alternative" inserts from Amazon that were more cost effective.

After all, it is a Guest Room!

The Burlap and white cotton roll pillow was $12.99 at Homegoods.

This sweet little pillow I made out of a pillowcase.

I stenciled it and washed it before I stuffed it.

Truth be told it is still waiting to get it's side stitched up!

I wanted the same ripped edges ruffle effect on the pillow that I had used on my Antropologie "Wandering Pleats" drapes. See tutorial HERE.

The pretty lace sheets were purchased at Tuesday Morning. And that sums up the Bedding.

As you can see there were a million other things that changed in this bedroom. Let's continue on with lighting.

I didn't take a "Before" picture (sometimes I get too impatient and just start the project or I just forget) but it looked something like this:


Home Depot

Just a plain Oil Rubbed Bronze Chandelier that was hanging in our Powder Room. We put it in there a few years ago but the ceilings are so high that I never liked it but didn't have the heart to tell Mr. Beaux that I wanted to replace it. He worked hard one Saturday hanging it for me. I painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White. It came with like a measly 5 crystals but had holes already drilled for many more. I bought extra crystals at Lowes and found crystal chain at Jo Ann's. I looked online for the chain but I was too impatient to wait for it. (Are you seeing a trend here? I am cheap and impatient!) So, basically, I just dolled up the old girl with a lot of jewelry and now she really shines!

Continuing on the subject of Lighting, I also redid this lamp. Here is what it looked like Before:

More ASCP in Old White, and a new lampshade that I bought at Lowe's.

I stenciled onto the lampshade with a stencil that I had lying around. I found all of this trim and material in a bag in my storage area. It is from two houses ago... Pillows I think for the Master Bedroom

Hello Hot Glue Gun!

I think I'll close for now and invite you back for Part Deux.

You can see Part II here!

A Big thank you for all of your kind words about my MIL. She is doing well at home now with lots of family around.

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves

XO Cindy

Sharing with these lovely Blogs:
Newbie Party at Debbie Doo’s Blogging & Blabbing
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Roeshel at DIY Showoff

Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Faded Charm for White Wednesday
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
Judy at DIY by Design for the Winter Blues Party

The Brambleberry Cottage
Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays

From My Front Porch To Yours for Treasure Hunt Thursday
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Diann at The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Jen at Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
The Tablescaper: Seasonal Sunday

Monday, March 5, 2012

Guest Room Reveal

Whew! I'm finally finished with the Guest Room in our Basement!

What a relief!

I have been working very hard this weekend

to complete the whole room.

Of course LIFE got in the way

with an Impromptu 16th Birthday Party

for Miss Beaux

(I want a party, I don't want a party, Umm, by the way Mom I'm having a little get together...)

more on that later.

OK, wait no longer,

HERE IT IS!!!

Let's go back and see the BEFORE.

Big Difference?

I completed so many projects in this room I lost count.

Painting the walls, Painting the Dresser, Sewing the Drapes, Sewing pillows, Recovering the Bench, Recovering the Chair, Putting the Hinges on the Door, Chandelier Redo, Hanging pictures.... it goes on and on.

I will provide more information on all of these later.

I'm exhausted, so let's just look at lots of pictures and get this posted.

I promise this week to go into all of the details! Thank you for coming by to look at the New and Improved Guest Room. I am taking reservations so reserve your date (haha) but just to let you know, the Guest Bathroom is not yet finished!

Until next time,

Beaux R'eves

XO Cindy

Newbie Party at Debbie Doo’s Blogging & Blabbing
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Roeshel at DIY Showoff

The Brambleberry Cottage
Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays

Monday, February 6, 2012

Steamed Milk on the Walls: Guest Room Progress

So, A while back I mentioned the Redo of our Basement Guest Room. Well, with my mom visiting, the progress has been slow, but here is what I've done thus far.

Remember the Inspiration Photo:

And the Before picture:

Here is how it looks today:

New Sheets for the bed.

Walls are Painted.

Steamed Milk SW 7554

Doesn't that sound yummy?

The Bench has been recovered.

(Here is what it looked like before)

Progress is being made!

I'm trying to decide whether to paint the bed-frame or leave it "as is".

Beaux R'eves

XO Cindy

Sharing at:

Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month)
Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Keeping it Simple

Roeshel at DIY Showoff

Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures
Beth at The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Not Just a Housewife
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
Judy at DIY by Design for the Winter Blues Party
Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Faded Charm for White Wednesday

Five Days...5 Ways

The Brambleberry Cottage

Finding Fabulous

Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
From My Front Porch to Yours
Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Diann at The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Jen at Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special

Friday, January 13, 2012

Friday Finds and A Room Re-do

I'm so excited to show you my Friday Finds and share a re-do Before at the same time. I'm still in the middle of preparing for Mom so I only have a minute or two...

I was out doing some bargain hunting for work. I always need a ton of accessories and NOW is the best time to get the good deals! Everything is discounted before the new spring inventory is put out. And believe me they are starting to put it all out there!

From Ballard website

I have been looking for a white Garden Seat FOREVER!!! I just refuse to pay over $100 for one. In the

Ballard Catalog they have them right now for $139.00. Too much for me to pay. So I am at Home Goods yesterday and one of the Gals that works there is wheeling her cart to place new merchandise out and what do I see???

YES!!! I almost had a heart attack when she said it was only $49.00. I couldn't get it in my cart fast enough! Wheeeeeeeee! I think it is prettier than the Ballard one and the price was oh so sweet.

My other finds bring me to my Room Re-Do. I've been collecting items to redo the guest bedroom downstairs in the Basement. I didn't have time to get any of it finished before Mom visits but I am going to make a few changes right now so I wanted to take pictures to show you the REAL Before shots.

I hate showing this picture but it's the real deal. This room is kind of a catch-all for discarded furniture. I mean it looks OK I guess but it's not really saying "I care about my Guests". And then the Silk Plaid Chair got thrown in there and it doesn't match AT ALL!!! It was in my bedroom until we did a mini re-do in there.

Another View: The table had a pitiful tablecloth over it. It's an antique leather inset table that my Mom gave to me a while back.

The Armoire is ancient from when Mr. Beaux and I were first married 29 years ago. See what I mean about discarded furniture?

So, here are my Inspiration Photos: All from Pinterest (where else?)

OK, you get the idea. The room is badly in need of paint and I already have a few Gallons of SW 7555 Patience from a sale that they had for 40% off.

My other Fabulous Friday Find is this Bedspread...

Looks exactly like the one in the first Inspiration Photo right? I had been eying it at Stein Mart for about three weeks and at $75.00 I just couldn't buy it. I went in a few days before Christmas and checked to see if it was still there... I finally decided that it was meant to be and picked it up a little regretfully, as I thought the next time I come to check on it it will be gone. The cute little checkout boy, and I mean boy he looked about 18, reached under the counter and scanned a 30% off coupon and sang out "Merry Christmas"!!! Well Merry Christmas to me indeed! Final price was $49.00! Patience pays off again.

Here are two sweet pillows that I might use. One was $8.00 and the other $12.00. Home Goods and Tuesday Morning I think.

My last item is this A-Dorable print that I picked up in a Consignment shop about a month ago.

So there you have it! My Friday Finds and Room Re-Do in the making. Sorry if this post is a little Rambly I just have a million things on my mind...

Beaux R'eves

XO Cindy

Sharing at:
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Courtney at French Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Diann at The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Rachelle at Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday
Jen at Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
DIY Show Off
Between Naps On the Porch
Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Savvy Southern Style
DIY by Design