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Guest Bedroom

3/16/2018

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Before I tackled this room I spent a lot of time on Pinterest pinning pictures of pretty rooms that I liked. There is so much inspiration on Pinterest and whenever I feel stuck or I'm in a decorating slump its my go to, to recharge my decorating battery ;) Once I had a vision in mind I cleared the room and couldn't wait to get started!
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First thing I did was take up the laminate floors to expose the original 100 year old wood floors. They got a fresh coat of white paint as well as the doors and woodwork. Since I wanted to paint the walls white as well I decided to go with a warmer shade to avoid it looking too cold and stark. I believe in mixing different shades of white throughout a room to make it feel warm and welcome. I chose Antique White by Clark and Kensington.
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Once the room and floors were all painted I still didn't have any furniture for the room. Just a queen bed frame. I belong to a local antique and vintage buy and sell Facebook page and as I was scrolling one day I came across this French provincial bedside table and matching headboard up for sale for $80! I couldn't type SOLD! fast enough. A quick little paint job and it is now the perfect addition to this room and adds that French touch that I love so much!  
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This sweet bedding is from the Shabby Chic line at Target. I am in love with the linen blend and sweet crocheted details. 
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I found the crystal chandelier on Amazon and that sweet vintage sconce on Etsy. I already had this floor length mirror that I just propped up against the wall facing the bed. 
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This piece had been in my studio holding my paints since I didn't have a space for it in the house. Well, when I needed a piece to grace this wall I immediately knew this piece would be perfect! I love the unique shape, the pretty details and of course the magic of milk paint to give you that chippy paint look! I filled the shelves with an array of vintage finds I have collected over the years and a sweet photo of my Grandmother as a girl.

Thanks for stopping by and feel to leave a comment as I love to hear from you guys!

xo Rene'
4 Comments
Bobbi
4/15/2018 12:09:10 pm

Your room looks beautiful! All the furniture pieces are perfect!!!

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Rene
4/17/2018 03:43:09 pm

Hi Bobbi,

Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!

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Blanca M. link
4/5/2020 10:09:13 am

Beautiful I love your style!
I just discovered your blog today and I love 💗 it.
You’re very talented. Take care stay safe.
Blessings.

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Maria C link
5/11/2021 12:00:48 pm

Veryy thoughtful blog

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    A South African native now living in the Pacific Northwest. You'll often find her decorating, playing with flowers or tackling a house project with her husband.  She has a passion for French Country style and is  slowly transforming her 1920's cottage with her husband one project at a time. If she's not in the house you'll find her outside puttering around in the garden.

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