{"id":35962,"date":"2017-07-16T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T23:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=35962"},"modified":"2017-07-17T05:41:03","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T10:41:03","slug":"refreshing-the-guest-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=35962","title":{"rendered":"Refreshing the Guest Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was getting our guest room ready for our latest overnight guests, I decided it was looking a little tired.\u00a0 I thought maybe it was the paint, but in has only been on the wall for less than two years.\u00a0 After thinking about it for a while, I decided that it was the art and the bedspread.\u00a0 The plain white bedspread that was in there before just wasn’t working for me anymore.\u00a0 Our guest room has a pine headboard on the bed, a pine table, and pine cabinet from an old hardware store. There’s a blue night stand<\/a> that adds some color to the furniture department.\u00a0 However, I needed to add some more color, and I did not want to paint any other pieces of furniture.\u00a0 I like just one painted piece in a room.\u00a0 So, I decided that refreshing the guest room would happen by purchasing a new bedspread and adding some plates to the wall.<\/p>\n

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I searched and searched for a bedspread but just couldn’t find one that spoke to me.\u00a0 Then I read on another blog that a duvet cover makes a great summertime bedspread.\u00a0 Without<\/span> the heaviness of the down comforter on the inside, it is a nice weight that works well for a light and airy look.\u00a0 The bed skirt is creamier than the spread, but there seems to be more of a contrast in the photos than is noticeable in real life.<\/p>\n

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I started looking on line and found this one<\/a>.\u00a0 I was hoping for a soft floral to give the room a somewhat English country look.\u00a0 The pine pieces in there look very English country to me, and a toile-like spread would continue that theme.\u00a0 So, I ordered two shams and a throw, and as soon as they arrived, I ironed them and put them on the bed.<\/p>\n

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That addition to the room was just what it needed.\u00a0 Although the plates are a temporary fix till I find some art that I like, I think the room looks great now.<\/p>\n

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I moved the blue wicker rocker to our refreshed sun room (come back Wednesday to see it) and brought in a chair<\/a> that had been in our master bedroom.\u00a0 It’s always fun to shop the house and do some free redecorating.<\/p>\n

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\"Guest<\/p>\n

You probably recognize my favorite tray<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Here’s another angle that you don’t see very often.<\/p>\n

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I always thought the television is in the place that would be a perfect spot for changing diapers on a grandchild.\u00a0 The television is going to get moved out soon.<\/p>\n

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This is how the room looked before.<\/p>\n

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Now, the room is all set for our next round of company.\u00a0 I hope they find the room as cozy and inviting as I do.<\/p>\n

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Take care.<\/p>\n

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