Welcome to the second edition of Home Tour Tuesday. And welcome to our guest bedroom. This is where I’ve been sleeping for the past six weeks. Our master bedroom is on the second floor andhappens to be the only room on the second floor, and because I can’t climb the stairs for a few more weeks, I’m staying in the guest room. It’s extra nice because it makes the middle of the night walk to Hudson’s room a lot shorter!
I love this room because it’s so white and clean.
I had a twin bed all through college and my parents bought this bed for me when I was in graduate school. I love the white upholstered headboard and the matching duvet cover. The duvet cover and the euro shams have this light sea grass piping. The euro shams have a touch of green in them, but that’s the only color on the bed. I chose green silk curtains to add just a touch of color and to help keep the light out in the mornings.
The chest of drawers was also mine in college and grad school. It wasn’t purchased from a children’s store, but I recently saw it the other day on Posh Tots.
yes, I have silk flowers in there and I loathe silk flowers.
My summer reading list is stacked on top in addition to some of my favorite magazines and some wedding photos. I think it’s really important to keep a good variety of magazines in your guest bedroom so your guests have some night time reading material. It’s also important to have lamps on both sides of the bed so they can read in bed and control their lighting from a comfortable position. That’s my Chicago snow globe from Saks that my brother gave me when I was in high school. I also have one of NYC, but Chicago is my favorite city, so I love that I see it every night before bed when I sleep in the guest room.
The desk near the window (that we use as a bedside table) is weathered and unfinished. It was my brother’s and I just loved it, so it was his wedding gift to us. He’s so sweet.
The chair in the corner was my parents’ and it has been recovered a few times. I’m thinking of recovering it again when I find some spare dollars lying around the house.
And that’s Fiona, my shadow.
My absolute favorite part about this room is the giant rose print on the wall. It’s so romantic and soothing. This room has a little bit of personality, but it’s neutral enough for guests and sometimes feels like a hotel to me.
Very pretty! Your guests are lucky to have such a wonderful room to relax in while they visit. I love how there is a nice mix of textures and colors but everything blends together. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Love it! Our master is all white and I love the clean feeling. However, it’s not the easiest to KEEP clean. I’m thinking of getting a patterned duvet for winter and using the white in the summer.
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Very pretty! It does remind me of a cozy hotel or a bed and breakfast…but in a good way!
I love white bedding! I bet your guests love staying in this room. It looks very comfy and inviting!
What a beautiful room! I love the rose painting and the mixture of green and white! Thanks for sharing!
I love the rose print on the wall and the white bedding! We’re looking into new bedding and I’m afraid we won’t be able to do white (our cat likes the guest bed and her fur is dark. White might be too difficult to clean.) So pretty, though!!
Beautiful! I love it! As a guest, I would feel wondefully welcome staying in this room. You’ve gone above and beyond just decor, and into inviting and warm and welcoming. You can re-decorate my rooms! ;o)
So beautiful Erin. You really do have wonderful taste! Is that a water view from your guest bedroom window or am I seeing things?? If that is water I am even more jealous!! Could you write a post about how you guys found your dream house? How long it took, what you love about it, etc?!
I love the luggage stand you have in that room – is it an antique? I have been looking for one of those for our guest room/office – doing the home tour is a great idea – I might just do this with my Condo one day when it’s not a total wreck! 🙂
Your guest room is huge! I’m jealous, I love the bedding and headboard. You’ve done a fabulous job. I’d love to be a guest in that room. 😉
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Great room and I love all the thoughtful touches (magazines, lighting, luggage rack, etc.) You are quite the hostess!
You said there is just one room upstairs, but is there a bathroom up there? I had a bungalow and was all set with the nursery downstairs and my bedroom upstairs, but once the baby was born I just couldn’t bear to be on a seperate floor, so we moved downstairs. Then I had a 2nd boy, so we just put the two boys in the larger room upstairs so they could share. Also, I found I really wanted to be on the same floor as the bathroom, esp during that 2nd pregnancy.
Very cute guest room. The white bedspread in our guest room didn’t work out so well with the dogs, but I still think nothing looks more relaxing! You’ve done a great job in there!
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Absolutely gorgeous! When I have a guest room (LOL) I think I may invite you decorate it. 🙂 And I just LOVE the rose print. Stunning!
That is such a gorgeous and serene guest room!! What a retreat for your lucky guests. 🙂 And I just love the dresser you have had since grad school. Beautiful!!
Erin, I love your guest room! It’s perfect! All of the rooms in your house are SO perfect!! You are a decorating inspiration!!
I love it Erin! You have such great taste and I love that desk and the curve of it. 🙂 I like the white, I’m a white bedspread girl myself lately.
Ahhhh, its so peaceful in there! I’d love to visit you.
Chicago is my favorite city, also. My parents live in the suburbs of Chicago and I just think it’s the best place to visit. It’s absolutely gorgeous at Christmas.
GORGEOUS!!! I love the feel of it and totally dig that it is reminiscent of a hotel (you know how much we like to travel!) Hopefully one day I’ll get to experience it firsthand 🙂
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Can I just fly you out to my house to decorate for me? I’m nice, and I’ll pay you – probably in wine, but it will be good wine.
Seriously, you’re talented. This looks like a “Southern Accents” spread, and I mean that in the best way. Elegant, but inviting.
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That’s kind of cool that your master is the only room upstairs! I love that idea! Usually it’s the other way around…
Your guest room IS beautiful and so inviting! Great work!
GORGEOUS!
i love the headboard 🙂 so so pretty! and that rose picture is awesome! 🙂
beautiful room. i am SO visiting one day 🙂
Your guest room is Beautiful with a capital B! Love it. Can’t wait to see what your master looks like if your guest room is this awesome. I’m shamed, friend, totally shamed!
PS – the pics of you and Hudson before church are priceless. You have such a cute family. So happy for you!
xoxo
I love it! But hey, now I want to know what is on your summer reading list!
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Hi there!
I just found your blog today and fell in love! Thank you for sharing information on your home, life, and baby! He is simply precious. I wish you and your new family are forever blessed and happy!
Brittney
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You have made quite a cozy nest for your guests! And a fabulous retreat for you while you are on your upstairs hiatus. Love the chest of drawers! What a fabulous piece of furniture.
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Love it. Sigh. I want a house.
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Where’d you get the luggage rack? I absolutely must have one!!!
Can’t wait for my visit!!
I love this room. I adore the bed!
That rose print IS beautiful. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
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What a gorgeous room! I’d be happy to come stay in such a cozy looking room! Right now our little apartment is too small for a guest room, but this is one room I look forward to decorating when we buy a house!
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Beautiful, thanks for sharing. I love white. Would have all white linens (almost do), couch, etc if it weren’t for the two black dogs 🙂
Love this room! You are just so classy I love that! I want to be more that way! I love that thing on the bed that you put the magazines on. I’m sure it has a name but I have no idea what it is (see, not classy at all). I can’t wait to have a guest room to decorate!
I love your guest room! Love the white bedding!
What a gorgeous guest bedroom! 🙂 Your guests are very lucky people to stay in such luxury! 🙂
That is such a pretty and relaxing room!
Oh my gosh, I love it! It’s so beautiful and serene–it seriously looks like something out of a magazine!
1. I would just like to add that that bed is VERY comfortable!
2. I am stealing Fiona on my next visit. Her and I are soul mates.
3. I love you.
Gorgeous!
Hey..we have that Southern Living too! 🙂
Love your room, and that painted dresser!
You’re giving me more inspiration to just buckle down and do our guest room! It’s kind of a no-man’s land right now. It’s where we’ve stuck things that have no home. And it’s frustrating because I’d like it to be nice. But then on the other hand, this will probably be the nursery when we have children – so I don’t want to spend too much!
I’m glad to hear you guys had a good weekend! And the picture of Hudson before church is super cute! Love the expression on his face!
Gorgeous bedroom! 🙂 Love your classic taste and the simplicity of it all! 🙂 Oh, how I wish my guest bedroom looked like that. *sigh* Ours will soon transform into a nursery, therefore, I will have to turn our office into an office/guest room.
Oh I love it! Gosh I wish I could just hope on a plane and come visit u!urhome is beautiful! I love this room! The dresser is so beautiful!
So, I looked at this post the other day but can’t remember if I commented. This room is so very cute! If my guest room looked this good..well, I’d be very happy! good job 🙂
ps – we have the same taste in magazines..I get all those too 🙂
the giant rose print is my favorite part too. Followed by LOADS of pillows. THen probably your bro’s desk.
What a beautiful guest room! Ours is so cluttered and full of junk, I wish it was as peaceful and relaxing as yours. I may have to hire you as our new interior designer. 😉
Looks super comfy and inviting! Your dog is precious 🙂