I found this beautiful photo by John Minshaw a few months back and saved it for my guest room
inspiration file. You can find things that inspire you everywhere. Start your own collection and refer back to the things that you love, whenever you start to feel lost.
This too was in my file. My guest room is almost done, and I can't wait to show it to you ! I would have been done sooner, but one has to wait for others to get inspired as well . . .
Can you see the direction I was going in ? Can you guess the style and the colors I used?
Take a look around and really notice what it is that makes your heart sing. We are all designers you know . . .
What are these photos telling you about my guest room? I want to hear your best guess. I can't wait to see who nails it !
I found this beautiful photo by John Minshaw a few months back and saved it for my guest room inspiration file. You can find things that inspire you everywhere. Start your own collection and refer back to the things that you love, whenever you start to feel lost.
This too was in my file. My guest room is almost done, and I can't wait to show it to you ! I would have been done sooner, but one has to wait for others to get inspired as well . . .
Can you see the direction I was going in ? Can you guess the style and the colors I used?
Take a look around and really notice what it is that makes your heart sing. We are all designers you know . . .
What are these photos telling you about my guest room? I want to hear your best guess. I can't wait to see who nails it ! 
Hmmm, shabby chic? Romantic whites? Cottagey? Perhaps a mixture of all three? I love the picture of the books with those bookmarks.
ReplyDeleteWhite with a lovely aged patina and fresh and fragrant as a garden bouquet. Can't wait to see! -Diane
ReplyDeleteFrench cottage :)
ReplyDeleteI see soft greens and white with a mixture of textures in soft patinas. some pieces will be aged and some refined there will be an element of elegance with a comfortable bend. Can't wait to see, love your inspiration pictures.
ReplyDeleteI'd wager a little Swedish cream in my coffee ...very Euro and sleek with vintage accents ... old books, floor covering and maybe a kickin' chandelier nestled right above the bed chambre ...
ReplyDelete* Honestly girlfriend, I'm N*O*T "copping out" here, but I say "all of the above"... annnd, WITH the addition of one small-medium vase of verrrry prettty soft pink flowers, fresh from your magnificent property!
ReplyDelete...annnnd, you KNOW I'm not joking when I say "Lord grant me patience, but HURRY!"~~~ (You realize I'm "one of those" who ALWAYS want everything "yesterday"!)... So hurry & share!!! (Prettttty plz?)~~~
Annnnd, finally, speaking of "pretty", one thing I D*O feel "kind of confident" about (or that I simply "suspect"~ I COULD, of course, be wrong), but I think we're going to see a few lil', small touches of the "younger, girly" (NOT frou-frou, tho! I'm talking GOOD & TASTEFUL for sure~~~ like "you"!)side of your youth, QUIETLY tucked in here n' there n' there & in a very subtle way.
There won't be any "shouting" in THIS space (except for glee now that you've got it where you "want" it)... Nope, it's going to be charming & lovely, warm n' welcoming... and too WONDERFUL, just like you!!!
SEE YOU (and "IT" soooon, ok?!?!)~~~
Many big HAPPY SUNDAY hugs,
Linda *
Love the palette, the organic feel, the texture..I am sure I want to be your first guest! Can't wait to see it done!
ReplyDeleteLaura :)
Hi there!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna guess that the room will be full of light, with the use of off white colors in the furniture that has a distressed look. Some green highlights here and there. There will be lots of books to read, so I'm guessing you'll have a book shelf in the room.
Kindof shabby chic with a french twist.
Hello...am I even a tad bit close???
Can't wait to see the real mc coy.
God bless,
d from homehaven
Looks kind of "shabby european elegance" to me. Old worn pieces that have class and history. A comfortable and handed-down sense that wraps around and hugs you with warmth and quality.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...sounds like 'ad copy"......LOL
Tami E.
By the way...that first picture is my favorite. Inviting, warm elegant...that is what the pic says to me.
ReplyDeleteBy the looks of the beautiful bookmarks and lovely louis chair, I'm guessing french??
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that you used the stack of journals as your color palette. Then you went for an uncomplicated country french look using a few aged, romantic pieces. Something you would hope to find in a beautiful country retreat. How did I do?
ReplyDelete~janet
My guess is...I could live in your guest room!! Love that first shot,tells such a story,talk soon!!!
ReplyDeleteEnglish cottage countryside, gorgeousness all around
ReplyDeleteMarie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
My guess is distressed Louis LVI with neutrals ans whites and a lovely view of your beautiful property. Go ahead....put me on the calendar...I'll be your first guest!
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
Country French with romantic white/cream linens, perfectly aged furniture (either natural with a trace of white paint or a grayed out Gustavian finish), and a touch of green to liven things up. Add a few perfectly shabby accessories(pink roses, vintage peely books, a tiny taste of bling.
ReplyDeleteLove your inspirational photos.
Rhonda
It will look very French! Very romantic! With grey painted furniture and maybe Toile de Jouy fabrics...??
ReplyDeleteGreet
Romantic and a lil swedish or french? I'm really looking forward to the reveal :0) My inspiration files are busting at the seams lol
ReplyDeleteSwedish,shabby...I just want to see it!
ReplyDeleteooooo I do this!
ReplyDelete"IS IT SOUP (Oops! I mean "BEDROOM") YET"????? (I'm turning BLUE!!!)...
ReplyDeleteXOXOX,
Linda *
Everything I'm loving right now: Linen fabrics, white and apple green color palate. I'm guessing a crusty timeworn patina on either the headboard or dresser, possibly distressed green. (hint: green table in your previous post that makes you go ahhhh) And flowers on the nightstand. Can't wait to see it! --Delores
ReplyDeleteAre you going to a grey palate? A little romantic French, maybe? sandi
ReplyDeleteMy dear, Vicky, what can be said that hasn't been already? A creation of a secluded sanctuary with gracious elegance and reflections of European influences. I'm looking forward to the reveal of this destination that offeres respite to the weary that will certainly reflect cultured and genteel living.
ReplyDeleteAll of the above...and you can be sure there will be the color 'green'. Also, as for Renae's comment, I might just have to arm-wrestle her as I wannA be the first guest. :)
ReplyDeleteWaiting anxiously for the unveiling, as I know it will be scrumptous. Hugs -Brenda-
Continued..... Realize I am three days early, BUT......HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and yours.
ReplyDelete-Brenda-
* Um, yeah, wellll, Vicky-girl... The TRUTH is,
ReplyDelete... It's 5:00 here... I'm THINKING of sitting at the dinner table & pounding my fork & knife, shouting "We wanna see it! We wanna see it!"... Then I figured, nahhhh, "LADIES" don't do things like that!!!!.........
Sooooo, I am NOW sitting here at my desk, in a ballgown, with perfect posture, sitting up straight & looking straight forward and gennnntly saying "May I please be allowed the honour of viewing your recently redecorated guest room, Miss Vicky?".... (Now does THAT fly a little better???!!! Ha ha!)~~~
Can't wait!!!
Love, Linda *
Linda, You are cracking me up! I am waiting for my dear sweet husband to help me do 2 small things and then I will share. I just hope you are not disappointed after all this...lol
ReplyDeleteNOPE, I already KNOW being "disappointed" is UTTERLY IMPOSSIBLE", Sweets!!!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Me *
Loved hearing from you Twiz and Brenda, where have you been? You have been MIA alot lately... So good to hear from everyone!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much sweetie for visiting. Have a beautiful happy blessed Thanksgiving.
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