This year I am pretty excited to be able to have a guest bedroom to offer my sister Kim and Aunt Ann as a place to call their own here at 21 Rosemary Lane on Christmas eve.
You see each year Kim ends up staying in one of the kid's rooms while my 85 year old aunt opts for the living room sofa. (We always joke that she is waiting patiently with mistletoe in hand for Santa to come down the chimney for a little smooch!)
Now since we have done over the old kiddie playroom into a more than spacious guest bedroom, I most enthusiastically decorated it for Christmas. Keeping with the vintage theme of this space, I decided to give the room a nice cozy ski chalet vibe.
I recently purchased these pretty pillow covers with the old vintage skis from Pottery Barn. Then a standard size pillow was stuffed into each cover. I think it seemed to work pretty well!
The Norman Rockwell plates were gifted to us by my dear friend Donna's mother when we moved into our home here some 12 years ago. A wispy grapevine wreath adorned with some faux berries was hung as a festive frame around the plates.
The large black and red plaid throws at the foot of each bed were purchased last year at Walmart for about $10 each. I thought they were the perfect accent for the white bedding.
On the bureau mirror is hung my acorn cap wreath. To see how this was made just click here.
I picked up two Christmas stockings at the Christmas Tree Shop and hooked them onto a couple of the bureau drawer pulls. They were only $5 each.
And then of course the inspiration for the room are these vintage skis I found at a yard sale last year.
Complete with a pretty vintage postcard and bamboo ski poles.
I hope this space provides a cozy retreat for both my aunt and my sister this year. Now I have to concentrate on getting the tree up and finish my decorating in both the foyer and living room. Down comes the pretty oranges and browns of the autumn and in moves the bling of the holiday season! Can't wait!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
XO
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Barbara, it looks so pretty! I always love the feel of a ski lodge,with all it's warmth. You definitely captured the feel. So glad you aunt doesn't need to sleep on the couch anymore! Great look. Want any visitors after the holiday? :-}
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely. They are going to be so comfortable and just love it. Good work! Judy M.
ReplyDeleteThe room is gorgeous! Love the skis! Warm and inviting.
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Patti
Barbara, this is such a pretty retreat for your guests! It feels so cozy and inviting. I know they will love it!
ReplyDeletePerfect winter-theme guest bedroom. Your guests should be delighted. I would be. Love the wreaths around the plates.
ReplyDeleteAs a skier, I'd love to stay in this room! I've often admired those PB pillow covers and they make the perfect themed accent to your bedding. Love the vintage skis!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, Barbara. I can't tell you how innovative and pretty your guest room is. It is outstanding. Your sister and Aunt Ann will be overjoyed with it. Tell Aunt Ann not to worry that Santa won't know where she is. He'll just want to spend more time with her in that beautiful room..Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving..Happy Weekend..Judy
ReplyDeletelovely room! your guests are going to love it. love the vintage skis. warmly- mj
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love this room. The twin beds are stunning and all of your decor is gorgeous. What a fabulous space. I love the ski theme. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love the skis and the pillow cases!!!! So fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, This is one of my favorite bedrooms decorated for Christmas. I love the lodge theme and all the wonderful touches you have added. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Everything looks so beautiful and cozy! I love the plaid blankets. Your guests will love everything.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Barbara I want to be your guest...this room looks absolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome theme Barbara! Love the pictures! What is your favorite restaurant? Remember to add it to your Besty List! http://www.thebesty.com/21rosemarylane
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!!! This is one beautiful room...anybody would LOVE staying here. Thank you for sharing at my party today...I am going to share it on my facebook page.
Blessings,
Linda
Such a beautiful and cozy space! I think you're going to have some excited guests this holiday!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with this room, I don't know where to begin!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your guest room is wonderful! I love the theme and those skis over in the corner just make it! Reminds me of a lodge.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. They will love it.
ReplyDeleteGoegous guest bedroom! Every detail is so beautiful. Your guest are going to love this room!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, this is so cute and they will never want to leave.
ReplyDeletePerfect!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
What a gorgeous and warm guest room. It looks so cozy and inviting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful guest bedroom. I'm loving it all, especially the PB vintage ski pillow covers
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this room! Thanks for sharing with us, you are featured this week at Ivy and Elephants!
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Hugs,
Patti
Your guest room looks GORGEOUS!!! I wish I had seen those throws, I have done a very similiar thing in our guest room this year! I am wild about plaid this year!!! Please stop over and see my guest room too! Thanks for sharing yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great guest bedroom!! I don't think you'd get them to move out lol!!! Stopped on over from Ivy & Elephants to share our admiration :)
ReplyDelete~Karla & Karrie
Completely beautiful- well done!
ReplyDeleteSo cozy!
ReplyDeleteLoving vintage skis & old postcard :)
xx
Mila
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Just gorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect retreat for guests and that it's decorated for Christmas is so thoughtful !
XOX
Very pretty! You did such a great job! You may be having lots of overnight guests now.
ReplyDeleteLove, love love this room! Thanks for sharing. I am pinning for a redo of our extra room. Happy New Year! Linda
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I adore this room! What a great space for your family to stay when they come for Christmas!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/01/make-it-pretty-monday-week-123.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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