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March 10, 2014 By Shirley

Simply Spring in the Guest Room

I have been busy “springifying” each room in my house . .

~ ~ and now the guest room is dressed for Spring.

Guest Room/Tole Trays

The first thing I did to “Springify” the room was to add these tole trays. .

~ ~ of great floral colors. . .

~ ~ ~ ~ they replaced my trio of fabric framed art.

Guest Room/Tole Trays

I really love how the tole trays blend so well with the bed frame and chandy.

Silver room plaque

So come on in and welcome to the “Housepitality Suite” !!

Guest Room

This room will be filled with company this weekend . .

~ ~ and we can all use a bit of Spring!

Guest Room Blanket Chest

Placed a Spring vignette on the blanket chest at the foot of the bed.

Guest Room Blanket Chest

Filled the basket with things to read . . .

~ ~ and placed a “Springy” vintage tablecloth of pretty daisies.

Vintage Glove Form

. . . and I will have a little bouquet of flowers to “hand” them !

The vintage glove form is a gift from my sweet friend, Kristen.

Guest Room Night Stand

On the night stand to the left of the bed . .

~ ~ the faux hydrangeas were replaced with fresh Spring flowers.

Guest Room Night Stand

Birdcage

Spring decor is not complete without a bird or a birdcage . .

Birdcage floral arrangement

. . . that is nestled in a floral arrangement in a reproduction ceiling tin container.

Guest room washstand/nightstand

. . . and a copy of the latest issue of Spring Cottage.

Guest Room Washstand/nightstand

Guest Room

There are some changes in this side of the room . .

~ ~ can you spot them?

Guest Room Round Vintage Table

This table was previously in the sunroom . . .

Milk glass basket w/vintage glass fishing floats

A pop of color was needed in this milk glass basket of vintage fishing floats . .

~ ~ so I added pretty yellow daisies..

Spring flowers on a stack of vintage picnic baskets

This little Spring vignette is on top of something . .

~ ~ that was previously in the media room.

Stack of vintage picnic baskets

. . . a stack of vintage picnic baskets.

Guest room dresser

There is always room for more housing for birds!

French Wood Box

. . . that is beside my French Wood Box with the chicken stamps!

Guest room bathroom

There are some changes still in the process in this guest bathroom . .

Guest bath floral painting

This pretty painting that I bought at a moving sale in our neighborhood . .

~ ~ seems to fit well in this spot and certainly adds “Spring” to the room.

Guest bath table

I purchased this pretty little table at the sale too!

Vintage Tole Trays

So with the addition of pretty floral decor, beautiful fresh Spring flowers . . .

~ ~ a painting of Spring flowers in a vase and places for birds to nest . . .

~ ~ ~ ~ I think this room is ready for Spring!!!

I am partying with 11 fellow friends/bloggers for great Spring Inspiration!

They have some incredible ideas for “Springifying” your home!!

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Today’s Line Up:

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Creative Cain Cabin

Eclectically Vintage

Housepitality Designs

On Sutton Place

Savvy Southern Style

StoneGable

Stay tuned tomorrow for Day 2 of great Spring Inspiration.

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Adventures in Decorating

French Country Cottage

Home is Where The Boat Is

Pariscope

Sophia’s Decor

Top This Top That

I am joining:

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays

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  1. Dawn says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Shirley you always outdo yourself with all the extra touches and it still holds true the room is beautiful.

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  2. Mary says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Shirley, What a beautiful guest room, they would never want to leave! I’m green with spring envy over your collection of tole trays…and picnic baskets and French wood box. Your trays are so beautiful in contrast to the pale blue of your wall. I was thrilled to find two tole trays last week at a consignment shop but they are a wee bit shabbier than yours πŸ™‚

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  3. Kim says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Looking good and ready for guests. I bought one of those glove molds a few weeks ago. How sweet of Kristen to give you one.

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  4. Ann says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Shirley if I stayed in the room I would never leave! It is so very welcoming and homey. And you are so right…we could all use a few signs of spring!

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  5. Sandy says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Everything looks beautiful. I really like what you did with the trays. I think any guest would feel privileged to stay in that room.
    Sandy

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  6. Cheryle ATwater says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Beautiful as always!

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  7. Linda says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Very pretty and inviting! Can I book my stay??

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  8. Kirby Carespodi says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    It looks wonderful, Shirley! Can’t wait to see what everyone has in store!

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  9. debbiedoos says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Yes indeed you have my room ready! How pretty Shirley.I love all your little details that make it so welcoming. The hand with the flower cracked me up too! Our bed in our master is very similar to this bed, which of course I love.

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  10. Kim Hites says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    The black tole trays look absolutely stunning with your bed frame and chandy! I would love to come stay in your beautiful room. I also spy some Longaberger baskets!

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  11. Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    What a lovely room! Everything looks so beautiful, love that chandelier and iron bed!!! although I have to be honest, that hand in the basket kinda freaks me out…

    Have a fabulous week!

    xox

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  12. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    Love your springifying! The trays in the guest room and the springy floral additions look wonderful! I like that stack of lunch baskets making a table- very neat idea! I have a bird house really similar to the one you have withthe green top but it didn’t come with a stand like yours- that gives me an idea to see if I can find a way to elevate it! Lovely details throughout!

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  13. Kris says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Oh Shirley,
    I am on my way to stay in your “Housepitality Room” Just beautiful. Love the trays above the bed. They do look perfect with the bed frame and chandy. Love all the touches in the room it will make anyone’s stay so wonderful.
    Just so inviting and pretty. Love the natural light that comes in the room too.
    Kris

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  14. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Your guest room is lovely, Shirley! It’s so inviting and welcoming for your guests! I would love to relax there and read one of the great magazines you placed in the basket. Your trays are fabulous! I have always wanted a tole tray; I think they are charming. Your guests may never leave this pretty Spring guest suite!

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  15. Christine says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Such lucky guests….what a pretty space to dream and wake up too. I love the bed and the Tole trays over it!

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  16. Linda Miller says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Your guest room redesign looks beautiful, springy, and welcoming. I’m sure your guests will think that they are at a five star B and B. We are enjoying spring like weather here through today and then…more snow predicted tomorrow. Oh, well.

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  17. Becca says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    ONE of these ays I’m making a reservation to stay in your beautiful guest suite! It’s overflowing with amazing splashes of Spring from your beautiful vignettes to your pretty florals … your guests coming this weekend are in for a real treat and won’t want to leave!

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  18. Judy hubbard says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous guest room: colors are so refreshing! You really know how to put together a room that is beautifully coordinated.

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  19. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I see you have “my room” all ready Shirley! How beautiful! You have the most marvelous eye for detail and beauty! Your nightstand really caught my eye! The soft green works so well with the blues in the room! As usual you outdid yourself!

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  20. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I’m packing my bags and heading to the Housepitality Suite – much nicer than any hotel suite!

    Love the toile trays and the picnic basket collection!
    Kelly

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  21. Donnamae says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    That room is exactly how I’d like it….are you taking reservations? πŸ˜‰

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  22. Gee says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Such sweet and inviting room Shirley. I would never want to leave…

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  23. Tardevil says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Love the color of your blue walls, the tole trays and new painting! Looks so perfect for spring!

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  24. laura@top this top that says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I would be very happy staying in your Springified room. What time do you serve breakfast? Beautiful!

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  25. must love junk says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Shirley, so pretty, as always! I especially love the stacked picnic baskets! πŸ™‚
    Susan

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  26. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I want to be your guest!!! I would never want to leave this beautiful room! All of your Spring touches will make your guests feel so welcomed and relaxed too. It all says “I am thinking of you and your comfort”!!! As always I love everything. I love the green chest next to the bed, such a beautiful color. Fresh flowers always MAKE a space. Great job!!!!

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  27. Penney says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    what a gorgeous room! I’m going to steal a few ideas for sure πŸ™‚ I had to double check to be sure my cedar chest was still here. Yours is the first I’ve seen that is just like mine~

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  28. Des says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    SO beautiful…..what lucky guests you have!!! The tole trays hung over the bed are very pretty….LOVE!
    ~Des

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  29. bonnie says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    Stunning Spring…love the trays. This is lovely!!

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  30. Kristen says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Shirley! Those tole trays are absolute perfection in that room… You nailed it! Your guest bedroom is so gorgeous… Any guest would feel right at home there. Love where you used the glove mold too and happy to give it to a great friend πŸ™‚

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  31. priscilla says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    So pretty ! Love the birdhouse arrangement and the trays ! They are perfect !

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  32. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    I love those trays, Shirley! They look great over the bed!

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  33. Andrea Virnau says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Just beautiful and inspiring! Living the wall color! Would you be willing to share the name?

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    • Shirley says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      The wall color is Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog.

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  34. Mary Alice Patterson says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Beautiful guest room, Shirley!! You’ve created a wonderful getaway spot for your guests. The black tole trays look so pretty against the blue walls!
    Mary Alice

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  35. Cynthia says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Shirley everything is so beautiful. Love that chandelier and the trays above the bed. Those picnic baskets are so pretty and are a perfect spring touch. Gorgeous as always!!

    Cynthia

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  36. Courtney says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    So pretty Shirley!! Those trays above the bed are just beautiful and are perfect there!

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  37. Stacey says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Such a pretty room! I love the way you move things around.

    Do y’all have company often? We do have company a lot and I just love having a dedicated space for them. πŸ™‚

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  38. Donna says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I, too, love to use bird houses and nests in the spring. The room is so pretty. I love the iron bed. Is it an antique or is it available for purchase somewhere?

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    • Shirley says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      The iron bed is by Wesley Allen…sold in most major furniture showrooms…

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  39. Jeanette Price says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Let me know when I can come down and stay in that gorgeous room of yours. The chandy is to die for. Did it come with all those crystals on it or did you add them? You have so much great reading material in there too. I could spend a few hours in there, I wouldn’t even bother you I promise.

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    • Shirley says

      March 10, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      The chandy is the Celeste by Pottery Barn…crystals included!

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  40. Angela says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, as always! I love the tole trays and how they play off the chancy and your bed. Also your bedding is gorgeous!!! Happy Spring!~~Angela

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  41. Jayne says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I love this room! Beautiful! You have given me tons of inspiration for my guest room. Thank you! All the spring touches are wonderful!

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  42. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    The room is perfect, Shirley. I love how you have the trays above the bed.

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  43. Shenita says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Shirley, this room is absolutely gorgeous! I love all of your Spring touches. Any guest would be honored to stay in this room. LOVE the trays above the bed! You always do such a great job accessorizing! Maybe I’ll get to visit one day and take it all in! It’s beautiful!

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  44. Cindy K says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:02 am

    looks beautiful!

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  45. Cindy says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:29 am

    Your trays are fantastic! I have an addiction to tole trays! Your whole room looks lovely!

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  46. Kathleen says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:10 am

    I love all of your spring touches and your guest room is amazing! Beautiful!!

    Kathleen

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  47. martina says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Sooooooo pretty Shirley! Love Love Love the tole trays above your bed!!

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  48. Mindie Hilton says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:12 am

    Really beautiful decor. Love the vintage box. Please come share at Bacon Time linky, if you have not already.

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  49. Denise at Forest Manor says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    What a pretty guest room, Shirley!! I love the tole trays, chandy, and bed linens! Everything about this room is cheerful and welcoming. Isn’t it fun to change things up for the seasons?

    I’m sure your guests had a wonderful stay in this room. I hope you have a great day. πŸ™‚

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  50. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Everything looks so beautiful and I am so ready for Spring!

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  51. Judy says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    You did a beautiful job adding Spring touches all over the room. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  52. Kathy says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Shirley,
    Your room is amazing! I love the Spring touches! Your guests will be in awe!!

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  53. lorb says

    March 18, 2014 at 12:33 am

    I always admire and love your designs. You have a way of arranging and putting together everything wonderfully… I love birds, as you can see from my blog lately… Just gorgeous…

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  54. Alycia Nichols says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    Shut the front door, lock it and throw away the key!!! This is all SO fabulous, Shirley! My goodness…you’re makin’ me look b-a-d, girl!!! I need to get my hips up from this computer and get to decorating!!! Great inspiration!!! And LOVE the “handed” flowers!

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