As promised, here's a look at my newly decorated guest room, all in shades of blue. The bedroom furniture is circa 1962, my first furniture purchase when I married my first husband, fresh out of high school and dumb as dirt. But I think I picked some pretty furniture.
The rocking chair was Vann's. It's a Brumby. I knew nothing about the Brumby Chair Company of Marietta, Georgia, famous for its rocking chairs, until Vann brought this one into my life.
When you've finished touring my blue room, I hope you'll visit Cielo at House in the Roses, whose blog party "Show Off Your Cottage Monday"always offers lots of opportunities to visit beautiful and inspiring cottage decor. Then find more inspiration at Sally's "Blue Monday" blog party.
And now for the tour...
I found the handkerchief at a yard sale. I decided the R is for Ramey. But if it had been and X or a Z, I think I sitll would have bought it because it's so pretty. I added the lace to the bottom of the shade to make it a little more cottagy.
The heart came from a yard sale. It does look a little like it might have come out of a ho..ho..ho...house of joy, as it were. But I sort of like it--and it is blue.
My blue fabric journal, the product of a round robin with some awesome artists.
Mama and I made this pincushion years ago. She did the crochet work, and I did the sewing, stuffing, and ribbons work.
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On 07/18/2010, The Muse said ...
Just seem so delightfully warm...very cozy, bright and cheerful.
The personal touches would make anyone feel so special!
On 07/19/2010, Donna said ...
Susan,
Love the blue guest room! Everything is gorgeous. I had never heard of the chair either. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Donna
On 07/19/2010, k&c's mom said ...
I love blue and this is my favorite room! (Until I see the next one...)
On 07/19/2010, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Susan, it's lovely! Blue is just such a restful colour for a bedroom and your guests will be enchanted by this room when they come and stay! It's very, very pretty - the quilt is stunning! Well done!!
On 07/19/2010, Patti Koosed said ...
I love this look. It is like I had my entire house when I lived in CA. It is beautiful! Congratulations on another room complete :)
On 07/19/2010, Vreni said ...
What an inviting guest room; I think the only problem would be to get the guests to leave again ;). Love your blue and white plate collection.
On 07/19/2010, Nancy said ...
How very lovely. Would be a wonderful place to stay. I love blue and white!
On 07/19/2010, Alison Gibbs said ...
Your guest room looks beautiful. So many shades of blue
On 07/19/2010, Ann Creek said ...
Super inviting room. I adore all the touches of blue. Your journal is especially neat. Happy Blue Monday.
On 07/19/2010, Patty M said ...
What a cozy and inviting room. The quilt on the bed is just gorgeous and I love all the finishing touches. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Blessings, Patty
On 07/19/2010, KAI said ...
When I visit (heehee) will Ms. Sophie be allowed to sleep there with me? Seriously, I LOVE it! You are changing my view on blue! (Never been a blue girl, but THIS cozy & well put-together room would make ANYONE fall in love with blue!)That quilt is to die for! And you have added ALL the perfect touches to make guests REALLY HAPPY!
On 07/19/2010, Sally said ...
Who wouldn't want to be a guest at your place?
I love your blue/rabbit tassel. Did you make it?
Happy Blue Monday.
On 07/19/2010, marie said ...
I sooo luv your blue guest room! Every little detail fits perfectly. Your guests will have a very nice stay in there.
-marie
On 07/19/2010, Mary said ...
You did it again - making everything look so very lovely. Good job.
On 07/19/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
How lovely and inviting! You've pulled everything together perfectly and I agree, you chose well in selecting the furniture long ago. You know I love, love, love the quilt!
Any guest will certainly feel very welcome, indeed!
Hugs!
On 07/19/2010, Debra said ...
You are on some kind of decorating roll! Very lovely in all ways!
On 07/19/2010, Kathy said ...
Lovely blues - Gorgeous guestroom - I was enjoying strolling through when I looked at your dresser and said, to myself, OH my goodness! That's my dresser! Closer look - very similar - but, not exactly! How cool!
Hope you have a great day,
Kathy
On 07/19/2010, Helen Chaffin said ...
beautiful tour of the guest room, love how you mixed didffernt prints of blues on the bed
Helen
On 07/19/2010, Adrian said ...
I just love blue & white together - I have that same print over your bed. I bought it so long ago and still think its the sweetest ever. Also - about the same time read a book you have "The Mists of Avalon". Loved it then - I should fish it out and try it again. Thank you.
On 07/19/2010, Yard sale said ...
The blue is gorgeous. Your guests will never leave!
On 07/19/2010, gena said ...
LUCKY guests ! What a beautiful and welcoming room !
thanks for sharing,
gena
www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com
On 07/19/2010, angie said ...
love it very pretty
On 07/19/2010, Judi said ...
Hi Susan
Your guest bedroom is adorable. That bed is beautiful with the quilt and the pillows and the toile...it looks sooo comfortable.
I love the little cushion you made...and the little piggy...and the rocker...
How special to have such a lovely place for your guests..
have a great day
Judi
On 07/20/2010, AnnieO said ...
So many pretty blue things! What a lovely, lovely room.
I would be hard pressed to find either blue or pink in a tour of my own house, LOL!
On 07/20/2010, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Your blue bedroom looks very peaceful. You have good taste. ( I have a crystal lamp base just like that one. However, I put a pink victorian shade on mine for my rose guest room. I also have toile pillows in both that same blue print and also in wine. They are on my window seat. Plus, I have a couple of pieces of furniture in that same design as your dresser and bed.)
On 07/20/2010, Nicole said ...
Your guest room is so inviting! I think my favorite accent is the little pincushion you and your mother made. You are also very talented at wall arrangements--the blue plates are hung perfectly.
On 07/20/2010, Sylvia Weitzel said ...
I am on my way since my room is done! you did a great job.
Sylvia
On 07/23/2010, Stephanie said ...
So nice! You even had good taste in furniture back then! You really have a knack for the knick-knacks! I love how you use them in the room!
On 07/24/2010, May Kristin said ...
Simply love your blue guest room! I think I could sleep well in there! :-)
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