First of all, today I have the priveledge of being a guest on Chic Modern Vintage, so make sure you visit!
I sold enough things out of my guestroom that it was really time to give it some attention. I sold almost everything on the walls and the chair in the corner. It was looking sad and bare. I was playing with it yesterday and this is what I came up with.
The picture above is how it looks now. I sold the chalkboard and the “Gasthaus” sign and replaced them with an antique equestrian print and some framed vintage lacework. The candle sconces didn’t work with the prints, so I replaced those with my $.10 (yes, a dime each) ironstone plates.
I sold the chair in the corner…
…and replaced it with my new yard sale French chair. The upholstery doesn’t look half bad in this room, but I’m still going to paint the frame and reupholster it, so it’s more “me.” The letter press drawer with the dress hanging on it and other candle sconce were replaced with the twins to the equestrian print and ironstone platter.
And I hung my new starburst mirror on the wall where the antique crib rail and dresses were. I love the statement it makes and the antique baby dresses felt a little “sweet” (to me) for the men staying in my guest room.
I am going to make a second mirror to sell, but I already have a buyer. A tutorial is in the works, so you’ll be able to make your own!
Winners of the rolls of Frog Tape will be announced on Tuesday.
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Congratulations on selling all your stuff. I think you need to be prepared to sell more because this looks just as beautiful!
Love the touches of red, but don't reupholster that chair! It's beautiful!! Although I know anything you do to it will be beautiful as well…
Danielle
What an adorable guest room!
Great additions! I'm really, really sad with all the talk of reupholstering that chair, too!! I love it!! I think once you have a fresh coat of creamy white on the wood, the upholstery will look so fantastic. Save the upholstery!! 🙂
It looks awesome…I tend to agree with Danielle that chair is lovely as is. hugs♥olive
It's so beautiful! I think guest bedrooms often get the hand-me-down furniture, which is sad! This looks amazing!
Oh my, your guestroom looks lovely! It is fun to change things out occasionally, isn't it. I wish I could sell a few things, that would sure work for me.
Hugs, cindy
i am a fan of the chair as is, too! and that mirror you know i think is the most fabulous thing in that room! you are such a talent, marian, and so inspiring.
I agree with the above, I love the chair as is! But I understand if its not 'you'. The room looks wonderful now, as it did then. You have so much talent & such a good eye. Looking forward to the tutorial on the mirror!
I agree with the above, I love the chair as is! But I understand if its not 'you'. The room looks wonderful now, as it did then. You have so much talent & such a good eye. Looking forward to the tutorial on the mirror!
The room looks great and I love that chair like it is, but I know you need to change it for you. Great mirror.
I love all your pops of color!
You have so many beautiful things.
Hugs,
Anne
Marian, You are too funny…selling things right off your walls! The new look is great though.
xo, Sherry
Love the new look!! I know you're goin to redo the chair and I know if will be fab but I'm kinda diggin it in the room!!
I love how the room has come together. That starburst/sun mirror is gorgeous! And I like the chair as is. Great job! Love & blessings from NC!
I know you said that the chair isn't really "you" but I really like it in the room. I'm sure it will look fab once you redo it though. Everything else looks really nice. I want to make a sunburst mirror. I love it!
The room looked great before and it looks great again! Sometimes it's nice to change things up a bit…even if you're forced in to it 🙂 Can't wait for the mirror tutorial!
Both versions of the room are really beautiful. The red really makes it pop.
I love the new look! The prints remind me of the fall and winter season moving into our part of the world and the red curtains bring out those colors in the prints! The star burst mirror is gorgeous!
The spindle mirror is absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to your tutorial.
My sister once asked me, "Can't you leave anything alone?" So I can understand the need to paint and reupholster your chair…but actually I really like it as it is. At least you don't have to be in a hurry to re-do it!
Beautiful room! Before and After!
I love that chair so much the way it is, I wish I could come take it off your hands. It's just gorgeous. I love both versions of the room as well, you definitely have a wonderful gift.
i've always loved your exposed wall and am thinking of applying your same technique to a weirdo fireplace in my house.
I love the new accents! I too agree…the chair looks fabulous in the room as is, but understand your need to change it to suit your tastes.
Everything looks amazing!! Love the mirror in there and that chair is awesome!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
its so gorgeous! great job.
love your new do for the guestroom. You have so much talent.
I agree with the others about the chair! It's so lovely as-is!!
I have been coveting (I know, don't judge me!!) one of those starburst mirrors for a few years, but it never occurred to me to make one. Now I'm on the lookout for items that will translate as well as your sewing spindles.
Very cute! I love mini-makeovers. It is always fun to keep things changing. I just did a mini-makeover of our guest bedroom, as well! And congrats on your high sales!!
xo- M
I have to be honest, I really like the new look much better. It has a cozier bedroom feel to it. The first was good, but the second is better. :o) And I'm so envious of the Frenchy garage sale chair!!!
You have such impeccable taste. The way it was before was great, and the way it is now is fantastic!
Can't wait to see what you come up with for the chair!
Oh, I'm looking forward to your tutorial! And I do love the lines of that 'new' chair.
It looks great! I love the chair!
~ Tracy
Well, the Guest House sign is truly missed! I adore the new chair and would suggest it NOT be recovered…that's just me. 🙂
Congrats on doing so well with all your sales and the new space you're opening.
Ummmmm, I'm sort a little a LOTTA bit in LOVE with that room. Just ADORE the red pillows and accents.
And personally, I would leave that awesome chair exactly how it is…it looks fabulous! But hey, what do I know.
Really, LOVE!!