Our guest room has not really made an appearance on the blog yet because it had gone the way of most guest rooms and was filled with all the left overs. Any of the furniture that wasn’t needed or wanted in the rest of the house somehow ended up in here before.
We’re going to have some guests for the holidays though and it was time to finally get that room in order, so I was really excited when Target invited me to pick a couple of pieces from their holiday line to spruce things up. We took out some of the furniture that just wasn’t working and added in a few cozy, neutral pieces to warm up the room and make it feel more seasonally appropriate. It was a fun and easy switch up!
Some of my favorite updates are with the bedding. We draped this red plaid flannel over the old headboard for a fun pop of color and pattern against the rest of the white bedding. The white faux fur throw at the foot of the bed is such a pretty textural addition too.
The duvet is old but the sheets are new from Target and they’re adorable. I’d run to Target and grab a set if I were you – it seems like these have been flying off the shelves, and for good reason!
Nate Berkus has some cute holiday stuff right now too – this sweet black and gold star tray and the most amazing-smelling candle had to come home with me!
This little geode bookend is from Target too. I love how the bright pop of blue balances all the Christmas-y colors in the room. And I think the blue looks pretty with the wall color, which is Benjamin Moore’s Horizon.
The vintage lucite desk got an upgrade with this little tufted bench. I love the brass x base and the pretty linen upholstery!
And how cute is the little porcelain stag head? I think it would make for a great ring holder, but how pretty would a pair be on a mantel? The matte finish is really gorgeous in person.
On the other side of the closets sits this old campaign dresser that we cleaned up and painted white.
It’s a perfect place for a little potted Christmas tree that we planted in this cute gold bowl (are bowls-as-planters becoming my signature move? I love the look!). These little brass lions are actually place card holders, but they double as photo holders too. Maybe a holiday card or two will make their way up here?
The hammered silver side table is awesome. It’s a little larger than you’d expect for a cocktail table, which I like. I might move this one downstairs somewhere. My love affair with brass is still going strong, but I am really into mixing metals these days. It feels like a breath of fresh air to have some nickel and even bronze finishes thrown in with all the brass.
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So many great little, pretty touches! Lucky guests :)
Target is just nailing it lately, you are too, Jenny! I want everything in this room :)
that all looks fabulous and those are some great shopping tips. I'd love to stay in this room. Have you ever considered painting the ceiling the same colour as the walls? I find it really helps a room with angles seem more cohesive somehow. That's not meant as a criticism, just a question. I find it interesting the different choices different designers make.
Where is the carpet from?
Hi Jenny,
My absolute favorite thing is that you've temporarily covered a headboard with that crisp, winter throw! SUCH a good idea! That's exactly the kind of look I'd love for one season but then I'd want to change it for other times of the year. And how simple is that to just use a throw! Perfect! Also, is that a black floral curtain next to the Lucite desk? I couldn't tell but would love a photo so we can see the whole thing. I'm crazy about mixing patterns and think you've done such a nice job of that in this room!
Cheers,
Zandra
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HI Jenny! GORGEOUS ROOM. I hope you get around to answering this – I've been loving your bowls-as-planters, but I'm always concerned about the watering situation – do you put rocks or charcoal at the bottom? How to you ensure they aren't getting overwatered or mildewy at the bottom? Hope you can help, thanks! :)
Must know the rug source!! I'm assuming it's vintage
I also wanted to ask about the bowls as planters. Please share your secret…do you drill holes in the bottom? Its impossible to find a cute planter for the price of that bowl!
So glad to see the vanity in the new house! Its really fabulous.
This would be the coziest place to stay for the holidays! so cute!!
x Lily
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Hi, Jenny! Where did you pick up that duvet? I've been looking for a navy stripe duvet. Thanks!
Um, rug source please???
Such great picks! This room looks so holiday ready now!! :) I am a little obsessed with that rug. It is gorgeous!!!
Ditto on the rug, and so happy to catch a glimpse of the floral fabric with the black background again, that pattern releases endorphins in my brain!
so thrilled to see some cute sheets at decent prices!
gorgeous! lucky guests!
Love that hammered side table!!