Friday, January 8, 2010

Desperately needing extra Bed



Visitors are coming, we desperately need another bed. Let's clean out the garage!




Now hurriedly paint the bare walls and stamp (images cut from old computer mouse pads) a garland over where the bed is going to be. That takes care of the headboard.



Now look for anything that hasn't been used in years, anything you can find in the basement. Cover rickety tables with pretty fabrics, add a few schatzkies, fresh flowers and a couple of old lamps and scatter a few rugs on the bare cement floor. Ignore anything utilitarian.


Everyone loved it, were fighting over who was going to sleep in the garage and who was going to sleep in the guest quarters. My sister-in-law won out.

Gina


16 comments:

  1. I'm rather speechless... and glad I finally found some time to take a closer look at your blog! Gorgeous, and you're really really talented. Fliegenpilzgrüße :)

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  2. Dear Frau Mayer, Vielen Dank fuer Ihre Fliegenpilzgruesse.

    By the way, I am also an admirerer of YOUR blog

    Gina

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  3. omg that is so beautiful !! Of course they loved it! It's divine :o)

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  4. Hi Michelle, welcome. How special that you stopped by. It is so nice to hear from you and all the charming bloggers from across the pond. I appreciate hearing from each and everyone of you.

    Gina

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  5. Hi Gina,

    I finally figured out how to sign in using Les's google account. I love the cute little bedroom you created. You are so talented. Thanks for the beautiful N.Y. greating and picture. We truly promise we will see you this year!!

    Hugs,
    Jan & Les

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  6. Hi Jan and Les, so happy you found me over here in the blogging world. And thank you for the compliment. Stop by once in a while. I love hearing from you.

    Gina

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  7. Oh, it looks beautiful! I wish I'd find such treasures in my basement! You did a wonderful job with what you found, and that garland is inspirational.

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  8. Hi Francesca and greetings to Italy, it's been a few months since we were in Italy. I miss not walking along the little side streets.

    You would be surprised what treasures you have. Mass a whole bunch of things together and add a few fresh flowers and voila!, magic.

    The garland is so easy to paint. Tack a string between two points. Loop it in the shape of a garland and paint away.

    Gina

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  9. charming AND charmed don't even begin to describe it. Du bist unglaublich! :) Well done I say!!

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  10. Hi Diana, been thinking about how much fun you are going to have decorating and designing your new rooms at the Baur B&B, the most beautiful spot in Piedmont, Italy.

    Gina

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  11. O my goodness that's a garage...beautiful.

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  12. Oh goodness! You made SUCH an adorable bedroom in that garage!

    I'm working on doing the same thing in my basement this week - - - only I don't OWN the space, so not sure I can make mine so beautiful!

    But I did see some GREAT runner rug ideas that I now plan to STEAL from you.

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  13. Hi Gina...

    Ohhh...your guest room turned out fabulous, my friend! I love your style! Wow...the flower garland that you painted for the bed headboard is soooo pretty and I love that idea! This really is a gorgeous room, Gina! I love the sweet, "Old World" feel of it! Lovely!!!

    Thank you so much for sharing this sweet post with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week! This was such a delight!

    Warmest Sunday wishes,
    Chari

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  14. Hi Love of Quilts, You should see it now...it again is just a garage. But it served its purpose at the time. Thank you for your visit.
    Gina

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  15. Hi Keetha, Good luck with your "new bedroom". Fabrics and rugs and a few flowers cover a multitude of sins, don't they.

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  16. Dear Chari, You get the old world feel when you use whatever you have left over. But as I have mentioned before, just ignore the not so pretty areas and cover the rest.

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