Monday, March 16, 2009

Guest Room Update

Well, he's home.

It's 11:46 a.m., and he's still sleeping, but he's HOME. (long happy sigh)


Little does he know that when he wakes up I'm going to ask him to move all the furniture out of the Guest Bedroom, so that he can rip down more drywall, and uncover more of those delicious horizontally-planked walls.



We also decided (and by "we", I mean "I") that while we have all the furniture out of the room, we're going to re-sand the hardwood flooring in there. I want the floors to have a warmer, honey-toned, feel throughout the house. That way they'll match my blinds, and the whole house will feel "sunnier".



It'll be neat to see the black kitchen cabinets and all of our dark espresso stained furniture pop against lighter floors too.



I picked up this "Starfish Strand" at HomeGoods, for the Guest Room while I was there last week...

The rope actually has a navy blue strand in it...so I had to buy it. :-)





Stay tuned for lots of photos, and maybe even some video, of the changes that he'll be making to the Guest Room this week and next.

One loving husband + one obsessed designer + one fixer upper =_________.

How would you fill in the blank?
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45 comments:

  1. AnNicole@Our Suburban CottageMarch 16, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    I can't wait to see the new changes! I can just imagine the conversation with your hubby though, "Well, you see, the floors NEED to match the blinds."...LOL.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    =One Perfect Couple !!!

    Have a great day !!!
    Kathy :)

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  3. Mrs. EMarch 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    At my house it would equal divorce. (Not really, but it is a test of a good marriage!) My husband once told me that he was pretty sure that if he went to hell, the devil would have him wallpapering or painting it with me!

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  4. phillips phamily March 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    =HEAVEN!

    I have to ask you where the blinds came from? Did you have them done custom or did you find them at a home improvement store or department store?

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  5. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopMarch 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    = a blog with beautiful pictures for me to stalk

    hehehe

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  6. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsMarch 16, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Love the starfish strand!! I am going to have to pop in Home Goods this week!! What fabulous planked walls!! Love them! Janna

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  7. Freckles ChickMarch 16, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    =endless inspiration =)

    My husband's mantra: A happy wife is a happy life!

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  8. theveryflowersMarch 16, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I love the plank walls and that bedding! The colors are gorgeous. I noticed you have a nice, dark stain on the floors in the kitchen...if this is already throughout the house, I would keep it. I think to better the contrast, a neutral rug, such as a sisal or jute, would compliment your other colors and textures nicely. And if you don't work on the floors, you have more time to relax with the hubbs! :)

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  9. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I'm so jealous...Those are the hardwood floors i'm going to be putting in. Have to wait until my hubby returns from Iraq though. Yeah for you :)

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  10. KarenMarch 16, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    = HOME

    Luv the starfish. And the plank walls.

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  11. Ms. WitiMarch 16, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    one loving obsessed fixer.... :o)

    Love your blog and pictures too...

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  12. WendyMarch 16, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I was going to say " One fantastic life" but I like whoever said "Heaven". Heaven is perfect.

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  13. 3LittleByrdsMarch 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Love the bedding. Do you mind sharing where you got it from?

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  14. Sniffles and SmilesMarch 16, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    = one beautifully matched, life partnership!

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  15. HeyMiemieMarch 16, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    One gorgeous transformation!

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  16. Melaine ThompsonMarch 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Layla, I would LOVE to know what color you go with for your floors as we are getting ready to do our kitchen floors! Melaine

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  17. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    = A COZY HOME!
    ...and a lot of envious readers...:-)
    Can't wait to see what your imagination dreams up...:-)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    D-I-V-O-R-C-E - that's the first word that came to mind. My husband hates moving furniture. He once said that he could never come home and not turn on the lights, because who knew if the furniture had moved that day.

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  19. NicoleMarch 16, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    =A lifetime of togetherness through projects

    This is the same receipe in our house...

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  20. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    =my dream home.

    I am so thrilled to have stumbled upon your blog. Your style is divine! Please update soon. (no pressure, though...) ; )

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  21. LisaMarch 16, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I would also love to know where you got your blinds and the bedding. I LOVE that bedding. I am moving into a new house, but would love to have the old house feel. I might have to get you to help me!!

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  22. simple~needsMarch 16, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    = one glorious home

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  23. kristin maynesMarch 16, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I look forward to more picuters!! I would love to have a Beach Theme...maybe for my hall Bathroom? ;)

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  24. LuLuMarch 16, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    = blissfully happy!!! can't wait to see. let the good times roll!!
    LuLu

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  25. Erin MaggieMarch 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    BLISS

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  26. Amber FilkinsMarch 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    =Perfection!!

    Love it all! Really, all of it! Can't wait to see the entire room!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    =Bliss!!
    I looooove to decorate but need my husband to move the heavy stuff (AGAIN!???? but I just moved it!!). Hee hee
    Karen (from Oz xoxo)

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  28. People Who Know Me Would Say:March 16, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    = one wonderful adventure! Why is it everyone in blogland has access to a Homegoods but me? It's a bit frustrating.

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  29. CJ'SMOMMY*KIMBERLYMarch 16, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    =An amazing room! For you that is.Around here it would = NOT HAPPENING! I had to lose my temper today with dh in order to express the urgency in which I want him to put up the rod in the laundry room I've been asking him to do for the last 3 years.
    Tell us......what is your secret?

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  30. KathiMarch 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Did you mention any of this to "him" earlier or is this going to be a big surprise??? Perhaps that's why he's sleeping in?

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  31. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Layla...I forgot to ask...could you center on a home office/art studio design sometime? I saw that you had a design studio at one time...I'm at a loss for my home office/art studio...THANKS!
    Tami

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  32. Erin SouthwellMarch 16, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    =endless of hours of bonding.

    So glad he is home, L!

    The guestroom looks fantastic!

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  33. MaureenMarch 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    = Life Is Good

    :)

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  34. Funky Junk InteriorsMarch 16, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    One loving husband + one obsessed designer + one fixer upper =_________.


    LOL Hopefully it doesn't = that hubby looks for another tour earlier than later... haha

    I eagerly await watching you morph your house into your dreams! With our without those extra set of strong hands. :)

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  35. VictoriaMarch 16, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Love it! You are right about those walls being delicious. =Enjoying time with your husband, you know he's gotta love all those projects you have for him :-)

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  36. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleMarch 16, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    + (the defination of House wtih lots of love added to it)


    HOME.

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  37. ShaamMarch 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Those pillows are cute. And the starfish thing is neat.

    All the best,
    Allison

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  38. Misti of Studio M DesignsMarch 16, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Can't wait to see your changes, Layla. You always make such a statement. I still want those wooden boxes in the kitchen!
    ~Misti

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  39. MomofgirlsMarch 17, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    =You better cook a nice dinner!!

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  40. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    = One lucky lady!

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  41. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I love the idea of a sunnier home. My husband hates curtains so in our previous apartment we only had valances in the kitchen. They worked great!
    = one happy home

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  42. My Galveston CottageMarch 18, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    loving where they live....

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  43. AmberApril 15, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I just found your blog. You are very gifted and also seem like an absolute sweetheart. I have to find the amazing and loving husband first, and at 51 that is a pretty big request. But for you, I would answer with = wonderful memories.

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  44. ChrisApril 17, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    = 2-in-love

    Great blog
    Chris

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  45. ChrisApril 17, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    =2-in-love

    love your blog

    Thanks Chris

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