Today is the last day of Evolution of Style‘s Holiday Home Tour which has been such a fun whirlwind of festive spaces with so many creative ideas shared throughout! This final day is all about bringing a little Christmas cheer into bedrooms and if you’re stopping here after Rachael’s gorgeous home at This Is Our Bliss, welcome! I’m so happy to have you by for a visit.
Last spring our two oldest kids graduated from college and are off living on their own. As much as I miss them at home, I recently reclaimed their rooms to create a new office for my husband and a guest room/office for me! I’m still on the hunt for the perfect desk for myself but in the meantime I’ve had so much fun making my daughter’s room into a cozy, peaceful retreat for our friends and family with what I already had. (When my sweet girl comes home I have a few of her things tucked in an under-the-bed box to transform it back into “Hannah’s Room”!)
I hope our travel-weary guests will find this room a soft place to land when staying here with us.
A Peaceful Retreat
A reading corner with the comfiest bamboo chair I inherited from my favorite parents in law many years ago and painted, first black, now white. I love reading here and hope our guests will enjoy this spot too.
This humble little desk below is from Ikea. Years ago I painted it white, gave the glass a mottled mirror finish and used it as a vanity table. It works for snacks and drinks, or for our guests to charge phones or put on makeup. I’m hoping to find a small desk with some storage for this spot but the Ikea table makes do for now.
This little tray happens to fit the shelf perfectly and I love to tuck away some treats for our guests on it.
I traded out my desk chair for these two garden stools that we use on our new deck in the summer. They are perfect here for pulling over to the corner chair to rest a cup of coffee on, or to sit on at the table to put make up on. Garden stools are one of my favorite things because they’re so versatile!!
The oyster shell mirror I made for our bathroom makeover a few years ago has been repurposed for this room. I recently spent a night in Newport, Rhode Island with my friends and in one of the swanky shops there we spied an oyster shell mirror half this size retailing for $545! And I like my DIY version better!
Framing your wi-fi login is a wonderful idea for a guest room also.
Space To Unpack
When I travel I love a place to store suitcases and hang up our clothes, shoes and belongings so I cleaned out 2/3 of this closet for our guests. An extra pillow, blankets, wall hooks and a luggage rack are so handy to have too.
Cozy and Comfy
Soft furry pillows, a down comforter and lots of layers are great for our New England winters.
This is my interpretation of “All is calm, all is bright”, uncluttered and visually quiet.
I can’t get enough of those big pillows, they are seriously the softest EVER!
Monday, November 28th (Front Porch/Outdoor Spaces)
Evolution of Style | Maison de Cinq | Home by Heidi | Southern Hospitality | Cindy Hattersley Design
Tuesday, November 29th (Entries/Dining Rooms)
Hello Lovely | A Stroll Thru Life | County Road 407 | Southern Heather | Classic Casual Home | Most Lovely Things
Wednesday, November 30th (Living Rooms/Dens)
Northern California Style | Thrifty Decor Chick | Summer Adams | Make Mine a Spritzer | Sincerely Marie Designs | Postcards from the Ridge
Thursday, December 1st (Mantels/Kitchens/Laundry Rooms)
Southern Hospitality | Cindy Hattersley Design | Home with a Twist | Sincerely Marie Designs | Citrine Living
Friday, December 2nd (Bedrooms)
Dimples and Tangles | This is Our Bliss | Shine Your Light | Sincerely Marie Designs
Sources
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Quilt | Down Comforter Insert | Duvet | All Throw Pillows and Throw Blanket – HomeSense | Reading Chair – Vintage |Framed Art Print Over Chair | Bed Pillows | Brass Floor Lamp | Oyster Shell Mirror | Luggage Rack | Garden Stools | Cordless Bamboo Shades (similar) | 3′ Christmas Tree | Christmas Tree Basket – Homegoods | Paint Color: Ben Moore Brittany Blue #1633
Amanda says
This is such a sweet and peaceful room, Lisa! I love the blue wall color and all the white bedding, so cozy. This is such a perfect room for guests! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Lisa says
Thank yo use much Amanda! I loved all your beautiful spaces that you shared this week! Merry Christmas to you as well!
Michele@hellolovely says
It’s gorgeous, calm, and so lovely with all of your touches. So happy to join the tour this year (have never been known for my holiday decor!) and be in such creative company. Looking forward to exploring Shine Your Light even more!
Stacy Connolly says
Lisa,
I am so happy to see you back! I have you missed you. I do remember when you painted that chair black, lol…. Can’t believe the kids have graduated. My oldest (your son’s age, they did their confirmation together) is wrapping up year 5 of her six year program in New Jersey. My youngest is enjoying her Freshman year at Pitt. We lost our furry Fenway unexpectedly a week after we dropped our youngest….. We are really empty nesters now! -Walpole Neighbor!
Janine says
I recognize the pillows and throw! This room looks stunning!
Cindy@CountyRoad407 says
I’d love staying in there! Especially with the tree and snack tray. Everything looks lovely. Enjoyed hopping with you this week.
kim says
Lisa, This room is such a great idea and #goals -to have a nice closet (aka not loaded with stuff) for guests to unpack too. I love the basket and extra pillows. The calm retreat feeling and pretty palette I love! The corner chair, and desk with snacks are very appreciated when you are traveling! Sometimes you just need a break in your room, and also are hungry, but don’t want to bother your guests. Love the little tree too. So agree about garden stools as I can never have enough. I really enjoyed doing this with you talented ladies.. Wishing you a beautiful holiday season Lisa! x Kim
kim says
Lisa forgot to say your mirror is beautiful! Love it.
betsy says
So inviting Lisa! What a transformation!
hena says
So beautiful.