Friday, April 15, 2011

Spring means change and Pink Saturday

Hi Bloggerettes!  Breathing in the fresh air of spring, watching the flowers bloom right before my very eyes, and loving the sounds of blue birds.  Ah, spring!  Nothing like it.  Makes me want to renew and redo everything in my house!

It's also Pink Saturday!  Be sure and stop by Beverly's and check out all the pink prettiness.  I've fluffed up my guest bedroom, just in case.  Thought you might enjoy seeing it again.  I know I've shown it before, but it's my favorite room in the house!

The headboard is an iron garden fence piece...
Um, I think I need a picture on the wall above the chair.

The bedspread is from the Mary Jane Linen Collection.  Their products are made from all natural cottons and organic materials.


I found this cabinet at Habitat and knew it would be perfect for storage in the guest room.  I have started a collection of decorative storage boxes, and I'm still working on it.
I painted it a soft pink.


This is a sneek peek at my current project. 
I was so inspired by Amy at Maison Decor.  She painted a secretary that looks absolutely gorgeous.  Then there's Kim at Savvy Southern Style.  She has done some amazing furniture makeovers.
There are so many talented bloggers that have convinced me not to be afraid to change a piece of furniture.
So, here's step one of my Bombay Chest redo.....
Still needs glaze and some sanding.  I'm using a Benjamin Moore paint.  I'll give you the name of the color later.
I'll show you more when I've finished it.  Wish me luck!
Remember, I'm no Miss Mustard Seed.


Everyone have a beautiful weekend!

~~hugs~~
Sissie

58 comments:

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Sissie I think your makeovers are lovely! I love that soft pink color.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Oh Sissie, it's beautiful already! It looks like you're going with a gray and you may make me change my mind {again} for that dresser I just got. I'm going to have to wait for the final reveal, but I love the way it's looking so far!

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Loving that dresser makeover and I could just melt in that bed . . . I've got the sniffles and need a nap, you mind if I just jump right in it, tee hee

LuLu Kellogg said...

I could sleep in that bed forever!

Oh yes...I want to know the color of that paint!!!

xoxo

Debbie said...

Hi Sissie....your guest room is just gorgeous! no wonder it's your favorite room.
Love what you've done with the chest so far....
Have a great weekend!
Debbie

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

Love the guest room and especially how you have the pillows piled on the bed! So dreamy and plush looking. The chest is going to be gorgeous.
Happy PS!

Lynn said...

Your guest room is dreamy Sissie! Lovin' the chest, it's beautiful-Happy Weekend:@)

Shabbyprimdelights said...

Your guest room is divine, and I love the fence you have used as a headboard, thankyou for sharing,
HPS
Michelle

" SHABBY JUNK" said...

That bed looks really comfy Sissie. Love the bombay dresser! judy

Blondie's Journal said...

Your guest room is lovely, Sissie...I really like the bedspread. Where did you find it, if you don't mind me asking? I really love the texture of it.

Your Bombay cabinet is looking gorgeous!! Can't wait for the reveal!!

Happy weekend, lovely lady!

XO,
Jane

Linda said...

looking good!!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Sissie,
Loving all the pink in the guest room! The bedspread is adorable and the storage cabinet of pretty boxes is fab! Love the bombay chest and it's going to be darling when you're finished, I just know it! Thanks for your visit, Sweetie, and have a scrumptious Pink Saturday weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Olivia said...

Oh Sissie this is fabulous! I could flop down in this bed and eat chocolates and watch tv forever! Darling little box collection! Go for it your furniture always looks great!
Squishy hugs,
Olivia

Thepearsonfamilee said...

I love the bed,,,makes me want to come take a sweet Sunday afternoon nap! Happy Pink Saturday!

Unknown said...

no worries there! MMS would be proud! can't wait to see the fished piece!

Susan EvelynAndRose said...

What a lovely, scrumptious guest room! And I love the bombay chest, too.
Found you on Pink Saturday,
Happy PS!
- Susan

trash talk said...

Do you know if Benjamin is available for dating? I'd trade Cat Daddy for him!
Sissie...I'd give my right arm to be able to sew like you!
Debbie

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

It look gorgeous Sissie! Everything you remake turns into a beauty!~Hugs, Patti

Fishtail Cottage said...

oh, loving that gorgeous old iron gate....so pretty! xoxo, tracie

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Sissy...Stop, I am afraid you will drip paint on the rug and floor!!! You crazy girl. My room looks perfect! That is a beautiful piece of furniture I just know it will turn out perfect!!!

Carol

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Sissie, I love this wonderful romantic room. What great bedding and pillows. That chest looks great already. If you ever try the chalk paint you will be in love. No prepping, but you do have to wax and polish it. Thanks so much for mentioning me. That was sweet.

June said...

Oh Sissie I think I need a vacation in your guest room! It is so lovely. I love that spread on the bed!!!!
I LOVE that chest! It is going to be so awesome when it's done.
I have missed some great posts here the last few days, so it was fun to get caught up with all your goings on.
sending hugs...

Anonymous said...

Sissie, I just want to run and jump into the bed....so inviting.
I think you did a marvelous job in the bombay chest. can't wait to see the finished product.
Linda

Unknown said...

Beautiful!!! Can I come stay in your guest bedroom??? I know you don't know me...but I'm really nice and I'll just snuggle up and read my book and I won't make a sound...I promise!!! :) It looks like you have really made your home a comfortable place...good for you!

HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah

Gypsea Nurse said...

Sissie~ you need to stop showing these gals my guest room!! They will got soooooooo jealous! (how I wish!!)
Beautiful!
HPS!
Enjoy your weekend!
Hugs~
C

Allison said...

Your guest room is lovely and romantic. Love all of your pretty pillows and that bed looks so comfortable. Your bombay chest looks great! Very nice job! I like the gray you're using. Have a nice weekend, Sissie.

Gone said...

I LOVE the bed!!! It looks so comfy!!! Great job so far on the chest!! HPS!!

Okie Chic said...

Ewww looks so comfortable!! Can I come stay the nite? lol

Kathysue said...

Hi Sissy, that is such a warm a lovely room!!! Your chest is really turning out great, love the color you chose, Kathysue

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Happy Pink Saturday Sissie Sweetie...
What a gorgeous share today. I love your guest bedroom, and that garden gate headboard is SO delicious. I love it. It is perfect with the BIG fluffy bed and all of your luxurious pillows. (Be still my little heart.) I love the pillows.

Your chest is going to be beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished product. I know it will be exquisite. I adore the piece that you found at the Habitat store. So perfect and those boxes are just the right touch.

Have a glorious weekend sweet friend. I have had blogger issues for months now. They stole my dashboard and all of the blog links along with. I have even tried going through Google Reader and can't see any there either. It has been quite frustrating, but I found you this Pink Saturday. I am so tickled to be able to visit.

Many hugs sweetie and so much love, Sherry

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Everything is so pretty and that chest is stunning. Can't wait to see what all you do to it. Hugs, Marty

Anonymous said...

Your favorite room is my favorite, too. I love the bedspread and sea of pillows. Mmmmm So welcoming! Can't wait to see the chest. It looks great, so far!
Have a relaxed and nice weekend!
Hugs,
~Michelle

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Oh Sissie, your guest room is so pretty.... and your chest looks great, you always do a lovely job and I can't wait to see more!
hugs~~~ Daphne

Holly said...

oh, this is so lovely! I think that we all want to come and spend the night. I have always wanted to makeover furniture too!
lovely!
Happy Pink Saturday!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Sissie, I am in love with your guestroom! The bedding looks like a soft cloud..Love It. The chest is so cute and I really like the color.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Sherry

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

While Miss Mustard Seed is talented, don't sell yourself short, Missy Sissie. You have the eye of an artist and everything you show us is beautiful.

The bones of this piece are fabulous. The gray color is wonderful. Can't wait to see the finished product!!

Lululiz said...

Sissie, your guest bedroom is just gorgeous.

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Hi
I would love to curl up into that bedroom with a good book and store my favourite chocolates in the gorgeous boxes.
What a beautiful and special room you have created.
Wishes for a Happy Pink Saturday
Lynne

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Sissie,
Love your guest room! And what a great piece for a head board!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Claudia said...

Your guest room is one of the prettiest I've ever seen, Sissie. That bed! And the headboard!

Your bombay chest is looking quite lovely. Don't you just love those curvy lines?

xo
Claudia

Dorthe said...

Oh dear Sissie,
that guest bedroom, is so dreamy-and very ,very lovely-I love the fence-thing- and your pink cabinet--not to forget the baby blue chest--uhhh so sweet-all.
Happy week-end dear friend.
Dorthe

Polly said...

Beautiful! do you seriously paint inside on a rug with just little paper towels under each leg?!?! Impressive! I am the MESSIEST painter ever! There would be splatters everywhere!! That bombay chest is gorgeous!

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Sissie,
All I can say is WOW!!! And that bombay chest is exquisite! I hope you're having a beautiful weekend and blessings to you and your family.
XO
Cindy

Unknown said...

Wow a dreamy bed!

Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs
Charo

Cindy Lew's Studio said...

Wow, if you are ever in need of a visitor please feel free to contact me, I would love to sleep in that bed. I so love pink. I am your newest follower, I just have to see how your chest comes out. Thanks for sharing.

Have a wonderful PS and an awesome week.
Warm Wishes, CindyLew

stefanie said...

oh, that bed looks wonderful!!! with all those gorgeous pillows!

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Oh Sisssssie!

Over the top DREAMY... I LOVE that room. It's just beautiful. I'm sure your guests feel like royalty.

And, your chest.... ahem.... Bombay. :-) How perfect is that? Can't wait to see it finished.

Have a wonderful weekend...

Huggies,
Spencer

Unknown said...

Pull back those covers, so I can just jump right in!! So elegant & feminine your guest room, Sissie. All the little elegant touches are awesome.

Ooooo-la-la! What a magnificent chest ... anxious to see how you finish up with this beauty.

Have a beautiful day ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

erdbeerdiamant said...

Dear Sissie,

I am so happy that I found your blog today. It's so wonderful and inspiring.
To make sure I do not miss any of your following posts I signed in :))

Have a nice weekend and see you soon,

Tracey-Ann

Tara said...

Your guest room is so very beautiful. I would feel very comfortable there and not want to leave! Love hoe that chest is coming out. I want something to paint. I'm tired of doing little tables and chairs. I need a BIG piece to sink my teeth into! Happy Pink Sissie!

Unknown said...

It all looks wonderful to me. You paint like I do.....right where it sits....lol. Works though, doesn't it and no real moving.....
happy weekend.
xojana

Pamela said...

Beautiful bedroom Sissie!!! Love the linens!

Isn't Amy's secretary gorgeous? I love the makeover . I have a piece that has that same gold design and now she's got me thinking too!
YOur bombe chest is looking great!

Pamela xo

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Oh how I'd love to have a pretty guest bedroom like yours! LOVE that Bombay chest!! Where are you going to place it?

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Oh, your guest room is so dreamy and lovely! love that chest.

Donna said...

Hi Sissie,
your guest room is so gorgeous, your guests may just never want to leave! Hard to believe that you found that cabinet at Habitat! And I adore the headboard and bedding! Love your dresser re-do! Doesn't everything look better painted white, or cream?!!!!

Anonymous said...

Your bedroom is so pretty. I always love Mary Jane's bedding, but have never bought any for myself. Maybe the next time I need new bedding. Yours is beautiful.

Looks like you're off to a good start on your furniture redo. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

CHERI said...

The chest is looking beautiful. And that metal headboard...I'm green with envy! It's gorgeous.

Amy Chalmers said...

Hi Sissie!! I was away in Kansas City, just got back and had to check on my favorite blogs! Wow, I am excited to see the bombay chest getting a well deserved makeover, Sissie style. I love that pink armoire too. And the bedspread is crazy gorgeous. So inspired, you are on a roll girl.

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