Hi friends!
If you’ll remember, a few months ago I moved from a tiny (petite and really quite charming) apartment, and into my first house. I say my first house as if I’ll somehow get to buy a bunch… let’s just go with it.
I’ve been slowly putting the house together. That involves hiring men stronger than me to hang shelves, glue tile up the wall, unwrap rugs, iron bedskirts (an actual thing I did and was like… OK THIS IS ADULTHOOD).
I’ll show you more of the kitchen and living space soon (it’s still coming together), but the guest room is almost in order and I want you to see!
When I think of guests coming to visit, I want to impart a sense of calm after travel… a feeling like, if my guests rest their busy minds and absorbed the inevitable New Orleans humidity, they might think they were on an easy tropical vacation. Ratan elements, banana leaf vibes, crisp and flowing whites, and natural fibers.
I partnered with Lulu and Georgia to bring my guest room to life. We mixed light island vibes with contemporary lines and with a few added treats and definitely some chocolate chip cookies… I feel guest-ready. (There are even fresh guest towels… and did I mention the bedskirt? Yea, adulting.)
Here’s the skinny:
• Soma Headboard combines ratan and leather and creates a nice.
• Banana Palm Pillows because I love them so much, oh! and Lulu & Georgia also has a Banana Palm Headboard that I’m very smitten with.
• Gold Concrete Tower Lamps for modernity and substance and a very handy jewelry holder Meno Jewelry Holder for convenience and cuteness.
This is the mood board I worked from. I didn’t go with everything exactly as it appears, but this mood board helped me determine a feel for the room. It’s very helpful to see things together before I dive into real life.
I layered window treatments by playing a bamboo roman shade beneath a long white linen-y type drape.
The bed is covered in a simple thin quilt that echoes the window treatment. And live greens are important so I got an inside tree (that Tron thinks he should eat) (don’t worry, I keep the door closed).
Layered rugs add luxury to the room: Gage Beige Rug (brings in a natural element) + Katie O’Katie White Rug (adds softness and comfort).
The Campbell Bar Cart is my keeper of guest treats. Magazines, a box of fancy toiletries, and games. I love the clean gold lines.
Come on over and have whatcha need without asking for a thing. That’s what the bar cart is for: sparkling water, hard candies, bourbon, and The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.
I always forget soooomething small when I travel.
In the guest box (not a pie unfortunately) is air freshener, good lotion and shower soap, fancy face lotion, tooth paste, mouth wash, and a disposable camera for the fun times.
The Sauri Leather Ottoman adds a rustic animal element to the fern and banana leaf vibes. This is one of my favorite pieces in the room and is also flexible enough to find its way into my living room should I need extra seating.
Well framed art makes a big difference, and never skimp on the pillows. More is more.
This Hastings Mirror centers the buffetturned-dresser in the room facing the bed.
Blue is the book motif, with offerings in Southern cooking and vacation living. Framed watercolors of New Orleans landmarks. Hats, for decoration and actual wear.
And finally more green life in a Lyon Planter.
Trinkets that make me feel at home and guests feel welcome and settled.
Thank you to you and the lovely folks at Lulu and Georgia for being part of this home adventure with me. There will be much more soon! Have a beautiful weekend! xo Joy
Natalie
Can I book my stay for jazz fest 2017? k, cool. Lovely space, Joy!
bobbi dougherty
It’s beautiful.
Marine
Are those polka pants I spy? ….
Kristina
Wow, what a beautiful, inviting room. Makes me want to stay there!
dessertfortwo
I’m so happy you decided to share my new room with everyone! Let me know when I can move in ;)
snowmoonelk
Too much clutter for my taste. Love the headboard, hate the plants!
snowmoonelk
Essentially a nice room, but a bit too much clutter for my taste. Love the headboard.
Elaine
Aww, beautiful room, and so thoughtful – I dream of having a spare room in my house so I can escape and hide from my family!
Beth
Gah! I love the white totem pole containers on your mood board! Must. have. Where, oh where, did you find them? I tried the Google, but it was in vain…
Lori
So lovely! I especially love the bar cart and the pie box. Such nice ideas for guests. Just love it.
Michelle
OMG that bar cart is EVERYTHING! I would feel like an actual Queen if I were lucky enough to be a guest in that room – nice job, Joy! x
Briel K.
Lovely room Joy! It looks so welcoming!
Kat
So…..when is this going up on AirBnB? :-D. I would absolutely stay there! So comfy and inviting!
Kiki
Lovely and inviting- the only addition I can come up with is some New Orleans postcards and a pen!
Chrissy
Um, can I come stay? Also, LOVE the pie box idea. I’m stealing it when I move out of my tiny but charming apartment into my first house.
Cathy
Lovely guest room. I’m taking notes. Love the bar cart for extras.
Suellen
This room is fabulous. You have made it like a B&B. So thoughtful. So…how do I get invited to your new digs? ????
Lani
Beautiful. Shows your love of guests!
Janet Roderick
What a beautiful, relaxing and inviting room. Can I come for a visit?
Krystal
So lovely, fresh, and inviting. I love those multi-colored pillows!
Mary
Okay, so where’s your online booking system?
Tammie
Love it Joy! It is just the look you were going for…tropicalish, comfortable and welcoming.
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
SO GORGEOUS! Love it all especially the disposable camera and stuff. Hotels should do that too!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Congrats on your house, Joy!! What a huge awesome thing, you must be so happy! Your guest room looks lovely!
Deborah
Are you taking reservations? haha!! So lovely.
Ash
When can I come?
Sammy
Lovely!
mrsmichellegoldsmith
What a considerate hostess you are! Everything anyone visiting could want and more and who can say no to chocolate chip cookies? Well done, Joy!
Karen
Beautiful, you’ve thought of everything.
allison bridgman
So lovely! I have banned myself from looking at Lulu&Georgia because they don’t ship to Canada which makes me so very sad.
Betsi
Joy, be very careful with Tron and those plants-both are toxic to cats-look it up. Suggest you keep the door closed so he cant nibble them.
writely2015
Dangerous. They will never leave!
sheila
I really like the canvas holder you used to put the floor plant in. Can you tell me where you got it. Thanks! Beautiful room!
francetaste
I’m laughing over your first house remark. I had a friend who used to say (in front of wife #2), “my first ex-wife…” as if there would be a second….he didn’t mean it at all, they’re still happily together 30 years later. In the same house.
Your room looks very welcoming. You might motivate me to up my game for our guest room, since we have a big string of visitors coming soon.
yankified
I love how well you used your mood board
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Karen
It is a beautiful room that I would enjoy staying in.
Kaleigh
I know where I’m staying when I come to New Orleans! No but really, this room is so inviting, and definitely better than any guest room I’ve ever had/stayed in!
JD
Very Nice !!
I don’t know if you meant to but I feel you have captured the eclectic feel of the French Quarter Guest Houses my wife and I have stayed in on our trips to Nola. What a great vibe.
Thanks for sharing
JD
Theresa M.
I would definitely stay/sleep in that room. Forever! So cozy and welcoming. Well done!
sheila
I love the wall color… what is it called?
Rose
Lovely and inviting.
Amy
So beautiful! We’re decorating our guest room over the next couple of weeks and I can only hope it is half as lovely.
Su
Leave the front door open. I’ll be right over !
Debbie
Beautiful! Fresh and relaxing! Lucky guests! Can you tell me the paint colors you used? I love how soothing and cool they look.
Liz
So pretty and calming! How wonderful for visitors to come and have those delectable cookies waiting for them!
Chris
Looks amazing. I admire you reaching adulthood… it still eludes me… ;-)
Lee Faber
It really is lovely! Wish I were one of your guests
Barbara Harmer
What a lovely room. Well done.
Nadia
Looks so inviting.