The Guest Room

Martha loves to entertain, and puts a lot of emphasis on guest comfort. I imagine that staying at Martha's house is like staying at the best bed-and-breakfast in the world. We have company coming this weekend, so I was eager to make sure our guest room was ready. Martha-style.

Just like the front door, I keep a wreath on the guest room door. I think it's welcoming.

I am very fortunate that, except for a few months in 2008, I've always had a dedicated guest space. Whether it's a fold out couch or an actual room, I like to be ready for unexpected guests.

Now, the guest room doubles as an unfinished project room. For example, this table was my grandmother's. I have big plans to refinish it. See that quilting set on the top? Still in the original packaging? Yep. I have big plans to take up quilting.


The church under the table is actually a birdhouse. In the event I ever have houseguests who bring along a pet bird, I'll be ready for them, too. Super dedicated guest space!

Here's the vanity: this bedroom set belonged to my great-grandmother, which explains why the set is so great and grand. The vanity is beautiful.

Tomorrow: the bed. Perhaps the most important part of the guest experience.

Thursday: but is the guest room really ready? What's missing?

Friday: must-haves and special touches in the TMI guest room.