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About This Space

My son finally has his first place, so this room went from dirty socks and posters to my new guest room.

French Country inspired, this guest room was created using family furniture and memorbilla. Grandmothers bedroom furniture and sewing machine, my husbands baby shoes, old books belonging to my parents were a starting point. Only a few new pieces were purchased. Total cost about $300, I didn't want to spend too much incase he comes back. I hope you are inspired too!

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alettasdesign Old Hickory, TN

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SheilaSB

The room is so restful, and I think the sewing machine adds just the right feminine touch, along with nostalgia. As far as mixing Early American and French provincial, at least they both are from the 18th century. I am sure 18th-century people had to "make do" with both styles of furnishings, and I think the mixture adds a bit of whimsy and practicality. You did a wonderful job! I would not change a thing.

Posted: Jan 21, 2013, Flag

morningglory

i adore this room! and your ideas and creativity are more than inspiring....i was over there re-reading your kitchen redo for the millionth time, and saw you had this french bedroom post........i love all your captions and the explanations of how you did it all, and that is so interesting about the christening gown....i have my g.g.grandmother's sewing machine, handed down to me by my grandmommy, and she also gave me their bedroom set, which is in this same dark stain......i've been trying to do a ''frenchy feel'' in our master bedroom with this same type of set....i think your colonial dresser looks adorable there, even though the style may be ''american..the color of the stain is more than french in color/feel and it adds to the charm of the french country, which is a collected look consisting of heirlooms passed down for many generations.....i think it warms up the space really nicely....the chair/suitcases/chandelier are perfect! love your curtains too, you did great!....

Posted: Nov 5, 2012, Flag

sweet_marrilla

I LOVE your use of the old Singer table!

Posted: Aug 15, 2012, Flag

CJS_216

Beautiful job. Your room reflects so much love and memories. I love all the sweet vignettes throughout the room. The one thing I would reconsider is the buffet lamps on the bedside tables. They are pretty, but not very functional as a bedside lamp.

Posted: Jul 28, 2012, Flag

alettasdesign

Point well taken. Maybe I should revise my style to Early American French Country as I don't have anything a little more French, just used what I had. I did consider painting and distressing the furniture but too hot in Tennessee for that right now.

Posted: Jul 21, 2012, Flag

lucianadi

What a beautiful job you did,beautiful.

Posted: Jul 21, 2012, Flag

Decor Enthusiast

Sweet room! As a former French teacher, I'm not going to grade your French, but I do think you need to replace the Early American style dresser with something "un peu plus" French! Excellent stitching!

Posted: Jul 21, 2012, Flag