There is a room in the house that when you move in is the dumping ground. The place for boxes that aren't essential, the spare stuff, and just general junk! The guest room.

There is no need to do anything with it - until you have your first guests. Well mine are on their way in T minus 7 days so it is time to work on pulling it together!

Here are some spaces that I am hoping to pull some inspiration from as I go!

This room is so cozy and warm.  Love the beams don't you?

traditional bedroom design by seattle architect Bosworth Hoedemaker

This room is one I have featured before.  I love the orange drapes - and I am not an orange person!

traditional bedroom design by architect Coburn Architecture and Interiors

Of course, this room is famous across blogland!  It is Layla's fantastic Guest Bedroom!

traditional bedroom design

Love the cool blue tones here!  Hmm... making those drapes I found look a little more intriguing!

traditional bedroom design

The drapes and artwork in this room are perfect! Love it!

eclectic bedroom design by dc metro interior designer Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

Anyone else getting headboard ideas here?  Hmmm!

bedroom design by other metros interior designer Tracery Interiors

Loving the chandi here! That and the bed looks soooo comfy!

bedroom design by los angeles interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel

Ahh - clean and white and so perfectly relaxing!

eclectic bedroom design by other metros interior designer Tracery Interiors

I love this room - it is so calming! 

traditional bedroom design by other metros interior designer Tracery Interiors

Hmm ... more orange!  I think I must like it when it is bold and bright like this!

eclectic bedroom design by other metros interior designer Catherine Sands

So what about you - have a favorite?  How do you have your guest room decorated?

Linking this up with the Inspired By Party with Melissa at The Inspired Room! Go over and get inspired too!

I loved all your great feedback on my cute Mason Jar Lanterns. But those are a little rustic and only good for some decorative lighting. So in case you are looking for a different lighting solution - here are eight great deals on some outdoor lighting finds. (Of course this is just me finding great deals for you - no sponsorship here!) 

How about some solar tiki torches?  Less muss and easy to use!

Solar Tiki Torches from Home Depot for $14.00

These table stake lanterns allow you to stick them in the ground anywhere!

Champagne Table Stakes from Home Decorators for $29.00

Light up your steps with this pathway solar light!  I am so clumsy this is probably a good investment for me!

Solar Pathway Lights from Overstock.com for $16.99

These solar pendant lights are exactly the kind of fantastic innovation and sleek style you would expect from Ikea!

Solar Powered Pendant Light from Ikea for $19.99

I love how people use spotlights to showcase their homes at night!  Bonus - these can be a part of your Holiday decor!

Stone Shaped Solar Spotlight from Overstock.com for $18.99

I love these bright green lanterns!  So fun!  They come in other colors as well.

Set of 3 Battery Powered Lanterns from World Market for $14.99

These Capiz Cube String Lights would look great strung around a patio - don't you think?

Capiz Cube 10 Light Strand from Target for $12.99

I think these streamlined solar path lights are modern and chic! 

Westinghouse 12 pk Solar Path Lights from Walmart for $18.00

What do you think?  Which is your fav?  Do you use outdoor lighting beyond a porch light at your house?  This chick would love to know!

So the rain is really putting a damper (pun totally intended) on my patio reveal.  Sigh - so here is a little indoor project I worked on this weekend to add a little comfort and color to the patio.  

I think I have already hinted that red is my pop of color on the patio.  I was browsing fabric at Jo Ann's a couple of weeks ago and found this fantastic outdoor fabric!  It is a deep red print on burlap-esque fabric!  I love it.  It was in the clearance remnant section and was marked an additional 50% off.  So I got a yard for $2.50!   Then the pillows were also 50% off so I got that lil darling below for only $3.00.

So for starters I laid out my fabric and took a little stich witchery and folding down the edges to make a clean seam.

I followed that around the whole piece to give it a nice clean sharp edge. 

Next, I folded the fabric around the pillow to determine where I wanted the seams to line up.  I flipped it inside out and then added some more stitch witchery around the edges and ironed those down.  (I also forgot to take pictures of that step!)  I then turned the pillow cover back right side out and smoothed out the corners.

I stuffed my pillow into it's beautiful little cover and voila!  Cute no sew outdoor pillow!  Took me 15-20 minutes tops to turn this out.

So what do you think?  I love it!  For $5.50 I have a cute pillow for my lil patio.  It is all starting to come together.  Hopefully, I will be able to finish up the final details on the patio and show you what I have been working on soon!  That is if it ever stops raining here .... stay tuned!

Linking this up with 

Trash to Treasure with Kimm @ Reinvented

DIY Day with Kimba @ A Soft Place to Land
Get Your Craft On with Kim @ Today's Creative Blog 
Broadwalk Bragfest with Jan @ Bobbyprins Boardwalk 
Fab Friday with Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous Design

Also linking this up with The CSI Project's Outdoor Decor Challenge