Need: A Little Somethin' Somethin'...

...to elevate a room from perfectly nice to perfect touch. It's all in the details: trim, contrast welt, decorative tape, fringe, ornamental nailhead. Some great examples below...

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Love: Murals...

...maybe because I lived in a home that had a Rufus Porter - early American itinerant painter- mural up the stairs. Believed to be the oldest art form (think cave paintings), murals are basically 'art writ large'. They can be hand-painted on the wall or in wallpaper form and, wow, what an impact - much more interesting than just an accent wall in a different paint color. Some of my favorite settings below...

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Want: The Pampered Guest Room

While you don't want them forwarding their mail, you do want them to feel valued and comfortable. So often guest rooms become the repository of cast-offs from owner upgrades - not necessarily a bad thing, but finish the room to accommodate a travelers needs and add your personal touch of hospitality...

A fresh coat of paint transforms older pieces...

...including the chandelier; you want both ambient and task lighting in the room and nightstands/tables on both sides of the bed

A bench at the foot of the bed always a good idea; note sconces as well as table lamps for night time reading. Stock with a selection of magazines and a book of short stories...

Window treatments that can block out light is appreciated by light sleepers, as are fresh flowers and a water carafe. 

Crisp hotel linens and towels should be reserved for guest use - provide a selection of pillows in the closet...maybe go the extra mile and provide new bathrobes and slippers too... a reading nook gives your guest a spot for some alone time...

If space allows, a writing desk with a mirror doubles as a vanity

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