The Pampered Guest

And just like that...

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I am happy it's Monday! I know that so many of you dislike Mondays, so don't worry, Tuesday will be here before you know it. I have a 'no laundry on Monday' policy and I usually don't cook

very often

on Monday, either. See why I like Mondays? You may borrow that

...

you're welcome!

 As I told you, Friday, I loved hearing

Dean Farris

talk about

'The Pampered Guest'

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Dean recommends the following; using this Givenchy guest room as an example...

Bunny Mellon Guest Room by Givenchy

wallpaper

shows your guests that you care. Reading lamps, scented candles, and additional seating help create a luxurious layered room. 

Amanda Nisbet

Blackout shades, fresh flowers, and an extra blanket are details your guests will appreciate.

Frances Herrera

A desk with stationary and a place for a laptop is practical and thoughtful. 

Show the sheets! And have them pressed!

Via

Via

Via

Via

The most important question to ask yourself when creating a pampered guest room is, 'How long do you want them to stay?'

I know I would love to stay in a guest room with this much thought. What do you like to do for your guests?

What Day is it?

I am so exhausted by the ridiculousness of everything right now. I can't believe that it is Friday and I feel as though it was a wasted week. I'm sure you have felt like this at times, too. I have been working on a post for you, but alas, I am not finished with it and will be leaving shortly for an event that is featuring alcohol....need I say more? Wine, cheese, and pasta to be exact. 

I did have a fabulous time listening to Dean Farris talk about creating the perfect Florida guest room. I promise I will tell you all about it next week. 

I'll leave you with this beautiful home tour of Gaby's place. She writes for the Vault Files and transformed her powder room for the One Room Challenge :).

 

Dean Farris | Letter Writing | Housewives

What are you doing, tomorrow? Do you live in the area? I will be listening to Dean Farris giving a talk, entitled "Florida Luxury, The Pampered Guest".

I have been reading Dean's blog for quite some time. He was recommended to me by my friend, Home Before Dark (she has a real name, but does not want to go prime time with it). Dean has an impressive body of work as well as a great sense of humor. 

Thank you to everyone who pushed encouraged me to start a letter writing campaign for my house hunting quest. I have only been out twice, and already received 4 phone calls. 

One was way out of my price range, one was completely unrealistic with his price (and he knows it), one was from a couple who flips homes (and kept calling me, Lori), and one was from a lovely woman who may possibly be a great ally in my search. Taking action feels better than waiting around. 

If you want to see a new home listing in New Jersey, it looks like Teresa & Joe have their home on the market. 

Bravo

Thoughts?

And of course I was not shocked to read that a television pilot called Elite Housewives of Naples is currently being shot around town. 

Naples Daily News

Isn't everyday life fun?

    or Lori  

Hollywood Hills Real Estate

Look what I stumbled upon.

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this stunner of a Hollywood Hills home. It's for sale and guess who's selling it?

All images courtesy of

Berlyn Photography

| Designer

Brett Barrett

Remember this guy?

Chad Rogers from Million Dollar Listing, LA.

If you would like to see more of this home you can

visit Chad's Blog

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yes, everyone has a blog! 

Looking Up

Thank you so much for all of your encouragement on my house hunting situation. I promise to keep you posted. One thing is for sure, I have plenty of time to obsess think about architectural details and ceiling treatments are always a favorite of mine. 

Ed Ritger Photography

dlc corp

Julians Interiors

Halsma Design

source

BHG

I definitely want to be looking up in my next home. Do you have a favorite ceiling treatment?

 

Life in Naples.....so far

You have all been so kind in following along with my relocation progress. I have received quite a few emails asking about my current living situation and I thought an update would be depressing fun.

Chad Hoeft Designs via The Glam Pad

I was 100% sure that I would have found a property to call home by now. We actually put an offer in on one home, but lost to a higher bid. The listing agent never came back to us to see if we would have increased our offer and did not serve her client well. That home has since closed, and to be honest, I'm not sad about it. It was going to be a HUGE project and I think I really want a moderate sized project, instead.

There are plenty of homes on the market, for those of you who keep asking (dad!!) but not where I want to live. I have more real estate alerts on my phone, than these guys. 

What can I say, we fell in love with a specific section and apparently, those people are not selling at the moment. C'mon snowbirds....it's time!

The weather is hot, there are no two ways about it. My daily uniform consists of these shorts and versions of this top. The locals tell me that this is Naples' version of the winter we have back in the Northeast (indoor only, weather). So far, I have not had to shovel one bit of sunshine and everyone is still smiling....I disagree.

My husband and kids are well settled and content, and of course that makes me happy. The other day, my husband and I went to the supermarket (modern day date night) and the Manager bagged our groceries. It made us laugh, things like that never would have happened at the A&P.

Now if I could only find out where I can buy this seltzer, it would really feel like home....for now. Thanks for hanging in with me, I promise there is more to come.