Just one year ago, high school sweethearts Melissa and Jimmy took a huge leap of faith when Melissa followed her dreams and started her own business where she teaches kids art and dance. Between running her business, hosting fundraising and charity events and Jimmy's busy career as a government lawyer, things around the home have taken a back seat. Jimmy's parents have also been helping out by staying overnight to look after the grandkids two nights a week. Melissa and Jimmy wanted to show their gratitude by bringing in the Home Mavens to help update the guest room and create an inviting, bed and breakfast-style space where the helpful grandparents can relax.
Cooking Maven Deborah showed Melissa how to make Simple Scones paired with quick and easy Strawberry Jammin' Jam to help her pamper her frequent overnight guests.
Wanda helped Melissa bring the outdoors in and add color to the updated guest room with a simple pressed flower transom to be hung in a large window.
Giving a mirror and your décor a new look is easy with versatile etching cream. Wanda and Melissa used an etching kit to create a simple pattern on a mirror for the guest room.
To help liven up the new guest room, Décor Maven Wanda and Melissa painted the walls a bright, vibrant green. They used inspiration from this article to help choose the color.
The family's simple wooden chairs needed an update to match the new guest room décor. Home Maven Patrick and Jimmy created unique patterns in the backs of the chairs using drill bits.
Wanda worked with grandparents Val and Bob to add a personal touch to the new guest room with sweet silhouette pillows.
Patrick created a bed and breakfast in a box for the guest room by converting an old glass-front cabinet to hold a coffee station, towels and other useful amenities.
To create a headboard for the cozy new guest room, Patrick repurposed a lightweight shutter and screwed it in over the bed. He brought it all together by gluing on decorative molding over the screw heads.
