So we've all seen my newest guest room makeover but what you haven't seen is my very first guest room makeover. When I first moved into John's bachelor pad back in '04, I was as green as they come interior-design wise. It was like someone got me all hopped up on classic coke and a high credit limit and set me loose inside Pier One. I needed to have a Moroccan-themed room and ohhhhh did I get one. I think John may have actually choked when I cracked open the paint can to reveal this...
The magic bubbles weren't really real and I have no idea how the photo turned out that way.
And he may have had a slight heart attack when I explained how I wanted to drape the extra long Ikea sheer curtains across the ceiling. But he let me run wild. If there was a Moroccan lantern within a 25 mile radius to be had, I had it. And for all it's theme-y-ness, I loved the crap out of that room. And I know my guests did too. Ya know why? Mostly because the blue walls kept the room cool and dark and somehow, back in those days, most of my guests were hungover. A cool and dark room to the hungover is almost as good as the fountain Coke and greasy cheeseburger the next day.
Anyway, when we decided to move to a new house, the end of the Moroccan room was inevitable. We knew it was going to have to be painted. The dreaded neutral. So the walls became cream and Morocco got all boxed up. And we moved. So while it might be a far stretch from my taste in interiors now, it'll always be my first makeover and ohhh was it a good one.
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Of course I love it...
Very nice my dear
Ummm.. where's the hoookah?
do you know how many hours I spent in this room, cell phone in hand water bottle on tiny table?
and by guests loving this room, you mean me right? Because if I was staying over, you best believe I had dibs on that puppy. I think Katie slept there the night of your wedding but thats the only night I can remember hahahaha
:) cute. you loved it - that's what's important!
Oh I adore this post for so many reasons, but mostly for the glimpse into the Shannanigans' past. I should find a picture of my sorority room - pink freaking overload with a Tim McGraw bud light poster. I took my design inspiration from Elle Woods and apparently my brother's fraternity house back in those days.
hahah Yes, you're right. I did have a Moroccan dream the night before Shan's wedding.
oh my god. That looks exactly like my bedroom...
Perhaps its time for a change.
Um...arent you gonna have a baby tomorrow??
Finally someone asked it! I've been WAITING and stalking your blog for lapses in your posting, but still no. You must be so excited!
What I'm wondering is if you've set up your posts weeks in advance...there's a timer, ya'll...
She might surprise us all with baby posts before we know it!
LOVE.
Let me know whenever you want a box of Papaya juice.
Hee hee- that's great! It just needs a magic carpet...
Love it. Particularly the part about the cool, dark room being just as good as a classic coke and greasy hamburger (not that I would ever need either after a fun night out...).
Is today going to be the day???? Take your computer to the hospital!!!
You nailed the theme, girl. I don't think I ever decorated anything before buying our first house. I'm impressed.
I did the same theme, but with cranberry walls and yellow curtains. It was so cute, but I'm glad I don't have a red bedroom anymore!
I love this! Haha. I remember when this look was ALL the rage...esp at Pier One. I think I did a similar look in an apartment right out of college. And I think my roomate had that same bed spread! HAha. Love it.
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