The Guest Bedroom...
the water colour of my guest bedroom - painted by the lovely and talented anne harwell
A guest room should be far superior to any hotel room simply because the room is arranged and designed with love and care for the individuals who will spend time there. It is not about the size of the room, the quality of the antiques, the priceless art or the pedigree of the contemporary design; a great guest room is simply about comfort and the amount of effort we make for our friends and family to feel cocooned. There are certain ingredients that make a guest bedroom a delicious experience for friends and family. Here are mine,
*Soft lighting everywhere - staying over means not having to see it like it really is - and never ever a set of bathroom scales, they are an immediate downer for a visitor in France. Eating and drinking whatever and whenever is what it's is all about.
and for sleeping....
*A comfortable mattress.
*An armchair or sofa to lounge on.
*A pair of both feather pillows and firm pillows - sleeping with a familiar pillow goes a long way towards a sound sleep.
*Large square pillows for resting and reading.
*White linen or cotton sheets freshly pressed.
*Extra blankets and a duvet in case it turns cold.
*A throw blanket to curl up in - to nap or rest in the afternoons.
or for bathing....
*Fluffy white bath towels, face cloths, hand towels and a cosy bathrobe.
*Bathroom soaps, lotions and potions to luxuriate in and practical pharmacy items that may have been forgotten.
for ease and comfort....
*Too many coat hangers and a drawer or two.
*A super industrial strength hair-dryer.
*An iron and ironing board
*A fan and anti-mosquito plugs - obligatory for the southern French summer if you want them to stay.
to idle away the time....
to idle away the time....
*French market baskets for promenades.
*Writing paper, postcards and pens.
*Plenty of magazines to browse through, some photographic/coffee table books that require little concentration and the latest airport novels for some light reading. Serious readers need to relax, a little literary trash from time to time is good for the soul.
*Local maps and tourist information.
and for the senses....
*Lots of bottled water and pretty glasses to drink from.
*A tray with a kettle, china cups and saucers and a selection of coffee and herbal teas.
*A bowl of fruit, some sweets, biscuits and chocolates to munch on.
*As many flowers or potted plants that my garden can deliver.
* Scented candles galore.
Sweet dreams, xv.
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