Hope is coming to visit today and she's spending the night. I love slumber parties, don't you? So excited to see her and do some shopping and lunching and crafting. Then, on Thursday my mom is coming to spend a whole week with us!
The beach quilt {which is really a bed quilt} has been laundered and has added a nice splash of color to the guestroom.
Fresh flowers have been placed in a vase on the nightstand.
A small dish of candies is sitting on the dresser.
Banana Cream Pie has been made. Chicken salad and croissants have been bought. Lots of fresh berries are on hand for breakfast. House is vacuumed. Laundry is all done. Bathrooms are clean.
I really do love having house guests. I love the morning when they come downstairs and you talk about how well you both slept {hopefully}. And I love the morning coffee time together. Mario usually holds the guests hostage in the play room until he's shown them all of his trains. And, not for nothin'.... it gives me a good reason to clean really well.
Yay! Company's coming!
It looks and sounds like a beautiful and cozy retreat for your guests! Well done! Have a blessed time.
: )
Julie M.
Posted by: Julie M. | August 11, 2009 at 05:23 AM
You girls are going to have such fun creating and playing
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | August 11, 2009 at 05:53 AM
Have a wonderful sleepover, Andrea!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | August 11, 2009 at 06:39 AM
have a good visit with Hope. Those are the times when I like to clean my house. As for your projects you made yesterday --perler beads--check out there website. There is a world of creative things you can do with them.
Posted by: Jill | August 11, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Andrea, your post really shows how effective blogging can be.....some lovely pictures and well-chosen words really set a tone and make the reader want to be a guest at your house....is there room for all of us readers?
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | August 11, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Utterly gorgeous! I bet your company are totally spoilt too. :o) I am always mixed when we have company (too much thinking about the 'extra work' involved) I enjoy the plotting and planning and getting things ready. But once they're here I can't wait to get my house back to normal again! Does that make me a really horrible person?! ha ha ha. Probably!
Enjoy your week. The flowers are divine.xx
Posted by: sadie | August 11, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Hope told me she was visiting! I told her she's a lucky duck, and to give you a hug from me too! Don't you love company...an excuse to put flowers by the bed! What a beauty of a post today! xo
Posted by: gabrielle | August 11, 2009 at 08:41 AM
i want to come & visit :( give me a call when you aren't too busy, i have some news!
Posted by: lisa | August 11, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Is there room for one more :o)
Posted by: Andrea - Faded Plains | August 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I hope you have a wonderful time, make sure you get a pic with your mom to go with the one from yrs ago!
Posted by: angela | August 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Oh have fun my dear!!! Everything looks so pretty....stop by my blog when you can...I talked about you today on my post. You are my inspiration!!!
Posted by: koralee | August 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Hope you have a wonderful time with your house guests! Everything looks so warm & welcoming:)
Posted by: Leah C | August 11, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Wow nice! Can I come stay? I promise not to eat ALL the taffy...
Posted by: Macy | August 11, 2009 at 02:27 PM
Wow. Sounds so peaceful and nice. I'm sure you are a wonderful host!
Posted by: Monica C | August 11, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Hope you're having fun girls!!! Hope is such a wonderful houseguest and getting ready for her is such a treat. Thinking of you:)
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | August 11, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Andrea, I just love this post! I would so love to be a guest in your home! What a wonderful hostess you are. I know you and Hope will have a wonderful time together! That quilt is beautiful and I NEED some of those candies!
Have a wonderful time with your guests :)
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | August 11, 2009 at 03:52 PM
What a special person you are - such attention to detail. I would love to come and visit at your house. Your guest will certainly feel welcome.
Having guests gives us a chance to spruce things up a little - I do love this.
Posted by: Sue | August 11, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Oh it's great to have "girls night!"
Stay up late and laugh until it hurts...ENJOY!
Posted by: Laurie | August 11, 2009 at 11:18 PM
What a gorgeous guest room you must have. Can I come for a visit (hehehe). I love the roses and quilt...and of course the Taffy. Glad I found your blog it is so pretty.
♥ Becca @ Belle Blog
http://bellemaisonshop.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Becca | August 12, 2009 at 07:37 AM
HOW WONDERFUL YOUR VISIT SOUNDS AND HOW LUCKY THE ONES WHO GET TO SHARE YOUR HOME..I WOULD FEEL SO WELCOME..HAVE FUN..VAL
Posted by: VAL LINN | August 12, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Have a great time!!
I would love to be a guest in your lovely home.
You are the hostess with the mostess!!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | August 12, 2009 at 05:30 PM
What a wonderful hostess you are:) LUCKY Hope!! The flowers are gorgeous. And the candy well what can I say;)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | August 13, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Happy Anniversary tomorrow, friend!!! Have fun with your momma & tell her I said hi!
Posted by: lisa | August 13, 2009 at 09:19 PM
I just realized that today is the 14th, not the 16th. Happy early Anniversary! I'll blame it on pregnancy brains :) have a great weekend! Lis
Posted by: lisa | August 14, 2009 at 09:13 AM
I got my delivery from 100 wishes today! Thank you SO much! I love everything! Perfect :O) I emailed over a photo of how I used one of the flowers, it was so completely perfect for it. Thank you , thank you, thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend
xxx
Posted by: sadie | August 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM