TrinaC's Profile

Incredible spaces!

What a fun collection of kids' rooms!

The guitars are hung with String Swing guitar hangers.

Oh, no problem! I'm actually really glad it looks like it's from West Elm :)

Love the colors in the second photo! Great combination :)

Great layout! Love the use of space!

Earthy Casual -- right on! Thanks for sharing this.

And to the non-Americans: Google a valid American zip code and enter it in.

Our home's a work in progress. I rearrange frequently, have succombed to a life of decluttering and organization, and trust that one day I will be able to relax in at least one room in my home and have a mind at peace that it's finally "complete."

This is a great idea! The covers look sleek... very unlike the last twin bed I used as a sofa in our family room. My problem would be doing it right.

1. Two flat pillows for stomach sleepers and two thick pillows for side sleepers. My neck often hurts when sleeping at someone else's house from not having a good support pillow for my side sleeping, and my husband often ends up not using a pillow at hotels because their thick pillows aren't great for stomach sleepers.

2. I'm not going the TV route, but perhaps a radio or ipod with speakers or something to make some background noise. I feel so awkward staying at someone's house with my husband and feeling like we can be heard by everyone. A little music or something can be fun and take the edge off of them feeling like they can't talk to each other without everyone else hearing.

3. And definitely a talk with the guests before they come, if possible. Are they flying? If so, are they trying to bring only a carry on? Maybe offer to provide some toiletries so they don't have to try to pack them, then find out what are their favorites. Little things like that you'd just never know without asking, and will make their stay so much more comfortable. If these are cousins or people you don't know too well, then this would also be a good opportunity to talk about food allergies/pickiness if you'll be feeding them or allergies to pets if you have pets.

4. The pet-thing made me think that a plastic matress cover is a necessity in our guest room. We bought a used matress so covered it with a plastic matress cover so my sister could visit. She's super allergic to everything, so this helps make sure there's not something in the matress bothering her allergies.