Welcome! I'm so happy you're here! I've been counting the days until your arrival. Please, just drop your things in the entryway and make yourself at home.
I do hope you enjoy your visit. I have so many lovely things planned for us! I've already set the kitchen table for a snack...
Or perhaps you'd prefer to take tea in the parlour? The view from the balcony is just exquisite; on a clear day you can see Notre Dame and Big Ben and the Empire State building. Impressive, no?
I recently reupholstered the banquette in the salon with purple velvet, so we'll have to spend some time in there admiring my handiwork. I've made sure every room is filled with fresh flowers too!
I have some errands to run this afternoon, so please help yourself to a book in the library while I'm away. They're alphabetized by author and cross indexed by subject...did you expect anything less?
Once you've settled on something juicy to read (I highly recommend this one
I'll show you to your room now. The sheets are freshly washed and pressed, of course. I bought the artwork above the bed on my recent round-the-world tour. We've had to buy a second home just to store all the treasures I found on that trip, but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do!
If you need me I'll be in my boudoir. It's the twenty-second door on the left. And if you lose count, you can recognize it by the soft scent of lilacs wafting from the room. Knock gently and if I'm asleep, please come back later. After all, even the best hostess needs her beauty rest!
All images courtesy of Elle Decor, April 2009.
Is room #17 available? I think I remember it being near that scrumptious library.
Posted by: Raina | March 16, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Anne, when do you have a clear spot on your guest calendar? The parlour view sounds irresistible if I can tear my eyes away from the flowers and botanical prints. And do you mind if I tuck that oversized, gilt framed drawing into my carpet bag when I leave? I thought not, being the generous hostess that you are. Thank you!
Posted by: Shell Sherree | March 16, 2009 at 12:59 AM
it's all so lovely..."I'll show you to your room now. The sheets are freshly washed and pressed, of course. I bought the artwork above the bed on my recent round-the-world tour." ....and the pillow cases are stuffed with towels as they lovingly are for all guests who stay here with me... ;))))
juuuuuuuuuust kiddin!!! haha i'm sure you're hospitality makes up for the towels ;) just thought it was funny that you posted this house guest post so soon after the pillow case fiasco ;) again, kidding...a little 1:57am humor for ya, it's what i do best. hope all is well x c
Posted by: chantal | March 16, 2009 at 01:57 AM
oh and that pic with the bookcases is faaaaantastic. i should be so lucky to have all that luxurious space for books.... a little 1:59am day dream for ya...i also do that well!!
Posted by: chantal | March 16, 2009 at 02:00 AM
How lovely, I'll come by for tea any day and enjoy all those fresh flowers :) I'll visit the library aswell, since a good book can really make your day.
Posted by: Jenny | March 16, 2009 at 02:47 AM
Now this is definitely a home I'd like to visit...and never leave! x
Posted by: i.d. | March 16, 2009 at 02:48 AM
Thank you for inviting me - any of these rooms would be fine, really!
Have a lovely Monday Anne=)
Trudixo
Posted by: The Deco Detective | March 16, 2009 at 03:43 AM
I would love to make a reservation!
Posted by: Lisa | March 16, 2009 at 04:12 AM
Now the only question is, what on earth do I bring as a hostess gift? Vintage Baccarat vase with ranunculus? A long-staple cotton Turkish bathrobe embroidered with your initials? A towering box of delicacies from Pierre Herme? Hmm ...
Posted by: stephanie | March 16, 2009 at 05:23 AM
when can I make a reservation? now? ok, I'll be there in 5.
Posted by: Kilee | March 16, 2009 at 05:33 AM
That was such a great issue, wasn't it!
I love that breakfast nook, so cheerful. And I think I could gladly spend a good portion of my life in that gorgeous library. But if I do need to go rest my head, to crawl under that sublime suzani would surely send me into a perfect state of slumber.
Just gorgeous, Anne!
Posted by: nkp | March 16, 2009 at 05:49 AM
This is a *fabulous* idea! I'll blame it on waking just a few mins ago, but I completely believed you had a houseguest staying with you, and I was completely admiring you taking pics along the way -- I fancied it up a bit for our houseguests this past weekend (setting our table, that's about it) + wished I'd taken photos :D But I *love* this idea of a story behind all the fabulous rooms :D I might steal this idea -- you know, positive affirmation + all :D
Posted by: cara | March 16, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Can I visit please? I'll bring bunnies?
Posted by: Peonies and Polaroids | March 16, 2009 at 07:08 AM
You made me smile Anne - I still am actually - lovely rooms and lucky guests. xv
Posted by: vicki archer | March 16, 2009 at 07:26 AM
WOW. I absolutely LOVE this post. I'm going to feature it on my blog, if you don't mind. Great one!
Posted by: haley | March 16, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Oh my goodness! How have I not seen this issue yet? Just stunning, especially the first image, which makes me want to travel.
Posted by: {this is glamorous} | March 16, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Oh, the library and that red Morrocan style bedding is gorgeous.
Posted by: Michelle | March 16, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Looks like we'll have a lovely time! Such gorgeous pictures...
Posted by: Kotori | March 16, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Lovely post!
When can I come visit?
Posted by: M | March 16, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Don't be surprised to find me languishing on the chaise with a copy of The Mysteries of Udolpho when you arrive home this evening.
Posted by: Joanna | March 16, 2009 at 09:28 AM
How kind of you. I was in desperate need of a getaway. This should fit the bill quite nicely.
Posted by: christina | March 16, 2009 at 09:29 AM
holy cow...it's hard to imagine a home this beautiful and opulent. the fun patterns bring the decor a bit more down to earth. lovely.
Posted by: Anonymously Chic | March 16, 2009 at 09:37 AM
yes yes yes!! i just looked at that issue of elle decor..wasn't the house of the artist (the one with the gorgeous suzani in your post) amazing?) i loved all of this house. all of it is beautiful. thanks.
Posted by: jenny | March 16, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I just ordered The Outlander! I figured anyone with as impeccable decorating taste as you would also have spot-on reading recommendations. Now I'll have something to read when I come over!
Posted by: Heidi | March 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Didn`t know you`re place was that big! Oh i just love you witty story telling with pictures!
Have a lovely week!
Posted by: rea (my lovely notebook) | March 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Thanks for the smile. I was starting to feel quite overwhelmed with work and decided to wander over here for something relaxing and pretty to look at.
On another note - I really think I need to start climbing again. It's been forever, and it's probably a good idea to give myself a lot of time to figure out how to climb in a dress...
Posted by: Kristy | March 16, 2009 at 11:56 AM
This is such a great post and such a beautiful place :)
Posted by: Melissa | March 16, 2009 at 12:25 PM
say no more, i;m packing my bags now! ;)
Posted by: Luphia | March 16, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Thanks for the invite, Anne! I think I may overstay my welcome :)
I just tagged you on my blog!
Posted by: dolce chic | March 16, 2009 at 01:27 PM
oooh i love love love the flower prints on the wall. gorgeous selection of images. thanks for the inspiration! xoxo joanna
Posted by: joanna goddard | March 16, 2009 at 02:01 PM
If I could have a place that looked like any one of these rooms, I'd be happy. That mirror on the 4th picture down is so beautiful.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 16, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Kelley {Kosmopolight} | March 16, 2009 at 04:50 PM
This post makes me just feel like finding a cozy corner and resting or reading a good book from the library.
Posted by: Michelle@ My Wedding Report | March 16, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Ah this post was so very clever and sweet, just lovely!
Posted by: Miss B. | March 16, 2009 at 06:29 PM
you're adorable.
Posted by: wide open spaces | March 16, 2009 at 08:00 PM
how i miss my sweet Anne!
i'd be there in a flash if this was a real invitation! i just spent four days at my sister's incredible (and very large) vintage apartment in the city. being a guest at a lovely place is so much fun. and i went from room to room adding my touch (or correcting all of her interior design hiccups). it was so much fun! oh the fun i could have interior designing her place if money was no object.
Posted by: Georgia | March 16, 2009 at 08:54 PM
I've got a houseguest coming on Thursday. As much as I'd love to fill my house with scented lilacs, I think I'll have done well to do the tidying and clear all the junk out of my spare room! Love your writing style, Anne.
Posted by: Lynne | March 17, 2009 at 01:58 AM
What a wonderful approach to displaying these photos! And your wit made this "story" so enjoyable. Thank you for such a delight.
Posted by: Pat H | March 17, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Excuse me, I think I need to use the restroom.
I'm sorry, we're re-modelling the one downstairs, it's a mess. Please use the one upstairs. It's the scendth door on the left.
Second?
Seventh!
Remember this movie? Oh how I miss watching it over and over with you!
Your post reminded me of it.
Posted by: mussy | March 17, 2009 at 07:34 AM
These rooms are absolutely fabulous. Every last one of them...
Posted by: Kimberly Julie | March 17, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Can I visit? I promise to bring a bottle of bubbles!
Posted by: Amanda | March 17, 2009 at 08:28 AM
sigh...
you are such a wonderful storyteller.
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