One Room Challenge...Week Five
Have you priced oversized area rugs lately? Let's just say that I could buy two large televisions for that price, and I would enjoy them so much more....I smell an Ikea Hack!!
I took pictures of the process, and then deleted them from my camera. So, I recreated the idea for you here
Take note of the hole in the middle...it is going to show up again
Using an upholstery needle and upholstery thread
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I hope I can find one in the next week! Now let me show you other ways I have been entertaining myself. Did you ever notice these?
I forgot to ask your opinion on what to do, but so many of you liked the black version of the chandelier Beth posted about...I painted these black
....and speaking of chandelier drama
I went from this
To this
I think it needs one more coating of razzle dazzle before I bring it back in the house.
Now let's see if there is any way for me to keep you on this blog any longer....Oh, yes....the minty Malm
Isn't she cute? O'verlays and all! Do you recognize the Craigslist mirrors? This is the direction I am headed, hope I don't crash and burn along the way.
Ever since I saw this image
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I have been collecting vintage Oriental paint-by-number prints
This may finally be the time to use them in a room.
Now let's go see what the others have been working on
Today....She's A My Birthday, too
I love this episode
...and today, she's a my birthday, too.
Have a great day!
Powell Brower Home is Here...Guest Post
I am so excited to have Nancy & Bethany here from
I created this board for my new blogger friend Linda, who created the One Room Challenge that we are all crazed about! By the way, the final reveal is August 1, so there are only 2 weeks left! She is so busy building, doing carpentry and making over her huge master bedroom, that I thought I'd help her out (if it were only that easy) and do a design board for her room. This is what I envision her room to look like after our many conversations of her dream bedroom.
The idea is to have a neutral palette, blush colored walls, lots of texture and layers, quality built-ins and a huge focal point of a wooden plank ceiling; finishing with pops of mint green and coral. It sounds amazing, and I hope she gets the retreat she deserves! Good luck with the final push Linda!
Nancy at Powell Brower Home
Friday's In The Garden...Bougenvilla's
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They grow like weeds in many parts of the country. In fact, my parents took theirs out because they kept getting too big. Here in NJ, you can get them but you would need to overwinter them.....and that is a real pain. I did try for two winters, and it just wasn't happy.
One Room Challenge...Week Four
Hi Friends! Thanks for coming back and checking in on my progress for the One Room Challenge. If this is your first time on my blog you can start the challenge here. Before I get into the details of the week, I want to thank Emily Clark for featuring the ORC ladies here, and here. Your hospitality was appreciated.
Are you wondering who showed up this week? Me too!
Vinny my painter came! I love Vinny, he is my first choice in painting. He painted my dining room ceiling
He came with two other guys, and the three of them really knocked it out. Before I show it to you , I must tell you that Vinny is not a huge fan of the plank ceiling treatment. He kept saying..."It's a look". I realize that this is not the most popular choice for New Jersey, but in my mind....I live at the beach.
Here is my high gloss plank ceiling
Another view
When he was done, I told him it was so beautiful I could cry. Vinny looked scared. He didn't exactly understand that reaction....buy you do! He also did not understand what a blog was. As you can see, the walls were rolled by said painter, too. Once I have a competent person at my home, I don't want them to leave. Are you like that?
As long as you are looking at my uneven windows....what say you for window treatment? That bookcase on the left is being moved downstairs, BTW.
As for the built-ins...let's just say I'm still hacking away
The cardboard backs bothered me so much that I added a layer of luan wood. Yes, I will be painting them...still deciding on that, too. I realize there are only two more weeks, so now might be the time to come to terms with what won't be getting finished. Eh, I'll worry about it next week.
As for the trimming out on the built-ins
I added a crown and a chair rail.
This corner took a long time, but I love it and now stare at it....a lot
I love the way it turns the corner. Do you stop during a project to admire you own work? The work that nobody else in the family will notice. The work that makes you feel like you do more than just laundry and cooking.
Moving on, after my dresser disaster, I put these two rejects potential projects out at the curb.
I always put my decent stuff out a day before bulky trash because I want it to be picked up and recycled. I am happy to report that within an hour, a local landscapers' crew picked them up! Look for them on another blog real soon.
Hola chicos, me encantaría ver lo que haces con las piezas ... me envíen una foto.
As for me, 2 Malm dressers from Ikea will do just fine.
If the humidity ever decreases, I will finish painting them the perfect shad of mint
Update...Week 5, go here
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I wish I had more finished things to show you. I do have a Lowe's Gift Card Giveaway going on, if you are feeling lucky?
I'm off to visit the others....just as soon as I get this Lyme Disease carrying creature out of my yard
Now let's go see if the other rooms are at the "fluffing" stage
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Design Indulgence Pawleys Island Posh Everything LEB The Pink Pagoda Hodge:Podge Powell Brower Home Kim Macumber Interiors The Pursuit of Style Lisa Mende Design Rue de Emily Living Savvy Sadie + Stella Mix & Chic Trapped in North Jersey
Update...Week 5, go here
Lowe's Gift Card Giveaway....my challenge!
Update - Gift Card Winner
Congratulations Michelle!!
