Welcome friends to week 6 of the One Room Challenge (ORC)! The past few weeks have been overwhelming and I’m grateful for the support for everyone that has voiced support to protest against the wrongful killing of Black men by policemen, the constant oppression of Black lives and the constant neglect of Black communities. source Black Lives Matter Last week on Instagram, there ...
Hi friends! It’s Week 4 of the One Room Challenge and the changes in the powder room is looking good so far. Last week, I spent most of the week cutting and priming most of the smooth hardboards using a Wagner paint sprayer. This week started on Saturday with covering up the knockdown textured walls in the powder room, for a smooth wall surface. I’m using hardboards as it has ...
Work has begun as we enter Week 3 of the One Room Challenge (ORC) and I’ve got quite a list to complete. I’ve also been going back and forth on some decisions with the placement of the panel boards on the walls. This step is crucial as it determines measurements to cut the smooth hardboards that are used to cover the texture walls. If you are visiting here for the first time, welcome! ...
Hello, friends! It’s Week 2! Last week I revealed the room I’m working on with all the before photos! 75% of my materials are in and I’ve started working in the bathroom. Today, it’s all about the design plan I have for my powder bathroom. From top to bottom, I’ll be updating it all, with the exception of the door and floors. The tile currently installed is great and I still love ...
Welcome! The Spring 2020 One Room Challenge (ORC) has begun! I’ve been going back and forth about whether to participate this year. I’ve been continuously drawn to the mission of the ORC, although things are upended right now due to the stay-at-home order. After much consideration, I've decided to go for it and I hope to make it to the finish line! What's One Room Challenge? If ...
With a new year comes new resolutions, new goals, new desires…and new upgrades. In January, we find ourselves motivated to start afresh, set new goals and plan ahead. It’s also the month of taking on home improvement projects to update spaces in your home. Would you agree? How are you planning to update your home this season? Whether they are simple updates or major renovations, it’s ...