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Everyone I know wants to walk into their homes at the end of the day and feel a sense relief, take in the air & say “ahhh it’s SO good to be home, love every corner they see, feel safe & comfy cozy. I know I do too! Other than our bedrooms & offices (whether…
Hey y’all! It’s been a while since I’ve updated you on what’s been going on around the 4th house. Since I got the green light to kick off the boot & start walking again, I have been busy trying get things back to “normal” around here. Remember my excitement at participating in the One Room…
When we decided to makeover our backyard, there were several projects that I knew I wanted to do. This is not one of those projects. Along the way we had so many delays and so many “a-ha” moments that led to completely fun & practical projects like this grill tool holder. I have to say…
Well y’all it’s week 6 of the One Room Challenge and all over the web, lifestyle & design bloggers have completed 1 room in their homes! It has been fun & a true challenge for many of us. Pop over to Calling it Home & check out some of the amazing transformations. We did not make…
When we decided to makeover our backyard in week 1 of the One Room Challenge, the plans included several DIY outdoor projects. Here’s a recap of a what we wanted to accomplish: Create a garden with seating Build a mobile bar table Outdoor projector screen Build a mobile enclosure for the fire pit (not started)…
Just 2 more weeks left in this Spring’s One Room Challenge! It’s crunch time. Until now, I have been focused mainly on building garden beds & creating outdoor rooms. So focused that I haven’t had a chance to share my vision for decorating the new patio. In week 1 I shared the plan for the extension,…
This has been small project week for me. Even though we are working on the backyard for the One Room Challenge, the weather has been a huge factor. So I shifted gears & decided to work on some unfinished art projects. Since moving a year & a half ago, we have been slowly (and randomly) decorating…
Our yard is not huge – it’s about 24′ x 75′ not including the existing patio. It’s still plenty of space for creating outdoor rooms & still have play space. It almost looks like there is not much going on this week. There’s only a few physical changes, but there is plenty going on behind the scenes….
In week 1 of the One Room Challenge, I mentioned that our backyard makeover needed to be done in stages in a specific order. Last week, we completed the 1st part of our DIY elevated garden beds. We started out with the garden so that we can start planting & hopefully have some veggies to harvest &…
Well y’all, the One Room Challenge is underway again for Spring 2017. I joined in as a guest participant for the 1st time last Fall (2016) & had a great time working on a room that had been put on the back burner, our master bedroom. I really wanted to participate this time too &…
I’ve been getting this question a lot lately. “What is Green Interior Design? What do you mean by “Sustainable Design”?” I don’t think people are asking for a technical definition of green design – they can google that. I think people want to know what it means from a practical point of view. “What…
The “color of the year” concept that Pantone started back in 2000 has been around for 17 years now. Since then, other companies have started to introduce their own picks for color of the year. There’s some debate on whether there is any 1 clear authority on the subject anymore (except for the fact that…
They say that art, or the reaction to it, is subjective. It may be, but I say talent is talent. I may not like something but I would have to acknowledge the talent of the person who created it. I wouldn’t be able to do it, so if nothing else that is saying something. Now…
When I decided to remix our master bedroom for the ORC, I wanted to use an antique vanity that I got at a community garage sale. The table had no top and I really wanted to top it with a marble slab. Time & cost didn’t let me do that so instead I decided to create…
There are people who turn their noses up at big box stores and then there are those of us who know & appreciate their value. The biggest of the big boxes has to be IKEA. I know people who make regularly scheduled pilgrimages to IKEA whether they have a specific project going on or not….
Well y’all, it’s week 6 of the ORC and that means it’s time for… Our Master Bedroom REVEAL! I have vacuumed my bedroom for the first time in 3 weeks and I never knew it could feel so good! No we are not lazy or dirty, there was just no reason to do it until…
Here we are in week 5 of the One Room Challenge & I have to say that there is pure madness and mayhem in this final stretch. I’ve done so much, but there is still so much to do. With just 1 week until the final reveal, I can give you a sneak peek of some of…
Week 4 of the One Room Challenge was really hard for me for 1 reason alone… incorporating the ceiling fan into my lighting design. Specifically the light kit on our ceiling fan. There is technically nothing wrong with our ceiling fan, it’s a standard fan with a glass bowl fixture. The fan itself is not…
Last week on the One Room Challenge, I chose my paint colors, got to painting, and started working on refinishing my dresser. This week’s goal is deciding on textiles, but first a recap of last week’s progress. First off, people seem to think bigger is better, but this is a case where I know that’s not…
I am slowly working my way through the One Room Challenge. My goal for this week is deciding on paint colors. If you’ve started following along, thanks for checking in. First time here, big thanks for that too – find out what room I’m doing & why and check out some of the ORC plans going…