ORC: Week 4

So, here we are...week 4 of the One Room Challenge. 

To say this week was unproductive is an understatement. Well, I suppose that depends what I am talking about. I owned so many things this past week but the ORC was not one of them. I really should have looked at our calendar before committing to this project. Every weekend is crazy busy! 

Enough with the excuses! I want my favorite space ready to go by Mother's Day! 

So, onto the things I did accomplish this week:

- I purchased paint

- I scrubbed the heck out of the walls

- I found the perfect ceiling color

Please pat me on the back for these huge accomplishments. 

My reasonable goals for this next week:
- get artwork framed (I am really excited about a piece I found!)
- paint
- work on the dreaded ceiling

If I can accomplish all of this, I think I will be in decent shape but am planning for some long nights.

Now onto some pictures. 

I had to bring the furniture back inside because we have a big celebration this weekend. Our sweet baby boy is turning 2! This is a big part in the delay of the ORC. I decided to try a new layout. What do you think? The room is so narrow and it is hard to find the perfect flow. I am going to see how this plays out on party day. 

I scored some fun pieces at the Lilly Pulitzer for Target sale. How fun is this candle holder? I am excited to see it lit at night. 

I, also, found the Lilly basket which is much larger than I thought it would be. I am thinking about putting a large tropical plant in it. Or it will end up holding blankets in the girl's room.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to check out the progress on the other spaces!

ORC: Week 3

Three weeks into the One Room Challenge to update our three season room and I have few things to update. Because of the Easter holiday and a busy, busy work schedule, my progress has been minimal. 

I decided on paint colors for the walls and door but am still looking for the perfect shade of blue for the ceiling. For the walls and trim, I am going with Sherwin William's Westhighland White (SW7566) to make the space appear as large as possible. It is a narrow space and I know how cramped it can look when I add in furniture. 

For the door, I am moving away from red and trying out a very new to me color, Sherwin William's Naval (SW6244). I really wanted to go with a pop of color but the door opens into the rest of our home and the colors would not flow. 

I love the way this blue-navy blue door looks with the green ferns and black containers. I always decorate the three season room with ferns and plan to include pops of green. I think this color will bring out the blue tone colors in the entry way floor.

My plan of attack for this weekend and upcoming week include: 

- giving the walls a good scrubbing to prep for paint

- removing the popcorn ceiling

- selecting a ceiling color

- paint

- giving more thought to decor

Thanks for following along! Be sure to check out the other ORC participants here.

One Room Challenge: Three Season Room - Week 1

Hello! It's been awhile. I've been thinking about returning to the blogging world for quite some time now. I often think to myself "this would be good for a blog post", "I should share this recipe", etc., etc. 

Over the past year I have started following more bloggers (I will share my favorites in another post!). One of the most fun projects I came across is the One Room Challenge! 

So, here is the rundown. Created by Linda at Calling It Home, this is a six week home renovation/design/decorating challenge! Pick a room, get to work and blog about your progress weekly. There are no winners or losers just plenty of inspiration. 

I am by no means a designer or decorator but I do like pretty things, enjoy a good DIY project and have a room that needs some love! I thought this would be a fun way to show my progress, style, struggles, frustrations, successes and much more. 

I will be redoing our three season room. This is by far my favorite space in our home. We spend a lot of time here especially in the warmer months. I love feeling a warm breeze, listening to the birds chirp and the sounds of the boats on the water. Honestly, the sounds remind me of the beach...the smell, not so much! In the evenings, we can even hear bands playing at the on-the-water bars on the lake. 

Over the years, we put in new carpet, installed a new ceiling fan, installed a glass door and plantation blinds. My goals for the next weeks include: clean, remove popcorn ceiling, paint and decorate. 

Here is my inspiration board. 

The before pictures:

It looks so organized! 

Oh, that's better! The kiddos love this space too which is something I will be tackling.

This blank wall is ready to be decorated! It is so close to the entry that I struggle with how to decorate. I have a few ideas though! 

Another challenge for me: this slate floor! Great quality but the colors are a challenge.

I hope you will follow along and find some fun, inspiring bloggers along the way!