I’m backtracking through the One Room Challenge…looking at what was done, and finding gaps in what I’ve posted. I realized I hadn’t yet shared my staircase progress. We went through Part One and Part Two. Part Three is going to be one of the most transformative parts of saying “Goodbye 90s Staircase.” Plus, the results […]
The reveal of the Entryway Makeover is here! Huge thanks to the team at One Room Challenge and Apartment Therapy for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to this event each spring and fall. I love the inspiration and friendships I’ve gained along the way. Now…let’s get to it! Before the Makeover We had moved […]
With the room reveals for the One Room Challenge right around the corner, I’ve been finishing the design of the entryway by installing a batik stripe Peel and Stick Wallpaper by Tempaper. Say Hello to Batik Stripe Wallpaper I fell in love with this wallpaper by Tempaper. The subtle patterning really got me. It’s unique […]
My One Room Challenge update can be summed up in one word: Progress. Progress on a bunch of different elements. Here’s the challenge: We just moved in. The entryway is setting the tone for the entire first floor and landing. I thought this would be the perfect way to solidify the style. Turns out, it’s […]
For week 5 of the One Room Challenge, I spent even more time on the staircase. Phew. This project is a beast. Am I done yet? No way. But, I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And, it’s not covered in orange stain! (See Part One of this project.) The […]
For week 4 of the One Room Challenge, I’m showing off the progress of the staircase. This 90s staircase featured a gray carpet stapled down the middle, an all-too-orange stain color, wooden balusters, a rounded bottom step and a railing that curls around at the bottom. My goal is to turn this look into something […]
Three weeks into this season’s One Room Challenge, I can’t keep up with the content. I think it has something to do with the fact that we just moved, and every room in this house needs something done to it. At least, that’s what my neurotic brain is telling me. One of the first things […]
For the first project of the One Room Challenge, I created a custom front closet for the entryway of our new home. We’re a family of 5, and we’ve got a lot of stuff. This is the first time as a family of 5 that we’ve had an actual “front” closet, so I wanted to […]
Hey, friends! It’s that time of year again…the One Room Challenge has begun. But, this time, things are SOOO different. We are in a new house! We’ve only just moved in the last week, but I’ve been trying to narrow down my projects for the last month! I’m starting with the entryway because…well…it’s the first […]
When it comes to throwing a birthday party, baby shower or retirement celebration…the cake is such an important part. But, it can be a budget-buster if you’re not careful. Don’t let that keep you from having a beautiful cake to display and share, though. I’ve got some DIY Flower Cake Toppers that are easy to […]