February 6, 2013

one room challenge - week 1

And so it begins.

The time for teasing is over, let the sharing begin! I’m thrilled to say that my dear friend Linda has asked me to participate in the One Room Challenge. And let me just say, I’m in some amazing company.


If you haven't followed this series before, the concept is simple – pick a room in your house that needs some attention and redo it entirely in just six weeks. Why are my palms already sweating?

Each Wednesday I, and the 19 other ladies, will share our plans, report on our progress and probably try to stall for more time. Ending the whirlwind with the big reveal of 20 beautiful spaces just six (short) weeks from now. Again, gulp. 

This couldn’t have come at a better time as it gives me the chance to tackle number 3 on my 2013 goal list – redoing the girls’ bedroom.


Here is the keeping it real picture. (highlights Amelia's idea of cleaning her room - putting everything on top of her bed)

Eve is ready to move into her big girl bed (she already prefers to sleep in Amelia's bed instead of her own) and Amelia constantly complains that her room looks too "baby". Don't tell her this, but I'm ready for a change too. This room is a hodge podge and I need a bit more cohesion  I've got two busy girls in this space so organization will be a high priority. 


These are really bad pictures, but aren't all before shots supposed to be extra bad? (Emily Henderson, I listen to you!)

The list for this room is long and there are several head scratchers too. In no particular order, here is what we've got to do. Yes, I said "we". You are coming over to help right?
  1. Come up with functional floor plan
  2. Paint walls/ceiling/trim
  3. Paint dresser (new hardware?)
  4. Update vanity (maybe some fun color or hardware)
  5. Find curtains and add trim
  6. Add a rug and new bedding
  7. Hang art and create some personalized pieces
  8. Find/Install new light fixture (buh bye ceiling fan)
  9. Reupholster chair and possibly add comfy floor cushions 
  10. Find/Make lampshade(s)
Here is my inspiration board. I'm going White, Pink and Blue (with some yellow and green thrown in for good measure.) As many of you know, I'm all about color, so this will be fun.


So now it's out there, floating in the world of the web. I guess that means I have to get started. Make sure to check in with all the other wonderful ladies below and see what their plans are too.



Now, who's coming over to help me? I will accept wine donations in lieu of painting attendance. 

53 comments:

  1. So glad you're doing this with me momma! This plan looks so fantastic!

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  2. ooooh i love where this is going! so pretty!

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  3. I love a little girl's room ... Your plan is beautiful ... lucky little ladies!!! xo

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  4. Love the colors and touches of Chinoiserie. This will be quite sophisticated.

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  5. Love your direction and all of the colors you are incorporating into the room. Your little ladies are going to love it!

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  6. Love the sophisticated yet fun direction you are going for this room, excited to follow along!

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  7. Ahhh I'm totally in love with the color palette you put together. Such a fun space for two little sweetie pies!
    Look forward to watching you makeover this space!

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  8. Lucky girls! I love the palette, so fresh! And that dresser - gah!

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  9. The color combo...you're talkin my language!! I cannot wait to see your awesomeness come to fruition!! Maybe it'll motivate me to tackle my wee one's shared bedroom...

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  10. Those are two lucky girls. Your inspiration board is perfect...just pinned it. I bet you do your DIY monogram thing on those shams. Unless "crack" lady came to her senses on price. So glad you are doing this.

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  11. aha, now it all makes sense...that post you did a few weeks ago of the kids' bedroom. love love love your inspiration board. this is one of my fave times! watching all of ya'll go to work! good luck girl!

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  12. I love it! I cant wait to see all the crazy colour in there! Maybe it'll inspire me to be a little less grey...

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  13. What a lively, classic room this will be for your little cutie pies! LOVE the clean room, clever girl! Can't wait to see it all come together, Elizabeth!

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  14. Oh my gosh it is going to be the cutest - your inspiration is fab! Long List you've got therelady!! Can't wait to see you get busy and make it awesome!

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  15. I ADORE girls room and can't wait to see this!! I always love everything you do and I know that your girls will have the most fantastic bedroom! The colors you're using are also incredible!

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  16. I adore your plan Elizabeth, and can't wait to see it progress! It is going to look sensational..love your color selections. Best of luck!!!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrower.com

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  17. Looks so amazing!! Love the inspiration! Kathleen

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  18. The plan is gorgeous! Loving those colors!

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  19. Wow...love your inspiration board. Big fan of the ORC so I'm looking forward to following week to week!

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  20. I thought the room was super cute before but I'm L-O-V-I-N-G the after!

    xx
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash

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  21. oh i'm so excited to see all these fun changes--your inspiration board looks so bright and lively. can't wait to see it!

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  22. I love those fun colors!!! And that it's girlie but not too over-the-top fru fru!

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  23. LOVE, love, love this. Lucky little girls. I want it to be my bedroom!

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  24. lucky, lucky girls! This is going to be the best shared bedroom and I cant WAIT for the end of week 6 to see it!

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  25. So pretty! I can't wait to see it all come together--especially since I am working on my six-year-old daughter's room right now. :)

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  26. This is going to be great ! I adore me a colorful girly space with lots of pretty. Love the everything on the bed cleaning method - except I foresee a problem come bedtime.

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  27. yay yay yay - this is going to look so good!! mom and i are doing a shared little girls room now for clients and i will be looking to you for inspiration all along the way :) excited to see this come together!

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  28. Your plan looks great- I cannot wait to see how it turns out!!

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  29. A shared room can sometimes be challenging, but it looks to me like you have it covered very well, love the inspiration board!! I will be following along, I just love the ORC challenges,
    Kathysue

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  30. Love your board! In fact I was looking at that very rug today for a client. This will be such a cute room when you are done:)

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  31. Love your design board! Can't wait to see progress!

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  32. I LOVE your design plan! I can't wait to see it come together!!!

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  33. It looks it will be amazing when it's done. Good call on doing the shared bedroom, I had to do that when I was little and it wasn't always fun.

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  34. Love your inspiration board...beautiful colors! What a fun space to design. Looking forward to following along! Best, Lauren

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  35. Your girls' room is already so cute. But how fun to do a spiffy-ing up! Love the green!
    Camille

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  36. I think your room is going to be great! Loving the two twin bed ideas!

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  37. Woo this is so exciting! I'm really loving the bedding for the mood board, so great. SO bright and fun and perfect for two growing girls. I can't wait to see the final project! Good luck!

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  38. Hello I'm Elisa- i'm new to your blog. I stopped by to see your 1 room, and I'm in love! Clearly you are a brilliant woman. The vision you have for the space is jaw dropping! I'm so excited to follow along!

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  39. SO exciting! I am planning to redo Becky's room in the coming year so I will be looking to you for inspiration. Love what I'm I'm seeing so far! Good luck!

    -Lane

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  40. wow love what you did with your daughters room! and you are right you are in great company with the one room challenge, a lot of great decor and styling blogs

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  41. love love love your board and color scheme! Seriously excited for this one. What cute little lamp shades.
    xo Naomi

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  42. Oh my god, I looked at the 'before' pictures and honestly though, 'this doesn't actually look too bad' and then I saw that amazing mood board and was all YES YES YES ala When Harry Met Sally!!! Oooh I can't wait to see this - and in 6 week? Y'all are gonna need some help. I'm heading over, I've got wine. xxx

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  43. Love your board! It's going to look great! Good luck.

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  44. Slowly making the rounds to check out everyone's ORC plans. Love yours! The colors, the details, oh my. Cannot wait to see it all come together!

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  45. love the inspiration!! can't wait to see the final product! ox

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  46. I love seeing children's rooms and looking forward to seeing your girls room evolve here. Good luck! I've gotta get a start on ideas for my little girls next room.

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  47. Are we design twins? did a similar board for a shared girls room I'm working on! Loving the blue introduced here. Too fab. Love this series and can't wait to see this come to light.

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  48. I love your fun and colorful board! The dresser, fabrics, art, accessories are all fabulous!

    Looking forward to see more!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  49. The colors you chose are beautiful i cant wait to see how the room turns out

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  50. love love love this mood board .... cant wait to see the "after"

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  51. Love where you're going with this. Girls' rooms are so fun, but I'm a little biased ;)
    alison g.

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