April 30, 2014

one room challenge - the bathroom edition week 5

I'm not going to lie, I had a bit of trouble typing '5' in the title there. Week five? Really? Oh good lord. (Catch up on weeks 1 - 4 here) That means I have six short days to wrap this sucker up. 140 hours. Enough numbers, lets talk about progress.

As I mentioned yesterday, this past week has been a huge challenge for me, and not just of the One Room variety. So what do you do when you are up against a big deadline and you're behind? That's right, you go out of town. The hubs and I had actually had this trip planned for months, but it couldn't have come at a better time. I left my world of chaos behind and enjoyed a few great days with friends. But before I left town, I was able to convince one of my contractor contacts to take pity on me. Thank god.


So this started. Yesterday. Afternoon. Nothing like cutting it close, hey? I've been assured it will be finished by Friday and he's seen the crazy in my eyes so I believe him.


I picked this up yesterday as well (Tuesday was a big day for me) and I'm feeling good about it. Now I just need to round up accessories that we've been accumulating over the past several weeks that are in no less than three different households and start to put this puzzle together.

And lest you think I'm holding back on all the good stuff and just not showing you everything, there is nothing else to show. The sink, toilet, lights, faucets, light switches, everything else is sitting in my poor sister's dinging room just waiting to be installed. 140 hours people.

This will indeed be a cliffhanger. Will I finish? Will there be anything to show? Will I be laughed off the internet? Come back next Wednesday to see just what will happen.

Until then, check out what all of the other talented ladies have done since last week.  And light a candle for me.


50 comments:

  1. Can't wait for the reveal! Hope you had a great trip!

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  2. Hang in there, girlie! And we will love you even if it takes more than 140!

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  3. Don't stress...4 weeks is crazy to finish a project like this. you're doing great! and it's gonna look great when you're done!

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  4. Looking good! Don't worry about finishing on time….we'll all still be here! :)

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  5. nothing like others seeing the crazy in our eyes to motivate them. ;)

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  6. Fabulous fabrics, fingers crossed they're already made up! :) I think you work best under the gun, hoping the rest of your team does too! Have fun!

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  7. I am on pins and needles for this finish line to be crossed. I happen to know that my contractor...I mean husband responds well to that crazy eyed look. Keep up the insanity!

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  8. I love a good cliffhanger! I'm not worried about this at all. I know you'll pull it together. Loving the shower curtain. Your sister is so lucky to have you! Big encouraging hug as we go into the last week. xx

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  9. Love those fabrics. I believe in you!

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  10. Eeee! You can do it!! And it's going to be fab.

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  11. I have ZERO doubt that you will finish and I can't wait to see it all come together:)))

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  12. Oh I will be back ;) I know you can dot it

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  13. It's looking so good and those fabrics together will be gorgeous! Sounds like a crazy week and hope this one things go well for you.

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  14. This will be a real cliffhanger. Love the fabrics.

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  15. I have faith in you, it's going to be amazing! That fabric is fantastic!

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  16. Light a candle for you, lol! Nothing like last minute stress :)

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  17. Yay! So glad that you finally found a contractor to get the job done! And loving those fabrics - good score. You'll pull it all together - you've got this!

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  18. You'll get it finished! I know you will.....

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  19. Yes! This is good stuff. I cannot wait to see it when it is finished.

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  20. You can do it!! Looking great so far!

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  21. Why do you have to break down the hours?! I am sure you will finish fabulously...me on the other hand not so sure!!

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  22. Can't go wrong with subway! Love it! I hope this everything starts looking up soon! :)

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  23. Of course you will finish!! No doubt there...love those fabrics...Finally one more week so I can this beauty!!

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  24. Subway, I love it. Can never go wrong. Of course you will finish! You're superwoman.

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  25. Oh girl....there will be no laughing....you will wow us with smoke and mirrors if it comes to that:) But I have faith little girl....so hang in there.

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  26. loving the dark fabric. perfect!

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  27. You'll get it done! We all have faith! Can't wait to see it.

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  28. You will so definitely finish!

    Who needs a toilet in a bathroom anyway? Right?

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  29. Wishing that all of it magically comes together for you and that the stress level is manageable!!! Good luck and don't worry- it's just decorating -you'll be fine! Xo Nancy

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  30. Take it a day at a time and you'll get through it :-)

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  31. You will complete this design challenge. Wishing you the best of luck! Love the fabrics, by the way!

    Can't wait to see the big reveal next week!

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

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  32. Throw back a stiff G & T and all will be right with the world - just like that fabulous fabric. I have no fears b/c I know you'll pull mega design wizardry outta that hat of yours, sister.

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  33. That fabric is gorgeous! Can't wait to see all of it put together!

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  34. Hmmm Going out of town seems to be the theme for this weeks ORC participants. I absolutely love the subway tile - it looks so clean and classic - especially with your blue and white fabrics. Excited!!

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  35. Looks like some late nights at your sister's house. Hope all your pieces fall into place. The fabric is stunning, and the tile looks beautiful. Good luck.

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  36. What? Aren't you going to share the name of this BEAUTIFUL fabric?! You'll get it all done and it will be fantastic!

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  37. OK SO.. Let's just say I'm having a love affair with your fabric behind my master bedroom drapery fabrics back. #scandal
    I am loving this entire design! I think your doing a fabulous job! I so enjoy following you here and in IG! Have a great trip !!! Can't wait to see it finished !!!
    :) Lance @ PKL

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  38. You can totally do it! And those fabrics are fantastic

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  39. Kissing a baby's head, rubbing a rabbits foot and any other good luck thing I can do to have you finish this room. I need to see it all. Completed. I need to ogle. I want more!!!

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  40. That fabric is FABULOUS!!! You can do it, Elizabeth!! I have faith in you!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  41. I think taking a vacation is one of the requirements for tackling a One Room Challenge. Seems like we all need to run off mid-project to get a little R&R ;) lol

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  42. I think the time away is good for you! Allows you to come up with more ideas to cram into the next week! At least that is what happens to me!! LOVE the fabric!!

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  43. Can't wait to see it all come together. Love the navy and white.

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  44. You will kill it! I have total faith. :)

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  45. Love the tile and the fabric and the real deal of staying on the path for fun when life got a wee bit complicated. You can do this.

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  46. EEEK! Omg. I'm dying...SO super excited to see it all come together. THAT fabric is lovely.

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  47. You can do it!!! Hang in there and have a cocktail...that makes everything better ;)

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  48. Those fabrics are just perfection. Believe me, I know what a big project a bathroom remodel really is. Can't wait to see the finished product, I have no doubt it's gonna be AH-MAY-ZING. Hang in there chick, and good luck! xxx

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