ONE ROOM CHALLENGE

I guess part 2 of Scott's will have to wait because it's Wednesday and that means.......Week 4 of the One Room Challenge.

Yep...I am still traveling this highway :) [as I pat myself on the back]

Last week we looked at bajillions  of fabrics...which showed  different ways that the room could go.

Here's something funny.  


I kinda didn't mention to my sweet client that I was using her in the challenge.  I know....sneaky and not entirely the best move on my part.  


There is that "good judgement" issue again.


My appointment was Monday morning and when I got there and we started to go over the plan....she said..."Oh gosh I read your blog and realized that I was part of the challenge!"  [who knew?]   At that point I was apologizing all over myself...hope it's OK...hope you aren't going to fire me...and that you don't think I am unhinged  [I mean I am but hopefully I don't come across that way] .......hope


....and this is HOW SWEET she is....."How fast do we need to make decisions so you can stay on schedule?"


Hmmmmm....what?  I was spewing things like "Ohthatdarnthing".


  Maybe a perfect client....I love her.


Let's get down to some decisions.

This is a version of what we decided [not the darker velvet on the bottom left].  We also decided to not use the existing blue circle  pillows that were already on the sofa.  There are only 2 and we can throw them in a basket for texture.

I am so proud of myself that I figured out how to put text on this picture.  I will be building web sites soon.  Not.

On the only wall space in the room there is a black console....longer than this one.  Since there is a wrap around porch off the kitchen/den the room is a little dark.  We decided that a huge mirror [similar to this one] would act as a large window and help brighten it up.


My first thought was a piece of art.

I found this on Etsy....Linda Donahue.  I love her work.


But after I showed her the picture of the mirror....slam dunk....that was it.

Under the console we will add a basket for texture.  Also a great place for toys and clutter.

There is also a small space under a window for a bench to add more seating.

Then we have 2 bookshelves to accessorize....
Ideas.

That will be the fun part....

On each side of the sofa is a small end table with a lamp.  I was suggesting floor lamps so there was more room on the tables...and perhaps safer for small children crawling around.

Maybe adding some blue accents on the console and in the bookcase.  Always classic.


Anyway I'm pretty sure her head was spinning when I left.  She also thanked me for introducing her to this whole world of "design blogs"....... she is dying!


I told her to be careful.......it is very addicting and once you fall down that hole...well many aspects  of your life will be left neglected.  I speak from experience.


And that my friends is as far as we will get this week.  I am a little worried about next Wednesday because seriously how much more can I get done on this project in 7 days?   I guess they don't call it a challenge for nothing.

Beth - Chinoiserie Chic

Lauren - The Cottage Mix

Sherry - Design Indulgence

Lindsay - Everything LEB

Barbara - Hodge:Podge

Kim - Kim Macumber Interiors

LisA - Lisa Mende Design

Tiffany - Living Savvy

Jessie - Mix & Chic

Linda - My Crafty Home Life 

Alison - My Little Happy Place

Danylle - Nana Moon

Nicole - Nicole Scott Designs

Julia - Pawleys Island Posh

Jennifer - The Pink Pagoda

Nancy - Powell Brower Home

Lindsay - The Pursuit of Style

Emily - Rue de Emily

Lindsay - Sadie + Stella

I think one person dropped out but I can't remember who it was...I'm just hanging on here folks.


But heck...you can just drop by all of these wonderful blogs anyway right?


freak show.
Sheriky