This week for the One Room Challenge it was finally time to tackle my grandmother’s old couch. It has great lines, is comfy and fits the space well but the pleather on the armrests are super worn and peeled. I had another couch that we could have used but I found it was too big … More Making a Custom Slipcover to Save the Couch – SPRING 2021 ORC WEEK 5
Week four of the One Room Challenge means we’re halfway to the reveal and there’s still so much more to do! And much to my husband’s dismay I keep coming up with more ideas to add to the project list. I’m always budget conscious though, which he appreciates. Thanks to my initial sticker shock and … More The Painting Party – SPRING 2021 ORC WEEK 4
So it’s week three of the One Room Challenge and I’m already a bit behind schedule. I knew there would be delays given the current restrictions limiting getting supplies to online orders for delivery or curbside pickup. Unfortunately my order from the hardware store took much longer than I expected to be ready for pick … More Enjoying the process – SPRING 2021 ORC WEEK 3
So the ORC kicked off last week and we’ve made some great progress considering its been tough to find the time and energy to dedicate to this project. My husband and I both work full time and by the time dinner and the bedtime routine in the family way is done, we’re both pretty wiped. We knew … More Curves in all the right places – SPRING 2021 ORC WEEK 2
Hey-o! If you’re new here, my name is Lydia; I’m a freckled, ginger, mum of 3, finally making my house a home by doing as many DIYs as I can manage. While working full time. During a global pandemic. So, WHAT THE HEY, why not take it a step further by being a Guest Participant … More Living Room Refresh – SPRING 2021 ORC WEEK 1
Happy October! Hope this year’s Global Pandemic is treating you alright. We’ve already celebrated Thanksgiving and even though this year was super different compared to last year, there is still much to be grateful for. For example, I finally finished the Star-Themed Nursery!! Hooray! I started this Budget Room Refresh way back at the end … More Star-Themed Nursery for only $500
Whew! I made it! I know I’m cutting it close to the deadline but I pulled through. The bathroom Budget Room Refresh for the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ is officially done! It took just over 8 weeks from start to finish. Many DIYs were done, deals were found, problems were solved, and now we … More COMPLETE BATHROOM REFRESH FOR LESS THAN $500 – SPRING 2020 ORC WEEK 8
I have to admit, the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge is not going as planned. If you know me you know I of course had a schedule for all of the projects I hoped to accomplish but the reality of trying to get everything done while caring for 3 kiddos during a global pandemic wasn’t something I … More Slowly Edging Along – SPRING 2020 ORC WEEK 7
Time is running out for the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge and there’s still so much to do! This week I finally turned my attention to the bathroom floor. I sanded the floor a little bit, cleaned it with a goo-buster/degreaser, primed it with Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3 and painted it with Rustoleum Chalked paint in Country Grey. … More DIY Stencil Painted Floor – SPRING 2020 ORC WEEK 6
In light of the heartbreaking and important conversation about racism in our society, the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge was put on hold for one week. The One Room Challenge team released the following statement: “We stand in solidarity over the racial injustice and murders of George Floyd and the many other victims of police brutality … More Be the Change – SPRING ORC WEEK 5
The Dappled Willow 