Opulent Cottage

One Room Challenge: The Reveal!!

Reveal day is finally here! We did it, and now our former kitchen nook and craft area is transformed to a more adult-friendly sitting area! This tiny 44-square-foot space was crowded with a table that was too large, uncomfortable chairs, and a towering bookcase full of items we no longer used. It has become the perfect spot for us to hang out now that the nest is empty. I'm officially calling it the Empty Nesters' Lounge :)

I'm not going to chat much about the room, but rather show you the end result! The stories and sources really deserve a post of their own, so I'll come back with that post in the next day or two.

 

 

 

 

 

Did you all see the featured designers' reveals yesterday? I could hardly take it all in, with so much fabulousness on one day. You can see the rest of the linking participants' reveals at Calling It Home here, I know I can't wait to see everyone's rooms! I just can't thank Linda enough for this event. There were a few moments during this adventure that I wanted to call it quits, but would I do it again? In a heartbeat! I sort of wanted to cry with happiness when we called it done, and now I sort of want to cry with sadness because it's over. ORC is a special experience. There something magical about the comaraderie felt with the almost 200 other bloggers who are in the same predicament of failed projects and missed timelines, as well as the elation of success. I'm truly exhilarated from the experience, but dang, Momma needs a nap :)

Also, I just can't thank you all enough for hanging in there with me during this last six weeks! I'm reallllly looking forward to getting back to some regular blogging. Thank you so much for coming by, for your sweet messages and support here and on my Facebook page and Instagram. 

To take a look back at how far we've come, On Week One we Made the Decision, on Week Two we Found Shiplap, on Week Three there was Plenty of Shopping, on Week Four we finally had White Walls and Some Sneak Peeks, and on Week Five we had to make some Changes to our Plan.

Love to you all! xoxo, Andrea

 I'm joining:

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush

Share It One More Time at Lilacs and Longhorns

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

The Scoop at StoneGable

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Top Projects of 2015 at Southern Hospitality

One Room Challenge Week Five

I may have almost just had a panic attack as I typed Week Five.

If you are visiting for the first time, we are making over our kitchen nook and craft area to create a comfortable empty nesters' hangout! On Week One we Made the Decision, on Week Two we Found Shiplap, on Week Three there was Plenty of Shopping, and on Week Four we finally had White Walls and Some Sneak Peeks.

We are making really good progress here, but haven't made it to the finish line with a single one of the projects. Not.One. And Holy Rain, Batman {over nine inches of it the last two weeks!} which has kept me from getting outside to spend quality time with our miter saw. 

It's going to be a scramble for the next few days! Maybe some late nights and early mornings, too. I hope there's enough wine left at Kroger to get me through this project ;)  Here's what's left on my list --

*Sand/patch/paint shiplap

Almost there! Still patching a few spots and one more coat to go! Can we say four coats of stainblocking primer, yeesh. Two of the walls still need a coat of actual paint. I see a bitter breakup with my paintbrush in the very near future.

*Build table

I'm loving how this is coming out! We have had multiple rain delays, which kept us from getting the saw out of our shed, but we finally made some progress this week. 

*Find sideboard/cabinet

I finally had to admit defeat and give up the search for a perfectly-sized vintage cabinet for our little space. But oooh do I have something special in the works instead! Here's a clue:

 

*Paint vintage lamp

Done! I think I'm in love with this color --

 

*Buy rods/hang draperies

Still waffling on this, but I have found several that I love. Keeping an eye on the budget before I make my final choice, between pricey, and practical, but still lovely. I think we all know which one I'll choose :) 

*Make/find cushions and pillows

Today is sewing day! 

*Paint art

Tomorrow is painting day!

*Chandelier???

I found something *fabulous* that arrived just in time! You all know that I am not shy about my chandys, or about some added bling . . . . so here's a little peek 

 

*Rug???

Yes, and yes! Colorful, fun, and indestructible. I'm super happy with what I found!

We have lots of loose ends to tie up this coming weekend, and I'm excited to start staging this room on Monday! Cross your fingers for me that the weather holds out and I have a couple of sunny, pretty days to get  some fabulous photos for you all. 

Back to work for me! To see the 20 featured designers' progress go here, and I'm linking up with all the other guest participants in One Room Challenge here. Thanks again to Linda at Calling It Home for this great event.

See you next week for the big reveal!! 

p.s. Thank you all so very much for your sweet, encouraging messages, both here on the blog and on my Instagram! As much as I have loved doing this project, I am really looking forward to having some free time again to visit and chat with you all. Mwah!!! xoxo, Andrea