Thursday, October 16, 2014

The One Room Challenge-Week Three




Well I've been sick for about 9 days.  I finally went to the Dr and turns out I have pneumonia. Damn!  I thought it was taking an abnormally long period of time for me to feel better.  So not a lot got done.  I'll tell you what did go right.  The cushion fabric is out of my hands and is being made as I write this.  Yes!  I also got the rug.  The color is not quite what I was hoping for but the price was just too good to pass up.  It's growing on me though.



Then I found a couple of leopard print pillows for $16 each at Home Goods.  I was going to make them but then I just carried on with my life;).  I'm hoping they work because I really don't have the time (or energy) to do pretty much anything at this point.



When we moved in the house, the previous owner's daughter gave us some old pictures of the house and some information about who first occupied it.  We also have the original blueprint.  I plan on framing these and putting them up as a little homage to the original owners.  



I wonder why anyone in their right mind would have taken the porch off?  Shaking head, rolling eyes.



Now on to the big fat bummer news (besides the fact that I have pneumonia!).  The window treatments. I plan on doing lambrequins.  Exactly like this, to be specific.

Via McGrath II Blog
And no, I'm not tackling these myself.  I'm supposed to approve a template which hasn't even been made  yet so I'm pretty positive that they won't be ready. But then again, never say never.  Whatevs.

First things first though.  I've got to get well.  I haven't had the energy to look at what everyone's been doing, which I'm bummed about, but I'm sure it's all rainbows and sunshine.  So what are you waiting for?  Go check out The One Room Challengers and Linkers.  Go. Now.

17 comments:

  1. Goodness.....as they say in the south....bless your heart. I hope you feel better soon....and those pillows [which I saw at HG's also] and the rug are both so so good!

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  2. love those pillows! i just got 3 navy blue ones like it at goodwill that were new for $4 each! what?!?!? anyhow, love where this is going and feel better! hang in there!

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  3. Hope you feel better soon! I like the rug and framing the blue prints. You're so right about the porch.

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  4. Feel better soon. Digging the lambrequins. Worth the wait even if they don't get finished in time!

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  5. Oh my goodness...feel better!!!!!

    On a happier note, love the old photos/blueprint and the leopard pillows!

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  6. I love your cushion. Hope you feel better soon. Just keep going!

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  7. Firt, hits and hope you feel better soon! Second, love the homage to your home's history with the pictures and prints. Third, know you'll pull off a gorgeous room no matter what!
    Denise

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    1. Sorry, that was 'First, hugs'
      Denise

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  8. whoa, lambrequins are awesome, I hope they work out. Love the old time pictures. Feel better soon!

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  9. Oh no, sending healthy vibes your way!!! Never heard of a lambrequin, but love it! And I adore old photos and stories about homes so i love where you are headed there! And I think in your spare time you should add the porch back! :) Feel better!

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  10. So hope you are feeling better soon - that is so much more important! I absolutely LOVE your rug and can't get over the 16.00 pillows - amazing!! Take care of yourself!!

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  11. I hope you feel better soon! Love the rug and the pillows. And now I know what lambrequins are!

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  12. Sorry, and I hope you feel better. The pillows are a major score. Hang in there.

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  13. So sorry you've been sick. And bummer about the window treatments! Fingers crossed they will come together in time.

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  14. What color of white paint have you used on your trim? I, too, live in an old home and am currently contemplating paint vs refinishing wood. I love how your entryway is looking (gorgeous wallpaper!) & I think the painted woodwork looks very beautiful, traditional & so bright & crisp. You have respectfully updated & restored an older home without taking away the integrity of it's age. You are always a go-to resource for me as we restore our home - bringing it into current 21st century while honoring its 100+ yr state. I like that your decor is based more on tradition than trend. Timeless, old mixed w/a bit of new, = beautiful! I think you have a great eye for that & are such a talent! Thanks!

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