ORC Week 4 & 5 – Building a Bedframe with a Dog Bed
“Did I read that right? A dog bed?” Yes, you read right! We built a bedframe with a hideaway dog bed. Why? Because I need the best of both worlds! I need Sarabi & Jack to sleep nice and close to me, but also want my room to look clean and tidy. This has always seemed impossible, as they have giant beds. Eventually, I came up with the idea for a hideaway drawer for their beds! Yes, Jack...
ORC Week 2 & 3- Faux Brick Paneling
The first step of our master bedroom makeover was pretty simple. All we needed was paint and faux brick! Paint Let's talk paint. My favourite brand is Dulux for a couple reasons. First, I love how thick it is! We used the same light greige paint colour throughout our house and it covered the darker beige in just two coats. Not having to prime the entire wall before painting saves a ton of...
ORC Week 1 – Planning a room
If you want to learn more about the One Room Challenge, how to participate or how it all started, click on the website link here. I heard about the ORC from some of the bloggers that I follow who have participated in past challenges and renovated some amazing rooms (you can see past participants on the website). It was great timing for John and I, since we’re in the middle of renovating...
Scottsdale, Arizona
Why we chose Scottsdale Yes, we could have stayed right in Phoenix, but Scottsdale had some of the key things we look for when traveling. First and foremost, tons of awesome restaurants! This is a must for us! Second, areas that we can explore easily on foot. This is very important because of number one. I still want my pants to fit by the end of the trip, so walking is key! Last, but not least...
