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...
Office Pegboard – Functional & Flexible Organization
The first space we decided to tackle with a DIY plan was our office. John works from home and I was tired of having his work spread all over the kitchen counter. On the flip side, he was frustrated with my craft supplies taking up our kitchen table for days on end. We wanted to prioritize the office space so we could create a division between our work and our home life. Our office now has two...
