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Cleaning a Vintage Rug: ORC Week Two

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 15, 2020413Views 0Likes 19Comments

It's week two of the One Room Challenge. This week, I promised you a plan for the lopsided living room. I keep my promises, but first, I want to tell you about our new (very old) rug. For the past six months, I have been stalking Facebook Marketplace for an oversized vintage rug. Long…

Lopsided Living Room: The One Room Challenge Begins

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 8, 2020271Views 0Likes 8Comments

Yep, we're doing this again. I have stopped thinking of myself as a glutton for punishment, and I am embracing my personality. I like doing things, and most of all, I like finishing them. The six-week timeline of the One Room Challenge works for me. When I sat out the spring ORC, I became acutely…

Video: New Weekly Wrap-up Series

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, VideoOctober 6, 202083Views 0Likes 2Comments

Lately, I have been itching to offer a more casual look into my day-to-day DIY life at Blake Hill House. While I realize that not everyone is into watching videos, this format works really well for the on-the-go lifestyle that I have unintentionally created for myself. Today's episode begins with a confession. After over…

Projects on Tap for 2020

Living & Decor, Maintenance, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationJanuary 8, 2020146Views 0Likes 10Comments

With the launch of Season 3 of True Tales From Old Houses and coordinating the newsletter for The Year of the Window, everything around here has been a little chaotic during week one of 2020. Informally, Andy and I have been thinking about the BHH budget this year. Thankfully, the house does not need anything…

Cabin Vibes Bedroom Budget Breakdown

Living & Decor, One Room ChallengeNovember 11, 2019166Views 0Likes 4Comments

Thank you for all of the positive feedback on the Cabin Vibes Bedroom reveal. It always feels so good to read the comments after a long six weeks. Now that the challenge is over, I thought I would offer a quick budget breakdown. It used to be so embarrassing to talk about money on the…

Cabin Vibes Bedroom: ORC Week 6 – Cozy Cabin Bedroom Decor

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 7, 20191KViews 0Likes 52Comments

Over the past six weeks, I expected to dissolve in a puddle of stress and self-doubt over this project, but those feelings never arrived. Even Andy remarked that I didn't seem as stressed this round. That roughly translates to, "You didn't ask me to paint anything horrible." With plenty of support here, and on Instagram,…