main bedroom – Blake Hill House

Main Bedroom Makeover Reveal! One Room Challenge Week Eight

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationJune 24, 2021607Views 0Likes 22Comments

Holy cow, this bedroom is done (enough). When I read that the One Room Challenge would be eight weeks long this round, I was so happy. It seemed obvious that more time would equal less stress and an opportunity to do a more thorough job. Don’t get me wrong. The extra two weeks were a…

The Perfect Cabinet + Throw Pillows: One Room Challenge Week Seven

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationJune 17, 2021337Views 0Likes 10Comments

Well, we're in the final days of the One Room Challenge, and it's all coming together here in the main bedroom. The rest of the bedding arrived, and it's perfect. I'll be showing it off next week. The universe dropped a pretty big gift in my lap this past week too. At the…

Where’s the Color? One Room Challenge Week Six

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationJune 10, 2021278Views 0Likes 10Comments

Beige, beige, beigity, beige. Up to this point in the One Room Challenge, I have been making Andy very nervous about our room remaining a big beige box. At first, he was understanding. He loved the fresh paint and curtains as much as I did. However, that quickly turned to uneasiness and polite questions like,…

Sewing Machines for Beginners

Living & DecorJune 8, 20211KViews 0Likes 2Comments

A couple of months ago on Instagram, I talked more in-depth about our bedroom project for the One Room Challenge. During that chat, I talked about sewing pillow covers with my mom while I was in Missouri, and many people expressed an interest in learning more about sewing. So, since I am responsible for finishing…

Hanging Curtains High & Wide: One Room Challenge Week Four

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationMay 26, 2021237Views 0Likes 2Comments

Hello! I am visiting my mother in Missouri this week, and I've just discovered that I did not bring my laptop charger with me. This week's post and next will be very brief unless I can figure out something. Apparently, not traveling for nearly two years has made me forget how to do it. Even…

Clean Slate + Curtains and Blinds: One Room Challenge Week Three

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationMay 20, 2021290Views 0Likes 0Comments

I am still cheerfully in this, which feels like a gift. Historically, week three is when I start doubting my participation in the One Room Challenge. Don't get me wrong. It's always fun in the end, but deadlines, even those without penalty, can be stressful. With nine One Room Challenges under my belt, I feel…