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ORC Week Three: Refinished Stair Treads

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationApril 20, 20242KViews 3Likes 0Comments

Week three brought a significant change to the Fancy Foyer. The stair treads and landings are finished, and I feel relieved that we had the resources to fix the mistake I made four years ago. Since I'll miss a week of the One Room Challenge in May, I hired out the job to Queen…

ORC Week Two: Mistakes Were Made

One Room Challenge, Refinishing Hardwood Floors, Respectful RenovationApril 12, 20242KViews 3Likes 2Comments

Welcome back to week two of the One Room Challenge. As I write this, the stair treads are getting a makeover, so it seems like a good time to explain what went wrong the first time. This month, four years ago, I had the paint sanded off the stair treads for the first time. The…

ORC Week One – My Legacy Project

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationApril 3, 20242KViews 1Like 6Comments

Well, well, well, here we are again. It's One Room Challenge time. First, let me point out the elephant in the room. Long-time readers may notice everything looks different around here! The look and function of BlakeHillHouse.com as been upgraded--I think. I say that tentatively because the process has been fraught with behind-the-scenes drama with…

The Guest Bathroom – The Real Reveal!

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationDecember 30, 2022696Views 0Likes 19Comments

This is not a drill. The guest bathroom is finally finished, but before I launch in with the full reveal, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to Milton & King for gifting the gorgeous fabric for the sink skirt and curtain. Last spring, Milton & King sent the material to me when I…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom – Week 8: The Reveal-ish

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 20, 2022165Views 0Likes 2Comments

Edited 12/30/22 - The Guest Bath is finally finished. So, please be sure to check out the update: The Guest Bath - The Real Reveal I feel like a month has passed since last weekend. After returning from the live audience shows in the Hudson Valley, I quickly went to work on the guest bath…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 7

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 11, 2022207Views 0Likes 5Comments

The tile is almost done. I repeat: the tile is almost done! To say I am thrilled is an understatement. The tiler will be grouting today but caulking in the next few weeks--I'll explain why in a minute. I purchased the wall tile well over a year ago and had no idea if I…