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The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 4

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 20, 2022385Views 0Likes 4Comments

Waiting, waiting, waiting. It's so difficult being at the mercy of other people's schedules, but it is a lesson in patience that I probably need. Since last week's post, I do have some good news. The tiler is coming on November 7. So, if all goes according to plan, I should be able to make…

Guest Bath Remodel: The Reveal of Very Little

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationMay 28, 2022263Views 0Likes 4Comments

It's week eight of the One Room Challenge, and wow, am I excited to tell you what I'll be doing all summer! Spoiler alert: I'll still be remodeling the guest bathroom. I don't even know how to describe the ups and downs of this project. None of it has gone according to plan. So, today,…

Guest Bath Remodel: The Next Two Weeks + Something Pretty

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationMay 11, 2022300Views 0Likes 8Comments

I skipped writing a One Room Challenge post last week. The people-pleasing rule follower in me feels a little guilty, but I've created an unsustainable work-life for myself. Something had to give. If anything, I spared you the ho-hum of reading one more post about demo. The entire room unraveled as I uncovered more issues…

How to Sew an Easy Pillow Cover

Living & DecorJuly 15, 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

During the last One Room Challenge, my mom and I made some fun pillow covers, and I kept meaning to follow up that post with a sewing tutorial because you can make a pillow cover out of almost any kind of fabric. For the pillows in the first part of this tutorial, my mom pieced…

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…

Throw Pillows: One Room Challenge Week Five

Living & Decor, One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationJune 3, 2021200Views 0Likes 7Comments

Welcome back to the Main Bedroom Makeover. It is Week 4 of the One Room Challenge, and so far, so good. I am still in Missouri, visiting my mother for a few more days. We've had a great time, and The Great Pillow Pattern Dilemma has been solved. If you were unaware of The Great…