12 Landscaping Mistakes You Should Avoid Twenty years ago, a long-time interior design client asked me to design his landscape. I’d already done the interiors of two of his homes, and he felt no one knew his style better than me and completely trusted me. The reality was that I had created his style, so …
The $978.34 Makeover My final total spent was $978.34. I love coming in under budget! Hit play and we where we spent it! But first a HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who have accompanied me on this journey, You have been inspirational to me during this process. Let me know how you think …
The Final Touches to the One Room Challenge !! As we approach the final week of this challenge, let’s review our mood board. It’s important to check this to ensure we are on track with our overall concept. The key to having a cohesive room is to EDIT OUT anything that does not fit with …
I’ve Had Enough! I’m ready for this to be finished. It’s typical to experience these feelings when you’re about 75 percent through a project, if not before. The excitement of the final result has gotten lost amongst the piles of boxes, paint cans, and receipts. You’re tired of walking around things and living in a …
How we stay ON BUDGET!!! We’ve been talking about the budget in every blog post. It’s imperative to review the budget with every decision you make. Why? Consider what aspects of the project the funding impacts: Products and Materials Labor costs Shipping and Charges Timeline Debris Disposal Charges Interest Charges Permit Costs Architectural or Engineering …
First things First This week is all about getting to work on the physical development of the makeover. But it’s essential to make sure our actions are well thought out. Everything affects the budget, …. everything! So to ensure we meet our project goals (the final aesthetic, budget, timeline, etc.), we need to look at …
Laying out the Blueprint for success Week Two is all about laying out the blueprint for success. In week one, we saw the space and defined all the parameters we had to work with. With those in mind, we can develop the guidelines we can work through to keep us on track to achieve the …
What is the ORC? It is an event held twice a year that challenges designers and DIYers to focus on transforming one room in 8 weeks. This event offers the opportunity to discover new creators to follow, gain inspiration and grow a community. Every Wednesday for eight weeks, I will be posting the room progress …