I’m back today with another installment of the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge. Today marks Week 4 of the challenge which means there are only two more weeks until reveal time. If you need to catch up on the previous posts in the series, you can find them here…
If you want the background on the One Room Challenge, you can learn about it here.
THE HICCUPS
Unlike last week when everything was moving along smoothly, there have been a couple of hiccups this week.
First…all of the curtain rods I ordered have not shipped. When I placed the order everything was in stock. I was told the rods would ship on/before 10/15. So far I’ve received notice that one rod shipped but the other rods are MIA. I called the company on Monday and was told the outstanding rods are in stock but are pending shipping. When pressed for an estimated ship date, I was given a vague answer. Needless to say I’m a little skeptical as to whether I’ll receive them so I’ve already begun shopping for back-up rods.
The next hiccup I’ve run into is with my bedding. I ordered a quilt set but after getting it, I don’t like the pattern (see below). This pattern is a little too pronounced and I want something with a more subtle pattern or texture. Back to the drawing board. I’m attending preview event for another new HomeGoods that’s opening near me on Friday and I’m hoping I can find a quilt there. #gofinding
FYI– If you’re looking for a quilt set with a feminine feel, I would recommend my original selection. The price is amazing and the color choices are all good.
The final challenge I ran into last week has to do with the artwork I planned around the TV. After getting the TV hung, I don’t think I’m going to be able to hang the frames like I wanted. I still want to hang something decorative on the TV wall but am now relooking my options.
THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hiccups aside, there were a few of things I did accomplish last week.
We took the ceiling fan down, installed the ceiling accent and hung the chandelier. Shortly after moving into our townhouse I knew I wanted to replace the ceiling fan in the bedroom. Two years later I finally convinced Mr. Confetti and we now have a beautiful chandelier hanging over our bed. Here’s a sneak peek…
I can also check a vintage chair off the shopping list. I popped into a small thrift store and spotted this lovely cane chair. It is really sturdy, the cane is in good condition and it was only $12. #thriftscore
Since there is already a lot of stained wood in the bedroom, I’m planning to give the chair a little facelift with paint and maybe a decorative cushion or pillow. This isn’t a chair we are planning to sit on so it is really a decorative accent in the room.
There’s still quite a bit to be done before I can call the One Room Challenge complete but I’m hoping to get a lot of things done this weekend. I’m planning to hang the wallpaper (I love the pattern I picked), paint the chair and fingers crossed…hang the curtain rod and curtains. Here’s my updated shopping and project list:
As a reminder, here’s a look at the design boards I created for the room with the two wallpaper designs I considered.
Be sure to tune into the blog next Thursday, Oct. 31st for the Week 5 One Room Challenge update.
Mark your calendar for the FINAL REVEAL: Week 6 – November 7th – 10th
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