We are in week 5 of the One Room Challenge.  This week I ran into a serious issue with a leak in one of the windows in the family room. We had a heavy rainstorm and rain leaked through the exterior siding into the window casing causing damage to the freshly painted window and window sill.  After the repairs were complete I focused on fabric choices for the space.

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I received notice that my sofa was shipped from Wayfair.com so I am super excited about that!  My fingers are crossed that it arrives on time for the reveal.


This is the fabric that I picked for my sofa.  It is called Hilo Flax and seems to be the most durable of the fabric choices.









During the repair of the window, I slipped out to a yard sale and found this pretty painting to use in the room.  I plan on using blues and greens in my neutral color family room.



My friend Jen helped me out by providing these gorgeous pillow covers!  I can't decide which ones to use on the new sofa.  Right now my biggest challenge in this space is decorating without the sofa physically in the room.  Even though I am so close to being finished I feel without this key component in the room I am feeling a bit stuck.

It's time for another One Room Challenge update!  This week the mirror and area rug for the entryway were delivered, I hung the shades and curtains and finished a new project that wasn't on my original to-do list.

I also have some news to share from Linda the creator of the ORC.  Linda extended the challenge for an extra week due to the natural disasters (hurricanes and wildfires) that lead up to or occurred during the challenge.  My heart goes out to everyone affected by them.

Shipments and scheduled work have been delayed or canceled altogether for many designers so it makes sense for the extra week.  The new reveal date for the designers will be November 15th  and the new reveal date for the guest participants (me) will be November 16th so mark your calendars.

In case you are stopping by for the first time here is my design plan that I am working on.   If you'd like to catch up from the beginning you can do so here:  Week 1/      Week 2/      Week 3     Now on to week 4........

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             1 sofa       2 Similar TV Stand      3 Bench   4 Bamboo Shades    5 Area Rug     6 Entry Table



I decided this week to add wainscoting to our tiny vestibule.  This tiny area is the landing strip for all coats, shoes, hats, and other stuff.  It is also the first area you see upon entering our home. A quick trip to LOWES, a few nails and more paint and I was done. I love the way it turned out and I can't wait to show you in the reveal.

'Tis the season for colorful leaves, pumpkin picking, and fireside lounging. I've swapped out my summer wreath for this fall swag that took five minutes to make.  I love a project that only takes a few minutes and this simple swag is one of those.


You will need four branches of colorful leaves.  They can be real or faux. You can find floral stems and sprays at Amazon.

It's already week 3 of the One Room Challenge!  I've reached the halfway point and I couldn't be more excited!  Last Week I talked about the Sherwin Williams paint color for the room that I absolutely love!  The paint color is a creamy white.  I think it is the perfect backdrop for the coastal style I am going for in the living - family room.  You can see my design plan for the room HERE.


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This week I'm happy to say the walls are painted and I purchased window treatments and an area rug.  I found a simple round jute rug from Wayfair that I think will look pretty with the white walls.



There are three tall windows in our family-living room so dressing the windows can get expensive. My original plan was to purchase bamboo privacy shades but after doing some research I realized they were out of my tiny budget.  I was extremely disappointed that I couldn't buy the shades of my dreams, but I had to move on.  I decided to search Target and Home Depot for roller shades.  I found some affordable ones that are woven and have a privacy backing.  I feel they will be a good alternative to the bamboo shades.

Did I mention I am doing this project solo this time around?   How do you think I'm doing so far?

That's my update for week three.  Don't forget to check in on the progress of the other ORC Guest Participants.

Hi, friends,  it's week two of the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda at Calling It Home.  I'm happy to say I got a lot done this past week!  I prepped the walls for painting and picked out the fabric for the new sofa.  If you missed week one you can check it out HERE.

Hello everyone!  It's time for another One Room Challenge.  This time around I will be making over our family room.  It is the room we use the most and is the first room you see when you enter our home.  Let me explain what the One Room Challenge is.  It is a 6-week room makeover challenge.  Throughout the 6 weeks, I will post updates on how my room is coming along.  There will be a ton of inspiration from designers and other bloggers during the course of the challenge.  Here is what I did for the challenge last year:  Guest Bedroom

This makeover isn't nearly as big, but I am super excited to get started.  Below are my plans for the family room.

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MY DESIGN PLAN

I love the look of raw wood furniture so when I spotted this antique coffee table at a yard sale I knew I had to have it.  This rustic coffee table has been in our home for several years now and the finish on it has completely worn off.  I searched for a clear finish that I could use to protect the top of the coffee table and found a product called Gator Hide from Dixie Belle Paint Company.


I searched the Dixie Belle Paint Company website looking for a clear finish to use on my coffee table.  I found a product called Gator Hide and decided to give it a try.  Gator Hide is poly-acrylic that repels water and is used to protect tabletops and cabinets.

After years of wear and tear, this old gal needed some TLC.  I was beyond excited when my Dixie Belle Paint order arrived in the mail.



After the table was clean it was time to apply the Gator Hide.  When I opened the jar  I was pleasantly surprised by the low odor so I decided to work on the table inside the house.  I prepped a small area in the living room and opened a window.  I even felt comfortable leaving B in the room with me.  She has become my new blogging buddy; always curious as to what I'm up to.

I applied one coat of the Gator Hide following the directions on the jar.  Three coats are needed to protect the top of the table.  I waited for the recommended 2 hours between coats.


After the third coat, I couldn't believe my eyes!  Look how the Gator Hide highlights the beauty of raw natural wood.  Not only is my table protected from spills it is also beautiful to look at.




Water spills are no problem now because I have the protection of the Gator Hide.  Before I was constantly worried about spilling something on the table - not anymore!



If a spill occurs it beads up on the surface.  Notice how the water does not penetrate the wood. Easy to clean up with a paper towel.


Without the protection of the Gator Hide, I wouldn't have felt comfortable placing a large vase filled with water directly on the surface of the table.







After trying Gator Hide for the first time it is now my favorite clear furniture finish.  I recommend using it on natural wood furniture. For more information about this product Go to Dixie Belle Paint Company. They also have a fabulous line of chalk paint, I just ordered some for my next project.


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