One Room Challenge Spring 2025 I’m be tackling a bedroom in an 1800s home my partner and I are renovating top-to-bottom for a short-term rental. It’s the first time I’ve renovated, furnished, and styled an entire house all at once. It’s also the first STR either of us have tackled.  While I have a background […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week 7 Styling the Bookshelves Of all the tasks required to complete this One Room Challenge, I was by far most excited about styling the bookshelves! Interior styling is just one of those activities for me where time just kind of ceases to exist.  Styling this room was also particularly meaningful because […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week Three Constructed with Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets from Lowes In this installment of the One Room Challenge, I’m excited to delve into the process of creating custom built-ins for my partner’s home office, focusing on maximizing space and efficiency through built-in home office cabinets and smart home office storage. While I’ll detail the tools […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week 4 As we hit the halfway mark of the Spring 2024 One Room Challenge, it’s time to delve into some exciting updates on the project! This week, I’ll be sharing the process of incorporating vintage stained glass windows sourced from Facebook Marketplace, along with the creation of a DIY glass dry erase […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week Five For the fifth week of the Spring 2024 One Room Challenge, we’ll explore the balance between light, personality, and historical charm achieved in this home office makeover using a combination of colors from Farrow & Ball and Sherwin Williams. From Dark Academia to Light and Airy The initial plan was […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week 8 It’s finally reveal time for the Spring 2024 One Room Challenge!  Entering the blogosphere through the One Room Challenge has been an amazing experience! The support of this wonderful community has made this such a truly enjoyable journey. Over the past eight weeks, fellow DIYers and designers have been sharing their progress, […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week Two Interior design begins in our minds,– but how do we translate those visions into reality for our clients?  One of the most valuable skills I’ve developed is the ability to create visuals that communicate my ideas. For week two of the One Room Challenge, I’m excited to share insights from my […]

ORC Spring 2024 Week One Finally Joining the Fun! My One Room Challenge Journey Begins What is the One Room Challenge? For years, I’ve quietly admired the creative community of designers and DIYer’s who participate in the One Room Challenge. It’s a platform that resonates deeply with me, with its mission to foster a sense […]