Wednesday, February 6, 2013

ONE ROOM CHALLENGE- WEEK 1

One Room Challenge- Week 1


I am so excited to be a part of this challenge!  What challenge, you say?  Well, Linda from the amazing blog My Crafty Home Life created this challenge to inspire the readers to take on a project.  The group of bloggers below have to face the challenge of re-working and re-designing a single room in 6 weeks.  Some bloggers are working on a room in their own homes and some are working on client's room.  I am choosing to work on a client's room.

This is the bedroom as it is today.  The room is where a 12 year old girl lives.  She has grown out of her baby room and wants a more fun, sophisticated room.  She still likes pink, but not baby pink.  She likes rocking neon pink.  


Do you see the little pillow with the neon pink writing?  It is new and hip and more in the direction she wants to go.  In fact, you can see she is so "over" her existing bed, that she has draped scarves over the headboard.  I love that!

She also has a wee bit of a problem.  The armoire is essentially a "crap collector" as I call them.  Instead, she needs a desk and a place to pin her homework, or inspirational sayings.  Right now, she is taping them on the wall.

The room feels a bit crowded with things everywhere.  As we know, daughters are collectors!  They never like to purge anything.  

Here is some inspiration:

 I love the bulletin board with the clean white desk.

JAC Interiors

How cool is that hanging chair?  The texture from the bean bags is great, too.  
Bear Hill Interiors
So, I am up for the challenge and I hope you are excited to see the fun posts!  Below, Jennifer from The Pink Pagoda created this awesome banner of all the bloggers who are participating in the challenge.  Please go and visit to see what they are doing!  The links to their blogs are pasted below.


Enjoy!!

xoxo,

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24 comments :

  1. Julia RyanFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Really like where this is headed!

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  2. pam {simple details}February 6, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Pretty inspiration, can't wait to see your transformation!

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  3. Beth ConnollyFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Love neon pink so this will be fun.

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  4. The Pink PagodaFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    What fun to use neon pink! Sounds like you have a dream client. I love how she's taking matters into her own hands with the headboard. Can't wait to see what you do here -- I love it will be a huge success!

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  5. Linda {Calling it Home}February 6, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    This is perfect because my daughter wants a room makeover. I can copy this one. It sounds like your client knows what she wants. I actually think she wants your job :). So glad you are doing this.

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  6. Nicole ScottFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Awesome Kathleen! I'm so happy to meet you and your blog. Her room is going to be fab. Lucky girl:)

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    1. KathleenFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      Can't wait to watch everyone's projects!! Thanks, Linda and Jennifer for introducing me to some FAB people!!xo

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  7. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Looks like a great plan Kathleen! Best of luck and Im really looking forward to following you and cheering you on!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrower.com

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  8. RenéFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Yes, and sons are collectors too :) Your plan looks fun - looking forward to following along!

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  9. Karen at Home Sweet HollywoodFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Haven't had the pleasure of seeing your blog before...big fan of the ORC so I look forward to seeing your transformation. Have fun! :)

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  10. Matters of StyleFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Loving the parsons desk and grasscloth bulletin board!!

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  11. Mary Ann PickettFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Your daughter has your talent for beautifying her space....this will be fun to watch!

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  12. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I can't believe it took me this long to make the connection between you and your blog. Well I am here now and can't wait to see what you do.

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    1. KathleenFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:50 PM

      OMG! I just opened my art from you and LOVE it!! Anyone reading this MUST stop by Kerry Steele's Etsy shop! Love, love!!

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  13. LindsBFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    This plan sounds awesome! I wish I had a room like this when I was little, she is going to be the coolest girl on the block when her fab room is done, I cant wait to see it

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  14. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Love the direction you are going, this is going to look great. Can't wait to see more!

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  15. Kim@ChattafabulousFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I'l be watching this one closely - I have a 14 year old daughter who desperately needs a new look in her room!

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  16. KathysueFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Kathleen, I love teen girls rooms, such a fun project and I especially love that she is already artistic, how cool that she write inspirational words, love that. I will be following along with your progress,
    Kathysue

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  17. SHERRY HARTFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Kathleen...nice to meet you! Nothing like doing a big girl room...it can be so fun!

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  18. Lauren (The Cottage Mix)February 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Kathleen. What a fun room to design! Looking forward to following along! Best, Lauren

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  19. Barbara MatsonFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    That will be a fun space to make over Looking forward to following along!

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  20. Kristy @ I Design LoveFebruary 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Can't wait to see how it turns out! I will definitely be staying tuned :)

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  21. Naomi@DesignManifestFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Fun! I love kids rooms- particularly girls.

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I love your comments! Thank you for reading. Best, Kathleen

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