This week, my One Room Challenge was all about prep work, additional selections, and deliveries. The most exciting thing that happened…..the wallpaper arrived! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the sneak peek I shared on my Instagram Story. The colors are absolutely gorgeous and I can hardly wait for it to be installed!
Setbacks
I knew there would be setbacks. Actually, I take that back. I thought I was so organized that nothing could go wrong. Then I realized the walls needed to be sanded before my wallpaper installer could start.
Can we talk about the mess? Yes, that’s sanded off texture in the shot below.
Thank goodness I have lots of drop cloths! However, the amount of dust in my house is far beyond what I anticipated.
The other issue that arose, the lamp shades are the wrong color for this project.
I love the lamps though, so I plan to keep them if I can find replacement shades.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
I selected a beautiful charcoal coverlet and some items from the vintage crochet collection by Pom Pom at Home. I think the coverlet will be beautiful with the charcoal background of the wallpaper. I already own many pieces by Pom Pom at Home and I knew their linens would fit perfectly into my design. You can read about my love of linen and see some of my other pieces here.
I also decided to go with white curtain panels. Thanks to those of you who helped me with this decision last week!
Shop the Look – Selections
Progress
The ring of the doorbell and the sound of a delivery truck pulling away never gets old! Several more items arrived this week. Most are unpacked and taking over my office, but it’s okay because I enjoy looking at all of the beautiful new things.
Shop the Look – Home Office
I ordered the curtain rod that I shared with you last week as well as the curtain rings. Additionally, the curtain panels arrived. Hopefully the rod and rings will arrive in time to be installed before my next update.
Also, some new Boll & Branch sheets arrived. Since the guest room is still a construction zone, they are going to stay in their box for a little while longer.
Isn’t the box beautiful? It was a bit dark today with storms in our area. I’ll try to get a better picture for you next week.
I also finished painting the walls. I love how clean and fresh they make the room look! The trim moulding is next.
Those are my One Room Challenge highlights! Thank you so much for following my progress. Please consider subscribing if you would like to receive my weekly newsletter.
If you would like to see my design plans and last week’s progress, you can do so by visiting Week One and Week Two.
Wallpaper | Pillow | Paint – Benjamin Moore Simply White | Rod | Pouf | Rug | Pillowcase | Nightstand | Lamp
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Emily of www.elevengables.com says
October 20, 2016 at 12:27 amOh Jennifer! This is so beautiful, despite ALL THE DUST! yuck. But look at that paper! YUMMY! Can’t wait to see more progress next week too! xox, Emily
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 8:00 amThank you! Today is officially dust cleaning day! Lol! Can’t wait to check out your bathroom progress!
Sarah Sofia Knepp says
October 20, 2016 at 3:22 amOh Jen I love it! Yahoo for happy mail days! I thought I sanded down my wall but looks like it needs a little more to put the wallpaper up, so I hear ya. Minor set backs, looks like you’re moving right along. Can’t wait to see this space! XOXO, Sarah
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 8:06 amThanks Sarah! Don’t go by my sanding example….I’m definitely an amateur! I bet yours is just fine. xoxo
Cassie says
October 20, 2016 at 6:23 ami am drooling over that wallpaper!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 8:10 amThank you Cassie…me too! I am excited to see it on the wall tomorrow!
Haneen says
October 20, 2016 at 7:51 amLooking GORGEOUS! Love the fringe accents! The mural is stunning!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 8:09 amYou are so kind! I can’t wait to get the mural hung tomorrow!!! I’m heading over to check out your progress shortly. xoxo
yuni says
October 20, 2016 at 10:44 amWow, Jennifer that is a lot of sanding! I can’t wait to see that beautiful wallpaper up. It’s so gorgeous! I’m excited to see all the linens too. I love Pom Pom at Home!! Great job this past week!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 3:18 pmThanks so much Yuni! I am still cleaning up the dust! And yes, Pom Pom at Home has such beautiful pieces! I’ve loved them for a long time!
Jaclyn | One Thousand Oaks says
October 20, 2016 at 12:52 pmSanding is the worst part of any job! Lol It just always makes a mess. I love your lamps! They are so beautiful! I love when the deliveryman shows up with goodies, It is always a good day when that happens!
-Jaclyn
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 3:20 pmIsn’t it? I bribed my son to help me sand and even with two of us it was a lot of work! Thanks so much for your kind words and for stopping by!
Jenna at Wife in Progress says
October 20, 2016 at 1:24 pmohhh so many pretty things! I love where this is all going! Also, those are the fanciest sheet boxes I’ve ever seen 😉
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 3:19 pmRight? I didn’t want to untie the bow because it was so perfectly tied! Thanks so much for stopping by! xoxo
Jen @ Noting Grace says
October 20, 2016 at 3:57 pmJennifer – this looks amazing! You got a lot accomplished this week! Can’t wait to see the final reveal!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 10:17 pmThank you so much Jen! I am definitely feeling more and more excited!
Tamara says
October 20, 2016 at 5:07 pmJen I am in love with the way this is coming along! Seriously this guest room is stunning! Can’t wait to see that paper go up! Sorry it’s so dusty though!! Looking forward to next week!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 10:20 pmThank you so much Tam! I think I got most of the dust cleaned up today. I’m literally sore from cleaning and painting!
Melissa @ Polished Habitat says
October 20, 2016 at 8:05 pmOh my gosh. I’m both horrified and excited by all the sanding you did. It has never occurred to me that we could sand off the texture so I could wallpaper. So many possibilities now. But what a mess!!! I know all the mess and work will be worth it and you are going to have the most gorgeous office!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 10:16 pmOh no, did I just create a monster? Lol! You can also float the walls with texture. It’s probably less messy.
Charlotte says
October 20, 2016 at 8:12 pmLove that bold wallpaper! And paint is always a powerhouse! Looking good!
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 9:42 pmThank you so much Charlotte! I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Bree says
October 20, 2016 at 9:05 pmJen I love the mural and those sheets have me seeing all the heart eyes!!! Love everything and I can’t wait for next week 😍
Jennifer says
October 20, 2016 at 9:40 pmThank you so much!!! I’m dying to get the paper on the wall!
Kris {Driven by Decor} says
October 21, 2016 at 2:49 pmAll of your bedding and accessories are amazing! And seriously, I can’t wait to see that statement wall (I expect a DM sneak peek – ha!).
Jennifer says
October 22, 2016 at 1:17 amThank you so much! I can’t believe we are halfway done! The wallpaper was installed today so watch for that DM or text soon! xoxo
Jeannee | ShepherdsandChardonnay says
October 21, 2016 at 2:54 pmWow! I am in awe of your wallpaper! It’s Gorgeous! I also love your headboard! (LOL, Mine is exactly like it!) but I really have to hand it to you with all that sanding! You are a trooper…….I am excited to see it finished.
Jeannee
Jennifer says
October 22, 2016 at 1:19 amThank you Jeannee!!! Yes, the sanding was brutal, but it was worth it because the wallpaper was installed today! Can’t wait to get that headboard back in it’s spot. Thanks so much for stopping by. xoxo
Kelley Nan says
October 22, 2016 at 1:35 pmIt is looking so good! Love your bedding choices and that wall can’t happen soon enough!!
Jennifer says
October 24, 2016 at 11:29 pmThank you Kel!!! I’m loving the wallpaper…..can’t wait for the reveal! xoxo
Carissa says
October 22, 2016 at 4:14 pmJen this is going to be absolutely beautiful! I am loving following along with this journey of your ORC challenge and I’m not going to lie….I am just absolutely giddy about the reveal of what the wallpaper is going to look like installed!!!
Jennifer says
October 24, 2016 at 9:52 pmThanks so much Carissa!!! I am not gonna lie….I can hardly wait to show it!!! 😉 xoxo
Lucille says
October 22, 2016 at 7:27 pmYour office is so elegant and classy. I like how you put California and Texas on the wall. I can see why you wanted to keep the lamps. They are beautiful! Hope you find some other shades you like. I’m sure your guest room will look wonderful after seeing a little of your office.
Jennifer says
October 24, 2016 at 11:38 pmThank you Kel!!! I’m loving the wallpaper…..can’t wait for the reveal! xoxo
Tana - Your Marketing BFF says
October 24, 2016 at 9:58 amThat wallpaper is divine! And I LOVE the packaging by Boll & Branch is to die for!!!
Jennifer says
October 24, 2016 at 11:43 pmThank you so much Tana! So glad you stopped by! xoxo
Loi Thai Tone on Tone says
October 25, 2016 at 10:42 amLook at all of those goodies! Christmas is coming early for y’all. I love your selections, especially the wallpaper, and look forward to seeing more. Hugs to you and the doggies 🙂
xo
Loi
Oksana | FOXYOXIE.com says
October 25, 2016 at 1:14 pmEllie Cashman Design offers similar, drool-worthy wallpaper – and I was THIS CLOSE to installing it in our master bedroom. You’ve got a talent for mixing neutrals with texture, and I can already see how gorgeous this room will be! Can’t wait to see what you’ll share over the next few weeks! XO
Jennifer says
October 26, 2016 at 10:48 amThank you Oksana! I do love my neutrals and I’m definitely branching out a bit with this space. Thank you so much for the vote of confidence! xoxo
Angela, Blue i Style says
October 26, 2016 at 5:35 amSanding that wall sounds like torture, but it will be so worth it in the end! All of your design choices are so gorgeous – and even their packaging is swoon worthy! I am so looking forward to seeing this room come together!
Jennifer says
October 26, 2016 at 10:43 amThank you Angela!!! I can hardly wait two more weeks!
Kathryn Griffin says
October 26, 2016 at 7:51 pmThose lamps are divine! And, the wallpaper is perfection. I can’t wait to see it hung! I feel you on the dust, but it will be worth it! Thanks for sharing! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Jennifer says
October 26, 2016 at 11:47 pmThank you Kathryn! The dust is finally gone. Note to self: never again! Lol! Thanks for stopping by!