My Spring ORC Favorites

<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Every year, <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6.html"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Linda</span></b>, from <b><span style="color: #073763;">CALLING IT HOME</span></b></a> holds the very much anticipated</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6.html"><b><span style="color: #073763;">ONE ROOM CHALLENGE</span></b></a> or ORC.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvLpUmopAYW9wEsFjBeq_LND2tzS2kYFFSbbAhHbtCIS5ZnMUG2taoNl6odR-fx1gw7MkmnrEpwSb9F53QsT1QhkWdcdoPKertEDqlWEXSn6zpqIu6xlGYyASDoRe5tfxtyi-5AZ4Nr8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-13+at+7.00.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvLpUmopAYW9wEsFjBeq_LND2tzS2kYFFSbbAhHbtCIS5ZnMUG2taoNl6odR-fx1gw7MkmnrEpwSb9F53QsT1QhkWdcdoPKertEDqlWEXSn6zpqIu6xlGYyASDoRe5tfxtyi-5AZ4Nr8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-13+at+7.00.54+PM.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6.html">ORC</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And every year, it never fails to deliver such amazing room turnarounds and makeovers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This year, definitely did not disappoint, here are my most favorites  - be prepared to 'drool'!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVw0UvOh4Ksj7jKMGgEaJQCpBeVLwAGfqVkezAnr9tXr063bnDfzba2mRRI3-1su2VqiRECO9ChmHId0216rrkb-jlpYOjrb-IyjYd7rD0BeShyphenhyphen_9BuN9UfNw5MVY17rREwSaA2EOflg/s1600/MG_54421-615x430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVw0UvOh4Ksj7jKMGgEaJQCpBeVLwAGfqVkezAnr9tXr063bnDfzba2mRRI3-1su2VqiRECO9ChmHId0216rrkb-jlpYOjrb-IyjYd7rD0BeShyphenhyphen_9BuN9UfNw5MVY17rREwSaA2EOflg/s1600/MG_54421-615x430.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://christinedovey.com/2014/05/4226/">BIJOU & BOHEME</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Christine's room is over-the-top FABULOUS! You have to see the Before photos and all the lovely elegant details in this AFTER! That piano alone made me gasp, but the floors and the rest of the furnishings truly make for an Elle Decor Magazine Cover!!!!!! Calling Elle Decor!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fUEC4oQIlPaTbKVBwFs5A3ocfWvRMXKbjOal93SO5bfOJXzFsrykYTQIgz-tuxcT1NLRGJy1T5sT2WwTX4vIbxTPZO2muz_VPkzAfVYEqJ__hs8QpCaWhSdDyru082oHz6f-8a0J928/s1600/Mimosa-Lane-ORC-wide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fUEC4oQIlPaTbKVBwFs5A3ocfWvRMXKbjOal93SO5bfOJXzFsrykYTQIgz-tuxcT1NLRGJy1T5sT2WwTX4vIbxTPZO2muz_VPkzAfVYEqJ__hs8QpCaWhSdDyru082oHz6f-8a0J928/s1600/Mimosa-Lane-ORC-wide.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mimosalaneblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html">MIMOSA LANE</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, Albertina makes me want to re-do my family room with her fantastic update on hers!!!! Just so many wonderful and beautiful details in this chic yet still kid-friendly space! Love everything she places in the room - perfect!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYjHxKKLwgun68_xx-iYv7rn0FuE625mnycQPChkkpE75m1x8XGzUHp-PG9Lz9XKtAs6v3p-UWJmM5q3yjlPBuJtU1G7NNh-szpOB9yJTcHvR-5cet0k1iteL69CgAHxHkF2UgzyAwQ8/s1600/1Q7A5299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYjHxKKLwgun68_xx-iYv7rn0FuE625mnycQPChkkpE75m1x8XGzUHp-PG9Lz9XKtAs6v3p-UWJmM5q3yjlPBuJtU1G7NNh-szpOB9yJTcHvR-5cet0k1iteL69CgAHxHkF2UgzyAwQ8/s1600/1Q7A5299.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.verandahhouse.com.au/One-Room-Challenge-Reveal/">VERANDAH HOUSE</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">The Dynamic Mother -daughter team of Judy & Jess from Brisbane, Australia truly created a globally appealing classic Dining room with this one! I love that they kept their furnishings simple (including the table centerpiece) but managed to mix gorgeous patterns and accents all around the room! New follower and fan here for sure!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRUlnFUMsnpQq35BiNE6UGqkMT5knYJV-qz8yhAJqz-hkgTZKjLvXwqFtD3nV1ImfY58MgZuAOWRSHHrtju8-mg8eGc1ScWDkIRnh-_qG55-khGngJ3oHIL1p-kAoEYGr1LYvqXtM-Pk/s1600/IMG_4818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRUlnFUMsnpQq35BiNE6UGqkMT5knYJV-qz8yhAJqz-hkgTZKjLvXwqFtD3nV1ImfY58MgZuAOWRSHHrtju8-mg8eGc1ScWDkIRnh-_qG55-khGngJ3oHIL1p-kAoEYGr1LYvqXtM-Pk/s1600/IMG_4818.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-reveal.html">DESIGN INDULGENCE</a></td></tr></tbody></table>What can I say about Sherry's Dining Room but just simply oozing with French country pizzazz and unexpected touches (cheetah pillows in the Dining room ? Genius)! That Dining table and those walls truly made this room a big winner in my books!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw4ealH-z-NimNfzKQVqIix9VaUWwATuxi9AQSDgdDQi3u8hlY09uAUwxjcnEe2hqIiu091iAm_1jDUdAqaKeCgS-Ew9GdfW5zMFgoCd7l-TP4z2tSKUIBkZ2PXdxEf6jR8Oul3fALsc/s1600/erin-williamson-design-crisis-47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw4ealH-z-NimNfzKQVqIix9VaUWwATuxi9AQSDgdDQi3u8hlY09uAUwxjcnEe2hqIiu091iAm_1jDUdAqaKeCgS-Ew9GdfW5zMFgoCd7l-TP4z2tSKUIBkZ2PXdxEf6jR8Oul3fALsc/s1600/erin-williamson-design-crisis-47.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://design-crisis.com/one-room-challenge-week-six-reveal-2/">DESIGN CRISIS</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Erin's Powder room may have been the tiniest space done during this ORC series but definitely proved the old mantra " the smaller, the better"! She totally transformed this builder-grade powder room into a real chic and glamorous space!<br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Ab-P7fbKLGFsLOdLHmEwHWxMDH2HE5XqLjp2BMdd2H7i_iZFMUM46d-zv3OqERlybIgQsz8r9BG9iT2RfXoPq6noeEXNO-XySZOB2RBpWrcD3AvQ7N6k8a5zuw0eahw97lesm_S84Ao/s1600/fullcurtain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Ab-P7fbKLGFsLOdLHmEwHWxMDH2HE5XqLjp2BMdd2H7i_iZFMUM46d-zv3OqERlybIgQsz8r9BG9iT2RfXoPq6noeEXNO-XySZOB2RBpWrcD3AvQ7N6k8a5zuw0eahw97lesm_S84Ao/s1600/fullcurtain.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.abbyminteriorsblog.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html#.U3KzIV63JFx">Abby M. Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">You should see the BEFORE photos of Abby's bathroom, this transformation is just truly perfect - simple and very do-able for anyone! Take not of what she did with those fantastic shower curtains?! I want one ASAP!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7o5sFXMqoI2rpBMPmQlj32tancHkaqg9gTH5ZJh8g4iDpiLnrA7n4G_7rVo3xy37Tkddl4_ocIVcXxwoGjLSh-kQHh5ibxPHAXWPKcteyremvMN8RiJJ0hQ26a6BFl2w4MwcMZkhjFs/s1600/ORCmasterbathroom9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7o5sFXMqoI2rpBMPmQlj32tancHkaqg9gTH5ZJh8g4iDpiLnrA7n4G_7rVo3xy37Tkddl4_ocIVcXxwoGjLSh-kQHh5ibxPHAXWPKcteyremvMN8RiJJ0hQ26a6BFl2w4MwcMZkhjFs/s1600/ORCmasterbathroom9.png" width="384" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.copycatchic.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6.html">COPY CAT CHIC</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Reichel's Master Bath Re-do is really so stylish and personal that I wouldn't change any little thing she added in the space! You should check out the fab gallery wall in this small space - just inspiration to the max!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDZR15R6GNn_Pv5iXeVFmIm7TVtF8UsBTPIP_Jn5eOU-_5YDekDMfg9y4fN6gEdZbNYH5AKh0tJXrFEllw427hNKKDh3wKLMh9t2c9A9U5QY1SaVHVjnOpDXVwXkTFJxqunP1HaS0Vwk/s1600/Design-Manifest-Lounge-with-barnwood-daybed-and-chinoseirie-wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDZR15R6GNn_Pv5iXeVFmIm7TVtF8UsBTPIP_Jn5eOU-_5YDekDMfg9y4fN6gEdZbNYH5AKh0tJXrFEllw427hNKKDh3wKLMh9t2c9A9U5QY1SaVHVjnOpDXVwXkTFJxqunP1HaS0Vwk/s1600/Design-Manifest-Lounge-with-barnwood-daybed-and-chinoseirie-wallpaper.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/inspiration/one-room-challenge-the-lounge-week-6/">DESIGN MANIFEST</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I love Naomi's past ORCs and this one is no different. I was absolutely blown away again with how she managed to turn this oddly shaped (& oddly-roofed) room into a comfy lounge/office for her! I adore the wood details and how she burned, I mean, distressed her beautiful bergere chairs (not in photo). Definitely a space I'd love to lounge in!<br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOo9IY3exw_IQ1J9JW4kRowDF0lOjwbwDMyAyFIrSTI6-xICoA4GwZGGhes-8ylcQ2FhHM5EpRlL6akCY8HLbjWLbU0m_DT4GO4aIT269KuYyZmt6AzjQj1BI6f8MzSxNZp_av9fhSF3U/s1600/IMG_9080-768x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOo9IY3exw_IQ1J9JW4kRowDF0lOjwbwDMyAyFIrSTI6-xICoA4GwZGGhes-8ylcQ2FhHM5EpRlL6akCY8HLbjWLbU0m_DT4GO4aIT269KuYyZmt6AzjQj1BI6f8MzSxNZp_av9fhSF3U/s1600/IMG_9080-768x1024.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/2014/05/07/one-room-challenge-week-6-the-big-reveal/">THE ENGLISH ROOM</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Since I have a tween/teen myself, I adore how Holly transformed her son Bo's bedroom into this eclectic chic space. Just take a look at that ceiling and all the gorgeous patterns and pops of red in the space! Any teen would love this space for sure!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8P-jrq9OobV1U2cT0K1-cKs05jo-kClWqhHh2GY7Kply2esuxSG9IynV55hc7tnm4qQOGMYC3Z5kYAblskbXw9drg-KcPgcHEFCne18MzhpyCsYU4aU7uYJ8rB8XmMRzZRDUvz4u_34/s1600/april+ORCthe_pink_pagoda+29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8P-jrq9OobV1U2cT0K1-cKs05jo-kClWqhHh2GY7Kply2esuxSG9IynV55hc7tnm4qQOGMYC3Z5kYAblskbXw9drg-KcPgcHEFCne18MzhpyCsYU4aU7uYJ8rB8XmMRzZRDUvz4u_34/s1600/april+ORCthe_pink_pagoda+29.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2014/05/spring-2014-one-room-challenge-finale.html">THE PINK PAGODA</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I truly love the youthful and colorful vibe Jennifer put into her daughters lounge/hang-out space! From the beautiful art works to the gorgeous otomi pillows, I could definitely see even ME hanging out here! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAV4xAPeVVZKV6m58owJSqduMW17uieJABITNGvYMMgEySNlt9BXAAu-VZdw5nwkQZM7GFHqkTUOudSCDswWCWT-rpHWa4E34bp3V3LsyxoA02ObwqYUqzlQvKjtdtuXAf0dtty-2fKS4/s1600/IMG_4843+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAV4xAPeVVZKV6m58owJSqduMW17uieJABITNGvYMMgEySNlt9BXAAu-VZdw5nwkQZM7GFHqkTUOudSCDswWCWT-rpHWa4E34bp3V3LsyxoA02ObwqYUqzlQvKjtdtuXAf0dtty-2fKS4/s1600/IMG_4843+a.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-room-challengekitchen-reveal.html">SIMPLE DETAILS</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I've called Pam a magician several times, and can you blame me? Just take a look at her recent ORC, you won't believe that almost everything in this room was a DIY project right? Just take a look at that marvelous range hood re-do! Love seeing her weave her magic all thru out her fabulous home!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuxNl6JVrVL892AHRlKOIZk3KRhCwENEaiMXtA4vea00JMMZLLnSjDm3lJPBia6zXyNIjGKG6gwcq7NMerAFSoEdakJOHuovYz5sMbexYF84ao0B4s8GJ1ZtuNsl9n4jIrejoOwqCZRZ4/s1600/mud+room+wall+treatment+hooks+persian+rug+one+room+challenge+pink+pagoda+prints+bench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuxNl6JVrVL892AHRlKOIZk3KRhCwENEaiMXtA4vea00JMMZLLnSjDm3lJPBia6zXyNIjGKG6gwcq7NMerAFSoEdakJOHuovYz5sMbexYF84ao0B4s8GJ1ZtuNsl9n4jIrejoOwqCZRZ4/s1600/mud+room+wall+treatment+hooks+persian+rug+one+room+challenge+pink+pagoda+prints+bench.jpg" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">CALLING IT HOME</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, the host herself, Linda, showed us how a mudroom SHOULD be done. Yes, I said, mudroom, this is her gorgeous mudroom and I love how she did not use traditional benches and cubbies in this space yet still provide function and lots of style!</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm still rounding up my ORC Link-up favorites. Yes, there was a link-up party too that I sadly wasn't able to join this year, but ya'll know my 'excuse' right. Hopefully I can join in the fall, for you probably know what!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have a Fabulous and Inspiring Day!</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">VEL </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Would love to hear your thoughts! Please share away...</div>

My Spring ORC Favorites

Every year,  Linda , from CALLING IT HOME  holds the very much anticipated ONE ROOM CHALLENGE  or ORC. ORC And every year, it never fails to...

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My ORC faves

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">After <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">last week's super successful ONE ROOM CHALLENGE,</a> a lot of bloggers have been posting about their favorites. I can't help but share some of mine as well. Yup, the ORC fever is still in my system and I just have to let it out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choosing though was way more difficult of course than I anticipated, everyone added their own zest and zing into their spaces but a couple of them just blew me away! I just have to share them with you and also these spaces all have inspirational aspects that you might enjoy too!</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Let's start with my favorite <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Living Rooms</span></i></b>…</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLf6x-eKkQ2BXa1N1SGrRAuhyBivC3-advZDxpSpA6xQY5rJK2PCheDJUSk4NaA_cNMShkFPJYOqms2XQ1TfoqskT6xPU72gBBn67hG7hqZgkLdXQ8S1gYmXYt-GB4FCyE-ocGwgZ1ZI/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLf6x-eKkQ2BXa1N1SGrRAuhyBivC3-advZDxpSpA6xQY5rJK2PCheDJUSk4NaA_cNMShkFPJYOqms2XQ1TfoqskT6xPU72gBBn67hG7hqZgkLdXQ8S1gYmXYt-GB4FCyE-ocGwgZ1ZI/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tatterandfray.blogspot.com/">Heather's Vintage-filled Living Room - Tatter & Fray</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Proof that there is beauty in the tattered and frayed items that surround us! This room was almost entirely decorated in beautiful vintage items, a joy to tour around in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2a7j8pvTkl9wDG8xcRNlKXs4oefN5xL21s5SQWcLJNSuI3DF2VZNb_4M_5-iRAUlFBzgZwzWYtpIDxt7gZz_dlwcRfYX5QnVW3_VbRgHCSqqpVdUil_rbc2MByxCF0OVaLrDcdpk5gw/s1600/IMG_2499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2a7j8pvTkl9wDG8xcRNlKXs4oefN5xL21s5SQWcLJNSuI3DF2VZNb_4M_5-iRAUlFBzgZwzWYtpIDxt7gZz_dlwcRfYX5QnVW3_VbRgHCSqqpVdUil_rbc2MByxCF0OVaLrDcdpk5gw/s640/IMG_2499.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-week-challengefinal-reveal.html">Sherry's Gorgeously rich Living room makeover - Design Indulgence</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Sherry shows her mastery of mixing a lot of neutrals with pattern and texture. This space is straight out of a magazine!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLM0mvM1R0AKl4hip3H5Y7GvuWN4giNPigFyKmCz-AOFuu1jKyyNz2LZ-7SlWAjOX2pHYtMYnuHxHpVbja7_MgvS6icJRx4DO7LsVL9yeCtIWl7T5lepyx01TtL0d3lSIociNUPosjj0/s1600/gentlemans-bachelor-pad-by-Design-Manifest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLM0mvM1R0AKl4hip3H5Y7GvuWN4giNPigFyKmCz-AOFuu1jKyyNz2LZ-7SlWAjOX2pHYtMYnuHxHpVbja7_MgvS6icJRx4DO7LsVL9yeCtIWl7T5lepyx01TtL0d3lSIociNUPosjj0/s640/gentlemans-bachelor-pad-by-Design-Manifest.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/inspiration/one-room-challenge-bachelor-pad-edition-week-6-finale/">Chic Bachelor Living Room from Naomi - Design Manfest</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Naomi's room totally rocked! Every little beautiful detail thought of and mixed well to give this lucky guy and his boys a cozy room to be proud of! Love this make over so much, the <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Dining room</span></i></b> was also fave!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8l8VTWVIFxthYDPlz6sT6eEaevmtQiCSSEDhedGxuG6jFsvM1CXtUtPYsYjzDMOLoX13_bjJ5NGAwmf0jflXreVrMe0WfmTAzaBaOlyAWsWUqrU01-NvqfBOv-QPlcDMAPIp3Gll4KX8/s1600/Boho-Modern-Dining-Room-by-Design-Manifest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8l8VTWVIFxthYDPlz6sT6eEaevmtQiCSSEDhedGxuG6jFsvM1CXtUtPYsYjzDMOLoX13_bjJ5NGAwmf0jflXreVrMe0WfmTAzaBaOlyAWsWUqrU01-NvqfBOv-QPlcDMAPIp3Gll4KX8/s640/Boho-Modern-Dining-Room-by-Design-Manifest.jpg" width="444" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/inspiration/one-room-challenge-bachelor-pad-edition-week-6-finale/">The Chic Bachelor pad Dining room by Naomi - Design Manifest</a></td></tr></tbody></table>See what I mean? Simple patterns that men won't be too overwhelmed looking at right?!<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWZX0QyrsKn0V1IMaB0-KEKfSREiZ8F3X_ALkLB3nfHhS6CtMzhmVvgAV48xrFKl0Ln3KTXiTGU95OAE8O-V_2QVuNsmDI-pd69DHHkwKFMRRA3cC_oaKeaRAEBdMRH8dYMmek5ZWr68/s1600/fullonfromkitchport.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWZX0QyrsKn0V1IMaB0-KEKfSREiZ8F3X_ALkLB3nfHhS6CtMzhmVvgAV48xrFKl0Ln3KTXiTGU95OAE8O-V_2QVuNsmDI-pd69DHHkwKFMRRA3cC_oaKeaRAEBdMRH8dYMmek5ZWr68/s640/fullonfromkitchport.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stephaniekraussdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-finale.html">Staphnie's fabulous Dining Room Transformation- Stephanie Krauss Designs</a></td></tr></tbody></table>What's not to love about this space? Cozy navy, just the right dose of pattern on the wing backs and the curtains and ooh-la-la accessories! You should really see the BEFORE pics!<br /><br />Now for my favorite <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">bedrooms...</span></i></b><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUgG2DRLl6R3hxo-lnFURJXH4h7XSuwlE7tQInlFdCQElT6l4NnlTYM1WRwE8X4DCwg0zNzVk-B3Y2nXLUNKeofkHqconU7LM3FFmmheRx2OQWtNncm4ZDZOvWRxVPEXm7srfybdSiAM/s640/IMG_1452.JPG" width="480" /><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challengebedroom-reveals.html"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challengebedroom-reveals.html">Pam's Luxe-glam Bedroom - Simple Details</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The picture says it all right? Majestic headboard, a brilliant ostritch-covered IKEA hack side dresser table,  mirror detail and all the gold on the walls!!! I'm just in love.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCpmIapWDe9WV4S_wSGEm6qZKLoIMdb-FppKogYY7Ga3uJzEhgfveUwj6wmOCEJWZdnJiXSq0nVLLWASh0pmvq5C4bRwLcTlABF-LLs7TqpFY94rNru_U_N7_R2MdujH_Vw4CWB3XKpQ/s1600/1-ORC+2013+367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCpmIapWDe9WV4S_wSGEm6qZKLoIMdb-FppKogYY7Ga3uJzEhgfveUwj6wmOCEJWZdnJiXSq0nVLLWASh0pmvq5C4bRwLcTlABF-LLs7TqpFY94rNru_U_N7_R2MdujH_Vw4CWB3XKpQ/s640/1-ORC+2013+367.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vividhuehome.blogspot.com/2013/11/orc-week-6-final-reveal-guest-bedroom.html">Heather's colorful Guest bedroom - Vivid Hue Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I probably could not sleep in here since I would be ogle-ing at so many beautiful things to look at in this space! From the gorgeous lighting and styling, Heather made this room very special and her guests will surely feel the same way too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRifagkYvjc2oGlyGj1MpfiepWJPFaZcrwDZ8ub_49hKRZs2eb-RbrdLqoxuBhvvXxywGp2U7UE1YAO18SAuCuS__Oz8CnpqZtP9VyAdYPx-i5wYzVP5KhQ-NGwO0SWUAAArdkXTOxgI/s1600/IMG_4666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRifagkYvjc2oGlyGj1MpfiepWJPFaZcrwDZ8ub_49hKRZs2eb-RbrdLqoxuBhvvXxywGp2U7UE1YAO18SAuCuS__Oz8CnpqZtP9VyAdYPx-i5wYzVP5KhQ-NGwO0SWUAAArdkXTOxgI/s640/IMG_4666.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseofpemberley.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-six.html?m=1">Kimber's Preppy Vintage bedroom - House of Pemberly</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I love the vibe in this space. The mix of colors and placement of the wall art beside the dresser is just pretty perfect!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSjsjDK0sJikwK46RFl2qrXcgYhrMSi6qsalnYUAK1-oi6trUNPH3PlcQqjSY0x-W6uniPmiGmiza1JaapgRyS-CGQZXYKtpg1fZ9hFlqvGYjeLIg-HyLnXRsXkB7jCsi1niP5kACv5o/s1600/(11-04-13)+1795%5B11%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSjsjDK0sJikwK46RFl2qrXcgYhrMSi6qsalnYUAK1-oi6trUNPH3PlcQqjSY0x-W6uniPmiGmiza1JaapgRyS-CGQZXYKtpg1fZ9hFlqvGYjeLIg-HyLnXRsXkB7jCsi1niP5kACv5o/s640/(11-04-13)+1795%5B11%5D.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/">Stacey's Minimalist/Feng-shui chic bedroom - Design Addict Mom</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> Aaaaahhhh, a breath of fresh air, love the right amount of pattern on the wall and despite that it achieves calm and simple beauty all at the same time!</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now for my fave <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Family Rooms</span></i></b>...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRABMhAnprMCZkNSTHHKkTdvYPgMIHavPHNu2uBc1qkhlR6pV5MlGhUD8TxRS9W1JDiYEGjV02DfQGUn3wAjpJuCcL3Sm88ZEKOmlaThGijuwcDoeWzl7Xer7VSzj0cD-5cjPs8afui4/s1600/basementfamilyroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRABMhAnprMCZkNSTHHKkTdvYPgMIHavPHNu2uBc1qkhlR6pV5MlGhUD8TxRS9W1JDiYEGjV02DfQGUn3wAjpJuCcL3Sm88ZEKOmlaThGijuwcDoeWzl7Xer7VSzj0cD-5cjPs8afui4/s640/basementfamilyroom.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-aka-reveal.html">Elizabeth's Stylish but kid-friendly Family room - The Little Black Door</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">This is the perfect example of a functional and beautiful family room if you've still got small kiddos in the house. A nook for everyone yet still embrace mommy's fabulous style! Take note of the stripes on the floor and the stairs too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_Ct_mLRXwPr9GEF8X7qva2tW6flyKy8T6ptOqag_RF79EXtU_Y4DcEAk8vssE6kR3KQRvNqn34t7juwJFXRhxpnIiLkcJ2Chdm6878Gt4CF8A8clp3ci0u8FbGp5ATfTMVIY-walew0/s1600/family+room+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_Ct_mLRXwPr9GEF8X7qva2tW6flyKy8T6ptOqag_RF79EXtU_Y4DcEAk8vssE6kR3KQRvNqn34t7juwJFXRhxpnIiLkcJ2Chdm6878Gt4CF8A8clp3ci0u8FbGp5ATfTMVIY-walew0/s640/family+room+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-my-family-room.html">Our host Linda's Serene blue Family room - Calling it Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Now this, is the perfect family room if you still have big kiddos in the house. Love that it is filled with both style and comfort and of course, I love all the blues and chinoiserie all around!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For my favorite <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">offices</span></i></b>...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrtME1jMy6MVC6nhxjxWthIj8xC8sOhLRLnIMjqcwlF-D5R3Vwy102mpvzSiofRTuM2Whhc0CYcIqvLKHAXEpttTWeE2mhqCr8f3x64kSuY0V4aOxBXKZ8Q4Paq3dKwWyiI2FoDh8mO8/s1600/IMG_2316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrtME1jMy6MVC6nhxjxWthIj8xC8sOhLRLnIMjqcwlF-D5R3Vwy102mpvzSiofRTuM2Whhc0CYcIqvLKHAXEpttTWeE2mhqCr8f3x64kSuY0V4aOxBXKZ8Q4Paq3dKwWyiI2FoDh8mO8/s640/IMG_2316.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theshingledhouse.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-shed-week-six.html">Caitlin's Shed to Cool Workspace - The Shingled House</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Would you believe this space used to be a SHED? I was just blown away with this one, love the contemporary and rustic vibe all together, and that fireplace, once it starts working will only make things more perfect for this space!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC94ZyhLXPEjak043PKXvy3pgKa1QZLl-zGyhHlU2TXfvN44vdvqFhhb0hnzhvXG7Wjqli2Yrm6Aqt2WFmaJCOxqj1YR9evrhP1gRriCFVWeRH_d7MERm7_moF3ieUGtAUNKcPnNXxmqQ/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC94ZyhLXPEjak043PKXvy3pgKa1QZLl-zGyhHlU2TXfvN44vdvqFhhb0hnzhvXG7Wjqli2Yrm6Aqt2WFmaJCOxqj1YR9evrhP1gRriCFVWeRH_d7MERm7_moF3ieUGtAUNKcPnNXxmqQ/s640/3.JPG" width="593" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mydarlinghouse.blogspot.com/2013/11/orc-reveal-pink-is-my-middle-name.html">Rebecc'as Glamorous Vintage Work space - My Darling House</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't is amazing when someone designs a space with what seems to be a room filled with stuff when in actuality, it doesn't? This is what I love so much about this room, everything Rebecca put in this room is worth looking at. Love the mix of the contemporary and vintage pieces too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The one and only <b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Kitchen</i></span></b> and why it's a fave...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2UsHPpIwqegUqjI6ySVYOuLNr4Rs0N0ifemcqWkhbf4iLjL5EFP1OjvJ5gcUORQPHq2gl69Xc6b2L1-GnC4I4CXChwlOIzFunFGf8h2M6pTu3rE16KTxv5Zav_L7uRqkQgMdvMKtjtE/s1600/Kim+Lemmon+Kitchen-Desktop-0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2UsHPpIwqegUqjI6ySVYOuLNr4Rs0N0ifemcqWkhbf4iLjL5EFP1OjvJ5gcUORQPHq2gl69Xc6b2L1-GnC4I4CXChwlOIzFunFGf8h2M6pTu3rE16KTxv5Zav_L7uRqkQgMdvMKtjtE/s640/Kim+Lemmon+Kitchen-Desktop-0005.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chattafabulous.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-my-kitchen.html">Kim's Beautiful Kitchen Makeover - The Green Room Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Kim is just one of those designers who can whip up something gorgeous no matter what's given to her. I love how she was able to pull off this beautiful kitchen without changing the cabinet doors, the styling and the whimsy mixed with the chic! Just genius!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My fave <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Powder Rooms</span></i></b>….</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvUXBprMUN8dqXXU2Rv7yPkByPPc4x8xizIV5s0GiPtpJkzDxjvCTP_Er289cCEJmrhxkz0UO4B_ly2bJ1AarJQAdbAZoZ8Am_DWC_1ad_NNkJyRJTyGU5tVOR_w4V8gT6kQpkl5ngxQ/s1600/Pwdr9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvUXBprMUN8dqXXU2Rv7yPkByPPc4x8xizIV5s0GiPtpJkzDxjvCTP_Er289cCEJmrhxkz0UO4B_ly2bJ1AarJQAdbAZoZ8Am_DWC_1ad_NNkJyRJTyGU5tVOR_w4V8gT6kQpkl5ngxQ/s400/Pwdr9.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.powellbrower.com/2013/11/powder-room-reveal.html">Nancy's Organic Chic Powder room - Powell Brower Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I love how Nancy achieved the organic feel in this space without making it feel sparse! The wallpaper is not overwhelming and makes for a serene respite even if your only there for a few minutes! Just so pretty!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsPlysERVvAi1qNt7dWCrAGKx5Nz6BJcowJzheBFoClu0mxoBVbAP8Y2zDEpZ_adG-xEYzDUNKDsV7JTp5AcMXcp__nUUjmkZuC6_R6VYuTRgCYgKy1IqMONfvdmhI-g6EJMvDUau4Vs/s1600/IMG_0459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsPlysERVvAi1qNt7dWCrAGKx5Nz6BJcowJzheBFoClu0mxoBVbAP8Y2zDEpZ_adG-xEYzDUNKDsV7JTp5AcMXcp__nUUjmkZuC6_R6VYuTRgCYgKy1IqMONfvdmhI-g6EJMvDUau4Vs/s640/IMG_0459.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kimmacumberinteriors.blogspot.com/2013/11/powder-room-reveal.html?showComment=1384142621162#c4753061434546707427">Kim's Gorgeous Powder room - Kim Macumber Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Now Kim's Powder room is probably the opposite of Nancy's. Full of pattern and deep colors, but still manages to pull of a space that's not overwhelming but just so lovely to look at! Brilliant!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I can't do my fave's without these <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Kid's spaces</span></i></b>...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHXHSoKf1ePkn7V4kjqtaYydLWmARf_JEtruKolOkA9rTH-AJimeaJ1J3PXyV10zDCwOsJiiJPP5ibr3hRM1hjeQJo5tPaShdduRSZeEbv4Y4miQm8o0OsFuuI5Ah6sxz1rj-wiNwLOo/s1600/Maddie-G-Designs-Playroom-with-Custom-Wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHXHSoKf1ePkn7V4kjqtaYydLWmARf_JEtruKolOkA9rTH-AJimeaJ1J3PXyV10zDCwOsJiiJPP5ibr3hRM1hjeQJo5tPaShdduRSZeEbv4Y4miQm8o0OsFuuI5Ah6sxz1rj-wiNwLOo/s640/Maddie-G-Designs-Playroom-with-Custom-Wallpaper.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/one-room-challenge-week-six/">Susie's Amazing Play Space - Maddies Nest</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I need to do a picture mural like this fast!Doesn't this space make you want to have kids?!! ;-) Nuf said!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvvucza6Gt7W1lO4CBvIut9i_cTBoVtVw4sB_ygdDDsWEpZaZew6zm7WG9Xd25rJWFY00vR3HqYyruzH-ezn2sS9-pa8IyEpa1aBY209u7ubsWsNNyk1wSymbm4qzxaBCTH0FqgbX-TA/s1600/DSC_1287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvvucza6Gt7W1lO4CBvIut9i_cTBoVtVw4sB_ygdDDsWEpZaZew6zm7WG9Xd25rJWFY00vR3HqYyruzH-ezn2sS9-pa8IyEpa1aBY209u7ubsWsNNyk1wSymbm4qzxaBCTH0FqgbX-TA/s400/DSC_1287.JPG" width="248" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lminteriorsllc.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html">Lisa's Pretty girls bedroom - A Room with A View</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the DIY decor on the wall and the chandy is simply perfect for this little girls's room! Easy switcheroo too someday as the kiddo grows up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0HDiGqrAhzOKmz-XTanx-7q-fjkInaHHF4aF8ZeCZpQuf618xlgfiaHWEhbxyAnwy42266JD1HMLwhmQUPUg-9YXNCJvg2PBwE38C7wUW12FIec1UHNoHQj7iq7IdOhveFjOjQE119U/s1600/red+white+and+blue+bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0HDiGqrAhzOKmz-XTanx-7q-fjkInaHHF4aF8ZeCZpQuf618xlgfiaHWEhbxyAnwy42266JD1HMLwhmQUPUg-9YXNCJvg2PBwE38C7wUW12FIec1UHNoHQj7iq7IdOhveFjOjQE119U/s640/red+white+and+blue+bedroom.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2013/11/babys-nautical-bedroom-reveal.html">Kim's wonderful Nautical Nursery - The Kim Six fix</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I love all of Kim's DIY's for her son's room, very inspirational transformation, you should visit this space wether you are or are not expecting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFVaqU-MvVI-fbmocKFCKZ1GKpLgGDRVXQxUAW1aUMApLgijAu0-hu4D8Q6f2pQRvlgIjhWzMhNCBgUJTjajVcyxJCm3LahBTpAHByp3AvGyodSNb2SH9PziFGO5dLengcT5InYnGGD4/s1600/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFVaqU-MvVI-fbmocKFCKZ1GKpLgGDRVXQxUAW1aUMApLgijAu0-hu4D8Q6f2pQRvlgIjhWzMhNCBgUJTjajVcyxJCm3LahBTpAHByp3AvGyodSNb2SH9PziFGO5dLengcT5InYnGGD4/s400/13.jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://myroseamongthorns.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-week-challenge-week-6.html">Aaryn's sweet nursery - My Rose Among Thorns</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And of course, for anyone lucky enough to have a baby girl, this nursery is just too sweet for words!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now for my favorite <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Gallery Walls</span></i></b>...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijI0-2wDsSp5JTs9dkN7wR0spxdud8U-B_jb-e94d493UGfpfPCE7bWhsSo6ZDrg9A-hUYegt37P6HNjfz_gL9Bef7vA0kJGAA1wAt7JBZu_M0WjqS6rY0cYOK4neNMUWALtCNGeQnbc/s1600/bathroom-one-room-challenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijI0-2wDsSp5JTs9dkN7wR0spxdud8U-B_jb-e94d493UGfpfPCE7bWhsSo6ZDrg9A-hUYegt37P6HNjfz_gL9Bef7vA0kJGAA1wAt7JBZu_M0WjqS6rY0cYOK4neNMUWALtCNGeQnbc/s640/bathroom-one-room-challenge.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thevaultfiles.com/2013/11/decor-interiors-one-room-challenge.html">A Pefect Gallery wall from Gaby - The Vault Files</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">What can I say, the black walls and lighting and right mix of art, make for a perfect gallery wall, bathroom or not!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17OTYXZa0b7clhHsuZNEMXQecuoEpV0fQk8XRpRe85vZrCGbsumpRF32XNRNc1RLPxKQALrSkcg9M1FMCeXG5qIiUqlJmg9ht5Uhzg3uu5MsPGRCyMhevi80gNXrZq6YHWj_SKM8kH1M/s1600/IMG_6484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17OTYXZa0b7clhHsuZNEMXQecuoEpV0fQk8XRpRe85vZrCGbsumpRF32XNRNc1RLPxKQALrSkcg9M1FMCeXG5qIiUqlJmg9ht5Uhzg3uu5MsPGRCyMhevi80gNXrZq6YHWj_SKM8kH1M/s640/IMG_6484.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shineyourlightblog.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-basement-reveal-part.html">Lisa's Awesome Travel Gallery wall - Shine your Light</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">I truly love the sentimentality that went to this Gallery wall. It's like a huge wall of keepsake of memories!!!!  Perfect for any kind of family!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVB3KDyoIBkWq6n0uvjhJ3CUdjRKaaBbh1FhhKZsjQwZtN7H-PslDEg2XHe1VdLvf0qL7MSXmRw1KER0RqfvjObCI_Bgup3aRFogVHolIo9GddKQYc64p8loIb854p-2sc90bNcPSS0Q/s1600/IMG_5405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVB3KDyoIBkWq6n0uvjhJ3CUdjRKaaBbh1FhhKZsjQwZtN7H-PslDEg2XHe1VdLvf0qL7MSXmRw1KER0RqfvjObCI_Bgup3aRFogVHolIo9GddKQYc64p8loIb854p-2sc90bNcPSS0Q/s640/IMG_5405.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designdumonde.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-reveal-orc-linking-participant.html">Perfect Art Gallery Wall by Kerry - Design Du Monde</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I love how Kerry managed to fill a wall full of portraits without making it look creepy or museum-curated! It's probably the artist in her that made this gallery wall in her son's room just brilliant!</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now my last fave is actually a <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">DIY</span></i></b>...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4aLKPYyZQoY5wgPe8bAALByj1WFxYd7KLvLQwRRYx05aNTMAwpUQkB51ywoaiWCc3V3CoST7KIYMpRHCCuA-5by1fS3y-8zYoRKJS9fPtth_SexKO1J0HNJwsPqDPBYi03xjFKsxing/s1600/ikea+trysil+chest+fabric+covered+WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4aLKPYyZQoY5wgPe8bAALByj1WFxYd7KLvLQwRRYx05aNTMAwpUQkB51ywoaiWCc3V3CoST7KIYMpRHCCuA-5by1fS3y-8zYoRKJS9fPtth_SexKO1J0HNJwsPqDPBYi03xjFKsxing/s640/ikea+trysil+chest+fabric+covered+WM.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2013/11/guest-room-makeover-one-room-challenge.html">Kris's bedroom is gorgeous but this IKEA hack just rocks - Driven by Decor</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">You have to see the entire room to know what I mean but this linen-covered Ikea dresser is just something I'm ready to buy right of the store right?! Can't wait for the tutorial!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Again, these are only some, believe me when I say that I would have put almost every room in this post if I could, but I'm sure you'd all be snoozing before it's over!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for checking it out and be sure to check out whichever of these spaces strikes your fancy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">Have a Wonderful Day!</span></i></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*VEL* </span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Would love to hear your thoughts! Please share away…</div><br />

My ORC faves

After  last week's super successful ONE ROOM CHALLENGE,  a lot of bloggers have been posting about their favorites. I can't help but...

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TWEEN BOY BEDROOM UPDATE REVEAL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">YEHEY! WE ARE DONE!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe that it's been 6 weeks since we started and now <b>WE ARE DONE</b>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Woohoo!!!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all, I would like to thank our ever gracious host who has been so supportive and have given us a very awesome platform for our projects, <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>LINDA from "Calling it Home"</b></span></a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. I don't think I'll have the energy, drive and extra motivation if not for your <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>ONE ROOM CHALLENGE LINK PARTY</b></span>!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Though, a bit exhausted, I am definitely looking forward to the next one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />After seeing <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">ALL THE REVEALS</a> yesterday, I must admit, I suddenly went into panic mode about my own reveal!!!<br /><br />Everyone did so fabulously in their respective spaces that I can't help feel a wee-bit inferior! LOL!:-)<br /><br />But I have to show off my work right? Fabulous or not, it was WORK that I and my hubs did for our young man and we are still mighty proud.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok,  enuf said and I'll let the pictures do the talking!!!!<br /><br />Let's start with the <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Dormer / Reading Nook</span></i></b>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6HXKqZaQlv6tNqlNssJfRtSxt1EARAJ5M_a10DAY1u8axME_dnDgWHcddP6erszlkRhe1pIVbdCq_91ga9mVi1otlseUonuommQRM20eEsUQ3jl_jaOH26nK93zSxZYSakMk0zYtj9Q/s1600/DSC_0254-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6HXKqZaQlv6tNqlNssJfRtSxt1EARAJ5M_a10DAY1u8axME_dnDgWHcddP6erszlkRhe1pIVbdCq_91ga9mVi1otlseUonuommQRM20eEsUQ3jl_jaOH26nK93zSxZYSakMk0zYtj9Q/s640/DSC_0254-002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIB8OB0vR5mO0nBvtdNCuqbsyeaFwD8Qf9fYp4tIbOfjbmf8dx3SyskCbAhe1_HWWuaGqegQcwixIGwWLgUjlEa-Sa3yhtscx7nY0kdFQM-Awt6Navujqv_62kvfysSYhYvBxHJ2OXJQE/s1600/DSC_0257-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIB8OB0vR5mO0nBvtdNCuqbsyeaFwD8Qf9fYp4tIbOfjbmf8dx3SyskCbAhe1_HWWuaGqegQcwixIGwWLgUjlEa-Sa3yhtscx7nY0kdFQM-Awt6Navujqv_62kvfysSYhYvBxHJ2OXJQE/s640/DSC_0257-001.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cozy Reading spot</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3o-MQEQnCnanU0tOOc7hBl7CSQ3PTyFVxnoDjRYXB-CxRi33sflRHAixE_TgmI3qCE_pi7ktvNBx_fr038HNy_nWbJH2OXqiyHOjP61-b9XkuonBUqPG8rlamretscbo4w1JLoHuG5ck/s1600/DSC_0140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3o-MQEQnCnanU0tOOc7hBl7CSQ3PTyFVxnoDjRYXB-CxRi33sflRHAixE_TgmI3qCE_pi7ktvNBx_fr038HNy_nWbJH2OXqiyHOjP61-b9XkuonBUqPG8rlamretscbo4w1JLoHuG5ck/s640/DSC_0140.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Favorite books of both boys displayed on a picture ledge</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4ImvKQkHRq0u5N97A6hZO0yRJmnifGpcCeNRLcvtiZXgs3VILjRPbCxM0Qhd_JgoekUfQkJSQyng7O7WhcyHSBHTe5YoTq-tbqRklDAHq-IZn9VS939HhSkUFdOHjZ5-Skrjv2R78c0/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="513" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4ImvKQkHRq0u5N97A6hZO0yRJmnifGpcCeNRLcvtiZXgs3VILjRPbCxM0Qhd_JgoekUfQkJSQyng7O7WhcyHSBHTe5YoTq-tbqRklDAHq-IZn9VS939HhSkUFdOHjZ5-Skrjv2R78c0/s640/DSC_0137.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More floating shelves on the corner</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0Vu2t6fT5FsA14rAIvfAN1Ih0Dtv0_CiWUWO56URxLW_LsTBRL2HnA_C-z5iMUagi6e0hG9vxlGilCJ19A5Q6f3oazbuF-ZUCfVu3WttTq3LdOh6RsyNshebhDmsfKCWVjxuTS1F4eQ/s1600/DSC_0281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0Vu2t6fT5FsA14rAIvfAN1Ih0Dtv0_CiWUWO56URxLW_LsTBRL2HnA_C-z5iMUagi6e0hG9vxlGilCJ19A5Q6f3oazbuF-ZUCfVu3WttTq3LdOh6RsyNshebhDmsfKCWVjxuTS1F4eQ/s640/DSC_0281.JPG" width="425" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floor cushions for extra seating</td></tr></tbody></table><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">The Main bedroom</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, I moved the bed on the right wall instead of the back wall. My son loves it better this way too since he can jump into bed straight away according to him! :-)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ6Wfn6AMApoIi-4l37Ap-Ket9QE74sziwfqLgd9e1eKOtYhkYsutwApz8bsJDE-eK6GSO73r39jl6P1uXINaH_NNJsCCH4dh6d-RsnchlnbjFd6lMHDCP34D7HU3h8zcG14hVsGO8QE/s1600/DSC_0251-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQ6Wfn6AMApoIi-4l37Ap-Ket9QE74sziwfqLgd9e1eKOtYhkYsutwApz8bsJDE-eK6GSO73r39jl6P1uXINaH_NNJsCCH4dh6d-RsnchlnbjFd6lMHDCP34D7HU3h8zcG14hVsGO8QE/s640/DSC_0251-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sleek stripes and filled with the things my son loves fill this space</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My two DIY updates flank both sides of the bed</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmilV1N_SPql0VT0QDt56O1ZyPAD4VF47VI2Ri6bXgqxPI2dYZTyRC9ymMDxrKZms0T_v4bRzIahiTxpKOWW4qfy_h96CG-ure7eFsxTi_wRTN3qJ7gXOVFnnoRj2sP_ChfJ4cZAyXnc/s1600/DSC_0277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmilV1N_SPql0VT0QDt56O1ZyPAD4VF47VI2Ri6bXgqxPI2dYZTyRC9ymMDxrKZms0T_v4bRzIahiTxpKOWW4qfy_h96CG-ure7eFsxTi_wRTN3qJ7gXOVFnnoRj2sP_ChfJ4cZAyXnc/s640/DSC_0277.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bed area</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I made the wall art above the bed and <a href="http://buhayatbahay.blogspot.com/2013/11/free-printable-tolkien-quote-wall-art.html">hi've shared this FREE PRINTABLE last Monday here on the blog!</a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuJOl__3ALE_1muEySkyJr57iC-Vqh7zmyQ7Et4DdT6n6Ffe9F653r9xvo_Tp_BtDtB7sjGSsvPXXII4tJtUEGvz8z39KvY7H2auxhEP1fK8cxfMCIPi8a1s6cOcUGzKtWDNJC4zGyrE/s1600/DSC_0261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuJOl__3ALE_1muEySkyJr57iC-Vqh7zmyQ7Et4DdT6n6Ffe9F653r9xvo_Tp_BtDtB7sjGSsvPXXII4tJtUEGvz8z39KvY7H2auxhEP1fK8cxfMCIPi8a1s6cOcUGzKtWDNJC4zGyrE/s640/DSC_0261.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yup, He loves Tolkien</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXOEvuFG8ZddDSBCWTQbXD0WTLN08tqaLUzi7_a8TokLc6Jr2fSbI0581mAVkeynZhxm4o9Jipvf1-k94cAX7wjOi1jKdXGmx9AW75nnGZ7Pm1dAh8wOzW5dR2_qhf7jphQDALjJMV0w/s1600/DSC_0255-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXOEvuFG8ZddDSBCWTQbXD0WTLN08tqaLUzi7_a8TokLc6Jr2fSbI0581mAVkeynZhxm4o9Jipvf1-k94cAX7wjOi1jKdXGmx9AW75nnGZ7Pm1dAh8wOzW5dR2_qhf7jphQDALjJMV0w/s640/DSC_0255-001.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add caption</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWs60rVFNgauQwPWVU7R3QdstgjJ-b1eB02vQBTfdEe6fcD-SWuTo3rtePjlmdMNLoP9LLkwBoEimDjiMXR-bsVPt3LMolKyiBevY5MnDB_6nozLdQrDyAURn3pFLaOeqdWAdKtvztOy4/s1600/DSC_0263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWs60rVFNgauQwPWVU7R3QdstgjJ-b1eB02vQBTfdEe6fcD-SWuTo3rtePjlmdMNLoP9LLkwBoEimDjiMXR-bsVPt3LMolKyiBevY5MnDB_6nozLdQrDyAURn3pFLaOeqdWAdKtvztOy4/s640/DSC_0263.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simple vignette above including his Vintage Goofy phone, Acupunture man I gave him for his birthday, one of the globes atop books, framed certificate and a picture with his brother in a Threshold frame</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qm2O7FO0hIr3Rb0a0J7OiXxc9QDWtNvLyho1qksjmb9YlsgkzLFjyuYrABZM2BC8tTF1pjARwgFbFKh61UsXVAvkTNB3QdQd6oejXCYIhtpezqpEctM6kIVSkarzEYzpBh-3mgi7V2Q/s1600/DSC_0264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qm2O7FO0hIr3Rb0a0J7OiXxc9QDWtNvLyho1qksjmb9YlsgkzLFjyuYrABZM2BC8tTF1pjARwgFbFKh61UsXVAvkTNB3QdQd6oejXCYIhtpezqpEctM6kIVSkarzEYzpBh-3mgi7V2Q/s640/DSC_0264.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TheHacked Lack holds water carafe,  vintage collapsible cup & Bugs coin bank</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">The Study Area</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFY4W8WKyzn3lPdEhnbJRiU9cBtuo-V82wuIBVo0zzo9xn9GIjQLcgEaMRFu11aXYAr2sxwX85h6ppjE2OKa8TvBnrLBoVPvdEWw1G0mrgOu_c5RIfsul8YFqHoxvP41LbaOkVJ8KT6bs/s1600/DSC_0257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFY4W8WKyzn3lPdEhnbJRiU9cBtuo-V82wuIBVo0zzo9xn9GIjQLcgEaMRFu11aXYAr2sxwX85h6ppjE2OKa8TvBnrLBoVPvdEWw1G0mrgOu_c5RIfsul8YFqHoxvP41LbaOkVJ8KT6bs/s640/DSC_0257.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning really tops the list of priorities for us parents right?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6ZKkSubWshmHupOowRjhFaiAFHt7jXameeYOXRcqWtjHqeHEID7NASHM_c0w_d5jrF1A00Xr9S89ZjELLiZkKzxzrMc7RvhON_f7HBHi6fEj5ZCkIdy6Ba5MjMsJo3S5SKAa2n81EDg/s1600/DSC_0258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6ZKkSubWshmHupOowRjhFaiAFHt7jXameeYOXRcqWtjHqeHEID7NASHM_c0w_d5jrF1A00Xr9S89ZjELLiZkKzxzrMc7RvhON_f7HBHi6fEj5ZCkIdy6Ba5MjMsJo3S5SKAa2n81EDg/s640/DSC_0258.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Desk area<br />L.EA.R.N. Cork board, magnetic wipe board from IKEA, Clip board & Typography art from TJ maxi, Magnetized wall organizer from TARGET. Lamp was a yard sale find years ago.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPhKhV2tSFYgiu_O3R3rFvwVLteGFKgkzuIBrbsQVVKQ8fiwtEJTuRqPw3WRIak5SNm6lGL-XZqqgTp_845XlY1XF8_fV3hj2abMVB3vEog-7LnQ28o0-schxbtUWXhpwARz1i_ac0QE/s1600/DSC_0259-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPhKhV2tSFYgiu_O3R3rFvwVLteGFKgkzuIBrbsQVVKQ8fiwtEJTuRqPw3WRIak5SNm6lGL-XZqqgTp_845XlY1XF8_fV3hj2abMVB3vEog-7LnQ28o0-schxbtUWXhpwARz1i_ac0QE/s640/DSC_0259-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Had to add the Mine Craft poster - my son chose it for the space. But with the way kids change their minds on things that are "cool", I did not bother framing it</td></tr></tbody></table><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">The Lounging Area</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCNpDZjYQSi9fwSZLoxF-RGyQWon7W1qNXLY0QO9PHvE4XvSRVpMEQyees3JbBAi7szVoNCdHw2E0-rV0bQr9xSe9_NewmzYCT1zmtmWUXOMGZTZOd5Cdv-hEwPoyIR7eyydWOIn9gzc/s1600/DSC_0278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCNpDZjYQSi9fwSZLoxF-RGyQWon7W1qNXLY0QO9PHvE4XvSRVpMEQyees3JbBAi7szVoNCdHw2E0-rV0bQr9xSe9_NewmzYCT1zmtmWUXOMGZTZOd5Cdv-hEwPoyIR7eyydWOIn9gzc/s640/DSC_0278.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Got the Futon on clearance last year at Target</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKMAY3bhPkZxgC9aqoTmudVL8Dl5UYNl0WrxwD7-DI-gA5Nolw3wK7NTGSZvuAKmm3j_l2YfmsfSEwv39dvh8kiqQSvMyC6ujdYtiLzfWMrjX-TdysglNe7vkGcQmtXiB22HvwlsDTS4/s1600/DSC_0279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKMAY3bhPkZxgC9aqoTmudVL8Dl5UYNl0WrxwD7-DI-gA5Nolw3wK7NTGSZvuAKmm3j_l2YfmsfSEwv39dvh8kiqQSvMyC6ujdYtiLzfWMrjX-TdysglNe7vkGcQmtXiB22HvwlsDTS4/s400/DSC_0279.JPG" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect area for his friends during sleep overs</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSsjeu2lYp2O991v0e9qElWm2Dqs4M_Wkyx-choCtcWlGmDZlKCtojdJzAGEQThGZ0zbOi5RFj9h0_MUL9tzVEK4V5s6LK0ahnrKActdpj2Q1b53DZ82J6goQvo0QMgS2Szl5aB8wJh8/s1600/DSC_0261-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSsjeu2lYp2O991v0e9qElWm2Dqs4M_Wkyx-choCtcWlGmDZlKCtojdJzAGEQThGZ0zbOi5RFj9h0_MUL9tzVEK4V5s6LK0ahnrKActdpj2Q1b53DZ82J6goQvo0QMgS2Szl5aB8wJh8/s640/DSC_0261-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I know this looks a bit chaotic ...</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I truly like how this wall ended up looking. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hung all the things that my son loves and should be proud of. From art works to important academic certificates, Middle Earth map, Batarang and Union Jack for his allegiance to J.R.R. Tolkien!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JR3noIJyEeb62_rux_Bg-6lAbzYn5XbvigwK02Z2yTeM1EkWM4TAWBJgzCkSsPTpuRTiJTaOmrVOm1tpXlSHpKthL9pPw6BIKzqznWhDhi8LU6o1sMcQisWWP0a5f9mi9OCCGqq8IUk/s1600/DSC_0273-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JR3noIJyEeb62_rux_Bg-6lAbzYn5XbvigwK02Z2yTeM1EkWM4TAWBJgzCkSsPTpuRTiJTaOmrVOm1tpXlSHpKthL9pPw6BIKzqznWhDhi8LU6o1sMcQisWWP0a5f9mi9OCCGqq8IUk/s640/DSC_0273-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gallery wall behind the TV</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I added the Fauxidermy (that's a whole other post all together) as an ode to the South where we live and of course the "No Whining" sign! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU4yDytEVxEf7Das7ryF5V-ce5AJHhVQg_jOdK8kgP7t2My8nYrbTI-fJNkiNzZMLXAYTbO9qPwQ-Zgr7KcHp79PGRjYvPWCQ-RlLhgAL7rQx5Z_Qg6nq6qDdBSFF8hLVWoOa8b9WHfs/s1600/DSC_0269-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU4yDytEVxEf7Das7ryF5V-ce5AJHhVQg_jOdK8kgP7t2My8nYrbTI-fJNkiNzZMLXAYTbO9qPwQ-Zgr7KcHp79PGRjYvPWCQ-RlLhgAL7rQx5Z_Qg6nq6qDdBSFF8hLVWoOa8b9WHfs/s640/DSC_0269-001.JPG" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No gaming consoles here, that stays in the family room in the basement.<br />The drum side tables and lamps were all from TARGET clearance I bought last year.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I showed you these bookcases before but clearly, in any room, storage is necessary and for boys, styling them was a bit tricky.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5nOVTLP5f5WTMOOd8LWsfXBGWic2dCau2UImveOtjs5pPui9n-MWoFNCOmCLdZeaKG7flPFAIg0d_-Fg8sBkCBogu6f-8LVVdcUSulYU27gLlTlWbakbebLlRn_An4GkOxR6-FbiRVU/s1600/DSC_0267-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5nOVTLP5f5WTMOOd8LWsfXBGWic2dCau2UImveOtjs5pPui9n-MWoFNCOmCLdZeaKG7flPFAIg0d_-Fg8sBkCBogu6f-8LVVdcUSulYU27gLlTlWbakbebLlRn_An4GkOxR6-FbiRVU/s640/DSC_0267-001.JPG" width="308" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">References, Nat Geo magazines, photo albums and other<br />school paraphernalia are on this one</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY-7_z7A_fmub86iSUPV8uqBbL3i9qnDNzAIJaeyuaDFpNzZ4kI-Vscs2kK3ji77ostzTmi5w_OgH0gYAfDVjlg9wi5FQYjxPkNGe_JxHz27azKObghuXmg_cne8xTzipNsqYFQ1HXF0/s1600/DSC_0266-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY-7_z7A_fmub86iSUPV8uqBbL3i9qnDNzAIJaeyuaDFpNzZ4kI-Vscs2kK3ji77ostzTmi5w_OgH0gYAfDVjlg9wi5FQYjxPkNGe_JxHz27azKObghuXmg_cne8xTzipNsqYFQ1HXF0/s640/DSC_0266-001.JPG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Collections and other fun books  and games on this book case</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFI8_yZ8KhK-Csg370lo5DO_YoSVwTy5AeC7A3KGBaIajdReOJ0oMGUYrwV5wFOlRPLQJq3E_1nsgY5OSqyb2OM-1icCZsAkKSILPE-VweLSTYO1sN-l-QCMAwJLrQfFjJ5ajCITts1E/s1600/DSC_0265-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFI8_yZ8KhK-Csg370lo5DO_YoSVwTy5AeC7A3KGBaIajdReOJ0oMGUYrwV5wFOlRPLQJq3E_1nsgY5OSqyb2OM-1icCZsAkKSILPE-VweLSTYO1sN-l-QCMAwJLrQfFjJ5ajCITts1E/s640/DSC_0265-001.JPG" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, it was a real sword you saw - GLAMDRING, the sword of Gandalf<br />from the Lord of the Rings (don't worry this is usually in chains and lock for safety)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mrb94FwLq8vlHVPtXAiinFsq_9WavRssn5VilYjZ1UkOs8M1dUVsuCV365Ya6au0HcxgaU0UAuZ_XW3hVCQ_WIcTvnI8WtX8RAbrglmn73eTlB2QfJN5iKsj2eacTJiaLVeBEgHSMgs/s1600/DSC_0260-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mrb94FwLq8vlHVPtXAiinFsq_9WavRssn5VilYjZ1UkOs8M1dUVsuCV365Ya6au0HcxgaU0UAuZ_XW3hVCQ_WIcTvnI8WtX8RAbrglmn73eTlB2QfJN5iKsj2eacTJiaLVeBEgHSMgs/s640/DSC_0260-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Overall we're all very happy with this space</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUngLl5ts1ARKoDOxK-Hm9d0eYi-Jd0_a8bPKiNVCsBVF_DYK6KL71Rf3PIZc0Bs9d3FzVLZlocrVJN80f50sm-OGBfJRsfmZvKXyiNjG7Hsc0U6DoiGFplrGjXoDexLj9W0Ro0x9KYDw/s1600/DSC_0272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUngLl5ts1ARKoDOxK-Hm9d0eYi-Jd0_a8bPKiNVCsBVF_DYK6KL71Rf3PIZc0Bs9d3FzVLZlocrVJN80f50sm-OGBfJRsfmZvKXyiNjG7Hsc0U6DoiGFplrGjXoDexLj9W0Ro0x9KYDw/s640/DSC_0272.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">But most of all, our son Nio is too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AY8Ngh5rFZuRVfGnJqLhazBgczXZGa7IRFwWgShN_qHutNCGzUAiVSSU-nBv4fLvZEttd_EqCvWTkL99ZXYHfAPex0TO0q58hZwQDkaO95I_H4hW8vEja6ly_CLm9NoTp2daQLXqFmU/s1600/DSC_0251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AY8Ngh5rFZuRVfGnJqLhazBgczXZGa7IRFwWgShN_qHutNCGzUAiVSSU-nBv4fLvZEttd_EqCvWTkL99ZXYHfAPex0TO0q58hZwQDkaO95I_H4hW8vEja6ly_CLm9NoTp2daQLXqFmU/s640/DSC_0251.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">And if you want to see how we got here check out the Links below...</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://buhayatbahay.blogspot.com/2013/10/tween-boys-bedroom-re-do-what-were.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">WEEK 1 - How it all started & Inspirations</span></b></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://buhayatbahay.blogspot.com/2013/10/week-2-tween-boy-bedroom-update.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">WEEK 2 - Painting Stripes and Flooring</span></b></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; 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TWEEN BOY BEDROOM UPDATE REVEAL

YEHEY! WE ARE DONE!!! I can't believe that it's been 6 weeks since we started and now WE ARE DONE ! Woohoo!!!!  First of all, I woul...

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