One Room Challenge Now: the herringbone insert

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66OpZsa3NCbJ1bGGZMdzgeZmHi7tsjZpKM9NeLJEIo5sr75m_0AdNVsJnpyohE8dRH_GtfRO7NIrQNmRsKd-LRi5fVUxxz_gPPAVXarKuGBopISrCQb4L4Qbwanht7yBNqqj4WB_CNbxG/s1600/DSCN4340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66OpZsa3NCbJ1bGGZMdzgeZmHi7tsjZpKM9NeLJEIo5sr75m_0AdNVsJnpyohE8dRH_GtfRO7NIrQNmRsKd-LRi5fVUxxz_gPPAVXarKuGBopISrCQb4L4Qbwanht7yBNqqj4WB_CNbxG/s1600/DSCN4340.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>When I signed off from this past fall's One Room Challenge  <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-reveal.html">library/dining room</a>, it was with the herringbone insert I had planned not quite finished, laying on the floor.  Well, it's finally in!  (Again, thanks to <a href="http://www.calliingithome.com/">Linda</a> because I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be if it wasn't for the ORC Now follow-up) Notice all the little triangle bits of wood on the right?  There's a way to avoid that and it has to do with better planning the size of your wood pieces in relationship to the opening but that's one of those "When I do it next time…"  Which of course, in this case, there won't be a next time.   Anyway, you'll also notice I've added in two green and white chinoiserie ginger jars and elevated one of the moss balls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-GjLou58G-Or9cQo2nzBNmoi_-nK3mCfCa99IKgnok7UYQADTlCfH5YU1gg4B6ljqDM5XcroyTOyiYB3stAiDpY1KR3pzlkjPdFLTipAbJEWTC_oMKrR6WUdsV4zjMIDo5sR5rt6lhsn/s1600/DSCN4339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-GjLou58G-Or9cQo2nzBNmoi_-nK3mCfCa99IKgnok7UYQADTlCfH5YU1gg4B6ljqDM5XcroyTOyiYB3stAiDpY1KR3pzlkjPdFLTipAbJEWTC_oMKrR6WUdsV4zjMIDo5sR5rt6lhsn/s1600/DSCN4339.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Right now the insert is  raw wood and I've been on the fence about giving it a light weathered gray wood stain.  So I would love it if you'd leave a comment - <b>Stain or No Stain</b>.<br /><br />As a reminder here's the before picture.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnN8EkXeXod5CBTcaehxyJaiCbPXhb6zEqr6Dknt3ztmu08UEeSc4-o2WFWLZZ6IjQrUlA20_3Pr4SDOK0-JZbacnY9gKUUE4vvmfMdlWZXqiWgrJR4vwoBOsVn191hAe-yLin1yrx7pFu/s1600/IMG_3846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnN8EkXeXod5CBTcaehxyJaiCbPXhb6zEqr6Dknt3ztmu08UEeSc4-o2WFWLZZ6IjQrUlA20_3Pr4SDOK0-JZbacnY9gKUUE4vvmfMdlWZXqiWgrJR4vwoBOsVn191hAe-yLin1yrx7pFu/s640/IMG_3846.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztbgGwyZKGhLHSvEoCaKjteSuAfiwEL6zHFSzESmBs5PiMXtW_vixAX9u911wSk_z5E7QXav6FecXpgBMVWQ1mbTwDgRx3YAueDAQ-AF5yymP7hlSX6yxPQRg-Y7aT2dqssdMH5k6GfpU/s1600/IMG_3847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztbgGwyZKGhLHSvEoCaKjteSuAfiwEL6zHFSzESmBs5PiMXtW_vixAX9u911wSk_z5E7QXav6FecXpgBMVWQ1mbTwDgRx3YAueDAQ-AF5yymP7hlSX6yxPQRg-Y7aT2dqssdMH5k6GfpU/s320/IMG_3847.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Update on  <b>THE FLOORS</b><br /><br />If you remember from last time, I really fretted about having painted my floors white.  Well, now I LOVE them.  I think it has to do with a few other changes I've made to the room.  As soon as I have those ready for prime-time, I'll put up a post.<br /><br /><br />Now, be sure to head over to the <b><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/02/one-room-challenge-now.html">One Room Challenge Now</a></b> where I'm betting you're going to find a lot of great updates.  I mean, have you ever met a blogger that doesn't keep changing things?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpZg3-UjufGkpyKDx2DvBBvT-AVm7Nte7PVJi0FqFmZRZYFooM46LD9Y3UQyESAUXXUkH_lH60-eGsKoFqraBlpCDySYY_VmJshuXrl60IB-gQKXiijEa24WtLumaBDGRuwNyxkatp3Qy/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-26+at+7.35.19+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpZg3-UjufGkpyKDx2DvBBvT-AVm7Nte7PVJi0FqFmZRZYFooM46LD9Y3UQyESAUXXUkH_lH60-eGsKoFqraBlpCDySYY_VmJshuXrl60IB-gQKXiijEa24WtLumaBDGRuwNyxkatp3Qy/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-26+at+7.35.19+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

One Room Challenge Now: the herringbone insert

When I signed off from this past fall's One Room Challenge   library/dining room , it was with the herringbone insert I had planned not ...

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One Room Challenge: The Reveal!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zY2J8guBFFAIzlLFHj_nrx0vh9_r-1bip4JxCXz08d4PLhBK419gzPCbl5x51hBsUGlYPWdiMcRi__yw-rWj9YjtH9prhhyphenhyphenlkpgt3OfGwEMbcyAGmW4GxSoI8lfzbIixNY4L-D_fgkxC/s1600/IMG_3831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zY2J8guBFFAIzlLFHj_nrx0vh9_r-1bip4JxCXz08d4PLhBK419gzPCbl5x51hBsUGlYPWdiMcRi__yw-rWj9YjtH9prhhyphenhyphenlkpgt3OfGwEMbcyAGmW4GxSoI8lfzbIixNY4L-D_fgkxC/s640/IMG_3831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wow, it seems like Week 5 was only yesterday.  Well, today's the big reveal and I'm pleased to say I"m about 85% done.  Before a re-cap of the before and after of my dining room/library,  a huge thank you to the creator of the One Room Challenge,  <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Linda of Calling It Home</a>.  If it wasn't for the ORC, the fabric would still be on the bolt and the floors would still be glowing orange.   (previous five weeks <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/search?q=one+room+challenge">here</a>.)<br /><br />As a reminder, here's the room <b>BEFORE</b>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspR9D681-0aZvyvh6u78ux_af5DmUZIQJe2fPBdVhMN8gO40zsZHyQm0Of-0rar3QbzUNlOvoIXZPqmZS743hSgTgTjZ_A8JUvziNCD4nCpeY0ejRP5-nl5RhlQ1lCRLTU8b7U6qxd-3o/s1600/DSCN0346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspR9D681-0aZvyvh6u78ux_af5DmUZIQJe2fPBdVhMN8gO40zsZHyQm0Of-0rar3QbzUNlOvoIXZPqmZS743hSgTgTjZ_A8JUvziNCD4nCpeY0ejRP5-nl5RhlQ1lCRLTU8b7U6qxd-3o/s640/DSCN0346.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LmicDh2PKQ09HfAG0WKzHuV-fru7IWHaEzZvF60wCYpBmzA-r542pOazIsoxRdBtg-owNqFam2GuHWjS-7-PleV9_W5TN41DhPIJbRKxzXAyFA2qlOJ_VfxzSaerD7pys21gTnHYHn_L/s1600/DSCN0335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LmicDh2PKQ09HfAG0WKzHuV-fru7IWHaEzZvF60wCYpBmzA-r542pOazIsoxRdBtg-owNqFam2GuHWjS-7-PleV9_W5TN41DhPIJbRKxzXAyFA2qlOJ_VfxzSaerD7pys21gTnHYHn_L/s640/DSCN0335.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHJSKlVFsRa288KfYkfMqH9JbKPvPULBZCqfanZMDZBjLBK0esbg1C9ceSoB8xiaCtLX881gzICTNEQ2P06reXU4bijkUyfdn-sRM0-yYWGntolWdAJBSCyBx5x6ES0F2Wf21gmLzM7zl/s1600/DSCN0333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHJSKlVFsRa288KfYkfMqH9JbKPvPULBZCqfanZMDZBjLBK0esbg1C9ceSoB8xiaCtLX881gzICTNEQ2P06reXU4bijkUyfdn-sRM0-yYWGntolWdAJBSCyBx5x6ES0F2Wf21gmLzM7zl/s640/DSCN0333.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now the <b>AFTER</b>:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADfBQ-qtIB2KqbTbeBuVQF0w-wJwNVAw3ew24at3rawJpO3IcURDMclpEX7hLEOXDsJ5YPYSz4sKSLgn-redl2564ZS3JfhYj3ikcHbxWdW8R2cQ1ke13_pJdEeff-PqP6wSWu2mvMDLg/s1600/IMG_3830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADfBQ-qtIB2KqbTbeBuVQF0w-wJwNVAw3ew24at3rawJpO3IcURDMclpEX7hLEOXDsJ5YPYSz4sKSLgn-redl2564ZS3JfhYj3ikcHbxWdW8R2cQ1ke13_pJdEeff-PqP6wSWu2mvMDLg/s640/IMG_3830.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />This is a painting I've been working on.  It needs more layers and depth but I like the direction it's headed in.  The desk was removed and this round table brought in.  It really is a nice place to sit and read large sized books.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF_jMHFMxw1CgdQgYJ7ErqpQ7WtRctKLM7RIzgv_qcj-RNrZGg_Dz916IwUJT7E2JkrvdjiC5FoUZXdL4GVLIOvNbjEMQQeNS15WPt_qCOQzMOqMmn4AggEm7xhep1vzk67oNZX-dGDOQ/s1600/IMG_3832.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF_jMHFMxw1CgdQgYJ7ErqpQ7WtRctKLM7RIzgv_qcj-RNrZGg_Dz916IwUJT7E2JkrvdjiC5FoUZXdL4GVLIOvNbjEMQQeNS15WPt_qCOQzMOqMmn4AggEm7xhep1vzk67oNZX-dGDOQ/s640/IMG_3832.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After weeding out <strike>a ton</strike> a lot of accessories, I settled on pottery in blues and greens for the table.  The peacock glazed jug was recently purchased from etsy and I am in love with it!  The taller one was made by my son when he was a senior in high school.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5gmiUsKTbGu1LgtQ4EblyczKudKlVQyn0mgGCVniu0LjnLwnmzdYVTYDVYvRbDn_ALen0JdlXnEYHedae5PbJ05R5zBIwhYIbxT1TCRHd_q9J4oxdXaez7fD9iE-OThB2ONUUMG3Fugx/s1600/IMG_3833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5gmiUsKTbGu1LgtQ4EblyczKudKlVQyn0mgGCVniu0LjnLwnmzdYVTYDVYvRbDn_ALen0JdlXnEYHedae5PbJ05R5zBIwhYIbxT1TCRHd_q9J4oxdXaez7fD9iE-OThB2ONUUMG3Fugx/s640/IMG_3833.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_edLXq5J42-ScyRp1PgGofCKTLyHnOCMKJK7iYRtrAif89cuOtvotTMLCD4puSWMi-WNB4qLgdxsGSC-MXz2boIwidLY_YgqAr-N90DIfcz_I6zSL6Jq3GSZ1ZeSy6ZDhyXYwJeaJ9Tkp/s1600/IMG_3834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_edLXq5J42-ScyRp1PgGofCKTLyHnOCMKJK7iYRtrAif89cuOtvotTMLCD4puSWMi-WNB4qLgdxsGSC-MXz2boIwidLY_YgqAr-N90DIfcz_I6zSL6Jq3GSZ1ZeSy6ZDhyXYwJeaJ9Tkp/s640/IMG_3834.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />OK - part of the 15% still left to do is to HEM my drapes.  <u>Please excuse the thud-puddle</u>!  If you've been following along this last few months, you know I was on the fence about the floral. It's a departure from my usual.  However, I'm loving the softness it adds to the space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIhbhWMikNHRSLfXZA8M1TuulPvD4Kpb38TbnQ1R-0FgQOo1FA4lsXsU0P3AjxK4ZO8opmggLg4qj81cWWwUflyFnXorLe9QQjVpiAsRXbFnhXEL7BrM4quT0bcJusIYI2rs0iJyNFNMN/s1600/IMG_3835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIhbhWMikNHRSLfXZA8M1TuulPvD4Kpb38TbnQ1R-0FgQOo1FA4lsXsU0P3AjxK4ZO8opmggLg4qj81cWWwUflyFnXorLe9QQjVpiAsRXbFnhXEL7BrM4quT0bcJusIYI2rs0iJyNFNMN/s640/IMG_3835.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Framed intaglios flank both sides of the french doors along with concete  - in the shape of a sphere and lion.  Hope to continue touches of concrete when I  tackle the outdoor side yard.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLlC6Ol5Sxa0PVuW6b9iM_k11FANesGWuKEvfHP_ZrhWR2GihM26ZrOoD_5sgY4Z39GFgIpQ9PH8UjDn0emBApuXvUhybBwh24p9IjNV40K8iUtc7XfkdYQcXm1WToXgWgldHbP6I0veBK/s1600/IMG_3836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLlC6Ol5Sxa0PVuW6b9iM_k11FANesGWuKEvfHP_ZrhWR2GihM26ZrOoD_5sgY4Z39GFgIpQ9PH8UjDn0emBApuXvUhybBwh24p9IjNV40K8iUtc7XfkdYQcXm1WToXgWgldHbP6I0veBK/s640/IMG_3836.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4hUqtQOHrEl37xu2oXo4R1jyyzKWLNfC1OCxu5Yh5kwwXsE8PwXxgqrmC1YmDNhOquxrXAsvBnmPLJ78Fyg5Q3qkaIVEx0xTS_cH3ufll0GG9PGz1s7bu5MSsUwVVaefByIshSNpVlso/s1600/IMG_3838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4hUqtQOHrEl37xu2oXo4R1jyyzKWLNfC1OCxu5Yh5kwwXsE8PwXxgqrmC1YmDNhOquxrXAsvBnmPLJ78Fyg5Q3qkaIVEx0xTS_cH3ufll0GG9PGz1s7bu5MSsUwVVaefByIshSNpVlso/s640/IMG_3838.jpg" width="426" /></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/AVvXsEhvhJobQ5KP18KCPRz7FWOigdvAUTBeE8Sdw4CnqI_cdtzYfh6nWRpxWhIam6_VASOXET7xd8Yvnz07ldqjBIV1m7mV4HZfiGMm_8WtbWk00a7l8J62pPaT-2n0sNnmYgqVPMDH0c5MWkcC/s1600/IMG_3839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhJobQ5KP18KCPRz7FWOigdvAUTBeE8Sdw4CnqI_cdtzYfh6nWRpxWhIam6_VASOXET7xd8Yvnz07ldqjBIV1m7mV4HZfiGMm_8WtbWk00a7l8J62pPaT-2n0sNnmYgqVPMDH0c5MWkcC/s400/IMG_3839.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I'm really pleased with how the euro pleats turned out and love the  <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/eyelet-style-curtain-ring/items/drapery-curtain-ring-with-eyelet-1-1-4-in-c1918-un">unlacquered brass curtain rings</a> from Rejuvenation.  It was simple to sew them on since they have a swivel eyelet.  Eventually I want to replace this rod with a custom, slightler longer one but for now it's working.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GZ9SQh0dfKYIj63DUr4rVqz9v3_oQXCTE0n4wIDiHNtLpZW6DGzrVJy69K2HcJMh8vvK8yARBihrMLDNMP76EiQJCH9-ziPjYFH36nv0GBMdZAB_Lk7SCBcLNUkEkkxrUeNysRPR3nVs/s1600/IMG_3840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GZ9SQh0dfKYIj63DUr4rVqz9v3_oQXCTE0n4wIDiHNtLpZW6DGzrVJy69K2HcJMh8vvK8yARBihrMLDNMP76EiQJCH9-ziPjYFH36nv0GBMdZAB_Lk7SCBcLNUkEkkxrUeNysRPR3nVs/s640/IMG_3840.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasy8Xv2PDkT2ePu9Br_c_muzqs6iFjwx6V_7eGNctPf8VGhFw5JF2Dx3niyDUEyGhlqCnvJvwvjeRW8B3X4VkIA7DnUX2f6_yViiPTExyUeh56Q90XfBuRFSCBXs-GPCol00WIHP6JXxD/s1600/IMG_3841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasy8Xv2PDkT2ePu9Br_c_muzqs6iFjwx6V_7eGNctPf8VGhFw5JF2Dx3niyDUEyGhlqCnvJvwvjeRW8B3X4VkIA7DnUX2f6_yViiPTExyUeh56Q90XfBuRFSCBXs-GPCol00WIHP6JXxD/s640/IMG_3841.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />All the coral was removed from the shelves - my goals was to quiet them down visually.  I may be adding more framed intaglios and even toyed with the idea of hanging one or two framed ones down the center of the bookcase.  Still pondering that...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLitnW3MWa8BXHiJUB_DtWpd_ZijRLfGRAxVugG9mmkJdUK_qVkOLeNccdknwToVxa5nRAe2GAhKmiLxzJjhI2OPEAYyuuNJBglYFcgblc4mARrbUmFH0Y9cQ1Wnqq2IyyJk0PtCR6qMUt/s1600/IMG_3842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLitnW3MWa8BXHiJUB_DtWpd_ZijRLfGRAxVugG9mmkJdUK_qVkOLeNccdknwToVxa5nRAe2GAhKmiLxzJjhI2OPEAYyuuNJBglYFcgblc4mARrbUmFH0Y9cQ1Wnqq2IyyJk0PtCR6qMUt/s640/IMG_3842.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Modern life - wireless router and phone are hooked up here.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnN8EkXeXod5CBTcaehxyJaiCbPXhb6zEqr6Dknt3ztmu08UEeSc4-o2WFWLZZ6IjQrUlA20_3Pr4SDOK0-JZbacnY9gKUUE4vvmfMdlWZXqiWgrJR4vwoBOsVn191hAe-yLin1yrx7pFu/s1600/IMG_3846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnN8EkXeXod5CBTcaehxyJaiCbPXhb6zEqr6Dknt3ztmu08UEeSc4-o2WFWLZZ6IjQrUlA20_3Pr4SDOK0-JZbacnY9gKUUE4vvmfMdlWZXqiWgrJR4vwoBOsVn191hAe-yLin1yrx7pFu/s640/IMG_3846.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br />As you can see, I didn't get the <b>herringbone insert</b> done in time.  However, here it is in the planning stages.  I've already worked out a weathered wood glaze for it so hopefully I'll be able to show it to you in the next 2 weeks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztbgGwyZKGhLHSvEoCaKjteSuAfiwEL6zHFSzESmBs5PiMXtW_vixAX9u911wSk_z5E7QXav6FecXpgBMVWQ1mbTwDgRx3YAueDAQ-AF5yymP7hlSX6yxPQRg-Y7aT2dqssdMH5k6GfpU/s1600/IMG_3847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztbgGwyZKGhLHSvEoCaKjteSuAfiwEL6zHFSzESmBs5PiMXtW_vixAX9u911wSk_z5E7QXav6FecXpgBMVWQ1mbTwDgRx3YAueDAQ-AF5yymP7hlSX6yxPQRg-Y7aT2dqssdMH5k6GfpU/s320/IMG_3847.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />One last thought - <b>THE FLOORS</b><br /><br />I love the crisp feeling of my newly painted floors but they show. every. bit. of dust. and I have no short supply of it here.  This <u>spring</u> I might paint over them with a geometric pattern in dove gray and taupe.  What do you think?   Sshh, don't say anything to my husband.<br /><br />OK, Now I can't wait to see all the room reveals of the  other 19 bloggers in the One Room Challenge.  I know their spaces are going to be amazing!!   Also, don't forget  the ORC Linking Party on <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> on Thursday.<br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; 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color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-reveal_6.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cottage and Vine</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Addict Mom</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://design-crisis.com/one-room-challenge-week-six-reveal/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Crisis</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-week-challengefinal-reveal.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Indulgence</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/inspiration/one-room-challenge-bachelor-pad-edition-week-6-finale/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Manifest</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/2013/11/06/the-big-reveal-one-room-challenge/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The English Room</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://chattafabulous.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-my-kitchen.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Green Room Interiors</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.henhurstblog.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Henhurst Interiors</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-aka-reveal.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Little Black Door</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/one-room-challenge-week-six/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Maddie's Nest</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.mixandchic.com/2013/11/the-one-room-challenge-week-6-big-reveal.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Mix And Chic</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-reveal.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">My Notting Hill</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://pawleysislandposh.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challenge-reveal.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Pawleys Island Posh</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2013/11/one-room-challenge-final-week.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Pink Pagoda</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Shelter</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/one-room-challengebedroom-reveals.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Simple Details</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.thevaultfiles.com/2013/11/decor-interiors-one-room-challenge.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Vault Files</a> </span></div><br /><br /><br />This fabulous graphic is by Jennifer of The Pink Pagoda.  I'm going to miss posting it on my blog every week!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmGZkYsZQ-b6JDDPW16jqMe5NA0KKHenvaKM119Ur8p0nGKQyO9idim9DSFwfgdoXa7WFFzFRbHq3FUHE7gdeoHPWNEF4d2A9HrdLJvy4XDGS1mGu5vpRbD5C0Q0JZVtZV7xoOhqhOMWa/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-01+at+9.07.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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One Room Challenge: The Reveal!

Wow, it seems like Week 5 was only yesterday.  Well, today's the big reveal and I'm pleased to say I"m about 85% done.  Before ...

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One Room Challenge - Week 5 & Changes

Week 5- ok, things are getting serious, there's only one more week left to pull it all together.  If you happen to be new to my blog, I'm participating in the One Room Challenge - 20 bloggers, 1 room, 6 weeks, created by <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Linda of Calling It Home</a>.  (previous four weeks <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/search?q=one+room+challenge">here</a>.)<br /><br />So here's a larger view of the painted white floors.  I didn't show them last week because the floors made the baseboards (which hadn't been painted in 10 years) look terrible.  So all the trim has been updated in BM White Dove. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARq15jMwmj7rXit6gJDcPPrNA9IfX8sb-uvawXv3zFj9gBddnrTJIxABuyyEbH-1wTCo0EfzWew47PZ4gYY_oL0h6BwGCr-OiiJCgWxW43EJtgfv3UjqxHFbHGdR-TCfBChyShgTM4tJA/s1600/DSCN3792.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARq15jMwmj7rXit6gJDcPPrNA9IfX8sb-uvawXv3zFj9gBddnrTJIxABuyyEbH-1wTCo0EfzWew47PZ4gYY_oL0h6BwGCr-OiiJCgWxW43EJtgfv3UjqxHFbHGdR-TCfBChyShgTM4tJA/s640/DSCN3792.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />The dining table has been refinished but still needs polishing.  It is less orange (this pic isn't the best) than before - however my plains to stain it walnut didn't happen.  See all those terrible black splotches below - I "made" them by trying to remove the last bits of gummy stripper off with hot vinegar and steel wool.  Major no-no! - it reacts w/the tannins in the wood and creates iron stains.  I was able to remove the stains with lemon juice and salt but it just left me thinking I shouldn't push my luck.  My husband hand made this table when we were newly married and although he didn't say too much, I could tell he was just sick when he saw those stains.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZNd5S3Cft0T7kPguTfXUw45jauMGUYHDEyosS5Jm9OOVlpdG765r0FrhJ5qemrqaX3aDPAlONg2lxqSYOKnGkFbibVGK7BxTKcgVlCVbFCz6jPhoZuJwUrHiUeeQtnJ_G2K5TUwT7ERL/s1600/DSCN3773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZNd5S3Cft0T7kPguTfXUw45jauMGUYHDEyosS5Jm9OOVlpdG765r0FrhJ5qemrqaX3aDPAlONg2lxqSYOKnGkFbibVGK7BxTKcgVlCVbFCz6jPhoZuJwUrHiUeeQtnJ_G2K5TUwT7ERL/s320/DSCN3773.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFLI8dnk4qOKpPVrkvH2ehsyiLo0RLt8r938YJVivnWNeDnABSLsFT96UIr9LR3j9s4QQwAqKlR9H2PINQcMpIeZ8rCtbNeelYULWSIrdI0TxrpmUeIt1Emm4FEUSgLdOnQRkPEtMTtrg/s1600/DSCN3772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFLI8dnk4qOKpPVrkvH2ehsyiLo0RLt8r938YJVivnWNeDnABSLsFT96UIr9LR3j9s4QQwAqKlR9H2PINQcMpIeZ8rCtbNeelYULWSIrdI0TxrpmUeIt1Emm4FEUSgLdOnQRkPEtMTtrg/s320/DSCN3772.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FaAaoUQOULjvJnN7tpHzj86_kxNwYp6E_YAgmHEaRaopTJ0vNxWUPJg2T82muDtI8Jyg-iQJRPjHj2FEhq1wbsrfIUCtiTpxanLiQjca8nHdiYDgDslPC66Wh1LhBEdmsZaWx0n6gzZm/s1600/DSCN3799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FaAaoUQOULjvJnN7tpHzj86_kxNwYp6E_YAgmHEaRaopTJ0vNxWUPJg2T82muDtI8Jyg-iQJRPjHj2FEhq1wbsrfIUCtiTpxanLiQjca8nHdiYDgDslPC66Wh1LhBEdmsZaWx0n6gzZm/s640/DSCN3799.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />I've also decided to give up on trying to keep the desk in this room.  The two rectangular shapes just didn't work so I've brought this round table in.  It will be the "library table' with books, etc.  I know, it looks orange too.  I'm going to glaze the top of it with a gray wash to tone that down.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwJ5Bifsg37wZVQDsRzndcm3cjRJIRfb_jSBp33iznN19uwg_HfFhcvG4GU-H-xGxkuUDZXa5QoMkuAF0ViFKgFDsjE1FRsIH47bcxpcIWhGMps1t8su2-iWnEbo0sGLl9wmQqJvKYgS6/s1600/DSCN3801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwJ5Bifsg37wZVQDsRzndcm3cjRJIRfb_jSBp33iznN19uwg_HfFhcvG4GU-H-xGxkuUDZXa5QoMkuAF0ViFKgFDsjE1FRsIH47bcxpcIWhGMps1t8su2-iWnEbo0sGLl9wmQqJvKYgS6/s640/DSCN3801.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another change in plans - no layered mirrors.  No matter what angle I place any mirror at, it reflects the ceiling fan!  Has to do with the angle of incidence = the angle of reflection  which equals ugh!!  Dan and I had a pretty good laugh over that.  He thought when I pulled out the mirror I would have known this would happen.  (My B.S. is in Biology, his is in Physics...) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q3WW0q-psM0vn4znBVY1TaHlwYwgFzEXROzThGIlq5gmOyzA7jhAml8pqqhI7OvHCsJ4jhFbhT8duMJ08B-Il0VEMrQx84WDei_kt2is4Vic9gfWMA4-1iU5T4jbo0UZK8pI40i5VQcH/s1600/DSCN3805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q3WW0q-psM0vn4znBVY1TaHlwYwgFzEXROzThGIlq5gmOyzA7jhAml8pqqhI7OvHCsJ4jhFbhT8duMJ08B-Il0VEMrQx84WDei_kt2is4Vic9gfWMA4-1iU5T4jbo0UZK8pI40i5VQcH/s640/DSCN3805.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here I am toying around with 3 spheres on the mantle.  I've also decided not to make a screen with the marble paper but instead to create a herringbone wood insert for my faux fireplace.  Let's just say I'm glad it's Daylight Savings this weekend - I'm going to need the extra hour!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyprs_V3FUJKQ6UsK7_Bs6aZewQkFnKfrn7-m5uV5rkNkbU1hcrA0flfE-l_V_KYwTqOWQ5-wQK_ExXDgQrCpZEaX4yJQL_rr_9ZFfOtEYQ2JLIP4EYAJYGwYnqxhSE3VNRF-lWJQzx1n/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-29+at+7.08.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyprs_V3FUJKQ6UsK7_Bs6aZewQkFnKfrn7-m5uV5rkNkbU1hcrA0flfE-l_V_KYwTqOWQ5-wQK_ExXDgQrCpZEaX4yJQL_rr_9ZFfOtEYQ2JLIP4EYAJYGwYnqxhSE3VNRF-lWJQzx1n/s320/Screen+Shot+2013-10-29+at+7.08.07+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Be sure to check out the Week 5 progress for the other 19 bloggers in the One Room Challenge and don't forget  the ORC Linking Party on <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> on Thursday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/">Chinoiserie Chic</a><br /><a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/">Classic Casual Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.cottageandvine.blogspot.com/">Cottage and Vine</a><br /><a href="http://www.designaddictmom.blogspot.com/">Design Addict Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.design-crisis.com/">Design Crisis</a><br /><a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Design Indulgence</a><br /><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/blog/">Design Manifest</a><br /><a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/">The English Room</a><br /><a href="http://www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com/">The Green Room Interiors</a><br /><a href="http://www.henhurstblog.com/">Henhurst Interiors</a><br /><a href="http://www.thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/">Little Black Door</a><br /><a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/blog/">Maddie's Nest</a><br /><a href="http://www.mixandchic.com/">Mix And Chic</a><br /><a href="http://www.pawleysislandposh.blogspot.com/">Pawleys Island Posh</a><br /><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/">The Pink Pagoda</a><br /><a href="http://www.shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/">Shelter</a><br /><a href="http://www.simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/">Simple Details</a><br /><a href="http://www.thevaultfiles.com/">The Vault Files</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmGZkYsZQ-b6JDDPW16jqMe5NA0KKHenvaKM119Ur8p0nGKQyO9idim9DSFwfgdoXa7WFFzFRbHq3FUHE7gdeoHPWNEF4d2A9HrdLJvy4XDGS1mGu5vpRbD5C0Q0JZVtZV7xoOhqhOMWa/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-01+at+9.07.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmGZkYsZQ-b6JDDPW16jqMe5NA0KKHenvaKM119Ur8p0nGKQyO9idim9DSFwfgdoXa7WFFzFRbHq3FUHE7gdeoHPWNEF4d2A9HrdLJvy4XDGS1mGu5vpRbD5C0Q0JZVtZV7xoOhqhOMWa/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-01+at+9.07.07+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

One Room Challenge - Week 5 & Changes

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One Room Challenge: Week 4

Week 4 - Well past the 1/2 way point!  If you happen to be new to my blog, I'm participating in the One Room Challenge - 20 bloggers, 1 room, 6 weeks, created by <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Linda of Calling It Home</a>.  (previous three weeks <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/search?q=one+room+challenge">here</a>.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNTaEQIRL5JC1EAvjrQ1rkBOFzGmKIWzxgzEuPCHnToHhu8EtH8SC1wklzrYSz3LyC_Bf3fZGAH9baAB7wJIfEIL4hTpdQ6I986E2Ehb1pK-52HpHvxoM66LoZ1i5mHBfrjHjsUh4vWyC/s1600/mirrorstacyhyde.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405091853339977538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNTaEQIRL5JC1EAvjrQ1rkBOFzGmKIWzxgzEuPCHnToHhu8EtH8SC1wklzrYSz3LyC_Bf3fZGAH9baAB7wJIfEIL4hTpdQ6I986E2Ehb1pK-52HpHvxoM66LoZ1i5mHBfrjHjsUh4vWyC/s800/mirrorstacyhyde.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>(Image I took back in 2009 in <a href="http://www.stacyhydedesign.com/">Stacy Hyde's</a> now-closed Dallas store.)<br /><br />Before I get to the new stuff, here's a quick update on what's been done for my library/dining room:<br /><br /><ul><li> Floors - finally painted white and finished!   Huge thanks to Sherry of <a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Design Indulgence</a>, Steve of <a href="http://www.anurbancottage.blogspot.com/">An Urban Cottage </a>and Elizabeth of <a href="http://www.thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/">Little Black Door</a> for holding my virtual hand when things didn't work out at first (including fumes that lingered for days)  After conversing with Elizabeth, I decided to switch to Sherwin Williams floor paint and things went beautifully.  Although I don't have the semi-opaque floors I was originally going for, I'm happy with them.</li><li>Drapes - almost...done</li><li>Dining Room table has been refinished.  Years ago I foolishly followed advice to coat it in polyurethane with only served to make the cherry even more orange.  Here it is prior to refinishing.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1ngpYpTD0rRdrYhhygRXGc_VZJwXn5vbdeFdDsU_D-nvl_Ce7IuXPsbiGSgk3J33aCRMnEOAS6HfTM98rl9DhAO7GNb96E99-I5jDrv4NHhroAb4Rmz_oToYcCDupJDFP8YWPS1feuH7/s1600/DSCN3765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1ngpYpTD0rRdrYhhygRXGc_VZJwXn5vbdeFdDsU_D-nvl_Ce7IuXPsbiGSgk3J33aCRMnEOAS6HfTM98rl9DhAO7GNb96E99-I5jDrv4NHhroAb4Rmz_oToYcCDupJDFP8YWPS1feuH7/s320/DSCN3765.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I'll be doing a whole post on that because I want to share what not to do after you strip the urethane off- steel wool and hot vinegar is a serious no-no!!!- and how lemon/juice and salt saved my a_ s.  </li></ul><br />So, let's move on to fun stuff.<br /><br /><b>Over the Mantle</b>:   I need to figure out  what do do over my faux fireplace mantle and I'm leaning towards layering a sunburst mirror over another mirror.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfrTBa3uHBHCFZVfdYoyam2N0JSNso-IJrPEL0jjgM0TxlT_U1dhpUD1o00Rdjh15afHmkBtJcFsiZ6pJe-vNBMC5MzAvh5lnap1mCR7BhHjiUX5DC8OJRQjjFtlDMwqy3gcm8usO0VUk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-22+at+6.13.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfrTBa3uHBHCFZVfdYoyam2N0JSNso-IJrPEL0jjgM0TxlT_U1dhpUD1o00Rdjh15afHmkBtJcFsiZ6pJe-vNBMC5MzAvh5lnap1mCR7BhHjiUX5DC8OJRQjjFtlDMwqy3gcm8usO0VUk/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-22+at+6.13.40+PM.png" width="458" /></a></div><br />Source unknown, image via <a href="http://www.interiorexposureblog.com/2012/08/layered-mirrors.html">Interior Exposure</a> <br /><br />Here's the mirror.  You may recognize it, it's the Martha Stewart from Home Depot {on those new white floors :) }<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpd0XbvITQkya7ugLLm2W5RTd68tNmbJt1xzV4jN33EkAoR3NoUhm8GCPEO1_oMpyym-kW-Mu66jcwfDRHFBUSZRIRj0HqIAARVPhB_9SCRkpnyByNpJvXyOf6Ane1vGIrv9_0BRteCSfc/s1600/DSCN3783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpd0XbvITQkya7ugLLm2W5RTd68tNmbJt1xzV4jN33EkAoR3NoUhm8GCPEO1_oMpyym-kW-Mu66jcwfDRHFBUSZRIRj0HqIAARVPhB_9SCRkpnyByNpJvXyOf6Ane1vGIrv9_0BRteCSfc/s400/DSCN3783.JPG" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've gone over it with Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff to tone down the orangey finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeCgyEZ-ScsY310n4df3cgamT-OsP-U1ETPpbnIzrNxrmGZ2OrYzRHpOVjOTa_FFlwwSLpHfnkZv-6vzJij4a3LahIz6QKK0H1TxSisZA_K824Pq_soXEOj9dHF4lYwY78qj5ykt2LukV/s1600/DSCN3786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeCgyEZ-ScsY310n4df3cgamT-OsP-U1ETPpbnIzrNxrmGZ2OrYzRHpOVjOTa_FFlwwSLpHfnkZv-6vzJij4a3LahIz6QKK0H1TxSisZA_K824Pq_soXEOj9dHF4lYwY78qj5ykt2LukV/s320/DSCN3786.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHJSKlVFsRa288KfYkfMqH9JbKPvPULBZCqfanZMDZBjLBK0esbg1C9ceSoB8xiaCtLX881gzICTNEQ2P06reXU4bijkUyfdn-sRM0-yYWGntolWdAJBSCyBx5x6ES0F2Wf21gmLzM7zl/s1600/DSCN0333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHJSKlVFsRa288KfYkfMqH9JbKPvPULBZCqfanZMDZBjLBK0esbg1C9ceSoB8xiaCtLX881gzICTNEQ2P06reXU4bijkUyfdn-sRM0-yYWGntolWdAJBSCyBx5x6ES0F2Wf21gmLzM7zl/s640/DSCN0333.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />BEFORE:  Here's the view from side french doors to the faux fireplace I'm thinking of having the layered mirrors over.  The plan is for a large piece of abstract art on the wall to the right. So, what do think of this plan?<br /><br /><b>Furniture</b>:  Besides the dining table and desk, I want to have a buffet or server.  BEFORE, my parent's danish modern buffet was in the dining room.  In my ongoing quest to get rid of orange, the buffet has been moved to the living room<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZqcJ3me5zfvnuFde86cjf6QtFENMPXjM8FaTvJ-6jConNcA3dlYzTtI49BlEFCeETzQUhUoR_sSrjClbezzjoS_xeyl8wlaleyvq9hTR-uRxXsO2SsJJX5y6UbYdo_pZM-hYQSk0hhXX/s1600/DSCN3789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZqcJ3me5zfvnuFde86cjf6QtFENMPXjM8FaTvJ-6jConNcA3dlYzTtI49BlEFCeETzQUhUoR_sSrjClbezzjoS_xeyl8wlaleyvq9hTR-uRxXsO2SsJJX5y6UbYdo_pZM-hYQSk0hhXX/s400/DSCN3789.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><br />and I plan to bring in this bar cart instead. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi174bqCNuCO1hZ84Kk3YGOj-YJ-VTZYYe1t7oQ5mA875-u08HVCxXhqrIOw0hcU5aLeKrp9Sfiee4_9KKZfmNfhpUNnVUD1qT9L5hqPlxM4sASH5mje5DdMll0n8ImDpol6HpnRVjM0Nkx/s1600/DSCN0351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi174bqCNuCO1hZ84Kk3YGOj-YJ-VTZYYe1t7oQ5mA875-u08HVCxXhqrIOw0hcU5aLeKrp9Sfiee4_9KKZfmNfhpUNnVUD1qT9L5hqPlxM4sASH5mje5DdMll0n8ImDpol6HpnRVjM0Nkx/s640/DSCN0351.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm returning the hardware back to its original brass finish.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPfTkiLo-_-z0CK4ajSwdLDIC3kPFyV4UXsNnD_-dIRf6y1ijUpmcAVTRZYLLNz9Jiu4pbLYdML7sN-K81KP2BTsKSuR-R8lDhkk99muI89dmx3PJNPy0Z0rbOP4ttZYYcBHsy_LTfeHJ/s1600/DSCN0353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPfTkiLo-_-z0CK4ajSwdLDIC3kPFyV4UXsNnD_-dIRf6y1ijUpmcAVTRZYLLNz9Jiu4pbLYdML7sN-K81KP2BTsKSuR-R8lDhkk99muI89dmx3PJNPy0Z0rbOP4ttZYYcBHsy_LTfeHJ/s320/DSCN0353.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />In this case, hot vinegar works well on removing the silver spray paint from the knobs. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtCmleQvQUSIW8EXJKTY4DD0U7SIYBsBV8eI-eTRmb9k8lvb7wwq3HTxZwKBsvuLBDmpxoyFi2ouULy06idsPlwKnw-iZKntOSP2wDI7-j4DxNg2N5Dh8UFf0d0QduWDWq_-gsP0ZEJWg/s1600/DSCN0356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtCmleQvQUSIW8EXJKTY4DD0U7SIYBsBV8eI-eTRmb9k8lvb7wwq3HTxZwKBsvuLBDmpxoyFi2ouULy06idsPlwKnw-iZKntOSP2wDI7-j4DxNg2N5Dh8UFf0d0QduWDWq_-gsP0ZEJWg/s320/DSCN0356.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>Faux Fireplace Screen:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUvqzkSYd_U79PT4bnIvcnKSGUPPZF4jo_xC2kGCGXxrAnUsl5M8S0omNJKJwLrukXFQfgrpBWsVB4d5T3kB6BWvQ3cMZtbnHtqd3VjA-_XpTO2sOtpkU7205Aso965Q9A-OiPZubpUnP/s1600/DSCN3779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUvqzkSYd_U79PT4bnIvcnKSGUPPZF4jo_xC2kGCGXxrAnUsl5M8S0omNJKJwLrukXFQfgrpBWsVB4d5T3kB6BWvQ3cMZtbnHtqd3VjA-_XpTO2sOtpkU7205Aso965Q9A-OiPZubpUnP/s320/DSCN3779.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'm also considering creating a fireplace screen using this marbled paper to try and add some dimension to that space.<br /><br />Things still left to do:<br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Move furniture in and arrange </li><li>Add artwork</li><li>Add lighting</li><li>Style shelves and accessorize</li></ul><br />I'd love to hear your opinion and suggestions! <br /><br />Be sure to check out the Week 4 progress for the other 19 bloggers in the One Room Challenge and don't forget  the ORC Linking Party on <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> on Thursday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/">Chinoiserie Chic</a><br /><a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/">Classic Casual Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.cottageandvine.blogspot.com/">Cottage and Vine</a><br /><a href="http://www.designaddictmom.blogspot.com/">Design Addict Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.design-crisis.com/">Design Crisis</a><br /><a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Design Indulgence</a><br /><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/blog/">Design Manifest</a><br /><a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/">The English Room</a><br /><a href="http://www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com/">The Green Room Interiors</a><br /><a href="http://www.henhurstblog.com/">Henhurst Interiors</a><br /><a href="http://www.thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/">Little Black Door</a><br /><a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/blog/">Maddie's Nest</a><br /><a href="http://www.mixandchic.com/">Mix And Chic</a><br /><a href="http://www.pawleysislandposh.blogspot.com/">Pawleys Island Posh</a><br /><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/">The Pink Pagoda</a><br /><a href="http://www.shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/">Shelter</a><br /><a href="http://www.simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/">Simple Details</a><br /><a href="http://www.thevaultfiles.com/">The Vault Files</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmGZkYsZQ-b6JDDPW16jqMe5NA0KKHenvaKM119Ur8p0nGKQyO9idim9DSFwfgdoXa7WFFzFRbHq3FUHE7gdeoHPWNEF4d2A9HrdLJvy4XDGS1mGu5vpRbD5C0Q0JZVtZV7xoOhqhOMWa/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-01+at+9.07.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmGZkYsZQ-b6JDDPW16jqMe5NA0KKHenvaKM119Ur8p0nGKQyO9idim9DSFwfgdoXa7WFFzFRbHq3FUHE7gdeoHPWNEF4d2A9HrdLJvy4XDGS1mGu5vpRbD5C0Q0JZVtZV7xoOhqhOMWa/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-01+at+9.07.07+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

One Room Challenge: Week 4

Week 4 - Well past the 1/2 way point!  If you happen to be new to my blog, I'm participating in the One Room Challenge - 20 bloggers, 1 ...

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One Room Challenge: Week 3

OK, it's Week 3 of the One Room Challenge - 20 bloggers, 6 weeks, 1 room, created by <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Linda of Calling It Home</a>.  First off, here's an update of the floor situation in my library/dining room.  (Go here for the previous <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/search?q=one+room+challenge">posts</a>)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1iq8PpR3ZhPoETsHRZfBXCvh4qa2D25a2OvrYgCO0-2Trx23Plxvv0LVRWo3yla5PiypBOshihp_Ng8ikPqUkeoGtyV3cyQfVfKGNUJyTKy13QfE-nOkXY_t74rMbfdmbIM85Mxglhqy/s1600/DSCN3751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1iq8PpR3ZhPoETsHRZfBXCvh4qa2D25a2OvrYgCO0-2Trx23Plxvv0LVRWo3yla5PiypBOshihp_Ng8ikPqUkeoGtyV3cyQfVfKGNUJyTKy13QfE-nOkXY_t74rMbfdmbIM85Mxglhqy/s640/DSCN3751.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Finally - sunshine in the DC area! (just had to make note of that)  Above is the floor with 1 coat of BM Floor Paint over 1 coat of regular paint (both in Simply White).  The 1 coat of regular paint (below) was a major uh-ho moment! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ji04vzpQpbXP_fYQXK_260W7YNfMAuWH2lTmaUY00nPda09GOBZsBcW-QZRNrW5AjUrDSOUhmwzzDS5T987C_2WcV9Q-imc8QUdmPYFYugI3nuos1UNAg0-oD2FAolWpAPTD7gW1umFN/s1600/IMG_3745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ji04vzpQpbXP_fYQXK_260W7YNfMAuWH2lTmaUY00nPda09GOBZsBcW-QZRNrW5AjUrDSOUhmwzzDS5T987C_2WcV9Q-imc8QUdmPYFYugI3nuos1UNAg0-oD2FAolWpAPTD7gW1umFN/s320/IMG_3745.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I think there's alot of variation in the red oak in this room and the wood absorbed the paint in a blotchy way.  So after spending a day feeling bad, entertaining the idea of drinking bourbon mid-day,  and with the unshakeable feeling "I was in trouble",  I painted over it with 1 coat of BM Floor Paint.  The first picture doesn't look very white - but in real life it looks quite a bit different than it did with just the 1 coat of regular paint.   It's been very humid here so I'm waiting before I put on the second coat of BM Floor Paint.  So the floor saga continues, but I remain hopeful.<br /><br />On to the Drapes:<br /><br />I decided to make them myself.  I know, why am I attempting that?  Well, I didn't want to spend the money to have them made because I'm still worried that in a short while I'll grow tired of the floral.  Also, I need to have drapes for 2 more rooms and being able to do it myself would be both satisfying and money saving.   <br />Here I am laying out the fabric and accidentally realizing that those markings on the border help you match up the pattern.  I kinda happened upon this discovery in the nick of time! Scary, right.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSAGS0rsPH2DM7J2kKbDPMuIZsUuTU1pt45vk6Oh7ZEB2gH5y4R61PqUIppL818GArM0HWloB-V-goVrjDto34wSlWpbEVRxrZBzjFCL95j4AW2eBHzREUvN_H1dBayN4-na7_ijquzJx/s1600/DSCN3745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSAGS0rsPH2DM7J2kKbDPMuIZsUuTU1pt45vk6Oh7ZEB2gH5y4R61PqUIppL818GArM0HWloB-V-goVrjDto34wSlWpbEVRxrZBzjFCL95j4AW2eBHzREUvN_H1dBayN4-na7_ijquzJx/s320/DSCN3745.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'm following instructions for DIY lined drapes from House of Hepworths <a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2011/10/12/how-to-make-professional-lined-curtain-panels/">here</a>.  Her instructions are really easy to follow and make intuitive sense - probably why it's been pinned 340,000 times! <br /><br />Here's the first panel with the 2 combined 54" widths.  The center seam needs to be ironed flat but I was pretty happy with how it lined up.  Let me tell you, a much better feeling than the uh-oh floor moment!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRSeIq7zjb2FiydC44m0r8TpuFrmUm67QCreg75x1K0ZPs6UAmFkx7ADmd7hAxO6Euzubhi-2goCCK3QO7VbIiJ_ZeRGpq8QsRmCShc3TRzyQHaa8V2JGP0HJt2eoVelEgSAJ4xA-uUC6/s1600/DSCN3749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRSeIq7zjb2FiydC44m0r8TpuFrmUm67QCreg75x1K0ZPs6UAmFkx7ADmd7hAxO6Euzubhi-2goCCK3QO7VbIiJ_ZeRGpq8QsRmCShc3TRzyQHaa8V2JGP0HJt2eoVelEgSAJ4xA-uUC6/s320/DSCN3749.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The only thing I'm planning to do differently than the House of Hepworths instructions is to hand sew euro pleats.  Here's an inspiration image from the portfolio of <a href="http://www.gardenhousestudio.com/pages/Portfolio.htm">Garden House Studio</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvRCMRGBg9Cl0KOG-__NJMwzAeHqMzMJ8Fdds26Td7IcLnIFPuW6veAZaPkDJN7YxOQq2ZcugzfSZtSnrpgmX0qEtB9c7MchAU-lF6S6P1PeKe3x8fzJgbO_fPb7cs-wmgOJCNpkNXU4V/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-15+at+6.04.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvRCMRGBg9Cl0KOG-__NJMwzAeHqMzMJ8Fdds26Td7IcLnIFPuW6veAZaPkDJN7YxOQq2ZcugzfSZtSnrpgmX0qEtB9c7MchAU-lF6S6P1PeKe3x8fzJgbO_fPb7cs-wmgOJCNpkNXU4V/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-15+at+6.04.56+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi6WBEYXkZZujUC5zsG3X2S2TGE4ygorbIpHpSHZBcJxlk42i1kJh6D0tVWoZ8_hlYAeSz5ZCMtihq5GlC9mL8MEOv-Sf01zkvULlZJVcHQP-pkK9ogHPDdIm-sEgRYcX8wVD6wMqXfS_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-15+at+6.09.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi6WBEYXkZZujUC5zsG3X2S2TGE4ygorbIpHpSHZBcJxlk42i1kJh6D0tVWoZ8_hlYAeSz5ZCMtihq5GlC9mL8MEOv-Sf01zkvULlZJVcHQP-pkK9ogHPDdIm-sEgRYcX8wVD6wMqXfS_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-15+at+6.09.30+PM.png" /></a></div><br />Drawing from <a href="http://drapery-design.com/products/simplified-drapery-program/">Drapery Design</a><br /><br />Finally, while I was feeling depressed over the floors I also started pulling together some DIY intaglios for the library/dining room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTity-6ynKweFV1gIOB_kkCvF1Y5qUM372pRGuLiAmf6a4QnWYvOpFnJCRLejXxj8bq-ASMH5_GRN09LsG0bBb7IYYxJmAzU2YvWMZsZW457IaU9yBaKc1yfSzCytrVGUkLeK4-Krd4VZ/s1600/DSCN3753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTity-6ynKweFV1gIOB_kkCvF1Y5qUM372pRGuLiAmf6a4QnWYvOpFnJCRLejXxj8bq-ASMH5_GRN09LsG0bBb7IYYxJmAzU2YvWMZsZW457IaU9yBaKc1yfSzCytrVGUkLeK4-Krd4VZ/s640/DSCN3753.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />So, I estimate I'm about a week behind my original schedule.  Drapes <strike>should</strike> need to be done next week and so do the floors.  Hope you'll come back to see how I fare.<br /><br />I'm off to check out the Week 3 progress for the other 19 bloggers in the One Room Challenge and don't forget  the ORC Linking Party on <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> on Thursday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/">Chinoiserie Chic</a><br /><a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/">Classic Casual Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.cottageandvine.blogspot.com/">Cottage and Vine</a><br /><a href="http://www.designaddictmom.blogspot.com/">Design Addict Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.design-crisis.com/">Design Crisis</a><br /><a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Design Indulgence</a><br /><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/blog/">Design Manifest</a><br /><a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/">The English Room</a><br /><a href="http://www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com/">The Green Room Interiors</a><br /><a href="http://www.henhurstblog.com/">Henhurst Interiors</a><br /><a href="http://www.thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/">Little Black Door</a><br /><a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/blog/">Maddie's Nest</a><br /><a href="http://www.mixandchic.com/">Mix And Chic</a><br /><a href="http://www.pawleysislandposh.blogspot.com/">Pawleys Island Posh</a><br /><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/">The Pink Pagoda</a><br /><a href="http://www.shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/">Shelter</a><br /><a href="http://www.simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/">Simple Details</a><br /><a href="http://www.thevaultfiles.com/">The Vault Files</a><br /><br />

One Room Challenge: Week 3

OK, it's Week 3 of the One Room Challenge - 20 bloggers, 6 weeks, 1 room, created by Linda of Calling It Home .  First off, here's a...

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