One Room Challenge: Week Four



Welcome! For those readers who are popping in now, the One Room Challenge is where 20 bloggers attempt to makeover a room in 6 weeks.  



I bet you all have come over to see if I accomplished anything.

The answer is: NO.

 It is report card time, which means marking and writing report card comments for 20 children. My i's needed to be dotted and t's crossed. To top it off, I came down with a cold for the 3rd time since January. Darn sniffly second graders. So my head was not in the One Room Challenge mind set. I'll have report handed in Friday and then I can breathe! 


But....

This past week my Panyl samples arrived. They threw in a whole bunch of samples, some fabulous colours and woodgrain patterns, which are gorgeous. 


This week they should be launching new patterns: chevron, quatrefoil and stripes. They knew I was their girl since I adore stripes and chevrons.

 Maybe adore is an understatement, I am KNOWN for my love of stripes and chevron.

 Sad? Pathetic? Obsessed? Passionate?

You decide.
 I am excited to have been asked by Panyl to be one of the first to try out a pattern from their line. I want a bright graphic backdrop on the back of my bookcase. I am leaning towards the emerald green or slate, in stripes. If I chose to go with the black and white graphic rug from Ikea, stripes will go well. If I find a plain jute rug then I will go with  chevron. 


I also shopped the house, I found this in my garage to use in the games room as a tray.
It is a vintage Coke bottle tray that I bought a few years ago. 


I then moved a few lamps into storage.

And this weekend I am going to do this:

XO Barbara

22 comments

  1. I absolutely love the white curtain with the pom-pom trim!! I am planning my bedroom, (well, actually, the entire house, as I'm moving in an month) am always wanted to do white curtains with black trim. I have yet to decide whether to use pom-pom, greek key or simple black!!
    Good luck with ORC!!
    Ozana from Romania
    houseatheart.blogspot.ro

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  2. Hello Barbara! I've never heard of Panyl before - that was neat to check out! Your curtains are going to look fabulous too. Take care and hope you are feeling better soon!

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  3. I hadn't heard of Panyl either .. thank you ... can't wait to see how you use it!! The Coke Tray is PErfect!!! xo

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  4. Love the curtain detailing. This Panyl thing is so brilliant. They found the right person to try it. It's like picking nail polish, can't go wrong with so many of them.

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  5. So sorry you're not feeling well, but at least you have those report cards behind you. The Panyl is just the coolest thing. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Love your curtain plans. Best of luck Barb!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  6. A rough week but love your plans - the pom pom trim and the Panyl will be great.

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  7. Looking forward to your panyl experiment. Some quality time with your sewing machine will probably make you feel better. Pom Poms are so fun!

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  8. I can't wait to see that panyl stuff. It looks just genius. Feel better!

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  9. Your plans look fantastic. Hope you can find some time this week to get to it all. I know how much time report cards take!

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  10. The Panyl looks so interesting, excited to see you bring your bookcase to life with it! We've all got it too, here's to a healthier week!

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  11. I've not heard of Panyl but it looks like something I would like to get to know! Happy report cards over!

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  12. Report card time - it'll definitely be a happy dance day on Friday for you :-) The panelling looks very cool, and I'm looking forward to seeing it in action... and you dug that vintage coke crate out of your garage? Say what?! Made my heart skip a beat! Looove that piece and can totally see it in the games room. :-)

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  13. That panyl stuff looks interesting, I'm excited to see how it comes out on your bookcases! I'd go with Emerald too, such a pretty color!

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  14. I'm looking forward to learning more about Panyl... could be something to consider for painted furniture!! :-)

    Hope you're feeling better soon because I WANT to see your room completed! LOL!!

    Please do drop down when you can because I'd love to see you!!!!

    Victoria

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  15. Hope you're feeling better. Just a couple more weeks til you get a nice, long break:)

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  16. So sorry you have been sick....it just zaps the energy out of you. You will get there....lucky for us no construction!

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  17. Hope you're feeling better soon -- you're right -- a hazard of teaching! I'm thrilled you're going with green! I can't wait to see it finished!

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  18. Are you kidding me..You have great ideas!!! So smart to "shop the house"...or garage in my case. Feel better soon!

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  19. Sometimes its better to work under a time crunch anyway.. right? I hope you feel better. Friday will be glorious! and I can't wait to see what you come up with :)

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  20. My vote is for the emerald green on the back of your bookcase - will look great with black and white stripes. Love a ball fringe - can't wait to see!

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  21. You are running laps around me - so there. This room is going to be amazing, no question.

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  22. Oh my gosh, I feel you! I'm having a hard time balancing life and decorating right now. Love that vintage bottle tray.

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