tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18351912176882380852024-03-13T05:27:19.197-07:00ASHLEY MINNINGSDesign, Decor, Etc. ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-77972554720902318112018-01-04T17:12:00.000-08:002018-01-04T17:13:45.462-08:00Updated One Room Challenge Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the Christmas break I managed to snag a few more pics of my updated One Room Challenge. November is a pretty dark month, and that made it tricky to get some bright pics. Plus I had some spare time to hang pictures and do a little more tweaking to the styling.<br />
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<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/11/week-6-7-one-room-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Click here for all of the before pics and my original final reveal post. </a></div>
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<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/one-room-challenge-week-one-inspiration.html" target="_blank">WEEK 1</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/one-room-challenge-week-two-before-pics.html" target="_blank">WEEK 2</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/week-3-one-room-challenge-diy-ing.html" target="_blank">WEEK 3</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/week-4-one-room-challenge-metrie-pick-up.html" target="_blank">WEEK 4</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/11/week-5-one-room-challenge-shiplap.html" target="_blank">WEEK 5</a></div>
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past one room challenge reveals</div>
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<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">SPRING 2016</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">FALL 2016</a></div>
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Seven weeks have come and gone, marking the very end of the Fall 2017 One Room Challenge! I'm not going to lie, I was concerned that my dad and I weren't going to finish on time, but this past weekend we finished all of our <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cucwkk3jsw" target="_blank">Dapp'ing</a> (I think we counted 6 tubes) and painting and FINALLY got a chance to decorate! </div>
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As always, a huge thank you goes out to Linda from <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" target="_blank">Calling it Home</a>. She's the mastermind behind the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a>, a massive blogging event that brings together almost 300 designers and bloggers. Twice a year she challenges everyone to redecorate a room in six short weeks, and share their progress/pain points in weekly posts. You can check out the featured designers' final spaces <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/11/one-room-challenge-fall-2017-week-7" target="_blank">here </a>and my fellow 200-and-something guest participants <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/11/wt4zvxowwtzgvxl5ku587xa5fdxbfh" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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This year my dad and I transformed a guest room into a second media/TV room. And with the help of <a href="https://metrie.com/" target="_blank">Metrie</a>, we were able to incorporate some beautiful mouldings into our space. Last year we had created a <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">board and batten look in my bedroom</a>, and the goal for this season's ORC space was to carry the theme of a cozy, modern-cottage into the new space. This time, we created a slightly more elaborate board and batten design, using Metrie's <a href="https://metrie.com/products/CWSTRL1PMD/" target="_blank">6" MDF Stile Rail</a>, and on either side of the 6" rail we placed Metrie's <a href="https://metrie.com/products/CTCWSTPMPPO/" target="_blank">True Craft 1 5/8" Fingerjoint Poplar Applied Moulding</a>. We spaced each rail 8" apart, and it created a really beautifully layered space with tons of dimension. </div>
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On the ceilings we added Metrie's <a href="https://metrie.com/products/ontario/MFP932TG-16/" target="_blank">11 1/2" MDF Shiplap</a>, I chose shiplap in lieu of a tongue and groove paneling simply because the shiplap offered a wider panel and we really wanted something that was as minimal as possible. The shiplap was heavy to hang, and needed some serious drilling, but the results were worth it. </div>
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To make the space feel as large as possible we painted the ceiling, walls and casings all in one colour, Benjamin Moore's Simply White in a flat finish. This was the same colour as my previous ORC room, and helped to tie the two spaces together. </div>
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Okay, time for some pictures! But first, another goal I had set for myself was to shop my own stuff and use what I had. I stuck to that for the most part, aside from the buffet-turned-tv stand that I picked up at my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore and refinished with some chalk paint I purchased at Michael's. On Tuesday night I also managed to score a very last-minute side table off of Kijiji for $20, and it fits that little nook next to the sofa perfectly. </div>
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Okay, now it's actually time for some Before and After pictures :) </div>
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(Congrats to everyone for finishing their spaces!)</div>
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<br />ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-15550235336225742222017-11-01T20:27:00.003-07:002017-11-01T20:27:57.284-07:00Week 5 - One Room Challenge - Shiplap Ceiling<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/one-room-challenge-week-one-inspiration.html" target="_blank">WEEK 1</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/one-room-challenge-week-two-before-pics.html" target="_blank">WEEK 2</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/week-3-one-room-challenge-diy-ing.html" target="_blank">WEEK 3</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/week-4-one-room-challenge-metrie-pick-up.html" target="_blank">WEEK 4</a></div>
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past one room challenge reveals</div>
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<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">SPRING 2016</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">FALL 2016</a></div>
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As it turns out, that phrase <i>Beauty is pain </i>also applies to home renovations. My learning from week 5: <u>Shiplap is no joke</u>. Clearly this is how Joanna Gaines stays in shape, because after 8 straight hours of holding 7-foot-something pieces over my head (yeah, you read that right) on Sunday, I had some sore pipes and a knot in my neck on Monday...</div>
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My mid-Sunday afternoon thought was that we should give up and move on to making up a Plan B. Because, shiplap was probably best saved for just walls and should not be placed on ceilings. It was <i>much</i> heavier than I had expected, and required some serious screws to hold. BUT, now that it is done and we've dapped those nails and rested those muscles, shiplap definitely needs to be on more ceilings. I love the wider panels (<a href="https://metrie.com/products/ontario/MFP932TG-08/" target="_blank">11 1/2" MDF primed boards from Metrie</a>), it's clean and crisp and adds tons of character to an otherwise bland and often over-looked spot. </div>
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To get this lovely shiplap onto the ceilings, we drew a leveled line on the angled wall where we wanted to start our 'ceiling'<br />
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We then drew pencil lines across the ceiling where our beams/studs were running. We needed to nail our shiplap planks horizontally onto the studs so they would all hold. The first few planks that went up the angled wall were by far the most difficult, and we had a few challenges to overcome--like our wonky, not-at-all-straight walls. We were constantly checking the level to make sure we were keeping a straight line, and now that we're done, the shiplap actually did a great job at hiding the imperfections and creating a straight slope. I regret not taking a picture of how 'off' our ceiling was, but at the time I was too nervous it was all going to be a giant disaster.<br />
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Once the ceiling was finished we sanded and Dapp'd over the sunken screw nails, and I had waaaaay too much fun on Instagram stories playing around with filters and doodling on pics. I was off Instagram for a while, but am back to being obsessed.<br />
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Well, I picked a paint colour and prepped my new TV stand (which was a dining room buffet in a former life). I had had some good success painting furniture in my <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-four-diying.html" target="_blank">Spring 2016 ORC room, when I refinished my Bubi's nightstands</a>. At the time, I was worried I would be ruining them, but I am SO happy with how they've held up this past year. I think the trick was giving them a heavy wash with <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ctrdse3jsw" target="_blank">TSP </a> and water (check carton for exact measurements). I let them dry for 24 hours, and then washed once more. Once dry you'll see that the texture and colour of your furniture is a little dulled and matte. I haven't needed to sand any of the pieces I have painted, but you can if you feel you need to. </div>
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This year I picked up a furniture paint from Michaels. It is their Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Primitive. I haven't used this before, but loved the colour, and think it will bring out some of the pretty details in my new TV stand. Once the second coat dries I will be buffing it with bee's wax. </div>
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That finish line is almost in sight! As always, a massive 'thank you' goes out to <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" target="_blank">Linda of Calling it Home</a> and her amazing creation that is <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog" target="_blank">The One Room Challenge</a>. Twice a year, Linda brings together bloggers, decorators, designers, and enthusiasts and challenges us to redecorate a room in six short and sweet weeks (this year we have an extra week due to the number of natural disasters or fellow ORC pals in the States are having to deal with). </div>
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I also am forever grateful to <a href="https://metrie.com/" target="_blank">Metrie </a>for sponsoring my room for this challenge. Their products can truly transform a space the way no other accessory can. <a href="https://metrie.com/where-to-buy/" target="_blank">You can click here to find a Metrie dealer in your area. </a></div>
ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-61163104774742322582017-10-25T20:11:00.000-07:002017-10-26T17:57:55.686-07:00Week 4 - One Room Challenge - Metrie Pick Up!<div style="text-align: center;">
(need to play catch-up?)<br />
<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/one-room-challenge-week-one-inspiration.html" target="_blank">WEEK 1</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/one-room-challenge-week-two-before-pics.html" target="_blank">WEEK 2</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/week-3-one-room-challenge-diy-ing.html" target="_blank">WEEK 3</a><br />
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<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">SPRING 2016</a> // <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/11/one-room-challenge-guest-room-week-1-to.html" target="_blank">FALL 2016</a></div>
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Welcome to week 4 of the One Room Challenge! A biannual blogging event hosted by the lovely Linda of <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" target="_blank">Calling it Home</a>. She has challenged <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/10/one-room-challenge-fall-2017-week-4" target="_blank">20 designers</a> and 200+ guest participants (bloggers, designers, design-lovers, etc) to redecorate one room (or more if they're feeling ambitious) in six short and sweet weeks. AND it has been announced that the deadline has been extended by one week due to the outrageous number of natural disasters our pals in the States have had to endure.<br />
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Week 4 was a big week for us. The wonderful people at <a href="https://metrie.com/" target="_blank">Metrie </a>are huge supporters of bloggers and the One Room Challenge, and they have partnered with me (and my dad!) on this challenge. We took a little trek down to their office / warehouse in Milton, Ontario to pick up a few key pieces for our project (<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2017/10/week-3-one-room-challenge-diy-ing.html" target="_blank">also snagged that pretty little buffet I posted about last week!</a>) </div>
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I'm not exactly sure when or how I first learned about Metrie, from a kid my mom and dad were always huge DIY-ers and constantly fixing up our 'builder-grade' homes, and transforming them into spaces that felt custom and very personalized. My dad completely changed our housing standards when he started tinkering with wainscoting and learned how to cut a miter joint. Three houses later, and a whooole lot of sawdust, we've all become a bit obsessed with how we can use zush a space up with a little bit of trim. Here's our last house, where my dad worked some magic (you can also see our Billy Bookcases that we turned into built-ins)</div>
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Three years ago, when I returned to school for Interior Decorating at Georgian College, Metrie was part of our school's Decorating and Design Expo, with probably the biggest booth at the expo and a series of presentations. Throughout my three years at Georgian, Metrie representatives had visited our classroom with presentations and tons of product knowledge, assisting with project-based questions and recommendations.</div>
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Beginning in 1926 as a small family-owned business, Metrie has grown to become the largest supplier and manufacturer of solid wood and composite mouldings in North America (to be honest, I don't even know any other moulding brands...). And you would not believe the amount of product we saw in their Milton warehouse on Monday. It was PACKED. </div>
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In week two I shared a little picture that outlined where I was planning to put my moulding, and now that we have officially started to hang the product, I feel comfortable sharing our plan, since I don't think it will change too much:</div>
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The room has an angled ceiling, which makes it look smaller than it actually is. The plan is to cover the ceiling and those awkward angles in <a href="https://metrie.com/products/ontario/MFP932TG-16/" target="_blank"><b>11-1/2" MDF Shiplap</b></a>. I think this will help to make the ceiling feel taller, because we will be differentiating it from the walls. Does that make sense? Hope so. </div>
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The walls will have <a href="https://metrie.com/products/CWSTRL1PMD/" target="_blank"><b>6" MDF Stile/Rails</b></a> spaced evenly around the room (we're aiming for 6"), and then the <a href="https://metrie.com/products/CTCWSTPMPPO/" target="_blank"><b>True Craft 1 5/8" Fingerjoint Poplar Applied Mouldings</b> </a>will be placed on either side of the rails. The Rails and Applied Mouldings can be found on Metrie's website, under <b><a href="https://metrie.com/product-category/wainscot-moulding/?branch=toronto&city=Toronto&state=ON&postcode=M5P3H0" target="_blank">Wainscot Mouldings</a>. </b>I wanted to create a look that complimented my<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank"> <b>bedroom from last year's challenge</b> </a>since they are fairly close to each other, but I didn't want to make it a carbon copy. The wider panels and applied mouldings will hopefully give it an slightly more unique board and batten look.<br />
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We've started laying out the placement of the panels and it is looking better than I had imagined. I'm happy I went with the very linear pieces, as it will keep the space feeling more casual and slightly rustic, which lends nicely to the modern-farmhouse feel I had aimed for last season. </div>
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PS. Ditched that DIY light sconce idea, since it was looking like trash. Instead I made an impulse purchase at <a href="https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.Extendable-Wall-Sconce--in-Painted-Black-with-Plated-Brass%2C-Plug-in-with-Cord-Covers.1001041573.html" target="_blank">homedepot.ca on two of these little babie</a>s. Much better... </div>
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-47226726343350921472017-10-22T10:10:00.002-07:002017-10-22T10:10:35.509-07:00Week 3 - One Room Challenge - DIY-ing + Potential TV StandGuys, I would be lying if I said I wasn't stressing about the ORC...<br />
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On Monday my dad and I will be heading up to Milton to pick up the trim and moulding Metrie has graciously given us for this challenge. And I am hopeful that once we start to hang the trim, the space will come together quickly...wishful thinking?<br />
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For this space, I don't feel as though I need to purchase too much new stuff. I have a MILLION pillows to choose from and some artwork and accessories that will lend themselves nicely to this new space. One thing I have been on the hunt for is a new TV stand. This morning I was perusing my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore and found exactly what I was envisioning (rare!). I took the measurements, since the TV wall is sloped and this buffet was much taller than my ikea unit, I was pretty doubtful it would fit, BUT IT DID! The only problem is now I have to wait until Monday for them to reopen and hope that it is still there. Fingers are crossed!<br />
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See how pretty?<br />
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I am also experimenting with a DIY wall sconce kit that I picked up at Michaels this week. I'm struggling to make it look pretty and not like a Pinterest fail. The lamp shad is a metal cage that I plan to spray white, and string with wooden beads and then spray the entire thing white again. Seems pretty easy and basic, but it's looking a little messy at the moment. The ingredients are below, but the step by step directions are heading back to the drawing board. I am determined this will work, because it looks fab in my mind, but we shall see!<br />
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I'm looking forward to heading into week 4 and hopefully sharing some trim pics and doing some paint tester pots!<br />
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<br />This week, with the help of Ashley from <a href="https://metrie.com/" target="_blank">Metrie</a>, I managed to nail down some trim and moulding selections. Typically my dad and I will make a couple hundred trips down to our local hardware store to peruse the sales, comapre the mouldings and trim available and design as we go, but now that we are working with Metrie, we had to make some tough decisions early on (and by tough, I mean choosing a rail size and then going back and choosing a different one because the original one didn't work with our applied moulding. And then hoping math was right and we ordered enough. It got <i>intense</i>.) <br />
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I'm not going to share what we chose just yet, but here's an idea of where it will be going:<br />
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As mentioned before, I'm going to try really hard to avoid purchasing anything new for this space. I'm going to shop what I've got as much as possible, but will likely make some impulse purchases somewhere along the way. <br /><br />Things I am definitely in the market for: New TV unit - hopefully something second-hand that could be refinished, an area rug, and possibly some wall sconces.<br />
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I'm also in the market for a new paint colour. I think I'm going to break from my usual go-to, Benjamin Moore, and try out Canadian Tire's Premier Paint collection. They've got some pretty options, one in particular is called Cakepop. I like it mostly for its name, but also because I'm really into nude nailpolish and it kind of reminds me of it. Just hoping it isn't too pink...<br />
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This session I will be redecorating our upstairs guestroom, and reconfiguring it into our second media / living room. The room gets tons of natural light, and is a very cozy and welcoming space. Since we're entering into the winter months, we don't get many house guests, and for those who will be coming up north for a winter getaway, will have two other alterative rooms for them use (one being <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/11/one-room-challenge-guest-room-week-1-to.html" target="_blank">this past ORC</a> post).<br />
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My first One Room Challenge was <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">my bedroom</a>, and (when clean) is still my all-time favourite bedroom that I've ever had. I love the mix of colours, textures, traditional and modern elements, and especially the Metrie mouldings. My dad has transformed our family's past three homes with mouldings, mitre saws and elbow grease, and it is definitely one of my favourite ways to personalize and add character to a space. We used Metire mouldings in my bedroom, a simple 3" rail, and created an improvised board and batten look that has continued to influence and inspire the remaining rooms in our current house. <br />
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In addition to all of the positive feedback I've had on my bedroom, the icing on the cake was when Metrie included it in their list of Top 25 Rooms from the 2016 Every Room Tells a Story contest. It was definitely a proud moment for my dad and I :)<br />
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This season of the One Room Challenge we've been fortunate enough to partner with Metrie to create something that will push my dad's carpentry skills a little further and cross off another room reno on our to-do list.<br />
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The goal for this space is to transform the room using Metrie moulding, paint (I've been itching to try Canadian Tire's Premier Paint...), a new rug (loving this one from <a href="https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-pe01-hand-hooked-beautiful-rose-bouquet/Light-Blue/200AHPE01A-P.html" target="_blank">Rugs USA</a>), a new media stand....and that's pretty much it! The goal is to shop my home as much as possible and use furniture and accessories that I've already got on-hand.<br />
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What I'm re-using: My<a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S39011432/" target="_blank"> Kivik Ikea couch</a> from my first apartment, my steamer<a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2015/05/diy-trunk-transformation.html" target="_blank"> trunk coffee table</a>, my TV, existing linen drapes, <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60311301/#/50374271" target="_blank">Hemnes Night Stand</a> from Ikea, table lamps and art work that have been otherwise collecting dust. I may cave and purchase something fun along the way, but otherwise I'm hoping to stick to my plan as much as possible!<br />
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I've got a pretty solid idea as to what I'm hoping to do with the Metrie mouldings, as you can kind of gather from my above concept board, and below inspiration pictures. But we're going once again for a cottage-vibe with some softer lines, which will be better explained in the upcoming weeks.<br />
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Best of luck to all of my ORC participants, and a huge thank you to Linda of <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" target="_blank">Calling it Home </a>for once again challenging all <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/10/7q04wrp69iflcednbbge56pko7f0tr" target="_blank">200+ guest participants</a>. <br />
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I recently popped into my local <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/" target="_blank">Urban Barn</a> to peruse the summer collection, and despite the weather, I left feeling pretty amped about summer BBQ’s, boat trips, afternoon swims and lounging around. And even if our weekend weather isn’t consistently hitting those high temperatures, there are a few things we can do to make the indoors feel cheerful and relaxing, (with the help of a few essentials from UB’s summer collection!):<br />
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1. PILLOW REFRESH: Urban Barn’s selection of <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/category/decor/accent+pillows.do?c=9.101056&sortby=newArrivalsDescend&page=all" target="_blank">pillows </a>has something to suit pretty much everyone’s tastes. From tropical florals, to beautiful blues, colourful geometric prints and everything in between. You can easily liven up a gloomy sofa with a few new pillows sporting a summery palette.<br />
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2. NEW ART: A new piece of artwork will easily breathe new life into a room. <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/category/wall+decor/wall+art.do?c=21.101083&sortby=newArrivalsDescend&page=all" target="_blank">Urban Barn has lots to choose from</a>, but for summer my eye is on those <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/product/seaside+wall+art.do?sortby=newArrivalsDescend&refType=&from=fn" target="_blank">over-sized ocean landscapes</a>, but also partial to those <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/product/just+docked+wall+art.do?sortby=newArrivalsDescend&refType=&from=fn" target="_blank">Just Docked row boats</a>.<br />
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3. NAUTICAL NECESSITIES: It’s no secret that anything nautical will instantly make a space feel beachy. Urban Barn has TONS of options that are quirky and fun, without feeling cheesy (as nautical can easily become). Choose one or two to add to your summer space for a touch of whimsy.<br />
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4. POPS OF COLOUR: Summer is the best time of year to add colour to your space. Blues, corals and yellows are all over the summery vignettes at UB, and although we usually look to pillows to add these pops, it’s just as easy to add a new pair of <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/category/rugs+and+drapery/drapery+panels.do?c=22.101094&sortby=ourPicksAscend&page=all" target="_blank">brightly coloured drapes</a>, a <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/category/lighting/all+lighting.do?c=23.101097&sortby=newArrivalsDescend&page=all" target="_blank">new table or floor lamp</a> or <a href="http://www.urbanbarn.com/category/living/poufs.do?c=6.100948&pp=12&sortby=ourPicksAscend&cx=0" target="_blank">a foot stool</a> as colourful accents.<br />
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And for the record, I've managed to narrow down my shopping list to these guys featured below :)<br />
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-56364834396378994862017-04-08T14:55:00.000-07:002017-04-08T14:55:04.570-07:00One Room Challenge: Living Room Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. It has been six months since the last round of ORC madness has ended</div>
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2. My parents and I have been in our new place one full year! </div>
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1. Time flies. </div>
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2. We've only completely finished two rooms since moving in. And BOTH of those rooms were done via the One Room Challenge. So, why not take on another challenge and earn my keep here at hotel Mom and Dad :) </div>
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For those who are new to the One Room Challenge, you'll need to click <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and meet Linda, the host/master-mind of the ORC. Over the last six years she has challenged bloggers and designers to choose a room of their choice and decorate it in six short weeks. To date, over 1,250 rooms have been transformed, and each season 20 designers and 200+ bloggers share their progress, motivate one another and inspire with some pretty brilliant before and after pics. </div>
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If you'd like to check back on the last two rooms my dad and I revamped you can see the <b><a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html" target="_blank">final reveal of my bedroom</a></b> (also featured as one of <a href="https://metrie.com/gallery/cottage-chic-bedroom/?slide=1" target="_blank"><b>Metrie's Top 25 rooms in their 2016 Every Room Tells a Story</b></a> designer challenge). </div>
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And our second room was <b><a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/11/one-room-challenge-guest-room-week-1-to.html" target="_blank">the guest room</a></b>, she's pretty, but just doesn't photography very well, due to some shady lighting...so you'll have to trust. </div>
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This round, my dad and I will be taking on the living room. This is the spot where our family spends the most amount of time, watching TV, entertaining family/friends, or just hanging out. This space gets quite a bit of foot-traffic as those two garden doors are our main entrance/exit into the backyard. </div>
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We're aiming for a modern-farmhouse-cottage style, lots of natural textures, a neutral colour palette with splashes of blues. </div>
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-87290889907353883512017-01-17T06:39:00.000-08:002017-01-17T06:39:03.657-08:00Inspiration: 5 Times Over-sized Art Trumped the Gallery WallI love a good gallery wall, but I'm thinking 2017 will be the year I begin thinking about investing in some large-scale artwork. Not necessarily anything that breaks the bank, but a piece that can help to give interest and depth to an otherwise neutral space and really make a statement. Not to knock the gallery wall, but there is a fine line between clean and cluttered, and a gallery wall can easily become the latter if not careful. With one large piece of artwork, you'll be less likely to make a design faux-pas and instead make the chicest of statements.<br />
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Although I'm usually drawn to those vintage landscapes with big (borderline gaudy) frames you find at thrift shops, I'm loving the way these abstract prints bring a little unexpected edge to an otherwise tame vignette.<br />
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-1126834550728881752017-01-09T09:44:00.004-08:002017-01-10T10:49:23.628-08:00Inspiration: 5 Home Office Spaces You'll Actually Want to Spend Time InMy Christmas break is officially over. It's back to the grind (aka school) for the final semester of my three-year break from adulting and the beginning of what I hope to be a long and exciting career path in Interior Decorating and Kitchen Design!<br />
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To ease the transition of having had three glorious weeks worth of lounging around and doing nadda, into what will likely be a hit-the-ground-running type of January, I'm in need of inspiration to get my work space looking like a place I want to spend some serious hours in. I had a great setup in our last house, with a fun little <a href="https://minnley.blogspot.ca/2015/09/back-to-school-desk-refresh.html" target="_blank"><b>live mood board</b></a>, but this time around I'm hoping for something a little less fussy and time-consuming that I can easily pull together.<br />
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Storage and shelving are always a must (gotta have space for my chachkies and books), I have my rattan chair that I still love and want to keep, plus my faithful <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70245339/" target="_blank"><b>Besta Burs Ikea</b></a> (best investment) and just some pretty things to stare at while I think about all the things I would rather be doing than sitting at a desk struggling to finish a project at 3:32 am.<br />
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Alright. Enough slacking, time to get to work...and by 'get to work' I really just mean stare at pretty pictures of home offices I found on the internet... <br />
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-9042400306892751892017-01-07T13:19:00.003-08:002018-01-19T17:31:29.787-08:00Sponsored Post: Great Gift Ideas from UncommonGoods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-88433463002499863842016-12-24T18:21:00.000-08:002016-12-26T09:36:13.538-08:00Merry Christmas + Adorable Snowman Marshmallow Recipe <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pardon the fuzzy pics and complete lack of follow-through with that previous post where I explained [what I thought was going to be] my second ORC project. The initial plan was to do something new with my parents' bedroom, but we had some trouble pinning down exactly what we wanted. And rather than rush through the project (since mid-challenge we were still stuck on concept) we decided to give the guest room a quick face lift.<br />
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The guest room is on the main floor of my parents' home, next to the main washroom visitors and guests use. The door to this room is usually open and in clear view when going upstairs or standing in the kitchen. So, it was important that it look welcoming, cute and slightly nautical/cottage-y to match the vibe of the (soon-to-be-completed) rest of the house.<br />
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Scroll to the bottom to check out the before pics and some of the finishing details. Including the teeny tiny budget we managed to work with!<br />
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As always, a huge thank you goes out to Linda for organizing the One Room Challenge. Twice a year she brings together over 200 guest participants (like myself) and 20 featured bloggers to redecorate a room in six short weeks. You can view the guest participants by click <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/11/vq10i6x68qqw38f81184acsp4998yv" target="_blank">here</a> and view the featured bloggers <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/11/one-room-challenge-fall-2016-week-6" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Above: In the end, my inspiration pillow turned out to be not quite right. But it did influence me to buy some gorgeous drapes. </div>
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Below: We tested out some Benjamin Moore paint swatches and settled on the lovely Wickham Gray. </div>
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I'm happy to report that we spent around $350 finishing this room. We shopped around the house and in storage to furnish the space, only buying a new set of drapes and hardware at homeSense for around $50. The remaining budget went to trim, paint and supplies! Not bad. ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-5172547421049392632016-10-06T18:28:00.000-07:002016-10-06T18:28:28.267-07:00One Room Challenge - Master Bedroom, Week 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My latest obsession has been browsing Pinterest and ogling those dreamy whitewashed fireplaces that look like they have existed forever. There’s something pretty fantastic about how they can transform a space into an effortlessly chic and casual space that you can definitely picture yourself enjoying no matter the season. In the fall and winter months you can keep a fire roaring, and they’ll feel cozy and warm, while in the spring and summer months they’ll make a gorgeous focal point and keep your space feeling fresh and bright. </div>
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A pretty versatile trend, the whitewashed brick can give your existing fireplace an update that works with a more modern décor style OR on the opposite end of the design spectrum, can also work perfectly with traditional décor. </div>
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To achieve this lovely look, check out these tutorials to help whitewash your existing stone fireplace. Or call my dad and he’ll build you one (but don’t tell him your plans of painting it…)</div>
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<u>Lowes</u> – <a href="http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/paint-stain-and-wallpaper/whitewash-a-brick-fireplace/project" target="_blank"><i>Whitewash a Brick Fireplace</i> </a></div>
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<u>Young House Love</u> – <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2013/08/how-to-whitewash-brick/" target="_blank"><i>How to Whitewash Brick </i></a></div>
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<u>This Old House</u> – <a href="https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ask-toh/whitewashing-red-brick" target="_blank"><i>Whitewashing Red Brick </i></a></div>
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Okay, so this is a little out of character for me, BUT a deal is a deal, and I'm feeling the need to share.<br />
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A few weeks ago I was served an ad on Pinterest that actually caught my eye. It was<u> <a href="https://www.cupshe.com/collections/swimwear/products/cupshe-seaside-gale-falbala-high-waisted-bikini-set?variant=21140267524" target="_blank">this adorable bathing suit</a></u>, and it was only $19.99 (USD). It came at a suspiciously perfect time, since I had <i>just </i>been out shopping for a new bathing suit, with pretty much every store being either sold out or left with barely anything great to choose from. Despite being weary of buying from Facebook/Pinterest/Instagram shops, and after reading a bunch of mixed reviews on<u> <a href="https://www.cupshe.com/" target="_blank">Cupshe</a></u>, I was on the verge of desperation and willing to gamble my $20. Six weeks later, I was pleasantly surprised to receive my new suit. Quality was great and it didn't dissolve in the water.<br />
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I am now contemplating picking up a few more (which should arrive in time for next summer) and really feeling these flow-y tops and one-pieces.<br />
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I am more than aware of the fact that I have a serious pillow addiction.
Lately I’ve been able to reign in the crazy and say ‘no’ to several beautiful
pillows that have crossed my path, but when <a href="https://www.laurelandwolf.com/" target="_blank">Laurel and Wolf</a> asked if I was
interested in learning more about <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/" target="_blank">Loom Décor</a> and creating a free <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/custom/accessories" target="_blank">custom pillow</a>, I
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Vaguely familiar with the brand (I can’t not click on an online ad with pretty
pillows), I was given a tour of the site and services with one of their Pro
Stylists, Erica. She walked me through the ins and outs of the shop,
highlighting all of the services they offered, and the countless opportunities
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want to give this service a whirl, especially since one of the site’s features
includes a chat box with an online stylist ready to provide assistance (because
you definitely don’t want to make a mistake when ordering custom window
treatments…) But what I am most obsessed with are the <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/bedding/bed-skirts" target="_blank">bed skirts</a>! For anyone
who has recently shopped for these, you’ll know the struggle to find something
that feels modern (read: NO ruffles) and in ANY colour other than white or
cream. Sense my frustration? Honestly though, how cute is <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/candy-colored-chinoiserie-bed-skirt-pleated-gg21" target="_blank">this</a><b>?</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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feather insert, and pulled from their lengthy selection of blue fabrics.
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<a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/catalogsearch/result?q=Birds+of+a+Feather+-+Pool" target="_blank">Birds of a Feather in Pool</a> (coincidently, that was my mom’s first choice too)
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the case when ordering online. We had one small issue, where the zipper was
placed on the wrong side of the pillow, but it took a few days for us to
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Browsing their site, you definitely get caught up in all of the gorgeous fabrics and styles they have to offer, and I’ve rounded up a few fabulous prints that caught my eye…<br />
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Simple Throw Pillows: <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/coral-pink-velvet-throw-pillow-dq51" target="_blank">classic velvet - nectar</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/pink-and-orange-buffalo-check-throw-pillow-zu81" target="_blank">udaya - berry</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/ivory-linen-pillow-with-warm-pink-trim-rs37" target="_blank">classic linen - ivory w/ classic linen - terra cotta edge</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/dotted-coral-and-blue-stripe-throw-pillow-se55" target="_blank"> chantilly stripe - midnight</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/black-white-and-red-zebra-throw-pillow-qr47" target="_blank">zoo-la-la - ruby</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/maze-white-and-gray-diamond-throw-pillow-lo43" target="_blank">optrix - ash</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/chinoiserie-teal-trellis-throw-pillow-hy68" target="_blank">xu garden - indigo</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/white-and-blue-leopard-print-throw-pillow-vv58" target="_blank">spot on - azure</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/indigo-blue-elephant-throw-pillow-fn73" target="_blank">babar - twilight</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/black-and-white-thin-stripe-throw-pillow-xs87" target="_blank">shore - classic</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/gray-koi-fish-throw-pillow-od32" target="_blank">stream up - mist</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/light-beige-striped-linen-throw-pillow-yy44" target="_blank">band stand - oyster</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/lightweight-taupe-linen-pillow-with-ivory-trim-jb81" target="_blank">classic linen - safari w/ classic linen - ivory edge</a> / <a href="http://www.loomdecor.com/charcoal-gray-taupe-and-pale-gray-linen-color-block-pillow-il98" target="_blank">classic linen - iron, casual linen - dune, crisp linen - dawn </a><br />
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What's one of the most underrated and underutilized decor feature in your home? This week, my vote goes to your stair risers!<br />
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Commonly found in Spanish Mission-style homes, adding tile, wallpaper, paint or stencils to the risers on your staircase can transform them into an interesting focal point. In many North American homes, our staircases are among some of the first things guests see when entering, which makes it the perfect place to add a touch of personality. It can also help to create a sense of connection between your home’s main floor, and the often over-looked second floor.<br />
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From bold, high contrast colour schemes to soft and subtle monochromatic palettes—no matter your décor style, those blank risers have potential.<br />
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Renters can also take advantage of this DIY with <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-temporarily-wallpaper-staircase-risers-233684" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy's clever (and less permanent) hack</a>. <br />
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Is it just me, or does watching the Olympics feel stressful?? Like everyone else, I'm sure, you can't help but feeling invested in the successes of your country's athletes. Despite never having met them, or even knowing a thing about their Olympic event, you know they've practiced and competed their hearts out for a chance to bring home some bling (..I'm also a little envious at the passion and dedication they have for their sport)</div>
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Since I'm probably considered to be way too old to begin an Olympic career, I've done the next best thing, which is rounding up a few fabulous home accessories that come pretty close to being as lovely and sparkly as a gold medal. </div>
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-47748181506199393642016-05-30T10:37:00.001-07:002016-05-30T11:02:09.417-07:00ikea hacks: billy bookcase built-ins<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">One of my favourite decor features are built-ins. Not only are they multi-functional<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;">—</span>offering precious storage <i>and </i>space to display your favourite books, family photos, souvenirs, etc.<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;">—</span>but they can add value to your home, giving it the look of a custom build. </span><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">If you don't have a carpenter in the family, built-ins may seem like an expensive and daunting task, however, one of my favourite Ikea hacks to peruse on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Billy%20Bookcase%20Hack&rs=typed&0=Billy%7Ctyped&1=Bookcase%7Ctyped&2=Hack%7Ctyped" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>is the millions of different ways people are transforming the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/categories/series/28102/" target="_blank">Billy Bookcase</a> to look like a built-in.</span><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">We attempted this in my parent's previous house, installing a set of wall to wall bookcases with doors in the dining room. We were looking for extra storage since both myself <i>and </i>my Bubi had moved in, bringing a lot of our belongings with us. These units held a ton of stuff, and kept things accessible when we needed them, or hidden when not in use. For some reason I never took a picture of them styled and in use, but managed to snap the below shot just before we moved. </span><br />
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Now that we've officially moved everything into our new house, my parents and I are hoping to use the Billy Bookcase once again to create built-ins in our kitchen/dining space as well as a pair to sit on either side of the soon-to-be-built fireplace in the living room. Our first experience with the Billy was good, but I think we can customize them even more to look less like the Ikea staple and more like a custom piece of millwork. </div>
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As inspiration, I've rounded up my favourite 5 Billy Bookcase hacks:</div>
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<i style="color: black;"><a href="http://bliss-athome.com/" target="_blank">Bliss at Home</a> via <a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/better-homes-and-gardens-style-blog/2014/08/11/diy-library-wall-for-less-than-600/comment-page-1/" target="_blank">BHG Blog</a></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeWiSjujFF7SQUGlMqRMI-WnGHhcb4e1Jbj-er3IL1W1Ww0GsbTjUEM1NJZlbtM3mqPChCroHP5a4O5QNNwlWbewMGfV0ZPwwVlXxxzXN63y3y92Ryn-NF-1BG9s693pnI-dU5Y4NqEQf/s1600/BHG---Bliss-at-home-Ikea-Billy-Bookcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><i style="color: black;"> </i></a><br />
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<i>Orlando Soria via <a href="http://www.lonny.com/Instagram+Stories+Orlando+Soria/articles/zK3kYrngBaf/Confessions+of+an+Instagrammer" target="_blank">Lonny </a></i></div>
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<i>Suzanne's Colour in Harmony Room via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/suzannes-color-in-harmony-room-room-for-color-contest-178843" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy </a></i></div>
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<i>Laura's Living Room via <a href="http://www.themakerista.com/lauras-living-room-ikea-billy/" target="_blank">The Makerista </a></i></div>
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Six weeks have come and gone, marking the end of this season (and my first time participating in) the One Room Challenge! And it was just as fun and stressful as I had imagined it to be. A huge thank-you goes out to our host, Linda of <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" target="_blank"><b>Calling it Home</b></a>, for organizing such a unique event. Over <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/" target="_blank"><b>200 Guest Participants</b></a> (myself included) and <b><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/5/one-room-challenge-week-6-featured-designers" target="_blank">20 Featured Designers</a> </b>have been linking up each week (or in my case, most weeks) to share our progress and cheer each other on. Our challenge was to take one room in our home or a client's home and re-decorate it in six short weeks--easier said than done, but not impossible!<br />
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Here's a before pic of the room I chose to redecorate. Super boring, slopped ceilings, and zero character. <br />
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In <a href="http://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-1-mood-board.html" target="_blank"><b>Week One</b></a> I had introduced my space and pulled together a mood board that showed some of the furniture and accessories I was planning to use, while also giving a general sense of how the space would feel. I drifted slightly after spotting a pair of linen and sage floral drapes, but for the most part managed to stay on-course with my vintage-farmhouse-cottage-bedroom.<br />
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Week Two was a bust, nothing was accomplished.<br />
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<b><a href="http://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-3-accessories.html" target="_blank">Week Three</a></b> I went shopping and luckily only managed to return a few items. For the most part, this space was compiled with furniture we already owned. Newly purchased items included the table lamps, drapes, faux-fur rug and bed linens.<br />
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<b><a href="http://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-four-diying.html" target="_blank">Week Four</a> </b>I did some DIY'ing and refinished my Bubi's nightstands in a custom shade of <b><a href="http://www.peonyandplumb.ca/home.html" target="_blank">Peony & Plum Dust Paint</a>. </b>I later also refinished an old MCM-style dresser with Peony & Plum's Dust Paint in Warm Black, both pieces were sealed with bee's wax. <br />
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Week Five was pretty slack, as again nothing got done. But Week Six my carpenter (aka, my dad) was able to put the trim up!! It was a trickier task than either of us had imagined, as the cottage is pretty old and therefore had some wonky plaster walls. But after two solid days of measuring, cutting, nailing, DAP'ing and painting, we were DONE and ready for the furniture and accessories.<br />
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One happy mistake was that because we are still in the process of moving into the new cottage, I wasn't able to move my bed in time. It wouldn't fit in my dad's truck, so it had to be put off until our official moving day. The headboard pictured actually came with the house, and as much as I want to hate it, I kinda like it! It may stick around...<br />
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The one major project that had to be put off until a later date were my sliding barn doors. I wanted to install two: one for the closet and one leading into the room. The plan is to add dormers to each of the upstairs bedrooms, and this could potentially affect the wall the doors would be on :( so rather then spend money on something that may have to be taken apart, the barn doors are being put on hold.<br />
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Overall, I had such a great time pulling together this space. I am currently out of town, so will have to wait until the weekend before I can enjoy those ironed sheets! A huge thank-you to my dad, Rick, who really isn't a carpenter, but totally could be. He's actually more into stone, as you can tell from <i>his</i> fab blog, <a href="https://rickminnings.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><b>Rick Minnings Cultured Stone</b></a> :)<br />
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Looking forward to browsing all of the other beautiful spaces in the<a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/" target="_blank"> One Room Challenge </a>, see you next round!<br />
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<br />ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-73436931745713089022016-04-27T21:00:00.000-07:002016-04-27T21:00:02.947-07:00One Room Challenge: Week Four DIY'ing<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry5JqHb3Goc/VyAVM5hWh5I/AAAAAAAABP0/duaMj66EDFw0Gpc1mVxtEjmkQGBlc6S2wCLcB/s1600/One-Room-Challenge---Night-Stand-DIY-Before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry5JqHb3Goc/VyAVM5hWh5I/AAAAAAAABP0/duaMj66EDFw0Gpc1mVxtEjmkQGBlc6S2wCLcB/s1600/One-Room-Challenge---Night-Stand-DIY-Before.jpg" /></a>Seems like it was only yesterday that I posted about Week 3....<br />
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Week Four was definitely productive, which is a good thing, considering there are only 2 more weeks to finish this little bedroom! Have you been following along with the <b><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a></b>? Hosted by Linda of<b> <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/#home-1" target="_blank">Calling it Home</a></b>, she has challenged <b><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/4/one-room-challenge-week-3-featured-designers" target="_blank">20 Featured Designers</a> </b>along with <b><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/4/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-3" target="_blank">200+ Guest Participants</a></b> to completely revamp a room in their home (or in some cases, a client's home). The hitch? We've only got six short and sweet weeks to finish the project.<br />
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If you'd like to catch up on the progress of my bedroom you can do so here:<br />
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<b><a href="http://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-1-mood-board.html" target="_blank">Week One: The Mood Board</a> </b><br />
Week Two: Don't ask....<br />
<b><a href="http://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-3-accessories.html" target="_blank">Week Three: Accessories </a></b><br />
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This week is all about the DIYs. First up is a project that is pretty near and dear to my heart. If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homegirl.ash/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you will have already gotten a glimpse of <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BEYht7niewA/?taken-by=homegirl.ash" target="_blank">these beautiful night stands</a></b>. They had belonged to my Bubi, who passed away just after Christmas. Her apartment was always packed with beautiful pieces of furniture, dishware, accessories, clothes, etc. And I always loved going through her cupboards and admiring her things. She was a storyteller and loved to give me the history of everything she had and now, more than ever, I am thankful she did.<br />
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She had always had these night stands in her bedroom, and I assumed that they were always yellow. However, after going through old family pics I had spotted them in a shot from the late 80's and realized they were originally cream, but had yellowed with age (and likely a glaze of nicotine). <br />
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Initially I wasn't sure where I wanted to keep these night stands, but now that I will be moving into a much smaller bedroom, these are the perfect size for my ORC room.<br />
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This past semester our class was introduced to local designer, Cathy Plum-Kleiser and her line of <a href="http://www.peonyandplumb.ca/home.html" target="_blank"><b>Peony and Plum Dust Paint</b></a>. Similar to chalk paint, Cathy's line of furniture paint requires virtually no prep work. YEAH, that's right. No sanding or priming! Just a quick wash with TSP, let your piece dry, and then you're off! Once you've applied your first coat, you can apply a second coat in the same colour or a contrasting colour(s). I am painting my room in <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Benjamin%20Moore%20Simply%20White&rs=typed&0=Benjamin%7Ctyped&1=Moore%7Ctyped&2=Simply%7Ctyped&3=White%7Ctyped" target="_blank">Benjamin Moore's colour of the year, Simply White</a></b>, so I wanted to keep the tables in a similar shade. Cathy recommended going a shade darker then Simply White and colour matched a jar of paint in <b><a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/oc-125" target="_blank">Benjamin Moore's Moonlight White</a></b> for me. I applied two coats of the same colour, and sanded some of the edges so the original paint could be seen, then did a little extra sanding on some edges that went right to the wood. <br />
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When I first started painting I got a little worried that I was changing the tables and taking away some of their charm. It wasn't until I started roughing them up with the sandpaper that they began to have a little more character, and looked more like those beaten-up night stands I was used to. </div>
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I even had a little "moment" after pulling out one of the drawers and finding a half-eaten roll of Mentos mints, something my Bubi always had in her purse. My mom and I took it as a sign that she was okay with what I had done to her beloved tables :) </div>
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And voila! A little preview of what's to come. Will be finishing them both with beeswax, and using their original hardware. </div>
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For more Peony & Plum inspiration, check out their collection of furniture at <b><a href="http://castleandpark.lightspeedwebstore.com/peony-and-plumb-collection" target="_blank">Castle & Park's online shop</a></b>. </div>
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<br />ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806605509845466959noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835191217688238085.post-44122279426444524142016-04-26T10:04:00.004-07:002016-04-26T10:59:38.209-07:00one room challenge: week 3 accessoriesYIKES. Week 3 already??<br />
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If you've been following along on my <a href="http://minnley.blogspot.ca/2016/04/one-room-challenge-week-1-mood-board.html?showComment=1461339682811#c2909039386065810855" target="_blank"><b>six week adventure to redecorate my new bedroom</b></a>, you may have noticed that I haven't done much! My excuse: Finishing up the last week of my<b> <a href="http://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/interior-decorating-indc/" target="_blank">Interior Decorating</a></b> diploma at <a href="http://www.georgiancollege.ca/" target="_blank"><b>Georgian College</b></a>. I also had the opportunity to volunteer at Georgian's first-ever<a href="http://www.georgiancollege.ca/news/georgian-students-staff-and-partners-showcase-research-innovation-and-scholarship/" target="_blank"> <b>Research, Innovation and Scholarship Day</b></a>, where our program took home a well-deserved prize for "Most Creative". Here we are manning the booth and showing off the DIY lamps we had created for our lighting class. Pretty creative, right?<br />
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This week I am also preparing for <b><a href="http://www.georgiancollege.ca/news/scholarship-event-showcases-works-top-design-visual-arts-students/" target="_blank">Georgian College's School of Design and Visual Arts Scholarship Show</a>,</b> where the top students from each department display their favourite projects from the past year for prospective students to view. There is also a judging component to the show, where over $30,000 will be awarded to students from the Art and Design Fundamentals, Fine Arts, Jewellery and Metals, Digital Photography and Imaging, Interior Design, Interior Decorating and Web Animation and Design programs. I participated in the show last year as well, and this year's board will likely look pretty similar to what I had shown:<br />
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As wonderful as it feels to be done, it is also a little daunting to now be focusing all of my attention to the One Room Challenge, as there is SO much to do. This week I managed to spend a small fortune at one of my favourite stores: Homesense. And of course I strayed a little from my original plan...but after a little space planning, I decided to nix this <a href="http://rugs.ca/red-5x8-bokhara-area-rug-33126441" target="_blank"><b>gorgeous rug</b></a> I had initially had my eye on, in favour of some drapes that will be a much softer addition (and a little kinder to my budget). There's a beautiful sage-green that runs throughout the pattern and I plan to play it up with the bedding accent pillows. As disappointing as it is to let go of the rug, I was fearful that such a strong colour on the floor will make the already small space feel even smaller. I may regret this decision, but for now I'm loving the drapes and very excited to see them in the space! The pic below was taken at night with my phone, so it really doesn't do the fabric justice. But you'll get the gist of where I'm going with this :) <br />
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I also picked up a few little cheapies at my guilty pleasure, WalMart: Furniture paint from <a href="http://www.peonyandplumb.ca/home.html" target="_blank"><b>Peony & Plum </b></a>in Warm Black as well as a pot of white, custom matched to <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/oc-125" target="_blank"><b>Benjamin Moore's Moonlight White</b></a> (more on this next week) and my dad and I are prepping for the trim work this afternoon (better late then never, right?). No doubt the last few weeks will be a whirlwind, but luckily I work best under a little extra pressure!<br />
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If you're new to the blog, you may be wondering what the heck I'm talking about....well, a few weeks ago I signed up for the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/oneroomchallenge/" target="_blank"><b>One Room Challenge</b></a>, a blogging event hosted by the lovely Linda of<b> <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" target="_blank">Calling It Home</a></b>. She's challenged <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/4/one-room-challenge-week-3-featured-designers" target="_blank"><b>20 featured designers</b></a> and a over <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/4/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-3" target="_blank"><b>200 Guest Participants</b></a> to link up and share the adventures (and misadventures) of decorating a room in six (very short) weeks.<br />
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