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On The Stain Hunt | ONE ROOM CHALLENGE — WEEK 5

4 May
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Well, we are starting to feel like we are actually completing some things around here, but then again, not.  We are on Week 5 of the One Room Challenge and while things are happing, the pace feels snail-like.  This week we hoped to tackle landscaping and finishing up the table as well as pulling out a few accessories, but once again, weather and other obstacles got in the way. 

I was finally able to fill my planters, but does anyone else feel like the florals are a little off this year?!  After looking for annuals at all the local homes stores, I ended up with a tropical color scheme that I don’t really love, but it’s done. 

Mike has finished the table build (minus an umbrella hole) and we’ve moved on to stain and paint which might be the most expensive and hardest process yet!  Building a table – not so hard.  Picking the right color for it – harder than heck! 

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Each mini stain is about $6-9 and so testing them out can add up quickly.  Luckily I checked the mis-tinted area and was able to find 4 stains there for $1-2 which was helpful, but I went back out last night to grab 3 more… I feel like trying to find a stain is such a waste of money!  Grrr! Here were the first ones… 

One of these is an exterior paint… And we kind of liked it because it’ll cover the table and offer protection, but will also allow for the grain to show through, which is why I think the table is so pretty as is! 

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However, it feels like the color is a little off for what is happening outside at the moment. 
So… next we are trying a few more natural options… We shall see…  Nothing is feeling “right” and if we go dark, we need light chairs which are hard to find and if we go light, we need dark chairs, but we are always having issues with the wood putty taking to the lighter colors and it’s not going unnoticed.  

Needless to say there have been TOO MANY trips to the home stores… 

TOO MANY

I was able to get in one landscaping bed over the weekend and if you follow on IG, you saw how long it took for this pretty small area to be finished.  It wasn’t anything crazy – we adding a mulch bed along with some Shasta Daisies, Anemones, Boxwoods, and peonies.  I had big plans for this landscaping but after taking 2 hours+ to dig out the bed, I felt defeated.  I’m thinking I might try again soon on the others but I’ve also come to the conclusion that if it doesn’t happen, grass is ok LOL.  

This weekend took it out of me and I haven’t felt un-exhausted since Saturday.  I blame the bed.   But speaking of beds, we were able to get started on one of the raised garden beds!  Mike made this – it’s huge and I love it!  Plus, I think I’m going to have one more just for my CUTTING GARDEN!  I’ll be sharing more on that plan soon!  

Aside from the staining and digging, we’ve done a few small projects but the ORC to-do list just doesn’t feel like it’s dwindling. We’ll push through though – only 3 weeks left of the One Room Challenge! 

Here’s what’s left to do:
*Finish sealing/staining/painting table
*Decide on dining chairs
*Setup dining area 
*Finish landscaping beds
*Setup Gardens
*Decorative Accessories
*Lighting
*Fairy Garden

Remaining DIYs:
*DIY Hose Holder
*Privacy Screens
*Fire Pit
*Cement Orbs

Here’s a tentative schedule as to what you might see on any given week’s update:

Week 1 – Before & Design Plans
Week 2 – Patio Pour
Week 3 – Furniture Layout
Week 4 – A Semi- Useable Space
Week 5 – Landscaping & Gardens
Week 6 – Landscaping & Gardens
Week 7 – Firepit
Week 8 – Final Reveal

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Do you have your kids help with chores? And how d Do you have your kids help with chores?  And how do you motivate them?! We’ve been working hard over here this summer trying to get the kids to help around the house.  It’s like pulling teeth to get them to put their damn shoes away!  Does anyone else have this problem too?!

So I created this little chore printable that includes chores and monopoly-ish money. And so far, my kids seem to respond well to cold hard cash 💵. They don’t do every chore every week, but Ella just bought something “on her own” so I basically got my money back!  Hahah. 

The banker comes on Friday to cash out and then they can spend the fruits of their labor over the weekend…
So far so good… 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Printable is on the blog!  #linkinmybio 
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Sometimes it’s something as simple as what you a Sometimes it’s something as simple as what you already have and hanging it/them on a wall around your home. Gather a bunch of one thing together and you can make a pretty easy gallery wall.  I had all of these but two, which I grabbed at Hobby Lobby for 50% off so, this little wall cost me $25. 

It’s not always about how much you spend, but the statement it makes. Loving my new little wall of cutting boards… the wood tones bring in a natural warmth and while these don’t have stories yet, they might after a few years and uses! 

What kind of gallery walls do you have in your home? 
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Finally hung something my mom grabbed for me at an Finally hung something my mom grabbed for me at an antique store a while back…
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Last night, just before 9pm, Olls and I headed out Last night, just before 9pm, Olls and I headed out on a bike ride to try out my new @everlasting_comfort bike seat!  We actually realized we probably wouldn’t be riding our bikes much this week so figured we better get a ride in before the heat arrived in Indiana again! 

I was pleasantly surprised with this seat though…I always use Mike’s bike because I don’t have one at the moment and it’s seat always feels a bit wonky and creaky.  We also call his bike the clown car 🤡 because the breaks squeak like a horn but that’s besides the point 🤣Anyways, this seat was so easy to install that I said multiple times to Mike “that’s it?!” And it was comfy too!  With memory foam padding, what booty wouldn’t like that?! 

Can’t wait to get out there again once the temps come down… but maybe that gives me time to work on those squeaky brakes! 🤡🤪

So…if you are looking for a new bike seat, this may be it!  It was an #amazonmusthave for me and there’s a link in my bio to get yours too! 
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Happy Father’s Day to the one with all the dad j Happy Father’s Day to the one with all the dad jokes and the smile that keeps us all not taking ourselves too seriously!  We love you! 💕
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Even though it was in the 90s this past week and w Even though it was in the 90s this past week and will be again next week, I always seem to have a chill, no matter what the temp outside and I’m loving cuddling up in this @everlasting_comfort Sherpa blanket in prep for a fire with the family tonight! Anyone else looking forward to summer nights and all kinds of backyard bonfires? 

This Sherpa blanket is so comfy and cozy and even big enough for two people so when the girls want to cuddle I can let them in too!  And it comes in another color!  Totally crushing on it… 

And plus, can you ever really have too many blankets?! 

Click the link in my bio to get your own today! 
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Thanks full for cozy spaces and air conditioning o Thanks full for cozy spaces and air conditioning on days like today with extreme heat! 🔥🔥🔥
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Did a little rearranging around here yesterday bec Did a little rearranging around here yesterday because guests were coming over… I also hung some pictures and other things. It’s funny how even small changes can make a house feel more like a home… And it’s also funny that when one project comes to a closing point, how quickly others come into view!  New projects and shares coming soon! 

But can we just take a moment to give thanks for gatherings and visitors?  I hosted wine night last night so it made me clean the house 🤣 And who doesn’t get amazing satisfaction from a clean space?! Believe me, this doesn’t last long here 🤣

My only saving grace is that the kids will basically be gone for a little over a week… 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 it stays clean while they are home for a day 🤣
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Last week I ran a Memorial Day 10k and when I came Last week I ran a Memorial Day 10k and when I came home we had big pool plans for the day!  Well, I ended up falling asleep and then when I woke up, this one was asleep!  I sat next to her and she rolled over and curled up on me… 

I sat there thinking how much longer will I have this?  These little moments?  I’ll just soak it in… 

Sometimes we have big plans but there are other plans in store for us… 
Sometimes we just have to go with the flow…
It’s hard to believe we aren’t really in charge, but sometimes we just have to sit back and believe that it’s all going to be fine… even if it’s not how we planned! 
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I’m so excited to share that we are finally done I’m so excited to share that we are finally done with the backyard patio update and  @oneroomchallenge!  At least for this year 🤣!!! It’s been a long, hard 8 weeks and I’m so proud of what Mike and I have pulled together out here! 

Swipe to see what we’ve done!  From the actual patio to the furnitue to the builds it was great experience and we can’t wait to enjoy the fruits of our labors all summer long!  A full update is posted on the blog (#linkinmybio), and more before and afters will probably pop up in stories after today… But it’s race day here in Indiana so I’m off to watch the race with family and friends! 🏁 

Wishing you all a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend! 
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@apartmenttherapy #oneroomchallenge #patiodesign #patiodecor #backyarddesign #ourbackyard #sitoutside #herecomesthesun #readyforsummer☀️ #orcat #week8 #finalreveal
Pretty excited for the final reveal of the @oneroo Pretty excited for the final reveal of the @oneroomchallenge this week!  While it was planned to be shared on Wednesday, we are supposed to have storms for the next couple days so I think I’ll plan for a Saturday reveal!  Which will also allow us a little more time to finish a last project (maybe)… But that reminded me that I forgot to share that my week 7 recap was up on the blog! 

So pop over there (#linkinmybio) to  read all about how far we’ve come and keep an eye out for other shares in stories!  And until the final reveal, enjoy this view… I know I am! 
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I’ll forever miss this little book from the old I’ll forever miss this little book from the old house… I continue to try to figure out where to put this chair in the new one, but I feel it’s true home will be in the basement… even after it’s finished… if that ever happens 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

Do you all have a piece of furniture that you just can’t figure out where to go?! First, don’t be afraid to move things around (all. The. Time.). It’s ok!  But second, don’t force it… sometimes it takes time to realize the perfect place for something. 
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Back at it with the backyard! We finally moved th Back at it with the backyard!  We finally moved the table out of the garage! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 This @oneroomchallenge is fun, fulfilling, and exhausting but I can’t wait to see the final space!  Only 2 weeks left and still so much to do! 

This week we moved the table, created and planted some gardens, made some diy faux cement mushrooms, and put together new Adirondack chairs!  It didn’t feel like much progress until I wrote it all down! 

Check out all the #week6 #oneroomchallenge details on the blog today!  And make sure to catch the ORC highlight to see all we’ve done! 
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“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn
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Treat Yourself Momma! Here’s a Mother’s Day g Treat Yourself Momma! 
Here’s a Mother’s Day gift guide for yourself!  Let’s be real we know what we want — take a min to grab yourself something you’ve really been wanting this weekend! 

And then cuddle with those little ones who made you a momma - swipe to see mine!  And of course, take some time for you! 
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Over the last few weeks, we have been singing “T Over the last few weeks, we have been singing “The Neverending Story” song at our house (thanks Stranger Things) and it’s funny how that song relates to how this project feels like it is going! 🤪 It feels neverending over here!  Not many new big updates for the @oneroomchallenge @apartmenttherapy #oneroomchallenge but once again small strides mean progress in the end! 

While we are still trying to figure out what to do about the color of the table, we added the beginnings of landscape beds and even a new garden bed!  I’ve been to @loweshomeimprovement more than I’d like to admit in the last week 🤦‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

But read about all the updates on the blog today — I’m also gearing up for table staining/painting, garden details, lighting updates, and a couple other {hopefully} quick DIYS!  3 weeks to go! 
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#patiomakeover #backyarddesign #landscapebed #landscapingideas #orcat #mybackyardgarden #diybackyard #diygarden
I remember when the pandemic first started I thoug I remember when the pandemic first started I thought, why not try a garden. We had a really dinky little guy that housed lettuce, cucumber, and some tomatoes that just wouldn’t grow.  And I basically forgot about it midway through the summer 🤣🤦‍♀️

This year we are a little more settled and I am ready to this task once tackle again… We added garden beds to the @oneroomchallenge @apartmenttherapy backyard makeover we are doing and I think they are going to be perfect! 

Do you garden?! What’s your favorite thing to grow?  For me, there’s just something about having your own lettuce for a quick lunch salad!  Yum!!! 

More updates tomorrow! 
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We are back at it with a week 4️⃣ @oneroomchal We are back at it with a week 4️⃣ @oneroomchallenge update on the blog today!  #linkinmybio This week felt like a lull of not much progress because of the weather but hopefully that’s changing! 

I’m heading out again today to grab landscaping things and florals for planters because I’m pretty sure we are in the clear for no more frosts and freezes! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I went earlier in the week to @menards for the remaining lumber we needed and had to wear a winter coat! I hope we’ve finally crossed into true spring! 

Check out highlights & stories to see previous weeks updates AND a table preview!  @emukel20 has done an amazing job and I think it’s going to be beautiful!  Now to find chairs so we can actually sit at it! 🤣 
@apartmenttherapy 

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A pretty great weekend was had here… We broke in A pretty great weekend was had here… We broke in the patio a bit and are now prepared for a summer filled with backyard movie nights!🎥

Big screen ✅
Projector ✅
Chairs & Blankets ✅
Popcorn ✅

How was your weekend? 
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Do you ever plan something in your head where your Do you ever plan something in your head where your children will be involved and then when it gets down to it you’re the only one doing the project?  Well that was me last night… 

Every Earth Day rolls around and I always want to make seed paper or flower bombs so I finally did it. While I thought it would be a great project to involve the kids on, they were over it by the time I got to it last night. So this exhausted, tired momma rolled these little seed bombs as the sun was setting! 

I’m actually thinking I might make some more and use in my landscaping/garden/flower pots for the @oneroomchallenge! 🌻 I already have plans to pass these out to teachers and neighbors! 

I shared the details on this easy DIY for the birds, bees, and butterflies, along with a cute little printable on the blog #linkinmybio!  How will you celebrate #earthday2022 🌎? 
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