WK5 of
the ORC link up is here and I am going to keep this one short because I am not even
close to finishing Project Chinoisy Safari Chic aka my master bedroom. Crikey. While everyone
else is busy styling, accessorizing, and putting the finishing zhush on
their spaces, I am busy re-enacting an episode of Hoarders. Can’t bring one thing into this bedroom until
paint is completed. We are priming and
priming and priming those super smooth walls.
The dark, glossy walls of my dreams are now my daily nightmare. Seriously. I would have put paint up in WK1 and called
it good but this is where we were...
Sand City, sweetheart |
the mr. acting as braun |
And here I am on Monday officially OVER it. This is the part where I am cleaning the sanded walls. I won't bore you with details but it involved many wipe downs, both dry and damp and dry again, many, many times to get rid of the dust on the surface. F* these walls is the long and short of what I was thinking at this point.
Finally, some form of paint is going up on the walls! Praise be to wine. The mr. got the first coat of primer up last night. Progress is progress, no matter how
small.
By the way, if you
have no idea what I am talking about then you need to catch up: WK1, WK2, WK3, WK4. The pros continue to make this ORC thing look
easy, but this is what I have learned. Doing a
space in 6 wks on a tight budget is HARD.
My already healthy wine regimen is quickly becoming triathlon worthy and
is helping me to power through or at least cope with the massive pile of stuff
building up on and around my kitchen table.
So yes, back to Hoarders.
Keeping it real real over here |
Not
being able to bring things into the room, because of paintmaggedon, has led to a pile up of furniture and accessories
everywhere. And even for a naturally
predisposed hoarder such as myself, this chaos is seriously cramping my
style. But enough with the sob story
already. I am seeing this thing through - so
aside from basically living at Lowe’s and Home Depot, I have been finalizing art and getting my
DIY swerve on while I wait for paint to dry.
Literally. I am also well aware of the fact that I have yet to show
any real progress shots of the room. As I said folks, it will be a hair
pulling, down to the wire right kinda
show. These snippets will have to suffice as evidence that I
am, in fact, doing shit. I also encourage you to follow me on Instagram for up to the minute reality tv.
this right here is EVERYTHING |
etchings for the headboard wall |
love the detail in each one - a total of 4 are going up - they will flank the round sunburst mirror over the headboard |
gold frames to pop against the dark walls |
the mr. went to hang the chandy last night and we realized we didn't have a cap off I rushed to Lowes but no brass options - so I got a white one and zapped it |
I added a little chinoiserie flair to the shams late last night |
Let’s take a look at what has been accomplished since last week:
Now I
am off for a family jaunt this wknd, leaving the mr. behind with a rather long Honey Do list and then he is
leaving me high and dry on Monday going into reveal week. This is significant for many reasons, the
primary one being that I will see the actual paint color for the first time on
the walls when I get back on Sunday. There is a chance that I may totally hate it. Then what?!
Then there is the issue of moving everything back into the room on my
own. So basically, those super smooth
walls that we have busted our asses on for 5 wks will be promptly destroyed by
this crazed lady moving heavy furniture and wielding a hammer and drill
frantically trying to hang pictures, hardware, mirrors, and baseboards. Crikey is right!
As always, do not forget to check in with my fellow
participants!
kisses, mrs. V
18 comments:
With each post I see bits of hell that I lived in my dining room. I feel for you. Get furniture sliders for the heavy stuff your back will thank you.
Those walls have really given you a hard time! But don't give up!! From the looks of your accessories and bedding, it will come together beautifully in the end! Pour another glass of wine! :-) Elle
Oh man, I feel you. The walls are eating you alive but will be SOOOO worth it. Wish we could all run in to help you paint! You'll feel so much better when that's done, the rest will be cake. It will be fabulous. Did you do those monograms on your shams yourself? Awesome, really. Hang in there and good luck.
xo Nancy
I'm soooo sorry about paintmageddon, but it will be worth it in the end! And I was spray painting that EXACT same white chandelier cap last night, too! :) You can do it...and I cannot wait to see the end product.
OH NO! darn those walls! You'll get through, I'm following along on insta now for updates!! I can't wait to see everything next week!!
Yeah...those walls would make me want to punch somebody. Better you than me my friend. But I am well aware of budgets so you save there and spend somewhere else! I am liking those little peeks of the accessories.
Oh honey I am so sorry! I so wish I could help. I'd bring wine too! I know it will be awesome and well worth it in the end.
Poor thing... take deep (mask covered) breaths... It is all going to be OK! I think you have done more than you give yourself credit for, and once that paint is finished, everything will fall into place! Your room is going to look fantastic!! A well-deserved sanctuary!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Those walls are going to be crazy good when you are done! HAng in there... all your artwork looks fab can't wait for the reveal!
I think it will be really great, the wall are just he backdrop for the great things you have!
Good luck!!
here's the thing though..i'm gonna bet that no one is sanding the shit out of their walls for a smooth surface for which to lacquer. mmmkay?
drink less wine and regain your damn focus. think rocky!
eat some raw eggs and shit. wear a gray sweatsuit and run your ass to the finish line screaming ADRIENNE along the way!
that was my version of a pep talk.
LMAO over what MFAMB just said. I agree, sort of. You are rebuilding a room. That is much harder than what most of us are doing. Good luck. I always ask a neighbor to help me move the heavy stuff.
You are rockin it my friend. You are in the final mile of the marathon, hang in there and know I'm drinking right along with you. Oh, and thanks for making me those cute shams! What are you going to put on your bed?! :)
What're you talking about! It's coming along great! The walls are a bit of a set-back, but, it takes time to CREATE FABULOUS!!
Praise to wine indeed. Sorry for the troubles, I know you must feel completely overwhelmed. In love with the etchings and can't wait to see it all come together!!
Hahaha! Thank God for wine right?! Love all the accessories you've chosen for the space, I can only picture it in my head right now but seeing it all together next week makes me think total Glam! Good luck, I know all the hoarding and paintmegaddon will be worth it in the end!
Did you do this painting yourself, Emily? I love it so much!!! Also, I just finished my ORC and the entire rest of my house looks like a bomb went off.
Did you paint that amazing pink gorgeousness. If so, we need to have another talk :)
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