My Dream on Paper

Hello,

I'm happy you're here. 

I'm excited to share that after years of dreaming, musing, and writing, I'm ready to take the plunge and publish my very own book of poetry. Ooh! I like how those words sound.  You see, I've been dreaming of doing this for years but never arrived at the point of finishing. 

A little 7-year-old girl with big dreams once put her pen to paper and the ink spilled all over the school magazine. And boy, was she proud! If I could visit her today, then I would encourage her never to stop spilling ink because someday she'll live to not only tell the tale but also to pen the sale, ha! 

Follow me on my journey to discover my dream on paper.

Excerpt from my upcoming book, 

"Sweet Symphony"

 💕

ORC Week 1 - Colorful Laundryroom Redo!

Hello all! Are you ready for another ORC ride of a lifetime? Well, come aboard for the next chapter. You will get a front-row view of design influencers and guest participants working tirelessly to decorate a space in 8 weeks. Progress updates will reveal improvements or potential obstacles that may pop up along the way. 

My next plan of attack! - The laundry room. Currently, the space is minimally functional and lacks visual appeal. I registered last night and will limit my workload to a quick refresh. 

ORC: Week 8 - Fun and Colorful Bedroom Reveal!

Hello lovelies! It's such a pleasure having you here today. After 8 weeks of hard work and determination, I've arrived at the finish line of the One Room Challenge...YAY! Be prepared to enter a world filled with bursts of colors, healthy fruit treats, a couple friends of the wild, and countless loads of fun. 

Are you ready now for a dramatic and exciting reveal? 

Well, ready or not, here it comes! 

ORC: Week 3 - Painting and Priming!

Good day my lovelies and welcome to Week three of another ORC update! It's always a pleasure having you visit my little blog. This makeover began 3 weeks ago, so it would be best to visit Week 1 and Week 2  to see my plan and how I progressed to this point. 

Let's start by saying that for the past few days I've been dabbling in paint and primer...lol. The first victim was this lovely bunk bed that my kids use whenever guests stay over. The little fellow wants it in his bedroom, so I'll be using it for a swap with his full-sized bed. My original instinct was to paint it all red, but I think it looks fine, as is. What do you all think? 

ORC Week 2 - Mellow Yellow for my Little Fellow!

We are entering Week 2 of the One Room Challenge and my plan is to decorate a fun and colorful bedroom for my eight-year-old. The little fellow requested blue and yellow for his wall, and further begged me to brighten up the space. Kindly visit  Week 1 to see how it all started, 

Now, let's get to the good part where all the colors bond together to partake in the fun. After much searching and pondering, I concluded with this plan:

Since it's a boy's bedroom, no pink or purple polka dot decals will be harmed in this makeover 😊. I will only be using the remaining colors .

ORC Week 1- Boy's Fun Bedroom Makeover!

It's that time of year when 20 design influencers and a countless number of participants go crazy decorating a space in six weeks. Each week, we provide an update of our progress while detailing tiny hiccups that we may encounter. Currently, what's most awesome is the two-week extension, complement of our lovely host, Linda. Hopefully, this adjustment will enable us to complete the task with limited stress. 

We anticipate lots of fun choosing beautiful paint colors, breaking a golden sweat, and pampering our bodies at the end of each tiresome day. I invite you to hop on board and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. (I'm really excited, can you tell? ...Teehee)

Tween Girl's Bedroom Reveal! ORC: Week 6

Welcome to REVEAL DAY, the day we've all been waiting for!

Six weeks ago, I, and 200 guest participants, took on the challenge of decorating a room in a short time. My plan included a fun makeover for my tween daughter's bedroom, a space that she could enjoy as she transitioned into her teens. 

Tween Bedroom Homestretch! ORC: Week 5

Tension, anxiety, and all the works usually accompany Week 5 - the final countdown. 

But in the words of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest runner, 

Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. 

Easy is not an option... No days off... Never Quit... Be Fearless... Talent you have Naturally... Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.

So to all my fellow compadres - Let's do this! Let's take this challenge to the finish line!

I am currently adding the final touches to the room and also doting on this beautiful rug. I love its burst of colors and the variations it allows for choosing accessories.