let’s talk about ORC: week 4 (in which we stand frozen paralyzed with fear of decision making)

Welcome back to the tiny family room One Room Challenge makeover, also known as holy moly there are only two weeks left in this challenge! If you are new here, you can find week 1, week 2 and week 3 just below this post or through those lovely little links.

Let’s get right down to it. This week, I did not get anywhere on my plan for the family room. The painters came to paint the rest of the house, and lucky for me, painted my little family room as well. It is REALLY hard to pick the right white paint and boy did I get lucky. This paint (Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace) made a huge difference in the feel of every room in the house.

kids, small spaces, designadrienne robideauxOctober 29, 2015one room challenge, family room, designComment

let’s talk about rugs (or one room challenge week 3)

Welcome back to week three of Linda from Calling It Home's One Room Challenge. Last week, we destroyed the silly shelving in the pantry/laundry/sun room/closet to the back of our new house and looked at some inspiration for making this odd after-thought addition into a working family room. In this episode, we will explore every floor covering ever. Not really. But the amount of time I’ve spent on the internet and in my car over the last week searching for the perfect rug borders on the insane.

let's talk about inspiration and slow progress (aka one room challenge week 2)

It’s week 2 of the One Room Challenge and it is time for a game plan. Last week, we discussed why I am working on this room. Quick refresh: our family needs a play space that is slightly out of the way, but close enough for kitchen time supervision (not hard in 1,100 square feet). We would also like to keep the TV out of the main living room.

design, kids, small spacesadrienne robideauxOctober 15, 2015design, one room challenge, small house Comments

let's talk about the one room challenge (week 1)

Confession time. I’ve been stalking the One Room Challenge for the last couple of years. It is the source of some pretty amazing ideas – both from professional and amateur designers. This challenge seems to feed really good design. It showcases places that you really want live in. And I want to accept the challenge. I almost have. But putting yourself out there is tough, especially when you are putting yourself out there with something as personal as your home or even something as personal as (gasp) your dream job. What if no one likes my room? What if no one even reads this?

explore, design, small spaces, kidsadrienne robideauxOctober 8, 2015one room challenge, small house, design Comments

let's talk about bullsh*t

We’ve been down this road before. You know the drill. First, I apologize for being missing in action. Then I say there’s a new plan in town. Then I write about food anyway. Or I don't write at all. Same old, same old.

adrienne robideauxAugust 5, 2015Comment

let's talk about MIA

I don’t know about you, but in my house, we often find ourselves saying “no excuses” when we talk to our kids about communication. You know the drill.

Parent: So. Where have you been?

Teen: Uhhh.

Parent: Is your phone broken?

Teen: No. I was going to call you but…

Parent: What about your fingers? Are they broken?

Teen: No. I was uhhh…

Parent: So, you were just MIA? No call, no note, no nada?

Teen: <blank stare>

lagniappeadrienne robideauxJuly 1, 2015Comment

let's talk about everyday parties

Last summer, on a random Thursday, I threw a cowboy party for the kids. I gathered up some hats and bandanas, made some cookie dough, added balloons, and it was a party.

It was not a big deal in terms of preparation. It was certainly no mermaid party. But it was a fun surprise for the kids and all of them – even the teens – had a great afternoon.

kids, lagniappeadrienne robideauxJune 8, 2015kids, partyComment

let’s talk about dream jobs

I’ve spent the last couple of weeks trying to get more organized. I bake a lot when I'm trying to get organized. Clears the head.

I’m trying to let go of things that don’t excite me (goodbye 150 people I’ve been following on Instagram) and embrace things that fuel creativity and enthusiasm. I’ve been actively cutting down on purchases and pairing down items at home and online. Case in point: I went to IKEA with my mom a week or so ago and only spent $35. That may be a record. But I did get a couple of really cool dishes and a raspberry tray. I’m not claiming to be a minimalist here.

exploreadrienne robideauxJune 4, 2015design, shared spacesComment

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