It is now week five of The One Room Challenge, created by Linda of Calling it Home, which means I’m in full panic mode. If you are new to this event, please click over to Week One, Week Two, Week Three, and Week Four to get caught up.
Before I begin, I would like to thank my saintly husband who has been tirelessly helping me move furniture, hang pictures, and providing constant moral support. I could not do it without him! He has also given up a chunk of the past two weekends to help me with “Operation Bulletin Board,” which turned into a bit of a fiasco, but ended on a happy note. You may recall, one of the focal points of the inspiration board for my home office is a bulletin board covered with Lilly Pulitzer fabric. For the project, I purchased a Queen sized sheet from the Lilly Pulitzer for Garnet Hill collection in the “Lucky Charms” print.
I had envisioned the bulletin board as more of an accent wall, while serving dual purpose as bulletin board. So after some Pinterest research, I found this blog tutorial, and my husband and I got to work! With some minor revisions to the directions, we ended up with this…
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Kim says
April 30, 2014 at 12:43 pmLove that you went LARGE!! Looks fab … thank goodness for patient and talented husbands!
pam {simple details} says
April 30, 2014 at 1:02 pmLOVE the scale Andrea! I know it had to be disappointing to re-do, but it was worth all the trouble! Good luck with your bookcase this week! 🙂
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
April 30, 2014 at 1:59 pmYou are in great shape for next week my friend. And who knew that board would be so simple to create. Looks great!
Vel Criste says
April 30, 2014 at 2:17 pmLove that it's so ginormous Andrea and of course that fabric just perfect! Your almost to the finish line, can't wait to see it all done dear!
Stacey {steward of design} says
April 30, 2014 at 2:22 pmThe board looks great there.love the fabric.
therelishedroost says
April 30, 2014 at 2:51 pmLoads of un, this is one great office!!
Albertina M. Cisneros says
April 30, 2014 at 3:02 pmloving the board!! It looks fabulous and really add so much interest. The fabric is just so beautiful. And I love the monkeys in the mirror frames. So chic! Can't wait until next week!
SHERRY HART says
April 30, 2014 at 3:42 pmLord…that was quite the DIY project! But adds so much to the space. Yay for your patient and giving husband:)
Ashlina Kaposta says
April 30, 2014 at 4:15 pmWAAAAY to cuute and way too much fun. loving this girl! xo
erin williamson says
April 30, 2014 at 5:12 pmSmart tutorial! The scale is so good.
Nancy says
April 30, 2014 at 5:19 pmok now i'm obsessed with the thought of spray painting my mats in all my picture frames. who knew you could do that? not me. thanks for that tip. you may have changed my life. at least my DIY one 🙂
Darci Towns says
April 30, 2014 at 5:45 pmgreat idea using a bed sheet for the fabric! Love how this is looking & can't wait to see the end product next week!
Summer Hogan says
April 30, 2014 at 6:20 pmLooks awesome and I love the board! Can't wait for the reveal!
Linda @ a design snack says
April 30, 2014 at 9:09 pmgreat tutorial! love your big board.
Jessie says
April 30, 2014 at 11:34 pmYour DIY board turned out great! I love your idea of spray painting the mats, so clever! I really love the mirrored frames and prints!
Looking forward to see the big reveal next week!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
Linda {Calling it Home} says
May 1, 2014 at 12:01 amIf you and you husband can do a DIY project together and stay married, then that is a huge win. Looking fresh and PBC. Love the way you framed the prints. Hang in there.
Kimberly Lemmon says
May 1, 2014 at 12:27 amFantastic Andrea! Such a beautiful statement piece and functional too! Win-win!!
Improvement List says
May 1, 2014 at 1:57 amYour right. It looks a lot better bigger! I am sure it was a lot of work, but it was worth it.
Jennifer | The Chic Pad says
May 1, 2014 at 2:15 amBravo on the DIY – I may have to try that:) Bookcases are my absolute favorite to style, can't wait to see what you come up with!
The Pink Pagoda says
May 1, 2014 at 2:20 amI love that you and your husband did this together! That would never work at my house ; )
It looks incredible. Also, I love how you framed your monkey prints! Your office will be fantastic!!
Lance Jackson says
May 1, 2014 at 3:01 amOk!! I love the bulletin board step by step instructions! I am so so doing this at my studio!!! Thank you for this !! You already know how fabulous of an eye I think you have! Your home office is turning out amaze !!! I can't wait to see it finished !!! Love following your work!!! 🙂 Lance @ Parker Kennedy
[email protected] says
May 1, 2014 at 3:07 amThat wall looks great! Looking forward to next week!
Tiffany says
May 1, 2014 at 3:41 amYour office is looking so good. Can't wait for the reveal!!
Beth Connolly says
May 1, 2014 at 3:59 amWhat a great project. And I love the monkey prints from The Pink Pagoda.
Reichel Broussard says
May 1, 2014 at 4:05 amWow, that's a statement. I can just image the inspiration on that pretty thang!
Krista @ Goodwill Glam says
May 1, 2014 at 5:19 amWhat a great idea to use foam board as a cork board! Totally stealing that one! Everything is looking so good! Can't wait to see your glam reveal!
XO,
Krista
http://www.goodwillglam.com
The enchanted home says
May 1, 2014 at 10:21 amYou are amazing…..what a great board, love the size and what a happy print. A true statement piece……love that your hubs is in on the action, very sweet! Enjoy…..
Alison at The Gracious Posse says
May 1, 2014 at 10:29 amThe bigger size makes a huge difference. What an impact statement. You have quite a dear husband. I can’t wait to see the final reveal, Andrea!
Abby M. Interiors says
May 1, 2014 at 10:52 amGirlfriend! This looks so fantastic! Aren't the husbands doing so much work for the ORC? I feel like mine deserves a medal, too. Thank God for helpful husbands. The room is coming together so well! I just love the mattes and frames together. aagh! Can't wait for next week!! xx
mrs. V | Chez V says
May 1, 2014 at 12:44 pmHuzzah for the husbands of the ORC. #amiright?! Wise Monkeys look smashing. This room is going to be sooooooo great. Home stretch, my chica!
Carrie @ Cosy Carolina Interiors says
May 1, 2014 at 3:07 pmI love how your plan is coming together!! The bulletin board looks great! And I love the monkey prints in the mirrored frames! XO
Sandy at You May Be Wandering says
May 2, 2014 at 3:09 amLove it all!!! can't wait for the big reveal next week!!! xoxo
Elisa of Fancy Free Me says
May 3, 2014 at 12:21 pmGood call spray painting the mats, it really makes the monkeys pop. And that giant board is fab! Way to get it right. Love the scale.
sarah sofia knepp says
May 7, 2014 at 6:54 pmAndrea, your office holds up to your name, GLAM PAD! Who wouldn't want Lilly's own personal desk?! Those frames from West Elm are perfect with the adorable monkey prints! I love all your DIY and tutorials too. It's been such a pleasure seeing your room's progress and participating in ORC with you. Many thanks for the inspiration to finish my office with some GLAM!
Allyson/HBMomof2 says
June 18, 2014 at 9:12 pmI searched for a Lilly office and it led me to this fabulousness! I love this bulletin board. We are moving soon and this is exactly the inspiration I need. Of course, I went right to Garnet Hill to buy a sheet, but found a shower curtain that I like better. Do you think that would work too or would it be too heavy? Thank you for a great idea!