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Roman Blinds & Lighting – Fall ORC – week 4

October 25, 2017~ Decor, DIY and craft projects, one room challenge

Week 4 of the fall ORC is coming at ya fast and furious! If I was doing any major renovations this is probably where I’d start freaking-out. Thankfully this dining room revamp is nothing dramatic like re-flooring or moving a wall, but still, it’s enough to make me sweat what I haven’t completed in this edition of the One Room Challenge yet. In case you’re new the ORC, it’s a bi-annual design challenge hosted by Linda of Calling It Home, where 20 bloggers are invited to re-do space from start to finish in under 6 weeks. The official participants’ updates can be seen // here // and you’ll have to make sure to check-in on all the linking participants // here //.

** The Fall ORC has been extended by a week, so the reveal will now be on week 7.

Catch-up on // week 1 // week 2 // week 3 // week 5 // week 6 // The Reveal

*Behr Paint, Rugs USA, Wayfair & Parima Studios  sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

*Wayfair Canada , Tonic Living & Parima Studio sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.

Roman Blinds & Lighting - Fall ORC - week 4

Roman Blinds & Lighting - Fall ORC - week 4

p.s grab this Butterfly print from Jenny’s Print Shop // here //

I’d like to take a minute to thank all my sponsors, without whom this edition of the One Room Challenge would not be possible:

This week I focused on getting the lighting game under control, and getting my roman blind into the window. These are two things that I was more than happy to cross of my list (see the bottom of the post) and will make a huge difference in completing the space.

I’m still painting the chairs, and I’m taking my sweet time with those. I don’t want to mess it up!

Back to the light though – I had mentioned in my second update // here // that I had initially purchased the ceiling light for our master bedroom makeover, but that it was too big for the space, so I saved it for the dining room.

It’s the Stilnovo Flen Flush Mount and I snagged it on Wayfair – the best part is that shipping was free!

Roman Blinds & Lighting - Fall ORC - week 4

Roman Blinds & Lighting - Fall ORC - week 4

There are so many other versions of this design out there, and I would take them all in a heart beat, but this one stole my heart (and it’s the biggest I could reasonably fit in this PMQ). You can shop similar styles in the widget below.

*The following product links contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible. For my full policies click // here //

 

The roman blind has become an unexpected delight. I didn’t know what I was going to be doing in the window until I found that fabric in a bargain bin at our local store. The fabric is linen (so it’s crazy wrinkly) but the colours are perfection, as is the pattern. It’s a similar shade to the walls (Rainy Season by BEHR), and the pinks and greens pick up on all the shades that run through the art. I love it!

I won’t have a DIY for this post but you can catch a great illustrated one // here //

Roman Blinds & Lighting - Fall ORC - week 4

You can see that photographing the blind is kind of hard with such strong light, but in a few weeks when it’s darker, earlier, I’ll have a better time capturing it.

What you do clearly see is the beautiful leopard print Bianca from Tonic living // here //.

I also finally nailed-down a picture frame for my second piece of art from Parima studio Mohavi // here //. I should have had it framed by them before shipping – I love wen that kind of service is available – because I chose a size that was impossible to find a full frame for! Ya live and ya learn, right?

The sideboard lamps are Kate Spade and I found them at Homesense for a steal of a deal. They’re a great complement to the ceiling light, and their soft white helps balance-out the darker colours.

On a personal note, I was finally able to frame a photo of my late brother who passed this summer. It’s a great shot of him, but I’ve got a back-up hidden behind it in the frame. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him.  You can read more about that // here //.

I’m quite pleased with my progress so far and want to share my to-do list so you can track my progress:

To Do List

  • Paint the walls – CHECK
  • Instal new light fixture – CHECK
  • Paint (or maybe reupholster) the dining room chairs – IN PROGRESS
  • Acquire and instal art – IN PROGRESS
  • Lay new rug
  • Make roman blind for the window – CHECK
  • Swap light switch-plates – CHECK
  • Accessorize

 

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  1. cassie bustamante says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:00 am

    dreamy light fixture!

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  2. Emy says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Your room is looking good! Love that light!

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  3. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    October 25, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    I love those chairs and that leopard print pillow. Sorry to learn that your brother has passed. That is a great photo of him…I’m sure you keep him close to your heart, always. Hugs my friend!

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  4. Jeanie says

    October 25, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    This space is really coming together beautifully! Those lights!!!

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  5. morgan says

    October 25, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    that light is so good – I saw a similar one on Emily Henderson a week or two ago! love!

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  6. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    October 25, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    What a beauty that light fixture is! I just love your use of color. I could look at your images all day! 🙂

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  7. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    October 25, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Such a fun vibe going on in here. love the artwork. so very sorry to hear about your brother.

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  8. Susanne says

    October 25, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    Ariel the green on the chair is rockin!!! And your light fixture has me swooning 🙂 I am taking the plunge and painting my chairs mustard…wish me luck!!!!

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  9. Jen @jenron-designs says

    October 26, 2017 at 12:02 am

    Wow your room is really coming right along. I love the light fixture and all the bright colors you are using, nice job!

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  10. tim@designmaze says

    October 26, 2017 at 12:31 am

    Looking great Ariel! don’t you just love how we always manage to find a spot for things we love! that lighting fixture is perfect for the dining room and Loving your tonic living pillow too… DRAMA!

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  11. Charlotte says

    October 26, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Looking good! A good light fixture makes ALL the difference!

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  12. Emily Vanderputten | chez V says

    October 26, 2017 at 12:34 am

    So so Sorry to hear about your brother. I love the picture. also love the lighting choices. I am gearing up to make relaxed romans this wknd and I am NERVOUS! Yours look great!

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  13. Ashley says

    October 26, 2017 at 1:24 am

    This room is looking amazing! Such a beautiful space to feature your brother.

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  14. Libbie says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I love the mix of all the color and patterns.

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  15. kate smith says

    October 26, 2017 at 9:27 am

    The light is gorgeous, and what a wonderful tribute to your brother. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Glad you have that great picture to keep the memory alive!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      <3

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  16. Nicki Parrish says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    That light is gorgeous! And so sorry to read about your brother, prayers for you.

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      <3

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  17. sarah says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    Loving the lamps and the accessories!! total score.

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  18. Colette @ restyle it wright says

    October 26, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    I LOVE the new light and the parima print with the bit of orange!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:37 pm

      that print has been such a great addition. Parima does beautiful work, and this print is just one of the many!

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  19. Kristen says

    October 26, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    I love everything you have happening here! I especially love your roman blind, and I’ve had my eye on a set of those same Kate Spade lamps at Home Goods. Love! So excited to see how it all comes together!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      I hope you got those lamps, they’re such a classic touch. I don’t think I could have done the room without them.

      Reply
  20. Delia Gibbs says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:51 am

    You just have a way with color that makes me so happy when I look at your spaces 🙂 I love everything so far. Best of luck painting those chairs.

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      Why thank you! I love to use colour, it makes me happy to see it in such normally boring spaces.

      Reply
  21. Delia Gibbs says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:52 am

    ***So sorry about your brother. I recall reading about him in a previous post. Just keep the memories alive because there is no easy way to handle it.

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      thank you <3

      Reply
  22. mary says

    October 27, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    I love that light fixture and the roman shade! I need to try my hand at making some for our basement.

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      you should! They’re dead easy to make and there are tons of hacks on Pinterest.

      Reply
  23. Jillian says

    October 27, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    I love the light and I adore that pillow! Good luck finishing up!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      That pillow is my favourite! Tonic Living knocked it out of the park with this one.

      Reply
  24. Jessica Vanderveen says

    October 27, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Such a fun light fixture! and that fabric on the window matches perfectly. love your use of color

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  25. jen says

    November 1, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Love the light! The room is coming together nicely!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      thanks Jen 🙂

      Reply
  26. Tash @ The Dreamhouse Project says

    November 1, 2017 at 9:44 am

    LOoking great so far. And that ceiling light is PERFECTION!!!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      it’s all my MCM dreams come true! <3

      Reply
  27. Lindi says

    November 1, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    You’re room is coming along great! I’ve always thought of doing my own curtains/blinds, but I’ve never worked up the courage to try, lol. Just a couple more weeks!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Totally worth trying. You’ll be amazed how much you can save, PLUS you usually end up with exactly the look you wanted.

      Reply
  28. Michelle james says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:44 am

    Ariel, that light is so cool!! Totally perfect for your space & so unique! Love how it’s coming together!

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  29. Casey says

    November 2, 2017 at 10:09 am

    That’s such a great light fixture – and a beautiful photo of your brother.

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    • Ariel says

      November 7, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      thank you <3

      Reply

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