Yes, you read that right … welcome to Week Three of our One Room Challenge! Can you believe we’re officially halfway through this crazy (seriously!) journey?! YIKES!
Let’s just recap what exactly I’ve gotten myself into, shall we? Three weeks ago, I committed to making a Rustic Big Boy Bedroom for our not-so-little guy in just six weeks?! Have I mentioned that every single surface from floors to ceiling and everything in between had to change? Yup. This gal just might have bitten off more than she can chew (in six weeks anyway). In Week One, I shared our plans for the room and Week Two was all about progress my friends.
Then came Week Three, which unfortunately brought that nasty flu back to the Mercer house. Specifically the Mercer that’s in charge of it all. You may remember that my husband and son came down with the flu through Week Two, yet somehow things (a lot of things) still got done. Mommy gets the flu and the whole house (and everyone in it) fall apart. Okay, perhaps, just maaaaaybe, I’m exaggerating a little. I’m not being entirely fair to Brady, who was a HUGE help with Carson while I was laid up on the couch (for the few hours that I got to be laid up on the couch, cause let’s face it, Mommy sick is different than toddler sick, or Daddy sick). Anyway, somehow, however miraculously, we all survived The Great Flu Wipe-out of 2015, though it certainly cost us some productivity this week.
So, what did we accomplish this week? Well, the plank wall is up. It may not be stained, it may not have baseboards. But, it’s up! Thanks to my hard working hubs, we have two walls full, floor to ceiling (yes, two – you weren’t expecting that, were you?) with lovely pine planks in all their glory!
Remember this sneak peek?
And here’s how things look today!
I haven’t officially crossed it off of our list though, considering it’s still waiting for some stain. And not just any old stain my friends – on it’s way to our home at this very moment is THE MOST perfectly weathered stain from Weatherwood Stains! Eeeeek! And I’m SO excited to try it!!!
While having the flu isn’t exactly how I’d hoped to spend my weekend, it did give me a great chance to get a ton of shopping done. Curious to see what I’ve been buying? You can find all the details on my Itsums board, which not only keeps track of all of my fab finds, but even lets me mark them as “purchased” and keeps track of my budget. Brilliant, right?! It’s seriously been the best tool ever to keep track of everything reno related and I can’t wait to put it to work as we plan out each room reno in our home (you can read more about how it all works here)! You’ll have to hop on over to see where I’ve been shopping, what it’s all costing us and of course, whether I’ve managed to stay on budget!
So, without actually crossing a single thing from our list this week, I’ll just remind you what we’ve got left to do:
– paint walls with Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl
– replace closet doors
– paint doors trim work with Benjamin Moore’s Paper Mache
– replace door and closet hardware
– DIY plank wall
– add light fixture
– blackout blind
– make DIY window valance
– make DIY bedside table
– paint DIY crate table
– make DIY headboard
– find & purchase accessories
– make (or buy) laundry basket
– make artwork
– create reading nook
Ummmm, is anybody else completely terrified that we’ve got just three weeks left to get it all done?
Below, you can find links to all of the DIY projects made for this Rustic Boy’s Bedroom as well as a source list. I’ll be sure to update this list as new tutorials are posted:
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
Oh Kristi, I am loving that plank wall! Can’t wait to see it stained! And when I saw your title, I totally felt better! Our week was soo unproductive but we’ll rock this next week, won’t we? 😉 Have a great day tomorrow and hope you’re all feeling better! xo
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
I have to idea how I linked the word rock to HD! It did that all on it’s own!
Kristi says
Yes, it’s an affiliate program I have installed that creates links wherever it can – still not too sure about it.
Kristi says
Awwww, thanks Kendra! I thought the same thing when I read your post! Happy to hear we’re not alone!!! xo
Aniko @PlaceOfMyTaste says
That plank wall!! My husband wants to do this so bad in our home!! Am-aze-ing!!! It will be a jaw dropping room once it’s done! Can’t wait. I feel like weeks fly by so fast and we are almost at the finish line…ghaw! Lot more to do! Let’s do this girl!!XXOO
Kristi says
Awwww, thanks Aniko! We are SO happy with how it’s turned out! Can you believe we’ve got just three weeks left?! YIKES!
Peggy says
Wow! Can’t wait to see that wall stained. And really like that you did the wall at the end of the closet. Hope the flu has run it’s course and you are all on the road to recovery.
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Peggy! Man, I hope so too!!! I’m thrilled that you love it and I can’t wait to share it all stained up soon!
Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus says
Yay! Glad to hear that you are on the mend. That room looks so good already… can’t wait to see it in another 3 weeks!
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Ashley! I’m dying to see how it all turns out (and if we can manage to get it all done!) too!
Jennifer says
First off, the plank wall looks AMAZING! Secondly, when reading your week 2 about the flu I immediately felt doomsday was coming for you! Ugh, the flu always works that way! So sorry to hear but hey at least you got some shopping done!
Kristi says
Awwww, I knew it was coming too Jennifer. SUCH a bummer! But yes, shopping helped to ease the pain just a bit! Can’t wait to check out your playroom now!
Sam @ Away She Went says
The plank walls look fantastic! I can’t wait to see it stained! Glad you are feeling better!
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Sam! I’m dying to see it all stained too! Here’s hoping it arrives in the mail soon!!!
Emily @ Table & Hearth says
Oh man, plank wall love! Week 3 was bunk here too, rooting for you in Week 4 and 5, I LOVE your design for his room 🙂
Kristi says
Awwww, thanks girl! Here’s to us both making up for it in Week Four!!!
Shonee says
well the wall looks amazing and with some stain it will be fabulous!! Cannot wait to see what else you have in store!!
-Shonee
http://www.hawthorenandmain.com
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Shonee!!! I’m dying to see how it looks all stained now!!!
Katy {A Shade of Teal} says
The wall looks amazing!
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Katy! I’m thrilled with how it turned out! Now to get it all stained!
Teresa says
Your post title absolutely cracked me up! The plank wall is fantastic and looks great even unfinished. I’m in your shoes and have hit a wall…chandelier is on back order, no time to build a bench, replacement chair still hasn’t been shipped….blah blah blah. Progress is progress though, no matter how small. Your little guy’s room looks great even if you’re not as far along as you’d like.
Kristi says
Awwwww, thank you SO much for your super sweet words Teresa!!! I’m so sorry you’re feeling so far behind too! I guess that’s the nature of the “challenge”. Here’s hoping it all comes together for us both girl!!!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
Kristi, the walls look amazing!!! It’ll all come together and look fabulous!! You totally have this!!
leslie says
Looking so good! Love your plank wall and can’t wait to see the weathered finish! He’s one lucky boy. That’s a nice sized room!
Kristi says
Thanks Leslie! It is a pretty big room! He’ll have a ton of room to spread out and play, that’s for sure!
Breanna says
Aw I hope you’re feeling better Kristi!! Totally not good timing for the dumb flu. That plank wall is going to be AMAZING!
Kristi says
You’re right – stupid flu! But, I suppose there’s never really a good time. Thanks girl!!!
Jenna Watley says
Girl, I’m jealous your walls are (mostly) planked already! They look awesome!!!
Hope you feel better soon. Ain’t nobody got time for that!;)
Kristi says
Awwwww, thanks Jenna!!! I’m glad we at least made it through the planking, now just a bit of staining (and a laundry list of other jobs too of course!) left.
Kevin | Thou Swell says
The planked walls look so amazing! Hope your household recovers from the flu… And maybe next week will be your most productive week!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Kevin!!! I’m sure hoping we’re done with that awful flu! Here’s to a very productive Week Four!!!
Melissa @ A Prudent Life says
Yes – you are NOT at all alone in the terror, but I’ll get done, and you’ll get done and we’ll all have fabulous new spaces. It’s the magic of the ORC! I can’t wait to see the weathered stain – it sounds amazing.
Kristi says
Awwww, thanks Melissa! It feels so much more do-able knowing you’re not in it alone! Good luck girl!!! Here’s to a very productive Week Four!
Erin Meyer says
The wall looks beautiful! Sorry you all had to go through the flu though, that is no fun! Glad you’re all on the mend & ready for week 4.
Kristi says
Awww, well thank you Erin! It’s definitely not fun to be sick, especially with a deadline looming over your head and a toddler begging you to play with some serious puppy dog eyes 😉 Definitely ready for Week Four!
Sarah Sofia Knepp says
Kristi, I’m finally playing catch up in your ORC and wow I am amazed that a. you had the flu and carried on b. this planked wall is stunning! It’s going to look gorgeous with the white weathered stain! I’ve been all over the place and every time I do ORC it’s at the craziest times, but at the end of it we all have a finished room and teammates cheering us on! Let’s do this!
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you SO much Sarah!!! It has been absolutely mad around here and though I’m sure there’s never really a great time to get sick, this timing was extra stressful! Happy we’re all healthy again and ready to tackle the rest of this room!
Corinna - For My Love Of says
SO horrified that we are already halfway finished! It didn’t even feel like I had much to do but it’s all somehow morphing and changing and i don’t have the flu to blame on my lack of progress. That’s plank wall is very impressive though!
Kristi says
Thanks Corinna! Unfortunately, we had another unproductive weekend and I’m beginning to think this room might never get done! Glad to hear I’m not the only one feeling the crunch though!
Cat @ therusticwillow says
That plank wall already kicks butt, can’t wait to see it with the stain! And I hope you’re feeling a whole lot better!
Kristi says
Thank you Cat! I’m feeling much better and ready to get back to work!
Kristen says
Hope you’re feeling better! That is so impressive that you got all that done with all that flu! Go girl! The walls look amazing!
Kristi says
Awwww, thanks Kristen! I wish I could take all of the credit, but my hubs has been an amazing help! Can’t wait to see it all stained!!!
Lauren says
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to see what it looks like completely finished!
Kristi says
Awww, thank you Lauren! Here’s hoping we can get there 😉
Erlene says
Glad you’re feeling better. This looks so good already and can’t wait to see it all stained!
Kristi says
Awww, thank you SO much Erlene! Here’s hoping we can get it done soooooon!
Kathy says
The plank wall looks amazing. I can’t wait to see it stained. Sorry, y’all had to go through the flu. Mommy being sick is the hardest. Thanks for sharing at The Creative Circle.
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Kathy! Hoping to get it stained this week now that everyone is FINALLY healthy!!!
Jessica says
This wall looks great!!! I love it! I so wish I could do this to our walls. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I’m sure you will get it done! =)
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Jessica! I’m so in love with it and cannot wait to see how it looks with that Weatherwood Stain!
Janine Halloran says
I love your honesty about what you were and weren’t able to accomplish. When family gets sick, everything has to slow down. The wall looks amazing! I can’t wait to see what it will be like when it’s all done. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Kristi says
Thanks Janine! It was a tough week, but we made it through and I’m ready to knock a ton off that list this week!
Shirley Wood says
Glad you’re all better now. That wall is amazing! Looking forward to the finished project. We are so glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. I hope to see you at the new party beginning tonight at 9pm EST.
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Shirley! All linked up again this week!
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
We’re looking at doing a plank wall, and I was wondering, what did you use for the planks? Tongue in groove board or something else? Thanks for sharing this room–enjoyed the reveal!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Rachel! We used tongue and groove pine to make ours – you can see the full tutorial here if you’d like: https://www.makingitinthemountains.com/how-to-install-a-diy-plank-wall/ 🙂