Well, my lovelies… I’m so excited to let you know that I’ve been asked by Linda of Calling it Home to participate in the One Room Challengeβ’. Now, if you aren’t familiar with the ORC, Linda organises 20 different bloggers to all transform an entire room in 6 SHORT WEEKS.
Now, 6 weeks might sound like a long time but I can tell you from experience that this is not called ‘Challenge’ for nothing. It’s a lot of work in a very very tiny time period. Β Some of the past ORC bloggers have created some amazing spaces in that time. Oh and this is not a competition – there’s such an amazing atmosphere of support amongst the participants because we are all doing very different things on very different budgets. I can’t express how excited and nervous I am about taking part. In this post, I’ll be sharing just a few of my favourites from past One Room Challengesβ’. The bar is set HIGH, my friends – very high.
Design Daredevil – One Room Challenge Reveal
I have discovered so many amazing blogs in previous challenges as a spectator and I have excitedly watched rooms transform from so-so to spectacular so to be asked to participate is an incredible privilege – I can’t wait to get started.
The Pink Pagoda – One Room Challenge Reveal
The challenge officially starts next Wednesday, 1st April at 8am EST (that’s 1pm here in the UK so my Wednesday posts will be going live a little later than normal) and then updates are provided every Wednesday for the following 4 weeks with the final reveal (gulp) on Week 6 – Wednesday, 6th of May.
At this moment, I’m not allowed to say which room it’s going to be. But if you’ve been following me for any length of time, you can probably guess! *wink wink*
Christine Dovey – One Room Challenge Reveal
So… that means that as of next Wednesday, 1st April, I will be welcoming a lot of new readersΒ to Swoon Worthy, eager to see the start of my ORC and while many of you have been with me at the very early start of this journey, I hope it’s okay that I’ll probably be repeating a bit of that for the sake of any new peeps.
Waiting on Martha – One Room Challenge Reveal
However, the following few weeks are going to be like a firecracker under both me and Wayne. We have A LOT of work to do in a very short time (6 weeks! Ack!) and the room will be progressing quickly so be sure to stop by to watch the progress (and witness any disasters).
I’m also going to be letting you know who the other 19 amazing participants are. Some of these bloggers I have long admired and are so inspirational – so to work alongside of them – well, I’m a little starstruck I admit! I hope I don’t appear all #fangirl but I probably will. Hey, I’m only human.
Design Crisis – One Room Challenge Reveal
You can click on any of the images in my post to be taken straight to the past ORC bloggers projects above and see the kind of quality that is produced in a very short space of time. It’s incredibly inspirational, I promise. But before you do that I need to tell you one thing…
It’s not just the official 20 bloggers that participate. There’s also an opportunity for YOU to get involved. Oh yes, you didn’t think I was going to have all the fun, did you? You can also enter as a ‘Linking Participant’ which you can read a little more about on Linda’s website hereΒ – you just need to have a blog and a room you want to makeover over the 6 weeks and you can join in the fun too!
So… who’s ready for a total transformation in 6 weeks?? Don’t forget to join me next Wednesday for the kick off! *throws confetti*
Ack! Well that’s one way to light a fire under yourselves! Such an honor that you’re a featured participant. Will give you so much exposure so new people can see how awesome you are. I like to think I knew you when …. ;)
And those ORC rooms you featured in this post? I mean come on. Ridiculously gorgeous, right? Some of my faves too.
I know, it’s a crazy honour, I am genuinely stunned but so excited! And yes, those rooms! My god. No pressure, eh? ;) xxx
YAY!!! This is going to be so good! You are going to shine at this my dear. I love following the ORC and hope to be asked one day. Can’t wait to see what room you do! xo
Aww thanks darling! I’m scared to death – I’m not used to working under this much pressure! LOL! xxx
Yesss!! Linda hit the jackpot inviting you in friend. Im so excited for you and i cant wait to see the awesome you crank out for this. The next 6 weeks will be epic.
I certainly hope she doesn’t regret asking me! LOL! Ack!! xxx
So exciting!!! I can’t wait to follow along and see what you do! YAY!
I know, I’m mega excited – can’t believe it’s all happening so soon! Eeek! xxx
Wow – this is so exciting, I can’t wait to follow your progress! I think I can guess which room it’ll be… ;) Eeek, can’t wait to see the transformation!
Have you got time for #DrunkInteriors?!?!
Maria xx
There is ALWAYS TIME for #DrunkInteriors! LOL! I shall leave Wayne home with a list while I gallivant around Dublin, don’t worry ;) xxx
All I can say is WOW! Looking at these reveals and knowing you were asked. Just WOW! So happy for you. Can’t wait to follow you on this challenge.
I’m genuinely shocked to have been asked! LOL! If my room ends up even half as good as any of these, I’ll be chuffed to bits ;) xxx
You are so cute! Thanks for the lovely mention. You will rock this one. Have fun.
Aww thank you, Linda! I intend to have lots of fun with this one ;) xxx
Oh yay I can’t wait to see your room come together. And Jessie the Design Daredevil’s bedroom just blew me away. It’s badass
I know, it’s utterly amazing that bedroom – quite possibly one of my favouritest EVER! Gah! xxx
KIMBERLY! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Oh my god, this is fantastic news, and an amazing opportunity. I can fangirl even harder when you get here and I’ll fill you with alcohol and make you tell me all. the. details. I’m with Maria – how will you ever have time with #DrunkInteriors smacked in the middle?!
p.s. I THINK IT’S GOING TO BE YOUR HOME OFFICE.
Hahaha!! I know, I know, had I realised the timing I probably would have chosen a different weekend but there’s no way you can keep me from a weekend in Dublin talking crap ;) And I’m rotten with secrets, I’m surprised I have kept this one! LOL! xxx
WOW, what an opportunity, well done! Nothing like a crazy deadline to get you going! So excited to follow you on this challenge :-) xxx
I know, it’s crazy right?! I really hope we can pull this one off!! xxx