The amazing blogs listed above are all participating in the One Room Challenge. Linda, of My Crafty Home Life, created and organized the challenge, and I so much appreciate being included. The objective is to finish one room in 6 weeks. If you're new to The Pink Pagoda, thank you very much for visiting today. I'm happy you're here! For the challenge, I've chosen my breakfast room, which has been neglected for years. There are things that were never done, and things that were done that I don't care for anymore. Apparently, I require a challenge (potential public humiliation) like this to motivate me and to complete something that should have happened long ago. The photo below is one that I took this past summer during the last One Room Challenge. Hence the messy table. Well, actually the messy table is year round.
This room is a long way from feeling/looking "finished." Do you see the sad, bare window? Something has to happen there. And notice the bare floor. I'm considering that, too. When I had the chairs painted red, I recovered the seats. I really dislike the fabric I chose. It would be great somewhere else, but it's not working for me here.
Another thing I plan to do is change the art on the walls. I love this series, but I'm wanting to copy a customer with prints/framing that has some fantastic taste. Since I create and sell prints, it's easy and fun for me to change things up now and then.
This was in the house when we bought it, and I have to say that with the Dallas heat, it's been used. However, it's time to do something else. A pretty fixture would do wonders for this room. The red chairs are going nowhere. I've got a thing for red chairs. They add such personality to any room as you can see in the four photos below.
via Chinoiserie Chic
Windsor Smith
via Design Sponge
Anne Hepfer
The six photos below will be providing inspiration for my breakfast room project. There's at least one thing I love in each room that I'd like to incorporate into my challenge.
Ashley Whittaker
House Beautiful
Sara Gilbane
Traditional Home
New England Home
Meg Braff
This quote is quite appropriate here. When I'm finished with this room, it will be a reflection of what makes me feel good with no regard for what's trending. Our family spends most of our time in the family room and breakfast room, and I want us to be comfortable. Thank you for coming by today. I hope you'll be back next week to see the progress. And don't miss seeing what all of the other bloggers have going on. Everyone's very busy!
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LOVE where this is headed. One of the prettiest before spaces I've seen. This is going to be so good!
I love your taste, and this room is going to be another room in your home that I envy. What fantastic light you have. My kitchen is as messy as yours on a daily basis. I can't wait to see the other art you are putting up. I really like these prints. Your inspiration photos are making me want to paint my kitchen chairs.
Albert Hadley Rocks ... and so do you! I cannot wait to see what you do in your breakfast room and soooo happy you are keeping the Red Chairs!! xo
I am excited to see what you do. I love your inspiration rooms. I'm hoping for a bit of pink since we both love red and pink together and some Chinoiserie.
The red chairs are my favorite part of the room so I am glad they are staying. Can't wait to see what you do.
I have met my soul sister - I have a thing for red chairs too along with blue and white - -yessss!
It is going to look fabulous Jennifer. can't wait to follow along!
It is going to be beautiful! I can't wait to see the final results!!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Yay Jennifer! Stunning inspiration pics and your breakfast room has all the bones to make your dream a reality. Since your a pro ORC'er I know this is going to be amaxing! Thank you for the banner...it is awesome.
So excited! I know it will be fabulous! Have fun!!!
omg, you had me at the chairs! I can't wait to see how this ends up! this is one of my fave challenges and you're gonna rock it! good luck g'friend
Already feeling jealous!! Can't wait!! xo
Cant wait to see what your going to do. Good luck!
Love, love, love your signature style, Jennifer ~ this fabulous 'before' is going to be killer when you're finished!
LOVE your plan!! (of course). This is gonna be great, I know :)
Your inspiration images are gorgeous!. Love those red chairs and cannot wait to see all the changes. It is going to be beautiful I can already tell.
I want to thank you, Jennifer, for your expert work creating the banners. So lovely. Your new breakfast room will be amazing (I already love it).
Big fan of your blog and the ORC...can't wait to see your transformation!
Love that you are keeping the red chairs!! And I never ever ever tire of blue and white!
yeay!! I can't wait to see what you do! Love the chairs. It will be amazing!
I love that quote Jennifer and your ideas and inspirations are so you! It will fit your family and your awesome taste! Best of luck and looking forward to next week!
xo Nancy
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I LOVE all those red chairs! Can't wait to see what you do. :)
your inspiration photos are beautiful! You already have an amazing breakfast nook there so with your talent I can only imagine how stunning it will be when its finished!
Amen to being true to your style! You're off to a great start - can't wait to see you take it to the next level!
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This is just beyond too much fun. I am really going to enjoy watching the process. I know it will be amazing. No pressure, right? You will meet the challenge with beyond beautiful results. I like that it is giving motivation to do a project that you want to do anyhow!! so exciting!! Love the red chairs by the way, such a perfect twist to a blue and white room.
xo Kathysue
It is going to be fabulous. It already looks great. I agree on the ceiling fan.....don't you just hate those things. - Brandy
Dang it girl...it is beautiful as it is.....so I am sure it will be off the charts when you are done!
Love your red chairs, too! Great inspiration pictures.. Looking forward to following your progress! Best, Lauren
I love the red chairs- I'm glad you are keeping them! Your hints are perplexing me... so curious to see this one come to life.
I'm so glad I started following you. This is such a fun idea. I can't wait to see how things unfold!
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