guest bedroom makeover-One Room challenge-week two

We are in week two of the ORC  (catch up on week 1 here) and things are moving along.  Today is prep day, the dreaded part of any makeover.  If I had a magic wand I would totally skip this part and go right to the fun part of decorating!  I have to remind myself that to get to the pretty you have to fix the ugly, so I better get started with this makeover, because week 6 will be here before I know it.

BEFORE

Let's take a look at the process to this madness: 

I partnered with my husband on this makeover!  We decided to keep the paneling and paint over it because I think it will give the bedroom a farmhouse feel. 

We started by pulling all of the nails and cup hooks out of the wall and ceiling. Then I scrubbed the paneling with soap and water. Next, we spackled all of the holes.  Whew! 

 Preparing a room for a makeover feels like it takes forever.  Everything is out of place and the room looks worse than when we started.  

This picture was here when we purchased the house.

 The quote is so inspirational!  I want to share it with you for this challenge.

And this is the direction I am heading

 CURTAINS        METAL WINDMILL WALL CLOCK         BEDDING

ROUND MIRROR           WIRE STORAGE NESTS        WING BACK CHAIR

DRESSER           WALL SCONCES

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ORC Week Two - Guest Participants